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...

Magadi was formed during the 12 century which has seen many reigns including the Cholas , Hoysalas , Vijayanagar Kings , the Mysore Wodeyars etc. During the period of Sri.Kempegowda - the founder of Bendakaalooru ( the present Bengaluru ) , it found its heights with many reforms happening in this region. Distance (From Bangalore City Railway Station): 47.5 Kms Visited From: Ranganatha Swamy...

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is positioned in Ettumanoor, Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is said that the statue of the temple was donated by a Travancore Maharaja. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to legend, an Asura called Khara got three Shivalingas from Lord Shiva himself. He took them with him to Kerala, holding one...

Chaya Someswara Panagal Temple is located in Nalgonda district. The presiding deity Lord Siva is called by Chaya Someswar Swamy. The temple is famous for the Vertical Chaya (shadow) on the presiding deity. The shadow remains steady from Sunrise to Sunset. It is a marvellous engineering construction. The Sanctum Sanctorum is in the West and the presiding deity is...

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is located in the holy city of Kumbakonam. Adi Kumbeswara is the main deity of the temple. Adi is of primordial origin implies ancient or the first and the foremost. The Kumbeswarar is in Shiva Linga form which is formless and boundless. Aaru (formless) + uru (form) = aaruuru. The shape of the linga is of...

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...

Chamundeshwari temple is one of most prominent temples in Mysore. Dedicated to the Goddess Chamundeshwari (Chamundi), deity of the Mysore Royal Family and Mysore as well, this temple is about 1000 steps from the foot of the hill. The goddess is seated on a lion, killing the demon with her ‘trishul’. With its impressive architecture, great historical significance and...

Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the “God of healing” and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. It is one of the nine Navagraha temples associated with the planet Mars (Angaraka). Distance (From Chidambaram): 27 Kms Visited From: Chidambaram Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours Transportation...

Sri Lalitha Someswara Swamy Temple is a highly revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to have been built during the 7th century. Somasila is a well-known tourist attraction of Mahabubnagar that consists of 15 temples. These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are enshrined with several Shivalingas. The temple was shifted from old Somasila village...

Mandapalli is Situated 38 Km from Rajahmundry, 60 Km from Kakinada and 30 Km from Amalapuram.In the days of yore, this locality was the holy ashram of the sage Dhadhichi Maharshi. This hermit Dhadhichi has done a supreme sacrifice of donating his valuable spinal cord for the mighty and powerful weapon popularly known as Vajrayudha of Lord Indra, which...