Indian Temples » East India Temples http://www.indiatemples.info Famous Temples of India Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:53:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Sheetla Mandir Bilaspur http://www.indiatemples.info/sheetla-mandir-bilaspur/ http://www.indiatemples.info/sheetla-mandir-bilaspur/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:24:00 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=340 Sheetla Mata Temple is situated in a village named Jangla, at a distance of approximately 1.5 km from Gehrwin, Bilaspur. Like the Golden Temple of Amritsar, this temple is also built in the middle of a tank. A pathway made up of concrete leads one to the temple. It is said that the magnificent idol of the deity installed here was sculpted at Makhowal, near Anandpur Sahib. Goddess Sheetla Devi is believed to be the younger sister of Goddess Badol Devi and symbolize power and peace. It is said that the Goddess likes cool and peaceful surroundings, where there is water all around, and detests any.... Read more...

Sheetla Mata Temple is situated in a village named Jangla, at a distance of approximately 1.5 km from Gehrwin, Bilaspur. Like the Golden Temple of Amritsar, this temple is also built in the middle of a tank. A pathway made up of concrete leads one to the temple. It is said that the magnificent idol of the deity installed here was sculpted at Makhowal, near Anandpur Sahib. Goddess Sheetla Devi is believed to be the younger sister of Goddess Badol Devi and symbolize power and peace. It is said that the Goddess likes cool and peaceful surroundings, where there is water all around, and detests any.... Read more...

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]]> http://www.indiatemples.info/sheetla-mandir-bilaspur/feed/ 0 Mukteswara Temple http://www.indiatemples.info/mukteswara-temple/ http://www.indiatemples.info/mukteswara-temple/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:17:46 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=149 Built in the year of AD 950, Mukteswara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is carved with figures of ascetics in several poses of meditation. The highlight of the temple, is the magnificent torana – the decorative gateway, an arched masterpiece, reminiscent of Buddhist influence in Orissa. This temple is considered to be the gem of Orissan architecture. The sculptured gateway, the Jagamohana with diamond shaped latticed windows and decorated interiors and the plethora of sculptural work all deserve mention in this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva Although it is only a small monument ri.... Read more...

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]]> http://www.indiatemples.info/mukteswara-temple/feed/ 0 Mahabodhi Temple – Bodhgaya http://www.indiatemples.info/mahabodhi-temple-bodhgaya/ http://www.indiatemples.info/mahabodhi-temple-bodhgaya/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:39:21 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=16 Bodhgaya is a holy and serene village situated in the Bihar and it is the place where Lord Buddha came up with enlightening knowledge to preach peace to the world. It was Bodhgaya, where prince Gauthama sat under a peepal tree for three days and nights and enriched his mind and soul with supreme cognition. Bodhgaya is the place where young prince got transformed into Lord Buddha, who preached the whole world with his thoughts and knowledge. Once prince Gauthama was in search for real truth that would enlighten his life. And it was the holy village of Bodhgaya, which is located on the banks of .... Read more...

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]]> http://www.indiatemples.info/mahabodhi-temple-bodhgaya/feed/ 0 Konark Sun Temple – Orissa http://www.indiatemples.info/konark-sun-temple-orissa/ http://www.indiatemples.info/konark-sun-temple-orissa/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:37:32 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=13 Konark temple is also known as the Konark Sun temple and is the one of most famous temples of the country. This temple was built by Raja Narsimhadeva who was the powerful ruler of Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. It is named as Sun temple because it is dedicated to Sun God. The Sun temple is constructed such that it looks like a mammoth chariot with 24 wheels. Each wheel of this seven horses drawn vehicle is about 10 feet in diameter. Sun temple is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the country which is evident to its amazing carving and sculptural work. Mythology According to Hindu myth.... Read more...

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]]> http://www.indiatemples.info/konark-sun-temple-orissa/feed/ 0 Lingaraj Temple – Bhubaneswar http://www.indiatemples.info/lingaraj-temple-bhubaneswar/ http://www.indiatemples.info/lingaraj-temple-bhubaneswar/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:36:29 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=11 Lingaraj Temple is actually a 54-meter tower and is undoubtedly the most worthy architectural achievements of ancient India. Lingaraj Temple is located at Bhubaneswar, which was the capital of ancient and prosperous Kalinga Empire. Lingaraj Temple is an epitome of the rich talent that existed in ancient India of 11th century. This is reason, which makes it one of most famous temples present in India. The Temple Lingaraj Temple is spread over a huge area of 250000 sq feet and is confined by huge beautifully carved walls. The Bindu Sagar lake surrounds this amazing temple and its tower is about.... Read more...

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]]> http://www.indiatemples.info/lingaraj-temple-bhubaneswar/feed/ 0 Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri – Orissa http://www.indiatemples.info/lord-jagannath-temple-puri-orissa/ http://www.indiatemples.info/lord-jagannath-temple-puri-orissa/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:21:47 +0000 admin http://www.indiatemples.info/?p=4 Orissa is the home of incredible temple apart from its exotic beaches, rich wildlife and amazing cultural heritage. This state is situated beside the gleaming ocean, Bay of Bengal. The southern part of the state is the land of temples of ancient India. Many have disappeared with time because of environmental disasters, while the famous temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is still the one of the most popular temples of the country. The architecture of the temple is evident to the rich culture of the past. It is one of the most visited holy shrines of the country and this popularity has made Puri k.... Read more...

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