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 Temple info -2232 கோயில் தகவல் -2232 Jakhoo Hanuman temple,Shimla Hanuman Mandir is a world-famous temple located in Jakhu, Shimla. It is only 1.5 kilometers (7 minutes) away from Shimla. A large number of people from all over the country and abroad come to visit here. It is believed that when Lakshman Ji fainted during the war between Shri Ram and Ravana then Hanuman Ji was going through the flying in the sky towards the Himalayas to take Sanjeevani Booti, ​​Hanuman Ji saw Yaksha Rishi doing penance here (Later it was named after the sage Yaksha. Yaksha means yak, yak became Yaku and changed from yaku to jakhu). After taking a rest and getting the exact introduction of Sanjeevani Booti, ​​before leaving this place, Hanuman Ji promised to Yaksha Sage that at the time of return from Dronacharya Mountain after bringing Sanjeevani Booti Hanuman Ji will meet to Yaksha Sage again. Due to being trapped in the embranglement of a demon named Kalnemi on the way, Hanuman Ji went through a s...

 Temple info -2231 கோயில் தகவல் -2231 PREMIKA VITTALA TEMPLE / SRI PREMIKA VITTALESHWARAR KOVIL, VITTALAPURAM, ARAMBAKKAM, CHENGALPATTU DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU. Moolavar : Sri Vittalar Consort   : Sri Santhana Lakshmi Thayar Some of the salient features of this temple are... The temple is facing east with a Mottai gopuram ( Only with base ). Anjaneyar sannadhi is opposite to the temple or the mottai gopuram. Balipedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan is after the mottai Gopuram.  Moolavar  Vittalar is with Rukmani and Styabhama ( Vittalar is old and Rukmini and Satyabhama are new ).  In the prakaram  Sri Santhana Lakshmi Thayar, Sri Srinivasa Perumal, Sri Varadharaja Perumal, Sri Ramanujar, Sri Viswaksenar and old head less Rukmani and Satyabama. ARCHITECTURE The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, arthamandapam and Mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is about 4 feet above the ground level. A flight of 5 steps provided on south and north side of ...

 Temple info -2230 கோயில் தகவல் -2230 Taliparamba Krishna Temple,Trichambaram Trichambaram Krishna Temple is a 11th century shrine situated at Trichambaram, just 2 km south of Taliparamba in Kannur District. It is 20 km from Kannur on National Highway 17. The temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is one of the best known Krishna temples in Kerala. The temple enshrines Lord Krishna in his child-form, soon after slaying Kamsa. Trichambaram Krishna Temple is believed to be built by Lord Parashuram, the mythological architect of Kerala, who had laid down the rituals, routine, worship and details of the annual festival. Krishna temple is of great archeological importance. The sanctum sanctorum is double storied and has a pyramid shaped copper roof with a golden stupa (pinnacle) at the top. The sanctum has beautiful carvings and murals which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The beautiful statues, mural paintings and the wood carvings illustrating scenes from Mahabharata, adorning the...

 Temple info -2229 கோயில் தகவல் -2229 Sivakami Ambal Udanurai Azhiyapadeeswarar Temple is located near Tirunelveli Crossroads at Karuppanthurai.  When Sati Devi daughter of  Dakshan  died, Lord Shiva sent Veerabhatra to destroy the Yaga, and he lost his rightful place.   Shiva  arose as Agneeswarar in the region of Melnadham.  The towns in front of it burned in his anger.  People were worried.  There was a fear that the Tirunelveli area would burn.  The earth is dry.  No rain at all.                 People went and complained to King Veerapandyan who was ruling at that time.  Then the king appealed to Korakar who was traveling there.   Knowing what had happened to Gnana Drishti, he realized that he was Shiva's counterpart and worshiped him by establishing Azhiyapadeeswarar in Karupanturai on the opposite side of him as a face to appease Agneeswarar.   The dei...

 Temple info -2228 கோயில் தகவல் -2228 Sri Neelmani Durgadevi Temple, located in Pathapatnam, Srikakulam District, has a history of about 400 years. Gajapati Maharaja, who used to roam the Paralakhemundi region, saw his mother in a dream and the landmarks say that I was in a certain place. Go there and look for the statue in the form of what the seller said. Worship and festivals have been held in the temple on that day since the reign of Gajapati Maharaj. As Patna is the border region of Andhra Pradesh, it attracts a large number of devotees from West Bengal and Odisha. Also here is another story in the campaign. In the past, an old man used to farm the fields here. One day while plowing the field with a plow, he saw that something was blocking the plow in the ground. Thus it is known from these two stories that this temple was built. The Sri Neelkantheshwara Swamy Temple near this temple is also very special. This cove also has a history of hundreds of years. It is said that Lord ...

 Temple info -2227 கோயில் தகவல் -2227 Kidangoor Subramanya Swamy Temple Location : Kidangoor About The Temple : Kidangoor Subramanya Swamy Temple 10 kilometers southeast of Ettumanoor. This temple is one of the ancient temples of Kerala. The Kidangur Subramanya Swami temple is situated in Kottayam District. It is a kilometer away from the Ettumanur-Punjar Highway by the south side of Kidangur- Manarkad road. It is believed that the idol of Subramanya Swami came out of the ‘Kamandulu’ or pot carried by Maharshi Gauna when it tilted and the water flowed out. Along with the flow of the water, the vigraha was carried away to the Vishnukshetra in Kidangur. Inside the temple where a new Sree Kovil was built for Lord Vishnu, the temple officials felt the presence of Subramanya Swami and so they kept the Subramanya Vigraha there instead of Vishnu. So along with the Vishnu Vigraha on the northern side the Subramanya vigraha was also consecrated in the new Sree Kovil. Kidangur is historicall...

 Temple info -2226 கோயில் தகவல் -2226 Annapurna Temple, Indore Entry Fee & Timings Annapurna Temple timings 05:00 am to 12:00 pm, 02:00 pm to 10:00 pm,  No entry fee  Religious Place Place visit with Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters Best time to visit January, February, March, April About Annapurna Temple Maa Annapurna Temple located in Indore is considered to be one of the most famous and old temples. This temple was built in 1959 by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabanandagirimaraj. The temple is dedicated to Annapurna, the goddess of food, and houses idols of Sivan, Hanuman and Kalabhairava. It also has a 14.5 feet high idol of Lord Shiva in lotus position. The architectural grandeur is reminiscent of the famous Meenakshi Temple, the grand entrance is adorned with four life-size statues of elephants with intricate carvings. Interesting facts about Annapurna Temple Inside the premises of the temple, idols ...

 Temple info -2225 கோயில் தகவல் -2225 Sri Nookambika Ammavaru Temple - Anakapalle Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple is located in Gavarapalem (Place) in Anakapalli Town, Vishakapatnam District. This temple is famous in Vishakapatnam District. This Temple was built in the year 1450. Nookambika Ammavaru is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is one of the nine shakti forms and was popularly known as Sri Anagha Devi in ancient days. Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday are considered auspicious for Ammavaru. Diwali, Makara Sankranti, and Navratri are the festivals celebrated here Other Highlights : Most Famous Nookalamma Jatara will be celebrated from Ugadi. Temple Timings : 5.30 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm Pooja Schedule : 5.30 am – Aradhana 6.00 am to 6.30 am – Balabhoga Naivedyam 11.30 am to 12.00 pm – Raja Bhogam 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm – Bhogam 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm – Veda Parayanam 8.00 pm – Temple Closes. How to reach the Temple : 30 km from Vizag 3 km from Anakapalle Nearby Temples : Vi...

 Temple info -2224 கோயில் தகவல் -2224 Venkatachalapathy Perumal Temple, Serangulam, Thiruvarur Venkatachalapathy Perumal Temple, Serangulam, Thiruvarur Venkatachalapathy Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Serangulam Village in Mannargudi Taluk in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. In the Tamil Srivaishnava tradition, Serangulam is one of five villages collectively known as Pancha Gramam. The other villages are Karappangadu, Nammankurichi, Peravoorani and Puliyakkudi (Idaikkadu). The People of Serangulam are closely linked with the villages of Karappangadu, Nammankurichi, Peravoorani and Puliyakkudi. Several centuries before these people were migrated from 3 major northern cities namely, Kooram, Kidambi and Selperi. Once upon a time, a group of Sri Vaishnavas from Kooram, Kidambi and Selperi set-off on a pilgrimage. On one nightfall, they stopped at the place now known as Karappangadu. That night, they had a dream - in which the Lord directed them to...

 Temple info -2223 கோயில் தகவல் -2223 Sri Annamma Devi temple,  Bangalore Sri Annamma Devi Temple in Majestic area was considered to be the guardian goddess of Bendakalooru in the times of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. People from the Chickpet, Balepet and Thigalarapet also visit the Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple which is known for the world famous Bengaluru Karaga festival. The temple is located in a busy street of commercial bazaars and is revered by people of Bengaluru. Even today, when people get married, they make their way to Annamma Devi temple even before they proceed with their wedding rituals. Annamma temple is also a place where newborns are brought, as legends believe it is the child of the goddess and seek her blessings. Not just that, even if someone buys a car, two-wheeler or any motorable vehicle, they bring it to the temple for ‘sanctification’. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is a very small place and the goddess is etched on a boulder which exists at the place. T...

 Temple info -2222  கோயில் தகவல் -2222  Chengalpattu Sri Kaniyazhi Anjaneyar Temple  Address :  Arulmiku Sri Kaniyazhi Anjaneyar Temple,  Chengalpattu District – 603001.  Lord:  Shri Kaniyazhi Anjaneyar  Introduction:  Jaihanuman, a devotee of Sri Rama, in the central part of the city of Chengalpattu, whose ancient name is "Cengalupunerpattu" near Kanchipuram, "Sri Kaniyazhi Anjaneya is incarnated and is blessing the devotees.  The temple is facing south on the main road near Chengalpattu New Bus Stand.  The temple is open both morning and evening.  The temple is currently undergoing restoration work.  Mythological Significance:  When Sita was imprisoned by Ravana in Sri Lanka, Ramabiran sent Vayuputra to see Sita, giving him his wedding ring as his servant.  Anjana Myndan, while traveling by air, saw a lake.  In order to take some rest in that lake, he came down from the sky and sat in the lake and per...

 Temple info -2221 கோயில் தகவல் -2221 Baggavalli Yoga Narasimha Temple, Karnataka  Address Baggavalli Yoga Narasimha Temple, Karnataka  Baggavalli, Tarikere Taluk, Karnataka 577547 Moolavar Yoga Narasimha Introduction  The Yoga Narasimha Temple at Baggavalli, a Hoysala era construction was built in the early 13th century. Baggavalli is a village in Tarikere Taluq in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka state, India. The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of Archaeological Survey of India. Puranic Significance  Yoga Narasimha Temple was built during late 13th century in Hoysala architectural style. It was built during the reign of Hoysala King Ballala-III period. During the Hoysala period several temples have been constructed, an estimated 300 temples exist in Karnataka from that period but only 70 are documented. This temple is not as huge or grand as Kesava temple of Somnathpura. Yoga Narasimha Temple has a star shaped plan. It has a smal...

 Temple info -2220 கோயில் தகவல் -2220 The balaji temple near narayanpur is meant to be a replica of the Tirupati temple in all aspects. The priests there have come from Tirupati and every “sevai” done is similar to the one in tirupati. They even give out one laddoo to every visitor! The temple is very well maintained and if you visit quite early in the day , you can see the main deity in a matter of minutes whereas on a weekend or in the later half of the day, quite a queue builds up. In summer, the ground gets really hot and it can be quite an experience to reach the comfort of the shade from the point where you leave your slippers. The temple timings are from 5 AM – 8 PM. Route from Pune to Narayanpur. all the routes mentioned start at Magarpatta! Go towards hadapsar market. Do not go over the flyover, go tothe left of it. Once you see the hadapsar bus stand (to the right, when going from magarpatta), you have to go around it . You have to go on this quite a long distance to reac...

 Temple info -2219 கோயில் தகவல் -2219  Rangji Temple Address: Goda Vihar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, 281121  Entry Timings: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shri Rangji Temple Vrindavan In Vrindavan, the Sri Rangji Temple, also known as Rangnath Ji Temple, stands out for its unique Dravidian-style architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shri Goda-Rangamannar, the temple honours the 8th-century Vaishnava saint, Goda or Andal, who wrote the devotional hymns of "Thiruppavai." The architecture is inspired by the famous Sri Ranganatha Swami temple in Sri Rangam, combining both South Indian and North Indian styles. The temple has five rectangular enclosures around the main area and two well-carved stone gates in Jaipur style on the eastern and western sides. Main Attractions of Rangji Temple Sri Rangji Temple unfolds a fascinating journey through its various attractions. Right outside the western gate, a towering 50-foot-high wooden chariot rests, which makes a rare appearance durin...

 Temple info -2218 கோயில் தகவல் -2218 An ancient temple with a rare Siva Linga Located here is a sanctum for Goddess Parvati, worshipped as Gowri Ambal facing south with a stone image of an elephant in front instead of the lion vahana. Festivals such as Masi Magham, Panguni Uttiram, Navaratri, Thiruvadhirai nakshatram in the month of Margazhi and Sivaratri are celebrated here. Festivals such as Masi Magham, Panguni Uttiram, Navaratri, Thiruvadhirai nakshatram in the month of Margazhi and Sivaratri are celebrated here. Damal, an ancient village close to Kanchipuram, is home to two temples — one for Siva worshipped as Varahishwarar and the other for Vishnu, wherein this deity is consecrated as Damodara Perumal. According to the Sthala Puranam or the hoary tradition of the Varahishwarar temple, God Varaha (the third incarnation of Vishnu, worshipped the Siva Linga here and hence the Sankha (conch) and Chakra (discus) marks of Vishnu are said to be seen on this Linga. This temple proba...

 Temple info -2217 கோயில் தகவல் -2217  Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple Varanasi Vital Information For Visitors  Address: Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple, B 17/82, Malti Bagh, Tilbhandeshwer, Sonarpura, Varanasi, UP  Open & Close: Open on all days  Timings: 04:30 AM – 08:00 PM Entry Fee: NIL  Duration: 30 Min to 1 Hour Significance : Ever increasing ‘shivlingam’ The cultural capital of India, Varanasi is not only known for being one of the most picturesque cities of India but also famous for being home to latgest number of temples. Varanasi, also called Kashi & Banaras, is mentioned in religious scriptures as the city of Lord Shiva (Shivanagari - शिवनगरी). It can easily be noticed by viewing a large number of Shiva temple. The Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Varanasi. Local people call it Baba Tilbhandeshwar. The temple architecture, customs and rituals manifest an exotic assimilation of Malayali (Kerala, so...