Archive for the ‘Hindu Temples’

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    The Enchanting Sharada Temple in Pakistan
    Hindu temples are found across the world and all Hindu pilgrims feel it a great privilege to be visiting these places of worship. Pakistan is one such place where there are many Hindu temples. The Sharda Devi temple is one such temple that is found situated in the Neelum valley in the Line of Control in the region that is Kashmir in Pakistan. Earlier a Buddhist University and also famous for having been the p lace where the Hindu Guru Adi Shankara is said to have visited during his tour around India, this is a temple that has Goddess Saraswati as the presiding deity. The River Neelum is also called the River Kishenganga and is seen flowing along the temple. There are many indigenous scripts that are found here in the temple. In fact Kashmir was sometimes even referred to as Sharda Desh due to this temple. Goddess Sharda was called  [...]
    Posted at October 16th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Pilgrim Destination Pleasures at Ozar Vigneshwara temple
    India the land of temples and the hub of harmony and tradition, is a place where one gets the solace and peace that one is in search of and what better place to get it, than in the pristine surroundings of the lovely temples of the country. Temples in India are a visual delight, and a moral support for the pilgrims who visit these holy regions. The Ozar Vigneshwara temple is one such beautiful religious spot located in the district of Pune in the state of Maharashtra in India. With the presiding deity as Lord Ganesh, this is a fantastic region of ideal pilgrim pleasures located on the banks of the River Kukadi. It is one of the most holy Ashtavinayak temples in the state of Maharashtra. With the most luscious surroundings, and the greenest ambience, the temple presents the best sights with the most tranquil surrounding. With the  [...]
    Posted at May 23rd, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Once upon a time tales from Ellora Caves
    Visiting India is a never ending experience yet ensure that if you are in India, then you are sure to visit the Ellora Caves in the state of Maharashtra near the area of Aurangabad. with its uninterrupted monumental structures, temples and monasteries this is a great piece of architecture stretching across 2 km. Existing since 600AD this is Indian civilization at its most ancient form. This complex is a true representation of the creative talents that the country had and also shows the spirit of tolerance so typical of India. Witness to great religions of the past – Jainism, Brahmanism and Buddhism, the caves show the level of tolerance and integrity that this country has been possessing since ancient times. Belonging to the middle ages, the Ellora caves are a representation of the beliefs of three religions. There are 12  [...]
    Posted at May 19th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Siddhivinayak Temple
    The Siddhivinayak temple is a great place of pilgrimage for many who come to the city of Mumbai. With its immense powers and great devotional value it is not for anything that today this temple is revered as one of he most powerful temples of Lord Ganesha. Consecrated in the year 1801 on the nineteenth of November, the initial area was around 3.60 by 3.60 metres square. The structure was just a building with a single ground floor. With brick walls measuring up to 450 mm there was an old pattern of dome here and there was a kalash above. There were parapet walls around the dome and there were grills around it which protected the security of the temple. Located on the junction of the S.K.Bole Marg and Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg, this temple was built by a professional Late Mr. Laxman Vithu Patil. There was a very rich lady called Deubai  [...]
    Posted at May 7th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Bakreswar Temple Attractions in West Bengal Travels
    West Bengal is the most fascinating zones in the eastern part of India and is a greatly unique destination with the most ideal of travel experiences. With the most unique attractions and a lot of legendary background, this is one region that is a must see when on a pilgrim our. Tourists are attracted to the lovely architectural elegance that are so much a part of this place and the Oriya style here is very popular here. The place is known very well for its hot springs and there are many legends related to this place. Also called Bakreswar this is a very well known and popular pilgrim spot here in this part of the world. Situated in the state of West Bengal, this is around six miles to the north western part of the Durbajpur railway station and lies on the Andal Sathia railway station of the Eastern railway. There is great scenic  [...]
    Posted at May 3rd, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Ranjangaon – Pilgrim Destination and travel guide
    If you are in the state of Maharashtra in India, then you must experience the pilgrim destinations in this part of the world. The Ashtavinayak tour, is one such great destination in this state which is famous for being the most pristine and the most idyllic land with great religious pleasures. The Ashtavinayak tour has eight temples of Lord Ganesha to be visited. These temples are related to the various episodes and legends related to Lord Ganesha’s life. These deities and idols in the temples are together called the Ashta Vinayak. It is said that there are certain rules to be followed  to go on these tours. You have to go to Moreshwar temple first in Moregaon, and then visit Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur and Lenyadri, Ozar and lastly Ranjangaon, and then complete the tour by visiting Moreshwar temple again. Vinayaka or Lord  [...]
    Posted at February 22nd, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Temple Attractions with the Kailashnatha Temple
    Kanchipuram is the land of temples with the most enthralling temple constructions. Built centuries back, this region has the dubious distinction of being ensconced in a temple ambience that is not easy to resist. While here, the tourist or the pilgrim must visit the Kailashnatha temple which is a unique construction of the Pal lava dynasty. With the presiding god as Lord Shiva, the Kailashnatha temple is a great combination of lovely sculpture, ancient construction and solid sandstone. Renovated over the years, the temple has a feeling of oneness and exudes an air of closeness to all. Kailashnatha has many of the South Indian features like the pilastered walls, the gopuras and wall surrounding the complex and the shikhara like a pyramid. A pilgrimage city Kanchipuram was the capital during the Pallava rule from the 7th to the 9th  [...]
    Posted at February 8th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Ballaleshwar Ganesh Temple
    Amongst the most popular temples of Ganesha, the Ashtavinayak tour is a greatly famous pilgrimage. Most of the Indian devotees love to visit the eight temples and enjoy the bliss of being in the heavenly ambience of Lord Ganesha’s blessings Ballaleshwar or Ballal’s Lord temple is one of the temples of the Ashtavinayak tour. This is the only incarnation of this lord of obstacles that is known by the name of His devotee. Situated in the Pali village this temple lies at a distance of around 30 km from the region of Karjat in the district of Raigad in the state of Maharashtra in India. Located between the Sarasgad fort and the River Amba, this is a divine destination for all the devotees of Lord Ganesha. The original structure of the Ballaleshwar temple was made of wood and then in the year 1760, it was renovated and a stone  [...]
    Posted at February 1st, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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    Chintamani Vinayak Temple
    One of the most interesting tours in Indian pilgrimages is the Ashtavinayak tour. Amongst the more fascinating experiences the Ashtavinayak with the most enchanting sights of Lord Ganesha provides great pilgrim pleasures. One of the Ashtavinayak temples, The Chintamani Vinayak Temple in the Theur district in Pune in the state of Maharashtra in India, is fifth inline in the tour of the Ashtavinayak temples. this is a temple where it is believed Lord Ganesh brings a lot of calm and peace in your life. Here people believe that the Lord would rid you of all your perplexities. Legend has it that it is here that Lord Ganesha came and restored the invaluable jewel Chintamani from Prince Guna who was the son of King Abhijeet . This prince was brave and gifted but was aggressive sometimes. Once Ganaraja or Prince Guna was invited by Sage  [...]
    Posted at January 18th, 2012 in Hindu Temples
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