The Madurai Temple forms the heart and lifeline of Madurai city which is 2,500 year old. The original temple was built by Kulashekara Pandya, but the initiative to rebuild the structure was taken by first Nayak king of Madurai, Viswanatha Nayak (1559-1600) under the supervision of Ariyanatha Mudaliar. Distance (From Madurai Junction): 2 Kms Commonly Visited From: Madurai Junction Trip Duration (From Madurai Junction, Including Travel): 2-3...

Nagaraja Temple is a Hindu temple worshipping Nagaraja (King of Serpents- Vasuki) situated at the heart of Nagercoil town. At a distance of 20 kms from Kannyakumari (situated in Nagarcoil town, on Trivandrum - Kanyakumari road), The Nagaraja Temple is a simple thatched shed, with mud walls. Distance (From Kanyakumari): 20 Kms Visited From: Kanyakumari Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours Place Location: In Nagarcoil Town Transportation Options: Cab / Bus History: A woman was...

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...

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...

Chaya Someswara Panagal Temple is located in Nalgonda district. The presiding deity Lord Siva is called by Chaya Someswar Swamy. The temple is famous for the Vertical Chaya (shadow) on the presiding deity. The shadow remains steady from Sunrise to Sunset. It is a marvellous engineering construction. The Sanctum Sanctorum is in the West and the presiding deity is...

Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi is an important shrine in Hampi. This small but beautiful temple is located at the center of the royal area. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, a hindu deity. It was once the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara. The temple is famous for the lovely bas relics...

Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple popularly known as Komuravelli Mallanna Temple is a Hindu temple located on a hill in Komuravelli village of Siddipet district in Telangana state. It is located near Siddipet on SH–1 Rajiv Rahadari. The primary deity is Mallanna or Mallikarjuna Swamy who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The deity is also called as Khandoba by...

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...

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari temple is located  in Penugonda,West Godavari District.Penugonda is a Birth Place of Goddess Sri Vasavi Kanyaka arameswari Devi. This Temple is considered as the “Kasi of Vysyas” and is a holy place for vysyas.The Birth Place of Vasavi Matha. The holy Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple which finds mention in various ancient religious texts. Penugonda...

Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple, Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Distance (From Pune Railway Station): 4 Kms Visited From: Shaniwar Wada ( 700 m) Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins - 1 Hr Place Location : In Budhwar Pet Near Shaniwar Wada Transportation Options : Walk/Trek Timings: 6...