Archive for the 'South India Temples' Category
Thousand Pillar Temple of Andhra Pradesh – Located in the Warangal District of Andhra Prdesh, the Thousand Pillar Temple symbolises the brilliance of the Kakatiya architecture. Erected by Rudra Devi in 1163 AD, the temple is the biggest draw at Hanamkonda. The nature-rich surroundings add much to the beauty of the temple. The ancient temple lies close to the Hanamkonda-Warangal Highway.
History
Andhra pradesh thousand pillar temple – The temple was built by Rudra Devi in 1163 AD on the lines of the Chalukyan style. The star-shaped architecture of the temple is a fine example of t.... Read more...
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The Bull Temple is located at Bangalore in the state of Karnataka. Erected by Kempe Gowda in the 16th century, the temple is one of the most ancient in the city and is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull and mount of Lord Shiva. The giant statue of Nandi is carved out of a single boulder and thus is considered to be a sculptural masterpiece in bull temple karnataka.
History
The Nandi Bull is held in high regard for being the Vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story behind the installation of the gigantic statue. A vagrant bull used to devour the groundnuts grown in the nearb.... Read more...
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Rock Fort Temple South India Tours – The Rock Fort temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is a collection of three temples – the Manikka Vinayaka temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanava Koyil (Shivastalam) on the hill. This Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill in the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy); reached by a flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillaya temple Rock Fort Temple.
Tiruchirappalli itself has a long history, going back to the centuries before the Christian era, when it was a C.... Read more...
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Mahabalipuram is world famous for its shore temples and it was the second capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram. 58 kilometers from Madras on the Bay of Bengal, this tiny seaside village of Mahabalipuram, is set in a covered landscape.
Mahabalipuram Temple Tours Interesting tourist places include, Rathas which are architectural prototypes of all Dravidian temples, famous Arjuna’s Penance and Krishna Mandapa, adorn massive rocks near the center of the village. The Shore Temple towers over the waves, behind a protective breakwater give a beautiful image. Sixteen man made caves in dif.... Read more...
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The town of Tirupati-Balaji is one of the most sacred places in India. It is famous for Lord Venkateshwara Deity. The name Tirupati-Balaji means the ‘lord of Lakshmi’. The shrine is located on a hill at Tirumala, a cluster of seven hills known as Venkatachalam with an elevation of 853m above the sea level. It is said to be the richest temple in the world, this temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history. The architecture of the temple is such that the Cupola over the sanctorum is covered entirely with gold plate and is known as “the Ananda .... Read more...
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Ananthapura Lake Temple is a significant Hindu temple of South India. It is located in the Kasargod district of Kerala. One of its striking feature is that it is the only lake temple in the state. Many a devotee and tourist come here throughout the year. Nestled on a rocky hill, the temple offers breathtaking views of the surroundings. The temple serves as a venue for the Thapotsavam festival, which is celebrated here with great joy in the month of April every year.
Ananthapura Lake Temple was built during the 9th century and is the original seat of Ananthapadmanabha.... Read more...
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