Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Kanyakumari Temple:

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Kanyakumari temple is the southernmost tip of India and the integration point of three seas; the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It is named behind the virgin deity Kanyakumari whose temple is located here on its shore.

Kanyakumari temple is dedicated to a sign of Parvati, the virgin goddess who achieve penance to obtain Lord Shiva's hand in marriage. Kanyakumari temple is a main tourist attraction with neighboring ghat, wonderfully located overlooking the shore. It is a well-known belief that the diamond nose-ring of the deity is so shiny that it is visible still from the sea.

Present are two rocks emerging out of the ocean, situated southeast of the Kumari Amman temple. One among these is Sri Padaparai, wherever the footprints of the virgin deity are believed to be imprinted on this rock. It is said that Swami Vivekananda sat in deep thought here and therefore the Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built in 1970. Along with this there also a dhyana mandapam, which provides a tranquil atmosphere to meditate.

Opening Times

Kanyakumari temple is remains open for the public from 4.30 AM to 11.45 AM and 5.30 PM to 8.45 PM.

How to Reach:

By Train:
The Nearest Railway station to kanyakumari is kanyakumari railway station which is 01 KM from kanyakumari Beach. Most of the chief hotels are situated very near to the railway station. The Bus stand is also situated very near to the railway station.

By Air: The Nearest Airport To kanyakumari is Trivandrum worldwide Airport which is situated 80 KM from kanyakumari. From Trivandrum you can come to kanyakumari by TRAIN or BUS or TAXI

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Ellora Cave Temples:

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Ellora Cave Temple Situated about 200 km northeast of Bombay in the Deccan plateau which divide north from south India is the famous cave temples of Ellora. The cave temples of Ellora were excavated from the hard rock and represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Carved through the 350 AD to 700 AD period, these finest examples of cave - temple architecture houses detailed facades and specially carved interiors.

The Ellora Caves Temple opening to the west is regularly linked to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Out of total 34 caves, 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre devoted to Hinduism, and the 5 caves to the north are devoted to Jainism. Starting from south to north there are regarding 34 caves here, which corresponds more or less (Cave 21 with some major exceptions) to the arrange in which they were constructed. The caves 1 to 12 in southernmost way, are devoted to Buddhism and were built in & around 7th & 8th centuries AD. The center caves 13 to 29 are devoted to Hindu deities, which date back from 7th century to 9th century AD. The higher caves are connected to Jainism (9th century). Aurangabad at a distance of 30 kms is the nearby city from these cave temples. These unparalleled cave tempes are outstanding for their priceless gift to the huge wealth of Indian heritag.

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Jagat Shri Brahma Temple Pushkar:

Jagat Shri Brahma Temple Pushkar

The simply standing Hindu temple in India devoted to Lord Brahma, the maker of the universe, the structure around the temple was built in the 14th century and stands on a high stage near Pushkar lake. Brahma is one of the Holy Trinity in Hinduism, sharing the honour with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Though a especially huge number of temples can be establish all over India devoted to Shiva and Vishnu, there are very few temples for Brahma, this being one of the holiest one.

Marble steps guide up to the temple wherever a silver turtle lies printed in the floor facing the sanctorum. The marble floor around the turtle is littered with hundreds of silver coins embedded in the floor, and so are the walls of the temple. Images of the peacock, the vehicle of Brahma’s consort Saraswati, adorn the temple walls. Brahma here is shown in a life-size form with four hands and four faces, facing four special directons. A hans (goose, the official carrier of Brahma) spans the gateway to the temple which is crowned through a red spire. A small statue of the milk goddess Gayatri (whom Brahma married) near Brahma’s idol is called Chaumurti. Steps inside the silver-doored sanctuary lead down into a little cave which is a Hindu temple of Lord Shiva.

Sunday, 5 September 2010

Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai:

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The Siddhivinayak Temple is Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir it is situated in Prabhadevi,Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was initially built by Mr. Laxman Vithu and Mrs. Deubai Patil in November 19th, 1801.

The temple has a little mandapam (hall) with the holy place for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha that grant your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are fixed with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra). The inside roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the middle statute is of Ganesha. In the border of the temple, there is a Hanuman temple as well.

How to Reach:

SiddhiVinayak temple is hardly 10 min from dadar station, u can walk & reach or also u can take taxi Rs.13/- will be maximum fare from dadar station.

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Gajanan Maharaj Temple India:

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Gajanan Maharaj Temple

Gajanan Maharaj Temple is situated at Shegaon, a public town in Buldhana District of Maharashtra. It protects the idol of Shri Gajanan Maharaja, which is flanked by the statue of Goddess Durga and padukas in the front

A specialty of Gajanan Maharaj temple is that one who visits the holy place is given Bhakri and jhunka as prasad. The temple has a large compound with memorial of Lord Shiva and Hanuman.

The famous place of Gajanan Maharaj Temple is Anand Sagar. Anand Sagar project proposes to cover an area of 325 acres of land covering a huge water reservoir increase over 55 acres There will be 30-35 feet high statue of Swami Vivekananda above a meditaflon cell at the centre of the water reservoir Proposed meditation cell will be a replica of well-known Vivekananda Kendro at Kanyakumarllocofed at southern fip ot India II wIll alsa include Swami Vivekanonda Sanskrufik Kendra and Sadhano Sthall There will be a huge Amphitheatre (seafing capacity 3500) to organize educational activities, functions and exhibition, as well Electronic museum, Aquarium, Water source museum, Children park (Amuse. ment and Water), Sansthan also has plans to increase 'Gajanar VihaJ' l.e, housing complex with special types of apartments, by sharing marginally their construction cost with the devotees.

Anand Sagar is expected to attract devotees and tourist alike, this holy place will be a huge source of holy inspiration to a lot of visitors. It would symbolize huge contribution of Sansthan towards religious and cultural growth of the society.

How to Reach: Shegaon Railway Station is the nearest railhead, which falls on the Mumbai-Kolkata route.

Saturday, 24 July 2010

Bhimashankar Temple India:

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Bhimashankar Temple

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, a famous pilgrimage place situated at a distance of 50 kilometers to the northwest of Khed. Bhimashankar Temple is an ancient temple and is located in the village of Bhavagiri. This temple enshrines Bhimashankara, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The other way, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is located in the north of Pune, on the Sahayadri, by the bank of the river Bhima. It is belief that a king named Bhimak of the sun Dynasty pleased to Lord Shiva by the devotion and the Jyotirlinga manifested in the place. But according to the Shiv Purana the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is located on the Mountain Brahmapur, district Kamrup of Assam. Lord Shiva had incarnated to destroy the devils and shelter his devotees and for the wellbeing of one and all.


The place has got its name because of the origin of Bhima, a prominent river in Maharashtra. Near the origin of the river, Bhimashankar houses one of the five 'Jyotirlinga' of Maharashtra. The annual Mahashivaratri fair is held in Bhimashankar in February-March and attracts a large number of pilgrims. Numerous devotees from all over Maharashtra and from places outside the states flock near the temple during “Tripuri Poornima”. Bhimashankar is more popular as a tourist place than a religious one due to its breathtaking scenery and extravagant beauty.

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Akshar Dham Temple Gujarat:

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Akshar Dham Temple Gujarat

Akshar Dham temple is situated in Gujarat Gandhinagar Sector 20,’J’ Road west India.

It is the most well-known temple of the Swaminarayan Sect which is the richest sect in the world. The Akshar Dham temple is constructing with pink stones having good-looking carvings. The Akshar dham complex houses the initial ever interactive display under one roof. It is bordered by lush green gardens and very good fountains. This temple is situated in Gandhinagar.

Akshar dham is not just a temple, but a place of Education, Entertainment and Enlightenment. There are 73 richly patterned and 63 partially carved pillars.

How to Reach to Akshar dham

By Air: Nearest Airport is in Ahmedabad located about 31 km. from Gandhinagar.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Stations are Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad and are linked with all the main cities in western parts of India.

By Road: State transport buses and private luxury coaches are available to reach Akshardham Gandhinagar from different cities of Gujarat.

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