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 Temple info -3469 கோயில் தகவல்-3469 MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE, KONDARANGI HILLS  Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, also referred to as “Kondarangi Hills”, is situated in Kondarangi Keeranur, Dindigul District, Oddanchatram Taluk, Tamilnadu, India – 624616. An astonishing rock-cut temple is situated on the top where we can receive pure divine sanction and blessings from Lord Shiva in the name of Malligarjuneswarar. The sculpture present in the temple is a Swayambhu Lingam.  History This temple has many histories. Few are listed below, A place where Pancha Pandavas worshipped: This temple is referred to as the place where the Pancha Pandavas went into exile and where Arjuna did penance. It is believed that if we do penance, chanting mantras from the place where Arjuna did penance on this glorious mountain, we will receive Shiva’s grace. It is believed that whoever does penance on this mountain, their life will change. This place has been a prime location for meditation, ofte...

 Temple info -3468 கோயில் தகவல்-3468 Periyakuruvadi Sivan Temple, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District  Periyakuruvadi Sivan Temple  You can get off at Letchumangudi, a village near Thiruvarur, and from there you can go to Periyakuruvadi, which is 10 km away, via Tanhirkunnam.  Bhagirathan, who was born in the Surya clan, performed severe penance to bring the Ganga from the sky to earth so that his ancestors could attain peace of mind. Taking pity on his penance, Ganga agreed to come to earth.  However, when she descended from the sky at a fast pace, she hesitated, fearing that the world would be destroyed if she could not keep up with the speed. She told Bhagirathan about this.  Bhagirathan replied, “Devi, you don’t need to worry about that. When you descend at a fast pace, I pray to Lord Shiva to bear your speed.” Accordingly, Bhagirathan performed severe penance seeking the grace of Lord Shiva. When the Ganga was rushing down from the sky, the earth cou...

 Temple info -3467 கோயில் தகவல்-3467 * Shri Ganesh Temple * , *9 Doncliffe Road* , *Westville* *Durban 3629*, *KwaZulu-Natal, South* *Africa* ******************** Ganesh Temple, Durban, South Africa Shri Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple located in Durban city, South Africa. The temple was established in 1984 by a group of devotees who wanted to build a spiritual center for the Hindu community in Durban. *This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, known as the deity of obstacles and knowledge* . The temple has a beautiful statue of Lord Ganesha, brought from India and established during the inauguration of the temple. Over the past several years, this temple has become an important spiritual and cultural center for the Hindu community in Durban. Various religious and cultural programs are organized in the temple including daily worship, weekly hymns and monthly home. Temple also offers many types of educational programs including language classes and religious education The temple is m...

 Temple info -3466 கோயில் தகவல்-3466 Nanda Devi Temple Munsiyari Uttarakhand Munsiyari Nanda Devi Temple Munsiyari Nanda Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Nanda or Parvati is a Hindu sacred site where the faith of many devotees abides. This religious site can be reached by commencing a swift 3 km stimulating trek from  Munsiyari town perched at 7,500 feet above sea level. It is one of the oldest temples in Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi Temple Overview Nestled in the picturesque Himalayas, the Nanda Devi Temple in Munsiyari is a revered shrine located in the beautiful region of Uttarakhand in India. This temple is famed for its spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, as well as its atmosphere of spiritual tranquility and peacefulness.The temple is an excellent pilgrimage spot for those seeking solace and peace of mind. Its architecture dates back to the 18th century and stands in testament to the area’s rich cultural heritage. The shrine enjoys an annual pilgrimage ...

 Temple info -3465 கோயில் தகவல்-3465 *Siali Mahadev Temple* Fox Mahadev temple road Manali Himachal Pradesh ******************** *It is believed that Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati were appeared on earth from the bark of a tree, where this small temple has been built. Siali Mahadev Temple's architectural chalet and pagoda is a mixture of architectural style* The magnificent Siali Mahadev Temple located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh is a sightseeing. This is one of the oldest temples in this hill station. This temple known for its beautiful architecture is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This holds great religious importance to devotees of Lord Shiva. It is located among the tall green cedar trees and has green mountain peaks in the background. Tourists sure enjoy the peace and quiet this place. The temple architecture, a mixture of chalet and pagoda style architecture, is highly commendable. Temple wood structure intricate carving on entrance gates and walls is definitely worth seeing and admi...

 Temple info - 3464 கோயில் தகவல்-3464 Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir, Kolhapur - Timings, Festivals, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings Photo Credit: Flickr India  |  Maharashtra  |  Kolhapur #4 of 29  Places to Visit in Kolhapur Distance (From Kolhapur):  2.5 Kms Trip Duration (Including Travel):  15 Mins or Less Place Location:  Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir Transportation Options:  Walk/Trek Travel Tips:  None At a distance of 2.5 km from Kolhapur Railway Station, Sri Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir is a Hindu temple situated at Shivaji Peth locality of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Situated near Sri Mahalakshmi Ambabai Temple, it is one of the revered temples in Kolhapur, and among the must-visit places during your Kolhapur Trip. Situated at the Sawarkar Marg, Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha enshrined in the temple was discovered while repairing a well. Built-in the year 1882, the temple got i...