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Chaturmukha Basadi Karkala Temple

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Chaturmukha Basadi was built in 1432 during the reign of Jain king, Vir Pandyadeva. The Basadi was named as Chaturmukha Basadi because of four identical doorways which points four directions and all doorways lead to the Garbhagriha. Distance (From Udupi) : 37 Kms Visited From : Udupi Trip Duration (Including Travel) : 2-3 Hours Transportation Options : Bus / Cab Travel Tips: Following places can be visited along with this...

Kaal Bhairav Temple

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Kaal Bhairav Temple is counted among one of the most religious temples of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the town of Adegaon and is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva linked with annihilation. Temples that are related to Bhairava are present within or near most Jyotirlinga temples. Distance (From Varanasi Junction): 5 Kms Commonly Visited From: Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1 km) Trip Duration (From Kashi Vishwanath...

Bhuvaneswari Temple Mysore

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The Bhuvaneshwari Temple with the chola style gateway tower is located on the northern side of the Palace complex corresponding to the Varahaswami Temple in the south with identical looking tower, providing a architectural symmetry to the campus layout. Distance (From Mysore Junction): 3 Kms Visited From: Mysore Palace Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less Place Location: Inside Mysore Palace Grounds Transportation Options: Walk/Trek Travel Tips: The Bhuvaneswari Temple...

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam

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Dedicated to Vishnu, the temple of Srirangam's vast complex has seven enclosures formed by huge rampart walls and 21 elaborate towers. Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu . It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). This temple is also known...

Vijaya Vittala Temple Hampi

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Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of lord Vishnu. This aspect of Vishnu was worshiped in this part of the country as their cult deity by the cattle herds (see Gods of Hampi). Distance (From Hampi Bus Station): 9 Kms Visited From: Hampi Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Rental Bike / Walk/Trek Travel Tips: Vittala temple is...

SHRI MADHAVARAYA SWAMY TEMPLE GORANTLA

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Gandikota Madhavaraya Temple is around 15 km from Jammalamadugu town and 77 km from Kadapa (formerly known as Cuddapah). Kadapa is around 275 km from Chennai (NH5), 276 km from Bangalore, and 400 km from Hyderabad. Madhavaraya Temple Gorantla History: Temple was built during by King Narasimha Saluva dynasty of the Vijayanagara empire in 1354 A.D.There is a maha mantap with...

Shri Malai Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple

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Male Mahadeshwara Betta is a pilgrim town located in the Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagara district of southern Karnataka. It is situated at about 150 km from Mysuru and about 210 km from Bengaluru Distance (From Mysore): 135 Kms Visited From: Mysore Trip Duration (Including Travel): Full Day Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Timings: 5.30 AM - 12.30 PM and 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM At a distance of 135...

PAZHAMUDHIR SOLAI TEMPLE IN MADURAI

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Pazhamudhir Solai is the last army camp of Lord Muruga where he graces with his both consorts Valli and Deivanai. This temple is stashed between the wild greens of the Alagar hill. There is a small spring above this temple and the water from this spring contains lots of spiritual powers. This temple is at a distance of 19...

Sri Venkataramana Temple Karkala

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This temple is popularly known as ‘Padutirupati’; ‘padu’ meaning ‘west’ in Kannada and ‘tirupati’ as the rites and rituals performed are similar to those of ‘Tirumala’. With a history of over 550 years, this is one of the ancient temples belonging to the Gowda Saraswath Brahmin community. There is a staunch belief that prayers offered with devotion while standing...

Vadabhandeshwara Temple Malpe

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Also known as Anantheshwara temple, it is located near by the Malpe port.  The temple is dedicated to Lord Balrama (brother of Lord Krishna). It is said that the idol of Lord Balram was installed by Philosopher Sri Madhavacharya. Devotees visit the temple on the new moon day or Mahalaya Amavasya to offer prayers and to bath in the...