Meenakshi Amman Temple, also known as Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple, is one of the oldest and most important temples in India. Located in the city of Madurai, the temple has a great mythological and historical significance. It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of Sundareswarar (the handsome one) and married Parvati (Meenakshi) at the site where the temple is...

Prasanna Krishnaswamy Temple is an ancient temple built by the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, within the Palace complex.  The Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore is believed to be descendents of Yadu Vansha. Hence the temple was dedicated to Lord Krishna in order to honour the founder of the Yadu Vansha, Lord Krishna. Distance (From Mysore Junction): 3 Kms Visited From: Mysore Palace Trip...

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 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...

Annavaram is at a distance of 84 km from Rajahmundry, 123 km from Vizag, 234 km from Vijayawada and 483 km from Hyderabad, Annavaram is a village situated on the banks of river Pampa in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Annavaram is famous for Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple and is one of the famous Places to visit in Andhra Pradesh. It is...

Sri Sivasailanathar Paramakalyani Temple is a 500 year old Saivaite temple arranged on the banks of River Gadana at Sivasailam in Tamilnadu. Prominently called as Sivasailam Temple, this is one of the celebrated Shiva temples close Tirunelveli. The sanctuary is immense with numerous mandapams and cut columns. Distance (From Tirunelveli): 47 Kms Commonly Visited From: Papanasam (12 km) Trip Duration (From Papanasam , Including...

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple also Gavipuram Cave Temple, an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, is located in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in India. Distance (From Bangalore City Railway Station): 5 Kms Visited From: Bull Temple Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins - 1 Hr Place Location: Basavagundi Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Bus Timings: 7 AM to 12.30 PM & 5 to 8.30 PM Travel Tips: 1. Bull Temple is...

Kodandaramaswami Temple is a Hindu shrine located at Hiremagalur near Chikkamagaluru, in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India. Distance (From Chikmagalur): 5 Kms Visited From: Chikmagalur Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Timings: 6 AM - 8 PM At a distance of 5 Kms from Chikmagalur, 66 Kms from Kemmangundi, 81 Kms from Sringeri, the Kodanda Rama Temple located in Hiremagalur is an ancient temple build during Hoysala's period. It is...

Shani Shingnapur temple is a famous mandir of lord Shani in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. There are no specific timings to take darshan in this temple. It remains open 24×7 throughout the year. Distance (From Shirdi Bus Station): 72 Kms Visited From: Shirdi Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto Timings: 24 Hours...

Alampur Jogulamba Temple is a cluster of temples dedicated to Nava Brahmas. Bala Brahmeswara is the presiding deity here. The Nine brahma temples here are known as Bala Brahma, Kumara Brahma, Arka Brahma, Veera Brahma, Viswa Brahma, Taraka Brahma, Garuda Brahma, Swarga Brahma and Padma Brahma. Ideal Trip Duration: 4 Hours/Half Day Base Station: Kurnool (22 Kms) Nearest City to Alampur: Kurnool...