The Kempfort Shiva Temple in the garden city of Bangalore enshrines 65 feet tall idol of Lord Shiva. Since its inauguration in the year 1994, the temple has been one of the most famous tourist destination in Bangalore. The temple was inaugurated by Sri Shankaracharya of Shringeri on February 27, 1995 on the auspicious Maha Shivratri day. Distance (From Bangalore...

This is a temple complex where Swami Ayyapa temple and four floor high Eswara temple is located side by side. Popularly known as Sabarimala of Andhra Pradesh this temple is visited by many devotees of nearby places and those who can't afford to visit Sabarimala in Keral state conclude their Swami Puja here. This Ayyapa Gudi of Dwarapudi is...

Jatprole is popular for two temples known as Madana Gopala Swamy Temple and a group of Shiva temples. The temples were moved to Jetprole from the villages of Malleswaram and Manchalakota during the construction of Srisailam Dam. Distance (From Mahabubnagar): 102 Kms Visited From: Kollapur (14 km) Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Place Location: 14 Km From Kollapur Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chaturmukha Basadi was built in 1432 during the reign of Jain king, Vir Pandyadeva. The Basadi was named as Chaturmukha Basadi because of four identical doorways which points four directions and all doorways lead to the Garbhagriha. Distance (From Udupi) : 37 Kms Visited From : Udupi Trip Duration (Including Travel) : 2-3 Hours Transportation Options : Bus / Cab Travel Tips: Following places can be visited along with this...

New Vishwanath Temple is having the similar structure of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Built with marbles, the temple is designed by the founder of BHU, Sri Madan Mohan Malaviya. With a height of 253 feet, the temple has the tallest tower in the world. Distance (From Varanasi Junction): 12 Kms  Commonly Visited From: Varanasi Junction Trip Duration (From Varanasi Junction, Including Travel): 1...