Mahamaham is a Hindu Kumb Mela festival celebrated every 12 years in a town called Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. Hindus consider taking a holy dip at the Mahamaham tank on the day of Mahamaham as sacred. The last Mahamaham was celebrated on March 6, 2004, with people from various places taking the holy dip in the Mahamaham tank. At...

Bhimashankar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered as one of the 12 holy Jyotirlinga shrines in India, and five in Maharashtra. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Vaidyanath near Parli, Trimbakeshwara near Nashik, Grishneshwar near Aurangabad and Aundha Nagnath Temple in Hingoli. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and...

Male Mahadeshwara Betta is a pilgrim town located in the Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagara district of southern Karnataka. It is situated at about 150 km from Mysuru and about 210 km from Bengaluru Distance (From Mysore): 135 Kms Visited From: Mysore Trip Duration (Including Travel): Full Day Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Timings: 5.30 AM - 12.30 PM and 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM At a distance of 135...

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...

Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, is a hill located in the Gundlupete Taluk, Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka, at a height of 1450m India and is extensively wooded. It is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. Distance (From Bandipur National Park): 19 Kms Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours Timings: 6 AM - 5 PM At a distance of 19 Kms from...

Bhadrakali Temple is said to be one of the oldest temples of Goddess Bhadrakali in India. It is situated on a hillock near Bhadrakali Lake, a scenic location between Hanamkonda and Warangal. The temple was built in Chalukyan Style of Architecture. Distance (From Warangal Railway Station): 5 Kms Visited From: Warangal Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour Place Location: Towards Hanmakonda ...

Ashta Lakshmi Temple is a popular pilgrim destination located on the suburbs of Hyderabad, at a distance of 12 km from Nampally.Ashta Lakshmi Temple is dedicated to eight forms of Sri Lakshmi who are the symbols of power, wealth and health. Ashta Lakshmi Temple of Hyderabad is significant for its unique idols of Goddess Lakshmi, which are made 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...

Akkanna Madanna Temple is a traditional Hindu temple of Goddess ‘Mahankali’ located in Shalibanda, Old City, Hyderabad. This temple is known for the celebrations of Bonalu festival in Hyderabad. This temple was constructed by two Bharmin brothers ‘Akkanna’ and ‘Madanna’ during the time of Sultanate of Golkonda. (1674 to 1685). Distance to Akkanna Madanna Temple: -20 Kms from Secunderabad Railway Station -139 Kms...

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...