The ISKCON Delhi temple which is commonly known as Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, is a well-known Vaishnav temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radharani in the form of Radha Parthasarathi. Former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former Chief Minister of Delhi Sahib Singh Verma, as well as Sushma Swaraj, opened the temple on April 5, 1998. It located in the East of Kailash neighborhood of New Delhi, India, near Hare Krishna Hills (near Nehru Place). Dr. Thomas J. Hopkins stated that “He was a truly holy person with immense honesty and compassion, and he had a profound impact on anyone who came into contact with him. He neither claimed authority or respect for himself; everything he said and performed was in the service of Krishna."
Jawala Ji Temple, also recognized as Jwala Devi temple, is one of India's 51 Shaktipeeths and one of the most renowned Shakti Temples. It's designated "Kalidhar" since it's located in the Shivalik range in Kangra valley. The Pandavas are said to have built this as their first temple. Jwala Ji is a Devi Temple in Jawala Mukhi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT." Sati's tongue was said to have been fallen exactly where the Jwala Devi Temple now exists. The Tongue of Sati is represented by forever burning Holy Flames or Jwala. Jwala Devi temple is an incomparable and one-of-a-kind place of worship. There is no god or idol to be worshipped. It has a succession of natural flames or Jyotis that have been thought to represent the Goddess's sign since time immemorial. Jawala Ji is a wonderful heritage site for people from all over the world, not just those from Jawala Mukhi, Kangra, or Himachal Pradesh. Every year from March to April and September to October, colourful fairs are organized as part of the Navaratra celebration.
Konark Sun Temple (Konark Surya Mandir) is a 13th-century CE (the year 1250) Sun temple in Konark, Odisha, India, about 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Puri. The temple was built in 1250 CE under King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. What remains of the temple complex, dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, resembles a 100-foot (30 m) high chariot with massive wheels and horses, all carved from stone. Far of the temple, which once stood over 200 feet (61 metres) tall, is now in ruins, particularly the huge shikara tower over the sanctuary, which formerly stood much higher than the mandapa that still exists. The surviving structures and elements are known for their exquisite artwork, iconography, and themes, which include passionate kama and mithuna scenarios. It is also known as the Surya Devalaya and is a notable example of the Odisha or Kalinga style of architecture.
The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir and written Dwarakadheesh on occasion, is a Hindu temple devoted to the god Krishna, who is known as Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka,' locally. The temple is located in Dwarka, Gujarat, India, which is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit's sites. Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir is the five-story building's primary temple, which is supported by 72 pillars. It is estimated to be between 2,000 and 2,200 years old based on archaeological evidence. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the temple was expanded.Because the Dwarkadhish Temple is a Pushtimarg temple, it follows Vallabhacharya and Vitheleshnath's principles and traditions.
The history of the Swayambhu statue has been passed down through the generations as follows: When the Shepherd touched the stone with a sharp rod, the stone began to bleed. The herders were taken aback. The entire community soon assembled to witness the miracle. Lord Shaneeshwara appeared in the dream of the most dedicated and religious among the shepherds on that night. He introduced himself to the shepherd as "Shaneeshwara." He also revealed that the mysterious black stone is his swayambhu form. The shepherd prayed to the Lord, asking if he should build a temple for him. Lord Shani Mahatma responded that there is no need for a roof because the entire sky is his roof, and he prefers to be outside in the open air. Every Saturday, he demanded that the shepherd perform daily pooja and 'Tailabhisheka.' He also vowed that there would be no dacoits, burglars, or thieves in the community. As a result, Lord Shanaishwara can still be seen today in an open yard with no roof above him. There are no doors on any residences, shops, or temples to this day. It's hard to believe that even the post office has a door, much less locks. Because of Lord Shani's terror, none of the structures within a one-kilometer radius of this Lord Shani temple, including living houses, cottages, businesses, etc, have doors or locks. There were no reports of robbery or burglary until 2010, when the first one was reported, and another one was recorded in 2011. Thousands of worshippers visit Shani Shingnapur every day, hoping for Lord Shaneswara's blessing. Saturdays are the busiest days. Shani Thrayodashi is thought to be the Lord's favourite day. Similarly, Saturday, which falls on 'Amavasya' (new moon day in Sanskrit and many other Indian languages), is a favourite day for Lord Shanaishwara, and lakhs of worshippers seek his blessings on that day. There has never been a single incident of theft, riots, murder, or rape in the village's long history. Nobody from the village is said to have ever visited an elderly home. There hasn't been a single complaint filed with a police station, either.
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is located 13 kilometres from Mysuru, a major city in Karnataka, India. The Sri Chamundeshwari Temples are well-known both in India and beyond. The famed Sri Chamundeswari Temple sits atop the hill. The ferocious form of ‘Shakti' is ‘Chamundi' or ‘Durga.' She is the slayer of demons ‘Chanda' and ‘Munda,' as well as the buffalo-headed monster ‘Mahishasura.' She is the presiding deity of Mysuru and the tutelary deity of the Mysuru Maharajas. They have kept Chamundeswari, the Goddess, in high regard for generations. The sacred site of ‘Trimuta Kshetra,' encircled by eight hills, is mentioned in the ‘Skanda Purana' and other ancient literature. The Sri Chamundeshwari Temples, one of the eight hills, are located on the western side. The Hill was once known as Mahabaladri in honour of God Shiva, who is worshipped in the Mahabaleswara Temple. On the hills, this is the oldest temple. The people of Karnataka refer to Chamundeshwari as Naada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means "state Goddess." It is located at a height of roughly 3300 feet above mean sea level.
The temple of Padmanabhaswamy is a Hindu temple in Kerala, India, in Thiruvananthapuram. In Malayalam, the name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram refers to "Lord's City Ananta," which refers to the deity of the Padmanabhaswamy temple. The name refers to the god. The temple is created in a complex blend of Chera style and Dravidian style with high walls and a gopura from the 16th century. While the temple of Ananthapura in Kumbla ("Moolasthanam") is to some extent regarded as an original place of the god, the temple is a replica of the Perumal temple in Thiruvattar. It is a temple of Adikesava. In the Anantha Shayana pose, emanating Yogic Sleep on the Adi Shesha serpent, is the primary god Padmanabhaswamy (Vishnu). The protective god of the Royal Travancore family is Padmanabhaswamy. The temple's trustee is Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the titular Maharaja of Travancore.
Srirangam is the first of Lord Vishnu's eight self-manifested sanctuaries (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras). It is also the first, primary, and most significant of the 108 great Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). Thiruvaranga Tirupati is also known as Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, and Bhogamandabam. The title "KOIL" solely refers to this temple in Vaishnava jargon. The temple is massive in scale. The temple complex covers 156 acres. There are seven prakaras, or enclosures, in total. The tall and massive rampart walls that surround the sanctum construct these enclosures. All prakaras have 21 gorgeous towers that provide a one-of-a-kind spectacle to any visitor.This temple is located on an island formed by the Cauvery and Coleroon rivers.
Ramanathaswamy Temple (Irāmanātasvāmi Kōyil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva on Rameswaram island in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It also happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It is one of the 274 Paadal Petra Sthalams, and three of the most respected Nayanars (Saivite saints), Appar, Sundarar, and Tirugnana Sambandar, have exalted it with their songs. The temple was enlarged by the Pandya Dynasty around the 12th century, and its main shrines sanctuary were reconstructed by Jeyaveera Cinkaiariyan and his successor Gunaveera Cinkaiariyan of the Jaffna kingdom. Among all Hindu temples in India, this one has the longest corridor. The Rameswaram temple is a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and Smarthas. Rama built and worshipped the presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), before crossing the bridge to Lanka.
The Golden Temple Vellore complex, which is part of the Thirupuram spiritual park, is located at Thirumalaikodi (or simply Malaikodi) Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India, at the foot of a short-range of green hills. Tirupati is 120 kilometres away, Chennai is 145 kilometres away, Pondicherry is 160 kilometres away, and Bengaluru is 200 kilometres away. The temple and its principal deity, Sri Lakshmi Narayani or Maha Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, were consecrated on August 24, 2007, and worshippers of all faiths and backgrounds are advised to participate.
Nataraja Temple, also known as Chidambaram Nataraja Temple or Thillai Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance. When Thillai was known as Thillai, the temple had ancient roots and a Shiva shrine stood on the site. The temple building represents the relationship between the arts and spirituality, creative work and the divine. Chidambaram, the name of the city and the temple, literally means "environment of wisdom" or "clothed in thought." The 108 karanas from Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra are engraved on the temple walls, and these postures are the foundation of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance. The current temple was constructed in the 10th century, when Chidambaram was the Chola dynasty's capital, making it one of South India's oldest remaining operational temple complexes. The temple has been damaged, rebuilt, refurbished, and expanded since its consecration by the Cholas in the 10th century, who revered Nataraja as their family deity. The temple's plan, architecture, and structure are mostly from the late 12th and early 13th centuries, with later modifications in the same style. While Shiva as Nataraja is the temple's chief deity, it reverently displays significant elements from Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and other Hindu traditions. For example, the Chidambaram temple complex contains the earliest known Amman or Devi temple in South India, a pre-13th-century Surya shrine with chariot, shrines for Ganesha, Murugan, and Vishnu, one of the earliest known Shiva Ganga sacred pond, large mandapas for pilgrims' convenience (choultry, ambalam or sabha), and other monuments. In the golden chamber of the shrine Pon Ambalam, Shiva is represented as the Nataraja performing the Ananda Tandava ("Dance of Delight").
Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali at Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is a Shakti Peetha, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. On the former route (Adi Ganga) of the Hooghly river (Bhgirathi) in Kolkata, there existed a Ghat (landing stage) dedicated to Kali. The term Kalikata devi of Kalighat Temple is thought to have inspired the name Kolkata. Over time, the river has drifted away from the temple. The temple is now located on the banks of the Adi Ganga, a minor canal that links to the Hooghly. The Adi Ganga was the Hooghly River's original course. As a result, the river is known as Adi (original) Ganga.
The Gangotri temple was established in the 18th century by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa and is located on the left side of the Bhagirathi river. The shrine is nestled in a magnificent setting of deodar and pine trees. It is close to the legendary rock, known as the Bhagirath Shila, where King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva. The Gangotri temple honours Goddess Ganga. The Pujaris and Priests who perform in the temple are from Mukhwa village. The water from Gangotri is taken to Lord Shiva as an offering. This drink is said to contain nectar and will soothe Shiva's throat after he consumes the poison.
Yamunotri Temple is located in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, at an elevation of 3,291 metres (10,797 feet) in the western section of the Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna, who is represented by a black marble idol. From Uttarakhand's main towns of Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Dehradun, the Yamunotri temple is a full day's trek. The actual temple is only accessible by a 13-kilometer (8.1-mile) hike from Hanuman Chatti and a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) walk from JankiChatti; horses and palanquins can be hired.A variety of waterfalls may be seen on the journey from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri. From Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri, there are two hiking routes: one along the right bank goes via the Markandeya Tirth, where the sage Markandeya authored the Markandeya Purana, and the other along the left bank goes via Kharsali, from where Yamunotri is a five or six-hour climb.
Har Ki Pauri is a well-known ghat on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. This renowned site is a key feature in Haridwar's holy city. "Har" literally means "God," "Ki" means "of," and "Pauri" literally means "steps." In Vedic times, Lord Vishnu is said to have visited the Brahmakund in Har Ki Pauri. It is thought to be the exact location where the Ganges emerges from the mountains and joins the plains. The ghat is located on the west bank of the Ganges canal, which diverts the Ganges to the north.Thousands of tourists gather on Har Ki Pauri during the Kumbha Mela (कुम्भ मेला), which occurs every twelve years, and the Ardh Kumbh Mela (अर्धकुम्भमेला), which occurs every six years, as well as the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi, which occurs every year in April.
The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva's aspect Nilkanth. The temple located 32 kilometres from Rishikesh in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India, at a height of 1330 metres. The Dravidian style of temple architecture has had a significant influence on the temple architecture. The temple is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site and one of the most respected holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by lush forests and is close to the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges. It is situated near the junction of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati, and is surrounded by the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot