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...

Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple is at the heart of the town.   The statue of Lord Ananthapadmanabha, another name of Lord Vishnu, is carved out of a single black stone in reclined position.  Hence the temple is popularly known as Ananthashayana. Distance (From Udupi): 37 Kms Visited From: Chathurmukha Basadi - Karkala Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Travel Tips: Following places can be visited along...

The "Bull Temple" is found in Bangalore the capital of Karnataka. , the bull is honoured as Shiva's mount in this temple on the same platform as the Vishvanath Temple. Distance (From Bangalore City Railway Station): 5 Kms Visited From: Bangalore City Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Place Location: Basavanagudi Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto Travel Tips  1. This place is close to Dodda Ganapathi Temple...

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...

Iskcon Temple Bangalore Sri Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple is accredited for having the ISKCON's largest temple complex in the world. Being made by the Iskcon cult, the magnificent shrine is commonly known as Iskcon Temple. Located on west of Chord Road in Bangalore, the colossal shrine sprawls on seven-acres of 'Hare Krishna Hill'. This outstanding temple is one...

Mahanandiswara Swamy Mahanandi Temple it is also situated to the south faced door of Srisailam, in Nandyala Taluka of Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh around 5 miles (8kms) from Thumdapalle village (Thambalpalle), 3 miles (5kms) from Thimpurmanu village, and 4 miles (6kms) from Gajulapalle Railway Station. History of Mahanandishwara Temple: Mahanandiswara Swamy Mahanandi Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. This temple dates...

ALAGAR KOIL TEMPLE Located 21 kms northwest of Madurai is a Vishnu Temple on a picturesque wooded hill.Here 'Vishnu' presides as Meenakshi's brother 'Azhgar'. During the Chitrai festival in April/May, when the celestial marriage of Meenakshi to Sundareswarar is celebrated, Azhagar travels to Madurai. Distance (From Madurai): 21 Kms Commonly Visited From: Madurai Trip Duration (From Madurai, Including Travel): 2 Hours Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Travel Tips: Pazhamudhir...

Bhimeswaraswamy temple is peaceful and quiet as not many people seem to visit it, normally but what an architectural treasure it the entrance of the temple is a raised platform that has the Navagrahas and idols of Lord Hanuman and small Siva Lingas. A few steps lead up to the high platform, such pedestals for Navagrahas and idols are...

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...

The “Sarasbaug Ganapati” temple is run under the auspices of Shree Devdeveshwar Sansthan, Parvati and Kothrud. The Sarasbaug temple houses the idol of Shree Siddhivinayak (God who makes wishes true). Distance (From Pune Railway Station): 3 Kms Visited From: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum ( 1 km) Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins - 1 Hr Place Location: Near Dinkar Kelkar Museum Transportation Options: Cab...