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*Mavinakere Sri Bettada Ranganatha Swamy Temple*

Bettada Ranganathaswamy Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at Halekote village in the Hassan district of Karnataka. Situated atop the Mavinakere Hill, it is one of the popular temples in Karnataka.

Bettada Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. It is a cave temple with star-shaped architecture and also has a statue of Hanuman. Sri Ramanujacharya, who introduced Vishishtadwaitha, is said to have rested for a while here on this hill and sought the darshan of Sri Ranganatha, offering his devotional bhajans. There is a 3 feet standing idol of the lord behind the Ranganatha stone in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. On the other side of the cave is a Hanuman sculpted on a rock.

The pratishtapana of the presiding deity is said to have been done by the great Vasishta Muni. As per the history, Mavinakere was the residence of Palegar Lakshmana Nayaka and a ruined fort belonging to the Palegar is situated here. When he ruled this region, he noticed that one of his cows was emptying it's milk on top of the Mavinakere hill. Out of curiosity, he followed the cow, and indeed it was emptying on a stone in the cave. From that day onwards, the stone is worshiped as Lord Ranganatha, though at that time there was a dispute that the stone was Shiva linga.The inscriptions call the deity
Thiruvengalanatha, who is none other than Lord Vishnu.

A special procedure called Vaikhanasa Agama is observed to clean the temple and different poojas are done. The grand Rathotsava on Pushya Nakshatra Trayodashi-Chaturdashi, i.e the previous day of Full Moon during Magha Masa, marks the start of a 15 days long grand jatra that takes place at Ranganathswamy temple. Thousands of devotees from all corners of the state gather here during this Jatra.
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Vinayak temple or Shri Varasiddhi Vinayak Swami temple is a Hindu temple of Ganesh. This is located in Kanipakam of Chittur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is about 11 km from Chittur and 68 km away from Tirupati.

The temple was constructed in the early 11th century by Chol Samrat Kulottung I and was further expanded by the emperors of Vijaynagar in 1336.

Lord Ganesha is the main deity of temple. According to mythology, it is believed that the gods are self. Gods always appear in a well full of water.

According to the legend, there were three brothers who were dumb, deaf and blind. They were digging wells to water their farm. The equipment they were using fell into the well after colliding with a hard object. When they dug further the well started bleeding and all three were freed of their disability. The villagers reached the spot and found God Ganesh. The villagers dug more, but they could not find the foundation of God. Gods are always sitting in a well full of water.
Someshwara Temple, Kolar, Karnataka.

The Someshwara temple is situated in Kolar, Karnataka. It was built by Cholas during 14th century Vijayanagara era in Dravidian style construction.
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Budha Ganesha Temple- Jajpur

Budha Ganesha Temple is nestled near the Dasashwamedh Ghat along the banks of the Baitarani River in Jajpur, Odisha.The Budha Ganesha Temple stands as a testament to the ancient roots of Hindu spirituality. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the deity revered as the remover of obstacles, this temple uniquely showcases the god in his “Old Age” form. Built in the 11th century AD, the temple carries a rich history that echoes through its sacred walls.

Lord Ganesha, one of the most adored deities in Hinduism, is typically depicted in his youthful form. However, the Budha Ganesha Temple offers a distinctive perspective by portraying the elephant-headed god in his old age. This representation adds a layer of uniqueness to the temple’s spiritual ambiance, attracting devotees and curious visitors alike. The tranquil surroundings further enhance the spiritual experience, inviting individuals to connect with divinity in a serene and contemplative setting.

The Budha Ganesha Temple has withstood the test of time, preserving its architectural and spiritual essence since its construction in the 11th century AD. Its location near the Dasashwamedh Ghat not only provides a scenic backdrop but also connects the temple to the cultural and religious heritage of the region. Pilgrims and history enthusiasts alike flock to this sacred site, seeking not only the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha but also glimpses into the rich tapestry of Odisha’s past.

Besides, Lord Ganesha idols of Lord Vishnu, Mahishasuramardini along with Jain Tirthankara Lord Shantinath are installed in the temple. The temple, marked by Rekha, Pidha structure, bears a close resemblance to the shrines located at Sonepur and Bhubaneshwar.
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
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Indian-Origin Astronaut Sunita Williams Makes History: Boeing Pilot Flies With Ganesha, Gita & Samosas to Space
“Ganesh has always been in my house. Everywhere I’ve lived, I’ve had Ganesh, and so He had to come with me to space, of course.” Williams also brought along sacred texts connecting her to Indian spiritual traditions “a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads.” And in keeping with her admission that “you can never get enough of Indian food,” the astronaut made sure to include beloved samosas for herself.
Shiva Temple Opens in Estonia
Many graced this momentous occasion with their presence and participated in the sacred rituals, prayers and cultural festivities in the sacred sanctuary nestled in Lilleoru, 25 km from Tallinn, the Estonian capital.
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*Chennimalai Murugan Temple*

Chennimalai Subramaniasamy Temple is a Murugan temple on a hill located in Chennimalai , Erode District , Tamil Nadu . In this famous temple of India, after anointing Lord Murugan, the miracle of curd does not go sour.

The Chennimalai Murugan temple is built on a hill accessed through a flight of 1000 steps, and through a motorable road. At the bottom of the hill is the Kailasanathar temple, which is the scene for the annual festival here.

This hill also has rare medicinal herbs in its lush green forests. In Devanagiri this hill is called Siragiri and Chenniyangiri. In Tamil it is called Chennimalai.

The main deity Murugan is equated to the Sevvai graham or planet Mars and all the rest of the eight planets encircle the Lord in perfect harmony. If one circumambulates the main deity he is believed to get the benefit of circumambulating the navagrahas and worshipping them.

This temple is said to have been built by Sivalaya Cholan of the Kongu Chola clan. It was renovated later by local chieftains in the area.

The presiding deity here is Subramaniyar, in the form of Dhandayutapani. The image is an unfinished one.

Legend has it that Shanmukhar was enshrined here originally and that it was divinely ordained that Dhandayuthapani should be installed and worshipped. An artiste was asked to complete his unfinished image of Dhandayuthapani for this purpose; local legend has it that when he attempt to chisel at the image, blood gushed out of it and that he was forced to install the image as it was, unfinished below the waist.

*Legend*

A fierce tussle of strength between the wind God Vayu and the serpent king Adi Seshan resulted in the flying off of a few of the peaks of the Himalayas, one of which is Chennimalai. It is believed that Vishnu worshipped this sacred hill in Krita Yuga, when it was then known as Makutagiri, and that it was worshipped by Lakshmi in Treta Yugam when it was known as Kanakagiri and that it was worshipped by the Ashta Durgas in Dwapara Yugam when it was known as Pushpagiri. In the current aeon, it is known as Sirigiri or Chennimalai and it has been worshipped by Siddhars.

Pinnakku Siddhar, one of the 18 Tamil Siddhar is believed to have lived here. There is a shrine to him here. There is also a cave here on the hill, considered to be the abode of Pinnakku Siddhar and this cave is said to have an underground passage leading to the Bhoga Siddhar cave in Palani Malai.

Legend also has it that two princesses Amritavalli and Sundaravalli performed penances to be reborn as Valli and Devasena the consorts of Subramanya.

The holy water for Abisheka is being brought everyday by the temple bulls, which are being maintained by the Devasthanam. This procedure is also a very unique one not found in other temples.

The car festival that comes in the Tamil month of 'Thai' attracts devotees flooding the temple of Lord Muruga.Other important festivals are Chitra Pournami, Kanda sashti, Agni Nakshathram, Panguni Thaer, Chennimalai Mariamman festival, Ekkattampalayam Mariamman festival, and Murungathozhuvu Mariamman festival.
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