Shree Shirdi Saibaba Temple is located at Shirdi, Maharashtra, India appeal to millions of devotees of every caste, creed and religion. The Saibaba temple is a lovely shrine. Shrine was built above the Samadhi of the Shri Saibaba.
The Shirdi is a small village into Kopargam taluk into Ahmad nagar district of Maharashtra State. The Saibaba was physically there on the age of 20 into Shirdi. Shirdi was a small village of the 80 thatched houses among mud walls. Nowadays, Shirdi is a large town by modern shops and buildings.
Thursday is day of Saibaba is specifically worshipped. At Thursday devotee.... Read more...
June 10 2010 | West India Temples | 2 Comments »
Kashmir has produced a galaxy of great saints, seers and savants who have enriched, elevated and refined life and helped the people at large in distress. This is perfectly showcased in the Shankracharya Temple. The temple shows the early Kashmiri style. It tries to introduce the early Sihara style and has still one-storeyed gable pediment which is evident even now. Here we find the early specimen of the horse shoe arch, prominent in the final stages of this architecture, as, for example, in Martand.
It was first built by Jalauka, the son of great Emperor Ashoka, about 200 B.C. The temple was l.... Read more...
June 10 2010 | North India Temples | No Comments »
The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills.
The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Ve.... Read more...
June 10 2010 | South India Temples | No Comments »
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 the.... Read more...
June 08 2010 | South India Temples | No Comments »
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...
June 08 2010 | South India Temples | No Comments »
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...
June 08 2010 | South India Temples | No Comments »
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