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Sri Vidyashankara Temple- Sringeri

Sri Vidyashankara Temple is located at Sringeri in the Chikmagalur district on Sahyadri Hills in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, which is one of the Advaitha Mathas established by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya.The Sringeri temple complex houses Vidyashankara Temple and the Sharada Peetham on the banks of the River Tungabhadra.

History

The Vidyashankara temple was built in around 1338A.D by Vidyaranya in memory of his Guru Vidyashankara or Vidyathirtha, by the support of Vijayanagara Rulers. Also, Vidyaranya was the Head of Sringeri Sharada Peetham from 1331AD to 1386AD who played a key role to establish the Vijayanagara Empire against the Muslim invaders from North India.

The Sringeri Sharada Peetham, adjacent to Vidyashankara temple, was initially established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and had installed a sandalwood idol of Goddess Sharada along with a Sri Chakra in front of her. However, later due to destruction by Muslim invaders, the broken idol was replaced with a Gold Idol of Goddess Sharada by Vijayanagara Rulers.

Architecture

The Vidyashankara temple built on the Samadhi of Vidyashankara is an admirable monument made entirely of carved stone resembling the architectural style of Hoysalas and Dravidians. The temple structure stands on a high plinth featuring sculptures of the Hindu gods and various scenes of Hindu mythology all over the outer wall. Also, the sculptures of animals like elephant, lion and horses are carved on the bottom sides of the temple. In addition, the rear side of the temple composes sculptures of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, the Dashavataras. The Vijayanagara Emperors influenced by Vidyaranya, have made great contributions to the temple structures.

There are six doorways leading to the temple and marvelously carved twelve pillars known as Zodiac or Raashi pillars in the temple hall. Each pillar composes a roaring lion with a rolling stone ball in its mouth. The pillars marked with their corresponding Zodiac sign, are arranged in such a manner that the sun’s rays fall on the pillar in order of the twelve solar month. A large elevated circle is marked with converging lines on the flooring that indicates the direction of the shadows from the zodiac pillar. In addition to this, the ceiling is carved extraordinarily with lotus and parrots sculptures.

Entering into the temple on the west side, the main sanctum or Garbhagriha houses Vidya Ganapathy on one side and Goddess Durga on the other side. Shrines of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara with their consorts house in the main sanctum. Lord Shiva’s idol is installed on the Samadhi facing towards East. Above the Garbhagriha, there is a magnificent vimana and the external roof is made up of a sloping structural slab.

Every year, Vidyatirtha Rathotsava is celebrated grandly during Kartika Shukla paksha. Also, Navaratri Festival is celebrated in the Sharada Peetham.

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He is 91 year old, SHRI VIKKU VINAYAKARAM. The "GHATAM MASTER" mesmerises the audience while playing the Ghatam. Hats off to the legendary master. This proves that age is just a number. It is the passion that matters. 👍

Jejuri's Khandoba Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the incarnation of Lord Shiva Khandoba located on a hill in Jejuri, Maharashtra, India. This is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra. Jejuri's Khandoba is the ancestral goddess of many communities with farmers families of Maharashtra and Dakcan, Brahmins and Khanabadosh Dhangar tribes. Khandoba is a tribal deity (a powerful deity) considered the incarnation of Lord Shiva.

The temple is on a hill named Jayadri, now known as Jejuri.

It is said that a group of turmeric shepherds appeared as Gods, hence it is considered sacred in Jejuri temple.

Khandoba, also known as Khanderav, Khanderai, Malhari-Martand and Malhar, is a popular deity in Maharashtra. Khandoba is considered the incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Many people in Maharashtra worship Khandoba as their ancestral goddess (paternal guardian god). Maharashtra's Kunbi-Maratha caste, Dhangar tribe, shepherds and foodbadosh people respect Jejuri's Khandoba.

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Bhagavan Shree Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple, Kallahalli, K R Pete Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka

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Mahavir Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Patna, Bihar, India. This is one of the best and oldest Hanuman temples in the country. Mahavir Temple is the most famous temple of North India. Every year millions of devotees visit this temple. The statue of crisis removal holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. Many people come to this temple on the holy occasion of Ram Navami.

This famous temple is a symbol of devotion and spirit and devotees come here every day with their wishes, they believe that crisis will fulfill their every wish. Many devotees recite Hanuman Chalisa inside the temple. The temple is located just outside the Patna Railway Junction, which makes it a popular destination for both devotees and tourists.

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The Gautameshwar Shiva Mandir in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan, India.

It is regarded as Haridwar of the region by the local people.
After taking a bath in the Mokshadayini Kund in the Mandir premises, the pujari gives a certificate of liberation from sin.

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*Samudra Narayan- Gomti Mata Temple- Dwarka*

Samudra Narayana Temple is located at Dwaraka in Gujarat at the confluence of the river Gomti and the Arabian Sea.The breathtaking intrinsic architectural planning of the temple has attracted enthusiasts from all over the world.

Samudra Narayan Temple is also located close to a meditation cave, Manoratha Dwar, where saints are seen engrossed in meditation.This temple is also encircled by a Panchanada Teertha or five wells containing sweet water. Chakra Narayana, another shrine in the vicinity features a stone marked with a Sudarshan Chakra that symbolises Lord Vishnu.

Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu are known as Samudra Narayan, which means 'Narayan residing in the Sea'. This is probably because the temple is located at the tip of the Arabian Sea. To the left of Samudra Narayan is an idol of Goddess Gomti.

*Architecture of Samudra Narayan Temple*

Samudra Narayan Temple has three sides. Samudra Narayan Temple is painted beige and white in colour. There are five steps leading to the temple entrance. There is a small cave-like room that had an idol of Goddess Gomti. Here, the locals worship the Gomti in the form of a Goddess. Goddess Gomti sits on a lion, reminiscent of Goddess Durga.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Gomti who is believed to have been brought from heaven by Rishi Vasishtha to sanctify Rama after his battle with Ravana. After purification of Rama, Goddess Gomti manifested here on the ghats and got submerged into the Arabian sea.

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