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Birthplaces of Hanuman: Legends Across India
Among the many characters of Ramayana, Hanuman is probably one of the most revered and loved characters. Apart from Ram and Sita, Hanuman is one who got embedded in the…
The Holy Haven of Strength, Devotion, and Vastu Harmony— Sarangpur Hanuman Temple, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Introduction Sarangpur, a village in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, is home to the renowned Shri Hanuman Mandir. This temple is one of the most famous dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his…
New addition to India’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
On March 7, Six new properties, including 5 archaeologically important places, have been added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. This is a step towards their future…
Pancha Maha Bhutas : Temples and Vastu Shastra
The five elements of nature – Pancha Maha Bhutas are not just the fundamental components of material world; they are the very essence of existence itself, intricately intertwined into the…
The secret behind Jyotirlinga names
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Dinesh Soni (@indian.temples) In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga holds a very specific religious value. The Word Jyotirlinga is…
Mahakumbh : Story, History and Mystery
As per the data made public by Maha Kumbh organisers, over 65 crore people took sacred bath in the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. That is more…
The Jyotirlingas : An introduction to the legends and history of the 12 sacred Shaivite Temples
Introduction In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga holds a very specific religious value. The Word Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit compound of jyotis (‘radiance’) and linga (‘symbol’). Thus, a Jyotirlinga…
Thanumalayan Temple – Guardian of Ancient Mysteries and Sacred Harmony
Introduction – The Thanumalayan Temple, also known as Sthanumalayan Temple or Suchindram Temple, is situated in the town of Suchindram in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district. This sacred site is adored…
Madavoorpara Rock-Cut Temple: Thiruvananthapuram’s Ancient Gem Carved in Stone
The Madvoorpara Rock Temple is a historic site located approximately 11 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram city, within the Kattayikonam division of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. This ancient temple, dating back to the…