Basar or Basara Saraswathi temple is situated on the banks of River Godavari. It is a popular tourist and pilgrimage site because of the famous Saraswathi temple. The Basara temple in is a unique temple of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Learning. Children are brought here to do the learning ceremony called Akshara Abyasam. Ideal Trip Duration: Half Day to...

The Wargal Saraswati Temple is one among the few temples of goddess Saraswati in Telangana. Also known as Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple, it was built by Sri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma. The temple foundation stone was laid in 1989. On 1992 Sri Vidya Nrusinha Bharati Swamy has laid the foundation to the statues of Goddess Sri Vidya Saraswathi Devi and...

Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi is the very famous and glorious temple. This temple is the holy place of worship and belongs to the Lord Mahadev (Known as Lord Shiva by pilgrims). Exact location of the temple is: K52/39 (adjacent to the Kalbhairav temple), Daranagar Visheshwarganj, Varanasi. Mrityunjay Mahadev Varanasi History, Timings: It is said that the ancient well in the premises...

Varanga is a small village located at a distance of 26 Km from Karkala in Udupi district. This village is found on the way from Karkala to Agumbe. Varanga is a popular pilgrim center especially for Jains. This beautiful village houses most ancient and wonderful Basadis (Jain Temples). The main attractions of Varanga are Neminatha Basadi, Chandranatha Basadi and Kere Basadi. Distance (From Udupi): 34 Kms Visited From: Udupi Trip Duration...

Thirukandiyur divya desam is around 10 kms from Tanjore and about 4 kms from Tiruvayaru. The Lord here is called Sri Hara Saba Vimochana Perumal. The temple is situated between Kudamurutti and Vennar rivers, has got two prakarams(corridors around the temple). It has a three-tier Rajagopuram facing east. Distance (From Thanjavur): 12 Kms Visited From: Thanjavur Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Transportation Options: Bus / Cab...

Peddamma temple is an Hindu temple located at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. It is very famous during the festive season of Bonaalu. Distance (From Hyderabad - Nampally Railway Station): 10 Kms Visited From: Hyderabad - Nampally Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Bus Peddamma Gudi Temple Timings: – Weekdays – 6.00 AM to 1.00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00PM – Sundays –...

Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Distance (From Kanchipuram Central Bus Station): 2 Kms Visited From: Kanchipuram Central Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour Transportation Options: Cab / Auto Timings: 6 AM - 12.30 PM & 4 PM - 8.30 PM. At a distance of 2 km from Kanchipuram Bus...

Bhadrachalam is one of the major pilgrim centre in Andhra Pradesh for Hindus. This city is famous for the temple of Sri Rama built by Bhakta Ramadasa during 1630 AD. Ramadasu was a devotee of Lord Rama. Ideal Trip Duration: Full Day Base Station: Bhadrachalam Nearest City to Bhadrachalam:"Vijayawada (182 Kms), Hyderabad (312 Kms) Best Time to Visit Bhadrachalam: October to March ...

Shitala Ghat just by the side of the more outstanding Dasashwamedh Ghat is the Shitala Temple. Whitewashed and stark, this temple is dedicated to Shitala Devi who is known to be the Goddess of Smallpox and Chickenpox. Staunch Hindu devotees believe that she protects them from these diseases. Nearby is also a small shrine dedicated to Santhoshi Maata -...

Lord Uppiliyappan was praised by Nammazhwar in his songs as Ponnappan, Maniappan, Muthappan, Ennappan and Thiruvinnagar appan and Opparilla Appan (means not equivalent to anybody). Distance (From Kumbakonam Railway Station): 5 Kms Visited From: Kumbakonam Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour Place Location: At Thirunageswaram Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto Timings: 6 AM - 1 PM and 4 PM - 9 PM At a distance of 5...