Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is located 2 km, away towards North West from the Kumbakonam Railway Station. Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya(the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee. Like Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on His forehead. The temple is one of the most prominent...

Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a famous temple in Tamil Nadu. The story of the temple is linked to that of the shaivite child saint Tirugnana Sambandar. Tirugnana Sambandar, the child saint came to Thirusattimutram to worship Shiva. On the way to a place called Patteeswaram, he felt faint with heat exhaustion. Distance (From Kumbakonam Railway Station): 8 Kms Visited From: Kumbakonam Railway Station Trip Duration (Including...

Trimbakeshwar Temple is built by Sri Nana Saheb Peshwa in 1755-1786 AD. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva as Trimbakeshwar. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. Distance (From Nashik CBS Bus Station): 28 Kms Visited From: Nashik CBS Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 3-4...

A king ruling this region then, prayed to Lord Shiva for child boon and performed a yajna. Through His voice, Lord assured the king that Ambica would be his daughter. When the king set out on hunting, he found four female children, brought up them as his own daughters. They were Shiva devotees by their very nature. When they...

Sri Sarangapani Temple is considered one among the three major shrines of Lord Vishnu and it was renovated during the period of Nayaka Kingdom of 16th century.Sarangapani temple consists of only one holy tank,known as "Porthamarai Kulam".The Karuvarai and Vimanam are made with 12-sculptured columns shaped like a chariot. Distance (From Kumbakonam Railway Station): 2 Kms Visited From: Adi Kumbeswarar Temple (500 m) Trip...

Sri Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at a distance of 1.5 km Kadiri Railway Station, 100 km from Anantapur, 113 km from Kadapa, 458 km from Hyderabad, 476 km from Vijayawada, and 174 km from Bangalore, Sri Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Kadiri town in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord...

Sri Swayambulinga Swamy Temple at a distance of 52 km from Kanyakumari and 70 km from Tirunelveli, Sri Swayambulinga Swamy Temple is situated at Uvari, a beautiful coastal village in Tirunelveli district of Tamilnadu. It is one of the popular pilgrimage places near Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli. Distance (From Kanyakumari): 52 Kms Visited From: Kanyakumari Trip Duration (Including Travel): 3 Hours Place Location: At...

Sri Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple at a distance of 1 km from Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, 3 km from Tadipatri Railway Station, 57 km from Anantapur, 106 km from Kadapa, 356 km from Hyderabad, 413 km from Vijayawada and 268 km Bangalore, Sri Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple is a famous temple located in Tadipatri town of Anantapur district in...

Batte Vinayaka Temple is one of the oldest shrines of the district. This Temple attracts large number of devotees on Sankashtahara Chaturdashi, Ganesha Chowthi and other auspicious days relating to Lord Ganapathi. The idol of Lord Ganesha is probably the only deity facing towards north. But, wearing a small piece of cloth around its waist and bells and plaited...

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...