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The Serene Beauty of Mahalakshmi Temple: A Jewel in Mumbai’s Crown & A Spiritual Oasis

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‘ Official Website of Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai The Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the…Continue readingThe Serene Beauty of Mahalakshmi Temple: A Jewel in Mumbai’s Crown & A Spiritual Oasis

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Hindu Gods & Goddesses Hindu Spirituality Hindu Temples of India Ritual Worship of the Hindus Temples & Temple Architecture Temples of Assam

Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati: Exploring the Mystical Powers and Ancient Legends of One of India’s 51 Sacred Shakti-Peethas

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‘ Official Website of Shri Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati The Kamakhya Temple…Continue readingKamakhya Temple in Guwahati: Exploring the Mystical Powers and Ancient Legends of One of India’s 51 Sacred Shakti-Peethas

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Hindu Temples of India Shiva Temples of India Temples of TamilNadu

Thirupparaithurai Shiva Temple  in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Thirupparaitturai is a village in the Srirangam taluk of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the south bank of the river Cauvery. Trichy-Karur National Highway, Trichy-Palakkad Railway Line (Railway Station: Elamanur) have been laid through this village. It is 16 kilometers away from Trichy. History The ancient Shiva Temple is at the bosom of this village. There were a lot of Parai…Continue readingThirupparaithurai Shiva Temple  in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

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Rows and rows of flower shops outside Shri Arunachaleshwarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः  Photography for this Blogpost By Mala Chandrashekhar, During Her Recent Trip To Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwara Temple Witness the enchanting ‘Divine Beauty’ just outside ”Shri Arunachaleshwarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai‘, located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In South India, flowers are…Continue readingRows and rows of flower shops outside Shri Arunachaleshwarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai

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Chamundi Hills in Mysuru: Where Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Reigns Supreme

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‘ Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is about 13 kms from Mysuru, which…Continue readingChamundi Hills in Mysuru: Where Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Reigns Supreme

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Architectural Marvels of India Hindu Temples of India Temples of West Bengal

Birla Mandir: Kolkata’s Marvel in Marble

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 magnificent Birla Mandir of Kolkata, located in Ballygunge area of the city, is an exemplary work of art & architecture. It…Continue readingBirla Mandir: Kolkata’s Marvel in Marble

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Classical Dance Cultural Festivals Folk Dance Hindu Temples of India Temples & Temple Architecture Temples of Gujarat

Gujarat’s Groove Delight: The Modhera Dance Festival

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 cultural richness of the state of Gujarat in Western India can well…Continue readingGujarat’s Groove Delight: The Modhera Dance Festival

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Modhera’s Radiant Gem: The Sun Temple of Gujarat

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 Sun Temple in Modhera village is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya located in Mehsana district of Gujarat in…Continue readingModhera’s Radiant Gem: The Sun Temple of Gujarat

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Does worshipping in dilapidated, ancient temples bring any benefit?

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 பாழடைந்த ஆலயங்களில் வழிபட்டால் பலன் கிடைக்குமா? கோயில் இல்லாத ஊரில் குடியிருக்கவேண்டாம்’ என்பது…Continue readingDoes worshipping in dilapidated, ancient temples bring any benefit?

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Mahalingeswarar (Mahalinga Swamy) Temple in Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamilnadu

Mahalingeswaraswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur is a Hindu temple  dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tiruvidaimaruthur, a village in the  South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the seven major Shiva temples. Shiva is worshiped as Mahalingeswaraswamy, and is represented by the Lingam, with his idol referred to as Jyothirmayalingam. His consort Mookambika is depicted as Devi…Continue readingMahalingeswarar (Mahalinga Swamy) Temple in Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamilnadu