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 Temple info -1997 கோயில் தகவல்-1997 West Bengal’s first Saraswati temple was established a century ago in Howrah West Bengal’s first Saraswati temple was established a century ago in Howrah Though we celebrate Basant Panchami in Bengal every year as Saraswati Puja, in every nook and corner, in every para, in every school and college, Ma Saraswati usually never resides in a temple just like Maa Dura, Kali, Shiva, and Krishna do. In Bengal, Devi Saraswati is the presiding deity of students and creative people. Educational institutions also celebrate the day and makeshift pandals (a shed or arbor constructed for temporary use) are constructed where the idol is worshipped with piety and fervour. But does it not seem peculiar that although there are numerous temples dedicated to various deities in different parts of the state, there is not a single temple for the venerated Goddess? Strange as it may seem and unknown to most of us, there is indeed a temple dedicated to Devi Saraswati, w...

 Temple info -1996 கோயில் தகவல் -1996 Chhinnamasta Temple Chhinnamastika Temple dedicated to Goddess Chinnamasta is a Hindu pilgrimage centre and located in Rajrappa, in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, India. The place attracts devotees from all parts of Jharkhand, and also from the neighbouring states of West Bengal and Bihar. Chhinnamastika Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Ramgarh district Deity Chhinnamasta Festivals Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Vijayadashami Location Rajrappa State Jharkhand Country India Geographic coordinates 23°37′56″N 85°41′38″E The main attraction of the Chhinnamasta (also known as Chinnamastika) temple is the headless deity of Goddess Chinnamasta which stands on the body of Kamadeva and Rati in the lotus bed. The Chhinnamasta temple is popular for its Tantrik style of architectural design. Apart from the main temple, there are ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the Surya (Sun God), Hanuman and Lord Shiva. History of Rajarap...

 Temple info -2003 கோயில் தகவல் -2003 SPECIAL ANNABISHEKAM POST  Anna Abishekam   Introduction to Anna Abishekam Abhishekam (Hydration Pooja) is the process of bathing the deity. “Annam” means rice and Anna Abhishekam denotes bathing the deity with cooked rice. This divine ritual is performed on the Full Moon day in the Tamil month of Aippasi (mid-Oct to mid-Nov). Although there is a variety of Abhishekams performed in India, this particular ceremony is performed on Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva Lingam, in all South Indian Shiva temples. Performing this ritual once a year can help you get rid of all the problems in your life. This ceremony is also known as Shiva Abhishekam or Maha Anna Abhishekam and is conducted in many Shiva temples throughout South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. Significance of Anna Abhishekam According to sacred texts, rice is a symbol of life, richness, and prosperity. Lord Shiva is a great lover of Abhishekams and is usually bathed with 11 sac...

 Temple infi -1995 கோயில் தகவல்- 1995 Barahachhetra   Barahachhetra is the great Hindu Pilgrimage site which carries great historical and religious significance in Nepal. This holy place has been one of the major tourist destinations for many years. The temple carries the spiritual power which has believed to cleanse the soul and heart of the many devotees.  This place is one of Nepal’s oldest shrines in Puranas including Brahma Purana,Varaha Purana and Skanda Purana and is even mentioned and glorified in the epic Mahabharata. It is one of the chhetra of the 4 chhetra in the Hindu mythology. Among four 2 of them are in India and 2 of them are in Nepal. The four chhetra of the Hindu mythology are Kurukshetra and Dharmachhetra in India and Barahachhetra and Muktinath or Mukti Chetra in Nepal. Location of the Barahakshetra Barahachhetra is a famous pilgrimage site that remains inside the Barahakshetra Municipality of Sunsari district. The pilgrimage site is located between t...

 Temple info -1994 கோயில் தகவல் -1994 Hinduism District Sukkur Deity Shiva Festivals Shivratri , Bankhandi Maharaj Mela (death anniversary of Bankhandi Maharaj) Governing body Pakistan Hindu Council The Serenity of Sadhu Bela Temple:  A Place for Spiritual Reflection and Renewal Location of Sadhu Bela Temple The Sadhu Bela Temple is considered sacred by many Hindu pilgrims. Located on an island structure, the temple is a beautiful sight, especially before sunset. It is set in stunning artistic and architectural designs and retains many important emblems of Hinduism. This sacred shrine is situated on the river Indus flowing between Rohri and Sukkur History of Sadhu Bela Sukkur If we talk specifically about Hindu temples, then there is one very famous and old, called Sadhu Island or Sadh Belo. In Urdu, it is called Sadhu Bela. It was founded in 1823 by Swami Brakhandi Maharaja and is located in Sukkur on the Indus River.  The story of Sadhu Bela Mandir Sadhu Bela Mandir, or...

 Temple info -1993 கோயில் தகவல் -1993 Krishna Mandir Temple, Patan, Nepal Krishna Mandir Temple (built 1631-37) (Nepali: कृष्ण मन्दिर) The Krishna temple on the west side of Patan's Darbar square was completed in 1637. Legend says that it was inspired by a dream. One night, King Siddhi Narasingh Malla (r. 1620-61) dreamt that the gods Krishna and Radha were standing in front of the palace. The King ordered a temple built on the same location. During a war with a neighboring kingdom a decade later, the King emerged victorious after calling on Krishna to vanquish his enemies. In gratitude, the King built a replica of the temple inside the Sundari Chauk courtyard. The Krishna temple is built in the sikhara style common to north India and Bengal, a design technique found in monuments as far afield as Bagan, Myanmar. Beneath its 21 golden pinnacles are three floors. The first floor enshrines Krishna, the second Shiva (in the form of a linga), and the third Lokeshwor. Except for the grou...

 Temple info -1992 கோயில் தகவல் -1992 జోగులాంబ గద్వాల్ جوگلمبا گدوال JOGULAMBA,ALAMPUR Alampur Jogulamba Devi         Alampur Jogulamba Devi Category  Historic, Religious Alampur is a sleepy town situated on the banks Tungabhadra River, in the state of Telangana. Alampur is considered as the western gateway of Srisailam. Here the marvelous temple and remains of some ancient temple signify Badami Chalukyan architecture. The region was ruled by many South Indian dynasties. The principal deities at the Jogulamba temple are Jogulamba and Balabrahmeshwara. Goddess Jogulamba is considered the 5th Shakti Peeta among 18 shakti peetams in the country. Here Goddess Jogulamba is seen seated on the Corpse with scorpion, frog, and lizard on the head. She is seen in a naked avtar with her tongue stretched outside, an avtar of fierce goddess that grants Siddhi in Yoga and hence called Jogulamba. This word is a changed form of Yogula Amma in Telugu which means Mother of Yo...