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 Temple info -2028 கோயில் தகவல் -2028 *Temple that open only on Raksha bandhan* *Bansi Narayan Temple - Chamoli*  *Bansi Narayan temple is located in Urgam valley in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. This temple of Bansi Narayan is an 8th century temple dedicated to Lord Krishna*. *The Bansi Narayan temple opens only once a year, on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) and devotees visit the temple to tie Raksha sutra to Lord Narayana*. *This temple is around 3600 meters above the sea level in the Bugyals*. This temple also occupies an inhabited spot for the local language (Shaily Katyuri) mountain in the Urgam valley which is surrounded by the divine Himalayan ranges of Nanda devi, Trishul, and Nanda Ghunti. The ten-foot-high temple houses a quadrangular statue of Lord Vishnu.  *History*  *The Bansi Narayan temple has its roots in Hindu mythology and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Krishna*. The time when the entire world was ruled by the demon King Bali, lord Vishnu soug...

 Temple info -2027 கோயில் தகவல் -2027 Parassinikadavu Muthappan temple is a temple located at Parassinikadavu in Anthoor municipality on the banks of the Valapattanam river about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Taliparamba and 20 km (12 mi) from Kannur town in Kannur district, Kerala, India.Thiyya community urayima Principal deity of the temple is Sree Muthappan, whose divinity is presented as a ritualistic theyyam enactment in two versions called Thiruvappan and Vellattam. According to the local tradition the presiding deity is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple Parassinikadavu Madappura Parassinikadavu Madappura Parassinikadavu Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Kannur district Deity Muthappan Governing body Malabar Devaswom Board Location State Kerala Country India Geographic coordinates 11°58′56.87″N 75°24′7.22″E Architecture Type Kerala Kavu Architecture Vellattam and Thiruvappan are the generic names for two types of ' Theyyam Ketti-aadal ' in ...

 Temple info -2026 கோயில் தகவல் -2026 Jagdish Temple Udaipur Jagdish temple is a Hindu temple which is very large in size and is situated in the middle of Udaipur in state of Rajasthan. It is a major tourist attraction which is also known as the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called the temple of Jagdish Ji. The temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu who is also known as the preserver of the universe. The temple is celebrated as the largest temple in entire Udaipur. The gateway of the shrine can be seen from Bara Pol of the City Palace which is 150m away. This huge temple is constructed in the Indo- Aryan style of architecture. The temple is three storied and is an example of wonderful architecture. It comprises of beautifully carved pillars, painted walls, decorated ceilings, luscious halls, etc. The skyline of Udaipur is dominated by the 79 feet high spire or shikhar of the main temple. The spire is decorated with various beautifully designed sculptures of elephants, dancers, music...

 Temple info -2025 கோயில் தகவல் -2025 Panchkroshi Parikrama Kapildhara Temple,Varanasi The fifth and final paṛāva (halt) of the divine Kashi Panchkroshi Yatra is the Kapildhara Temple also known as Kapileshwar Mahadev Mandir. After offering prayers at Kardameshwar Mahadev Mandir, Bhimchandi Mandir, Rameshwar Mandir and Shivpur Mandir, devotees take a dip in the three ancient ponds of Sona Talab, Saranga Talab and Kapildhara Talab that are at the final paṛāva (halt). According to the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva consecrated by Kapila Muni as Lord Vrishabhadhvajeshwara attains the same importance as Gaya (pind dāna). It has also been said that a dip in the Kapildhara Tirtha is equal to taking a dip in the Phalgu (Falgu) River that flows past Gaya. Pilgrims stay overnight in this sacred temple and spend their time in prayer, meditation and singing bhajans. After taking a dip in the kund and worshipping Lord Shiva, they do pind dāna through off...

 Temple info -2024 கோயில் தகவல் -2024 Kartika Deepam (Tamil: கார்த்திகை தீபம், romanized: Kārtikai tīpam) is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the regions of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka. Celebrated in Tamilnadu since the ancient period,the festival is held on the full moon day of the Kartika (கார்த்திகை) month, called the Kartika Pournami, falling on the Gregorian months of November or December.It is marked on the day the full moon is in conjunction with the constellation of Kartika. It corresponds to the occasion of the Kartika Purnima, though it falls on a different day due to the correction of equinoxes in the Tamil calendar. Kartika Deepam Kolam and agal vilakku (oil lamp) arranged for the occasion of Kartika Deepam. Observed by Hindus in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kenya, Australia, Russia Significance Shiva's manifestation of the Jyotirlinga Origin of Kartikeya Veneratio...

 Temple info -2023 கோயில் தகவல் -2023 Kashikhanda: Panchkroshi Yatra: The next stop on the sacrosanct Kashi Panchkroshi Yatra after Kardameshwar Mahadev Mandir and Bhimchandi Mandir is the ancient Rameshwar Mandir situated on the bank of the Varuna River in Rameshwar village. This temple of great antiquity is considered by many to be the most important kshetra or tirthasthala in the Panchkroshi Yatra. According to the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana, Bhagawan Rama along with Sita Mata and his brothers had visited the sacred shrines on the Panchkoshi Yatra on two occasions. The first was to liberate their father Raja Dasharatha from the curse of the parents of Shravana Kumar (Putrashoka) and the second was to be rid of the deadly Brahmahatya dosha incurred after killing Ravana, Lord of Lanka. The Hindu scriptures state that Lord Rama decided to stay overnight in this holy place. After performing Sandhyavandanam at dusk, Lord Rama created a Shiva Linga with a handful of sand and co...

 Temple info -2022 கோயில் தகவல் -2022 Goddess Bhimchandi Devi – About Goddess Bhim Chandi Bhimchandi Devi is a powerful manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Her murti is worshipped in many temples in North India. An important Bhim Chandi Devi temple is located in Varanasi and is one of the halting places during the famous Panchakosi Parikrama. Another temple is located at Pinjore in Haryana. Legend has it that Mother Goddess Shakti appeared in an unimaginably huge form in the Himalayas to protect Sages and people who followed Dharma. She gets her name from the huge figure in which she appeared – Bhima. This is mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya. Bhimchandi Devi is often referred as the ‘Ugra’ or fierce manifestation. Her fury is uncontrollable and unimaginable. Next moment she can be benign, kind and caring mother. Due to her volatile temper, she is feared by the devotees. It is believed that Goddess Bhimchandi creates trouble in the life of those who practice Adharma. She protects ...

 Temple info -2021 கோயில் தகவல் -2021 Kardmeshwar Temple  Kardameshwar Mahadev Temple – The oldest surviving temple of Kashi Kashi is believed to be one of the most religiously rich cities in the world.  Almost all the religion and sects have been practiced here in various form but the people of Varanasi hold a very special place for Lord Shiva. His existence is present in every tiny particle of this holy land and that’s why you can find various Shiva temples here. Kardmeshwar Temple Kardmeshwar Temple Located at the South end of the city, near Kandwa pokhra, there is this very ancient Shiva Temple known as Kardmeshwar Mahadev Mandir. According to the practice of ‘Panchkrosi Yatra’, this is the first night halt for the devotees and pilgrims during their ‘salvation walk’ of almost 80 Km around Varanasi. Its mentions could be found in Kashi Khand and other ancient books of India. Shivalinga in the Temple Shivalinga in the Temple This present temple structure was built in th...

 Temple info -2020 கோயில் தகவல் -2020 Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli The Lakshmi Devi temple is an early 12th-century Hindu temples complex located in Doddagaddavalli village in Hassan District, Karnataka India. The main temple consists of four-shrines that share a common mandapa (hall), each sanctum being a square and aligned to a cardinal direction. The eastern shrine has Goddess Lakshmi, the northern shrine is dedicated to Kali-Durga, the western to Shiva, and the southern is empty and likely Vishnu. The complex has a separate Bhairava shrine to the northeast of the main temple, and four small shrines at the corners inside a nearly square prakara (compound). All nine temples are notable for its pyramidal north Indian style Nagara shikhara – likely an influence from Maharashtra and an evidence of active flow of ideas between the southern, central and northern India. The complex has additional smaller shrines. Lakshmi Devi temple at Dodda Gaddavalli Religion Affiliation Hind...

 Temple info -2019 கோயில் தகவல் -2019 Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple ശ്രീ പഴവങ്ങാടി മഹാ ഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രം Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism Deity Mahaganapathy Ganesha Location Thiruvananthapuram State Kerala Country India Geographic coordinates 8°28′58″N 76°56′37″E Direction of façade East Facing Seated posture with right leg folded The Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathy temple (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പഴവങ്ങാടി മഹാ ഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രം) is situated at East Fort in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram City, Kerala, India. The main Deity of the temple is Sri Mahaganapathy (Ganesha). The main idol is installed in a seated posture with the right leg in a folded stance. The temple is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. Other Deities worshiped at the temple include Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga and Nagaraja. The temple sculptures include 32 different forms of Lord Ganesha. History The original Idol was maintained by The Nair Brigade initially at Padman...

 Temple info -2018 கோயில் தகவல் -2018 Shri Jagannath Mandir - श्री जगन्नाथ मंदिर Shri Jagannath Mandir - Bhagwan Jagannath Marg, Block - C Hauz Khas Hauz Khas New Delhi     Key Highlights ◉ Most Famous Jagannath of Delhi. ◉ Famous For Annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. Shri Jagannath Mandir (Odia: ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) dedicated to Lord Jagannath near Hauz Khas Metro Station (Gate No 3).  The Deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Chakra  Sudarshan are made of margosa(Neem) wood. The Jagannath Temple in New Delhi, India is a modern temple built by the Oriya community. The lord Jagannath temple houses the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra besides Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Vimala and Maa Tarini. In Delhi, the rath yatra was taken out in different areas. The largest show is at the Jagannath temple of Shree Neelachala Seva Sangh in Hauz Khas village in South Delhi, where over one-and-a-half lakh devotees takes part in the proce...