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...

Ulagalanda Perumal temple is located in Big Kanchipuram and is situated nearby Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple. It is one of the 108 Vishnu temples known as Divya Desams, as depicted by the 12 great Tamil poets, in their work, known as Alwars. There are three Divyadesas within this temple, Tiru Neeragam, Tiru Ooragam, and Tiru Karakam. It is said...

Halasuru Someshwara Temple is located in the neighborhood of Halasuru in Bangalore, The oldest temple in the city dating back to the Chola period, it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Distance (From Bangalore City Railway Station): 8 Kms Visited From: Bangalore City Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours Place Location: In Ulsoor Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Bus At a distance of 8 Kms from Bangalore...

Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a famous temple in Tamil Nadu. The story of the temple is linked to that of the shaivite child saint Tirugnana Sambandar. Tirugnana Sambandar, the child saint came to Thirusattimutram to worship Shiva. On the way to a place called Patteeswaram, he felt faint with heat exhaustion. Distance (From Kumbakonam Railway Station): 8 Kms Visited From: Kumbakonam Railway Station Trip Duration (Including...

Also known as Anantheshwara temple, it is located near by the Malpe port.  The temple is dedicated to Lord Balrama (brother of Lord Krishna). It is said that the idol of Lord Balram was installed by Philosopher Sri Madhavacharya. Devotees visit the temple on the new moon day or Mahalaya Amavasya to offer prayers and to bath in the...

Hemakuta Hill is one among the best places in Hampi to see the sunrise and sunset; and not as tedious to reach the top say compared to the Matanga Hill nearby, which is boasted as the best location to watch sunset in Hampi. So if you find it difficult to make it to Matanga Hill for sunset view, try from Hemakuta...

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This Temple consists of a pillared hall and garbhagriha. This temple is famous for Astahmuki Puskharini on top of the hill, constructed in octagonal shape. The temple was built during the Rastrakuta times and renovated during the period of Western Chalukyas, Kakatiyas and later...

Moreshwar Temple the exact date of construction of the temple is unknown, though the Ganapatya saint Morya Gosavi is known to be associated with it. The temple flourished due to the patronage of the Peshwa rulers and descendants of Morya Gosavi. The temple is built with black-stone and has four gates. The temple has four minarets and a 50...

Agasteeshwara Temple is the shrine of Lord Shiva located on the banks of river Cauvery at Tirumakudalu Narasipura in the district of Mysore, Karnataka. As per the legends, the deity in the temple is said to have been installed by sage Agastya. Tirumakudalu Narasipura is the sacred sangama (convergence) of rivers Cauvery, Kabini and Spatika Sarovara (a mythical lake...

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...