Archive for the ‘Hindu Temples’

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    Enlightened in Bodh Gaya
    Come to the district of Gaya in the state of Bihar in the Indian subcontinent and feel your mind relaxed and your heart completely cleansed of all worries. For this is the land of enlightenment – Bodh Gaya. This is the place where the Mahabodhi temple is located. This is a great religious place and the site of pilgrimage for many. This is the land of Gautama Buddha, the place where he got Enlightenment. The name that this place didn’t exist till the 18th century. It is said that this was earlier known as the Uruvela. The monastery that lies here today used to called the Bodhimanda Vihara. Today it is known by the name of the Mahabodhi temple. Bodh Gaya today is one of the important pilgrim spots in India for the Buddhists. Sarnath, Kushinagar and Lumbini are the other three spots. This Mahabodhi temple in the city of Bodh Gaya  [...]
    Posted at October 5th, 2011 in Hindu Temples
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    Badrinath – Eternal Journeys Eternal Experiences
    When you are in India, you should be in Badrinath. This is the land of ice, the land of God and the land of paradise. Ensconced in between the Narayan and the Nar mountains, this is the pristine paradise of Uttarakhand. This is the pilgrim spot which is thronged by all Hindus. Badrinath means a place where there are lot berries. Legend holds it that this was the place where Lord Shiva used to dwell and it is believed that Lord Vishnu dethroned Shiva from here and sent him to Kedarnath. There is another legend which says how River Ganga came to earth and flowed down with great speed and how she split into twelve rivers. Alaknanda was one of them and fell on the place where Kedarnath is today. Badrinath finds mention even in the Vedic ages. Badrinath is not only a great pilgrim spot but also a pristine destination for all tourists.  [...]
    Posted at September 28th, 2011 in Hindu Temples
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    Ajanta Caves – Up Close and Personal
    India – the land of many religions, culture and traditions offers the very best of sacred spots. If you are in India, then there are innumerable spots to visit and it would never get over. Yet, there are some places which come under the “must see” category. Ajanta Caves is one such sacred destination. With around 29 temples belonging to the Buddhist religion, Ajanta caves have the history of having temples which exist since the 2nd century BC.  History has it that Ajanta Caves has been carved out of cliff which was shaped like a horse shoe. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, this cliff near the River Waghora was frequented by the Buddhist monks who used to pray here. These prayer halls or chaitya grihas and the viharas were the mainstay of these monks for around 9 centuries. Then suddenly they were abandoned and again found  [...]
    Posted at September 14th, 2011 in Hindu Temples
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    Neasden Temple: Sheer Magnificence
    Neasden Temple is situated in Neasden, which is in north London. The temple is popularly called Neasden Temple. The temple is a wonderful example of Indian craftsmanship and stonework. Neasden Temple is home to white pinnacles that tower high above and intricate pillars carved out of marble. The entire design of the temple has its basis in Vedic principles of architecture and art. Neasden Temple has its dedication to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was his spiritual successor. The latter has also served as the temple’s creator and BAPS’s spiritual leader. This stunning marble structure is the largest temple that lies outside India. Every year, half a million tourists and pilgrims pay a visit here. Yogiji Maharaj visited London in 1970. He expressed his desire of creating a large temple in the city. 25  [...]
    Posted at January 12th, 2011 in Hindu Temples
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    Vaishno Devi – Feel close to the almighty!!!
    In religion and spirituality, a Pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place or shrine. It is the quest and expression of one’s belief and faith. One such world famous shrine attracting the devotees and tourists from world over is Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine, situated in the foothills of Trikoot Mountain in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Accessible by road, railway and air, the shrine attracts about 7-8 millions devotees every year and it’s not surprising that this number is increasing day by day. The steep pathways do not deter the Goddess disciples to reach out to her. The journey to her abode is not only taken by Hindus but by people of all caste, creeds, religion, nationality, faith or belief. This world famous pilgrimage is managed by Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The pilgrimage starts at Katra and the pilgrims have to  [...]
    Posted at September 15th, 2010 in Hindu Temples
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    The char dham yatra is also the journey into the heavens
    Located in the state of uttaranchal Pradesh and lying in the misty height of the garwal Himalayas. . This place has altitudes of ten thousand feet. This place is known to be one of the most accessible yatra in India. . There is always a long line of vehicles that are waiting for their turn climbing their way up into the Himalayas. This place lies on the way to the yamunotri. This place is the first destination and the river yamuna, almost accompanies the yatris or the pilgrims all the way up to her source at the very beautiful rawaal ghats. .. The altitude and sights from here are just amazing.  By now you would have started getting accustomed to the thin atmosphere. Later on; this path you will be able to see the gangotri which is the next dham that comes on this trail.  This place is surrounded by the river bhagirat and is also  [...]
    Posted at July 28th, 2010 in Hindu Temples
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    Amarnath yatra
    Located in Jammu and Kashmir. At the head of the sindh valley which is in Kashmir. Amarnath has the Himalayas to the north and the sasakat mountains to the south. This pilgrimage is for about 2 – 6 days. If you are coming here from srinagar then take the state highway all the way to chandanwari going via anantnag and paghalgam. You can even make a trip to amarnath from the Jammu nh1 A to khanabal through udhampur. With the beautiful culture here in India, as Kashmir struggles for its survival, all these are part of the great amarnath yatra.  The usually regular pilgrims who come through this route pass through enchanting places. Going upward to meet the amazing greatness and glory of their god. According to legends, on a pilgrimage, the person perceives with a mind the image of lord Shiva and his eternal splendor. Hence Shiva  [...]
    Posted at July 26th, 2010 in Hindu Temples, Sacred Mountains
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    Muktinath tourism
    This is one of the most well known shrines of god Vishnu. The shrine is assocated with the shaligram. This is the sacred stone which was used by many Hindus and is found at the bed of the kali Gandaki River. This area is also called mukti shetra. Shetra is a place where one can attain salvation. Because the journey through here is the holiest places and the most remote places of the entire pilgrimage as well.  Even though Muktinath is a very close by if you are traveling in a helicopter although the people who come here prefer and chose to make the pilgrimage by foot. The journey is apparently of great spiritual significance. Muktinath is one of the one hundred and eight desam, or songs of the saints. The shaligram is a fossil which is derived from an insect of the prehistoric tehtys sea. This place later became the Himalayas. According  [...]
    Posted at July 21st, 2010 in Hindu Temples
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    Pashupatinath Temple
    Pashupatinath or Pashupati Temple (‘Temple of Living Beings) is a famous Hindu pilgrimage located on the banks of Bagmati River in Deopatan village, located just 3 km northwest of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Pashupati (Lord of Animals) or Lord Shiva. Thousands of Hindu devotees pay visit to Pashupati Temple every year from various parts of the world. Non-Hindus are, however, barred from entering the temple. Pashupati Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About the temple: Pashupatinath Temple is located in an open courtyard at the centre of Deopatan. The temple is a square, two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier platform and reaches 23.6 meters above the ground. The temple structure is adorned with richly ornamented gilt and silver-plated doors. The temple has a sanctum that contains  [...]
    Posted at April 14th, 2010 in Hindu Temples
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