Katyayani Peeth Vrindavan otherwise known as uma shakti peeth is one among the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is said that, the Ringlets of Hair of Maa Sati fell here, when lord Vishnu in order to relieve lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife Sati, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise Maa Sati Body. Here the idol of Maa...

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...

Vittala, after whom the temple is known, is a form of lord Vishnu. This aspect of Vishnu was worshiped in this part of the country as their cult deity by the cattle herds (see Gods of Hampi). Distance (From Hampi Bus Station): 9 Kms Visited From: Hampi Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Rental Bike / Walk/Trek Travel Tips: Vittala temple is...

Yamai Devi is the family deity of many Maharastrian families. The idol of Devi Mahishasur Mardini in black stone is almost 2 meters high in a cross-legged sitting position. The idol has four hands and is carrying gada, arrow, trishul and paan patra. Distance (From Satara Bus Station): 44 Kms Visited From: Satara Bus Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 3 Hours Place...

ISKCON temple has three sanctums. The presiding deity of the temple is of Lord Krishna-Balaram, which is housed under the central shrine of the temple. On the right side are Radha Krishna with Lalita and Vishakha. Distance (From Vrindavan Railway Station): 2 Kms Visited From: Vrindavan Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours Transportation Options: Cab / Auto Timings: 7 AM -...

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...

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...

Batte Vinayaka Temple is one of the oldest shrines of the district. This Temple attracts large number of devotees on Sankashtahara Chaturdashi, Ganesha Chowthi and other auspicious days relating to Lord Ganapathi. The idol of Lord Ganesha is probably the only deity facing towards north. But, wearing a small piece of cloth around its waist and bells and plaited...

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...

Lord Shiva is worshipped as Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy at a distance of 1.7 km from Palakollu Railway Station, 85 km from Eluru, 67 km from Rajahmundry, 138 km from Vijayawada, 97 km from Kakinada, 22 km from Bhimavaram and 258 km from Visakhapatnam, Sri Ksheera Rama Temple is one of the Pancharama temples, situated in West Godavari district of Andhra...