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The Magnificent Khajuraho Group of Temples: A Glimpse into the Glorious Past of Indian Architecture

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Introduction Nestled in the heart of India, in the state…Continue readingThe Magnificent Khajuraho Group of Temples: A Glimpse into the Glorious Past of Indian Architecture

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Unraveling the Grandeur of Tamil Nadu: Kanchi Kailasanathar Shiva Temple of Kanchipuram and Its Magnificent Architecture

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure…Continue readingUnraveling the Grandeur of Tamil Nadu: Kanchi Kailasanathar Shiva Temple of Kanchipuram and Its Magnificent Architecture

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The archeological ruins of Hampi in Karnataka on the banks of holy river Tungabhadra

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Hampi , a UNESCO World Heritage Site today, is an…Continue readingThe archeological ruins of Hampi in Karnataka on the banks of holy river Tungabhadra

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Kampaheswarar ( Sarabeswarar ) Temple, Thirubuvanam, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Google Reviews The Kampaheswarar Temple or kampa-hara-ishvarar ( Kampa-hareswarar ) is a…Continue readingKampaheswarar ( Sarabeswarar ) Temple, Thirubuvanam, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu

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Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai: A 6th-Century Temple Dedicated to Lord Krishna

The Parthasarathy Temple is a 6th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Vishnu, located at Thiruvallikeni, Chennai. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th to 9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The name ‘Parthasarathy’ means the ‘charioteer of Arjuna‘, referring to Krishna’s role as a charioteer to Arjuna in…Continue readingSri Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai: A 6th-Century Temple Dedicated to Lord Krishna

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Pazhani Dhandayuthapani Swami (Murugan) Temple in Tamilnadu

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Palani in Tamilnadu is home to one of the most…Continue readingPazhani Dhandayuthapani Swami (Murugan) Temple in Tamilnadu

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Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal, Telangana

Bhadrakali Temple is one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the two cities of Hanamkonda and  Warangal,  Telangana, India. History The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D by the King Pulakeshin II of  Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over Vengi region of Andhra Desham, as per the writings on the temple wall.…Continue readingBhadrakali Temple in Warangal, Telangana

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Kailasa Temple of Ellora Caves in Maharashtra

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ The Kailasha or Kailashanatha temple is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved…Continue readingKailasa Temple of Ellora Caves in Maharashtra

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The Kalighat Kali Temple: A Sacred Shakti Peetha in Kolkata

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared here. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Kalighat is a locality in the city of Kolkata in Eastern India. It…Continue readingThe Kalighat Kali Temple: A Sacred Shakti Peetha in Kolkata

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Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Sivalingam Temple in Papanasam, Tanjavur

Ramalingaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Papanasam in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. Mythology According to Hindu mythology, Rama prayed to Shiva in order to be rid of the sin of killing Kara and Dooshna in the war against Ravana and installed 108  Shivalingas in penance at the particular spot. While 107 Shivalingas were made by him, the remaining one…Continue readingSri Ramalingaswami 108 Sivalingam Temple in Papanasam, Tanjavur