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...

The Lakshmiramana Swamy temple in Mysore is one of the oldest temples in the city. In an inscription found at the Banni Mantapa in Mysore there is a mention of a grant for God Lakshminarayana in 1499 by the Vijayanagara King Narasa Nayaka, the father of the famous Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadevaraya. There is an inscription in the temple dated...

Mantralayam is associated with the famous saint Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy, renowned Hindu saint and philosopher. At a distance of 20 Kms from Mantralayam, Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple is situated at Panchamukhi in Karnataka, on the other side of River Tungabhadra. Panchamukhi is said to be the place where Raghavendra Swamy has performed meditation for 12 years before settling in...

Dwaraka Tirumala is a famous temple from the ancient times. According to some Puranas, the temple is popular even in Kruta yuga and is still attracting the devotees.At a distance of 1 km from Dwaraka Tirumala Bus Stand, 45.5 km from Eluru, 73 km from Rajahmundry, 101 km from Vijayawada, 135 km from Kakinada and 278 km from Visakhapatnam, Sri...

Gunupudi Bheemavaram is located in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in India. Lord Shiva known as Somaramam and is situated at Bhimavaram town in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. At a distance of 1.2 km from Bhimavaram New Bus Station, 65 km from Eluru, 76 km from Rajahmundry, 117 km from Vijayawada, 116 km from Kakinada, 22 km from...

Sri Radha Raman’s Appearance Place is in the Radha-Raman Temple, next to the samadhi of Gopala Bhatta. Gopala Bhatta Goswami erected this temple. The deity was installed on the full moon day in the month of Vaishaka (April-May) in the year 1542. This event is celebrated every year by bathing the deity with milk and various other items. Gopala...

Saptashrungi Temple is a two storied shrine with the Devi enshrined in the top floor. The goddess idol is said to be swayambhu (self-manifested) which was carved on a rock on the sheer face of a mountain. She is surrounded by seven (sapta-in Sanskrit) peaks (shrunga-in Sanskrit), hence the name- Saptashrungi Mata (mother of the seven peaks). Distance (From...

Mankameshwar Temple is one among the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the Shiva Linga inside the Mankameshwar Temple was created by lord Shiva himself when lord Krishna was born in Mathura. Lord Shiva appeared in Mankameshwar Temple from Mount Kailash in order to visit the child form of Lord Krishna. Lord...

Banashankari Amma Temple is one of the very famous temple in Bangalore, not because of the temple looks but because of the beliefs, surrounded by the temple. Distance (From Bangalore City Railway Station): 8.5 Kms Visited From: Bangalore City Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours Place Location: On Kanakapura Road Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Bus Timing: 6 AM - 1:30 PM & 4 - 9 PM At a distance...

Dichpally Ramalayam or Khilla Ramalayam is one of the ancient temples in Nizamabad. The temple was built by the Kakatiya kings in the 14th century. It is dedicated to Lord Rama, the incarnation of Vishnu. The temple has a mandapa followed by the sanctum. The vimana of the sanctum is missing. Distance (From Nizamabad Bus Station): 19 Kms Visited From: Nizamabad...