*Suprabhatam*
*Aigandapura Dharmeshwara & Makali Bheemeshwara Temple*
Dharmeshwara Temple is located at Aigandapura arpund 30 kms from Bangalore near Nelamangala.
During the Chola Dynasty, Aigandapura was a celebrated Agrahara. Even today Karga festival is celebrated here on the ninth day of the hindu calendar. People around this area believe that Pandavas visited this place during the Vanvaasa.
There are smaller shrines within Dharmeshwara temple dedicated to Nakuleshwara, Sahadeshwara, Arjuneshwara and Kuntigudi. The Bheemeshwara temple is spread out across the road and is on slightly higher plane.
Makali is a place where Bheema (Mahabharata) passed through after visiting Aigandapura here he consecrated a Shiva Linga.According to the priest, Bhima was angry with his brothers for losing in gambling. Hence, Bheema consecrated linga a few meters away from the Dharmeswara temple.
The priests here say the place was later converted to Bheemeshwara temple. This temple is located on banks of Arkavathi river. There is a gaint footprint of Bheema also called as Bheemana Hejje along with marks of small hole which they believe was made when Bheema played dice with his brothers.
It was constructed by Raja Raja Chola in the 10th century. Except for the pillars, which are adorned with beautiful carvings of birds, peacocks and dancers, there is no other structure of Chola architecture in the Temple. It is said that the Pandava brothers along with their wife Draupadi came here during their vanavasa and stayed here for a few days, worshipping Lord Shiva.
A beautiful idol of Nandi can also be found here. A Maruthi pillar is installed in front of the footprint.
.......*Manoj Inamdar*
*Aigandapura Dharmeshwara & Makali Bheemeshwara Temple*
Dharmeshwara Temple is located at Aigandapura arpund 30 kms from Bangalore near Nelamangala.
During the Chola Dynasty, Aigandapura was a celebrated Agrahara. Even today Karga festival is celebrated here on the ninth day of the hindu calendar. People around this area believe that Pandavas visited this place during the Vanvaasa.
There are smaller shrines within Dharmeshwara temple dedicated to Nakuleshwara, Sahadeshwara, Arjuneshwara and Kuntigudi. The Bheemeshwara temple is spread out across the road and is on slightly higher plane.
Makali is a place where Bheema (Mahabharata) passed through after visiting Aigandapura here he consecrated a Shiva Linga.According to the priest, Bhima was angry with his brothers for losing in gambling. Hence, Bheema consecrated linga a few meters away from the Dharmeswara temple.
The priests here say the place was later converted to Bheemeshwara temple. This temple is located on banks of Arkavathi river. There is a gaint footprint of Bheema also called as Bheemana Hejje along with marks of small hole which they believe was made when Bheema played dice with his brothers.
It was constructed by Raja Raja Chola in the 10th century. Except for the pillars, which are adorned with beautiful carvings of birds, peacocks and dancers, there is no other structure of Chola architecture in the Temple. It is said that the Pandava brothers along with their wife Draupadi came here during their vanavasa and stayed here for a few days, worshipping Lord Shiva.
A beautiful idol of Nandi can also be found here. A Maruthi pillar is installed in front of the footprint.
.......*Manoj Inamdar*
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Lightning over Bijli Mahadev Mandir in Kullu, HP. It is said that lightning strikes the Mandir every year and people come to watch this spectacular phenomenon of nature.
*Suprabhatam*
*Shri Durgiana Temple- Amritsar*
Shri Durgiana Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Sikh Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). The temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess who is worshipped here.
Also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to goddess Durga and a large part of the temple is also dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi, The Goddess of wealth and Narayan.
The original temple is reported to have been built in the 16th century. It was rebuilt in 1921 by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor in the architectural style of the Sikh Golden Temple.
*Origin and Significance of the Temple*
The temple is named after Goddess Durga, who is worshipped as the supreme power and mother of the universe in Hinduism. The temple also has a special link to the Ramayana, the epic story of Lord Rama and his wife Sita. According to legend, Sita gave birth to her twin sons Lava and Kusha at this place after being exiled by Rama. The temple also has idols of Sita, Rama, Lava, and Kusha in its premises.
The temple is also associated with another legend that involves Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. It is believed that Krishna visited this place with Radha and performed a dance called Raas Leela.The temple has a separate shrine for Radha Krishna where devotees can witness their divine love.
Major Hindu festivals celebrated in the temple are Dussehra, Janmashtami, Rama Navami, and Diwali. A Sawan festival is also celebrated in Durgiana Mandir in the Holy Shravan month of Hindu Calendar where newlywed couples gather at temple to worship Radha Krishna. Women adorn themselves with flower jewellery and worship at temple along with their husbands. Another festival celebrated in Durgiana temple complex is the famous 'Langoor Mela' during 10 days of Navratri and Dussehra.
*Shri Durgiana Temple- Amritsar*
Shri Durgiana Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Sikh Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). The temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess who is worshipped here.
Also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to goddess Durga and a large part of the temple is also dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi, The Goddess of wealth and Narayan.
The original temple is reported to have been built in the 16th century. It was rebuilt in 1921 by Guru Harsai Mal Kapoor in the architectural style of the Sikh Golden Temple.
*Origin and Significance of the Temple*
The temple is named after Goddess Durga, who is worshipped as the supreme power and mother of the universe in Hinduism. The temple also has a special link to the Ramayana, the epic story of Lord Rama and his wife Sita. According to legend, Sita gave birth to her twin sons Lava and Kusha at this place after being exiled by Rama. The temple also has idols of Sita, Rama, Lava, and Kusha in its premises.
The temple is also associated with another legend that involves Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. It is believed that Krishna visited this place with Radha and performed a dance called Raas Leela.The temple has a separate shrine for Radha Krishna where devotees can witness their divine love.
Major Hindu festivals celebrated in the temple are Dussehra, Janmashtami, Rama Navami, and Diwali. A Sawan festival is also celebrated in Durgiana Mandir in the Holy Shravan month of Hindu Calendar where newlywed couples gather at temple to worship Radha Krishna. Women adorn themselves with flower jewellery and worship at temple along with their husbands. Another festival celebrated in Durgiana temple complex is the famous 'Langoor Mela' during 10 days of Navratri and Dussehra.
*Suprabhatam*
*Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple*
Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Murugan. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is fifth among the six abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Veedu). The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Tiruttani is 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Chennai. During the Sangam era, Tiruttani was known as Kundruthoradal. After killing the asura Tarakasura in Tiruchendur, he came here to subside his anger, so Surasamharam is not conducted here.
It is believed that the wedding between Lord Murugan and Valli took place here, in Thiruthani.
*Architecture*
The Thiruthani Murugan is built in the Dravidian style of architecture on a hill named Thanigai. The beautiful abode of Lord Muruga crowns a single rock 700 feet above sea level. It is situated amidst a range of hills which showcase a dramatic panoramic view. The procession deity’s shrine is in a mandap made of 1 lakh Rudrakshas.
The temple has a five-level gopuram along with four precincts. There are several water bodies associated with the temple. The temple has two shrines, namely, Murugan in the form of Shaktidharar and the shrines of Valli and Deivayanai in two other chambers.
*History*
This temple has been mentioned in the Sangam period work Tirumurugatruppadai composed by Nakkeerar. It has been patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers and local chieftains and zamindars. The original animal mount of Murugan is believed to have been an elephant, compared to the peacock which is considered to be the most common mount. The white elephant, is considered a powerful, terror striking animal.
*Legend*
According to the regional legend of the temple, Indra, the king of the devas gave his daughter Devasena in marriage to Murugan, and along with her presented his elephant Airavata as part of his offering. Upon Airavata's departure, Indra found his wealth waning. Murugan is said to have offered to return the white elephant, however Indra bound by protocol refused to accept a gift that he had made, and insisted that the elephant face his direction, hence the image of the elephant in this temple also faces the east.
Another legend has it that Indra presented a sandal stone as a part of his daughter's gift. The sandal paste made on this stone is applied to the image of Murugan and the applied paste is said to acquire medicinal value. Murugan is also believed to have imparted knowledge of Tamil to the sage Agastya and he is heralded with the epithets Veeramurti, Jnanamurti, and Acharyamurti in this shrine.
Vasuki, The snake king, got his bodily wounds healed, which had been caused during the Samudra Manthan, the churning process in the Milky Ocean to secure the nectar of immortality called Amrita, by the devas and the asuras.
Lord Muruga is said to have shed his anger here at Thiruthani, after finishing the demon.
It is said that Lord Rama, after defeating Ravana, worshipped Lord Shiva at Rameswaram and then came to Tiruthani to attain peace.
.....*Manoj Inamdar*
*Tiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple*
Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Murugan. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is fifth among the six abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Veedu). The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Tiruttani is 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Chennai. During the Sangam era, Tiruttani was known as Kundruthoradal. After killing the asura Tarakasura in Tiruchendur, he came here to subside his anger, so Surasamharam is not conducted here.
It is believed that the wedding between Lord Murugan and Valli took place here, in Thiruthani.
*Architecture*
The Thiruthani Murugan is built in the Dravidian style of architecture on a hill named Thanigai. The beautiful abode of Lord Muruga crowns a single rock 700 feet above sea level. It is situated amidst a range of hills which showcase a dramatic panoramic view. The procession deity’s shrine is in a mandap made of 1 lakh Rudrakshas.
The temple has a five-level gopuram along with four precincts. There are several water bodies associated with the temple. The temple has two shrines, namely, Murugan in the form of Shaktidharar and the shrines of Valli and Deivayanai in two other chambers.
*History*
This temple has been mentioned in the Sangam period work Tirumurugatruppadai composed by Nakkeerar. It has been patronized by the Vijayanagara rulers and local chieftains and zamindars. The original animal mount of Murugan is believed to have been an elephant, compared to the peacock which is considered to be the most common mount. The white elephant, is considered a powerful, terror striking animal.
*Legend*
According to the regional legend of the temple, Indra, the king of the devas gave his daughter Devasena in marriage to Murugan, and along with her presented his elephant Airavata as part of his offering. Upon Airavata's departure, Indra found his wealth waning. Murugan is said to have offered to return the white elephant, however Indra bound by protocol refused to accept a gift that he had made, and insisted that the elephant face his direction, hence the image of the elephant in this temple also faces the east.
Another legend has it that Indra presented a sandal stone as a part of his daughter's gift. The sandal paste made on this stone is applied to the image of Murugan and the applied paste is said to acquire medicinal value. Murugan is also believed to have imparted knowledge of Tamil to the sage Agastya and he is heralded with the epithets Veeramurti, Jnanamurti, and Acharyamurti in this shrine.
Vasuki, The snake king, got his bodily wounds healed, which had been caused during the Samudra Manthan, the churning process in the Milky Ocean to secure the nectar of immortality called Amrita, by the devas and the asuras.
Lord Muruga is said to have shed his anger here at Thiruthani, after finishing the demon.
It is said that Lord Rama, after defeating Ravana, worshipped Lord Shiva at Rameswaram and then came to Tiruthani to attain peace.
.....*Manoj Inamdar*
*Suprabhatam*
*Govinda Rajula Gutta Temple*
Govinda Rajula Gutta Temple is a historical place in Warangal, Telangana.The hillock is crowned with a small but revered temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is fondly called Govinda by his devotees.
Govinda Rajula Gutta is regarded as a holy place for Hindus in India. Its name is derived in part from the Telugu word for "hill" (gutta).Temple dedicated to Lord Ram at the hilltop (‘Gutta’ in Telugu) and a temple for Lord Hanuman at the base. Devotees must climb nearly 1,000 steps to reach the top.
*History*
As per its history Lord Srinivasa at Tirupati was tired of granting wishes to his devotees and came to rest unseen in the cave. He appeared in the dream of Rudrama Devi and revealed his presence on the hillock. Rudrama Devi had sent her men and they discovered the main idol of Shri Govindaraja Swamy and also of Lord Krishna. A temple was built then on the hillock where swayambu resides between two huge rocks with sleeping and watching posture. All the Vishnu festivals were grandly celebrated at this temple then onwards.
The temple sees its highest footfall during the Sree Rama Navami festival, attracting throngs of devotees. At the hilltop rests a large Ratham (chariot) made of precious materials, believed to have been constructed by the Hazaris of Warangal.
*Govinda Rajula Gutta Temple*
Govinda Rajula Gutta Temple is a historical place in Warangal, Telangana.The hillock is crowned with a small but revered temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is fondly called Govinda by his devotees.
Govinda Rajula Gutta is regarded as a holy place for Hindus in India. Its name is derived in part from the Telugu word for "hill" (gutta).Temple dedicated to Lord Ram at the hilltop (‘Gutta’ in Telugu) and a temple for Lord Hanuman at the base. Devotees must climb nearly 1,000 steps to reach the top.
*History*
As per its history Lord Srinivasa at Tirupati was tired of granting wishes to his devotees and came to rest unseen in the cave. He appeared in the dream of Rudrama Devi and revealed his presence on the hillock. Rudrama Devi had sent her men and they discovered the main idol of Shri Govindaraja Swamy and also of Lord Krishna. A temple was built then on the hillock where swayambu resides between two huge rocks with sleeping and watching posture. All the Vishnu festivals were grandly celebrated at this temple then onwards.
The temple sees its highest footfall during the Sree Rama Navami festival, attracting throngs of devotees. At the hilltop rests a large Ratham (chariot) made of precious materials, believed to have been constructed by the Hazaris of Warangal.
*Suprabhatam*
*Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple*
Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple is located inside the 1000 year old Purathana Vaneswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruchitrambalam in Pattukottai Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.Though this is a Shiva Temple but the temple is famous for "Poo Vizhungi Vinayaka" here in this temple.
The Goddess, the consort, is known as Periyanayaki.The idol of Ganesha is present on the right side in the shrine of Periyanayaki Ambal.Vinayaka of this temple is known as Poovilungi Vinayaka, the Vinayaka who would swallow the flowers.
The Ganesha Idol has the reputation of devouring the flowers offered by the devotees through his ears, very peculiar in this temple. People place flowers on his ears while submitting their prayers to him. If the flowers are absorbed by the Lord, the devotee is blessed, and his/her ambition would be realized. The tradition is followed even today. The temple is also known as Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple (Vinayaka devouring flowers) representing this wonder.
Devotees rush to this temple on every Tuesdays, Sankastahara Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated here in this temple on a grand scale.
*Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple*
Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple is located inside the 1000 year old Purathana Vaneswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruchitrambalam in Pattukottai Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.Though this is a Shiva Temple but the temple is famous for "Poo Vizhungi Vinayaka" here in this temple.
The Goddess, the consort, is known as Periyanayaki.The idol of Ganesha is present on the right side in the shrine of Periyanayaki Ambal.Vinayaka of this temple is known as Poovilungi Vinayaka, the Vinayaka who would swallow the flowers.
The Ganesha Idol has the reputation of devouring the flowers offered by the devotees through his ears, very peculiar in this temple. People place flowers on his ears while submitting their prayers to him. If the flowers are absorbed by the Lord, the devotee is blessed, and his/her ambition would be realized. The tradition is followed even today. The temple is also known as Poovizhungi Vinayaka Temple (Vinayaka devouring flowers) representing this wonder.
Devotees rush to this temple on every Tuesdays, Sankastahara Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated here in this temple on a grand scale.
Ujjain's Nagchandreshwar Temple: Why does it open only one day in a year? There has been a tradition of worshipping snakes in Hinduism for centuries. In the Hindu tradition, snakes are also considered as ornaments of God. There are many temples of snakes in India, one of these is the Nagchandreshwar temple in Ujjain, which is located on the third floor of the famous Mahakal temple of Ujjain.
The special thing about this is that this temple is opened for darshan only on one day of the year, Nag Panchami (Shravan Shukla Panchami). It is believed that Nagraj Takshak himself lives in the temple.
There is a wonderful 11th century idol in the Nagchandreshwar temple, in which Shiva and Parvati are seated on the seat of a snake with its hood spread. It is said that this idol was brought here from Nepal. There is no such idol anywhere in the world except Ujjain.
This is the only temple in the whole world where instead of Lord Vishnu, Lord Bholenath is seated on a serpent bed. In the ancient idol installed in the temple, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati are seated on a ten-faced serpent bed. Snakes are wrapped around the neck and arms of Lord Shiva.
The special thing about this is that this temple is opened for darshan only on one day of the year, Nag Panchami (Shravan Shukla Panchami). It is believed that Nagraj Takshak himself lives in the temple.
There is a wonderful 11th century idol in the Nagchandreshwar temple, in which Shiva and Parvati are seated on the seat of a snake with its hood spread. It is said that this idol was brought here from Nepal. There is no such idol anywhere in the world except Ujjain.
This is the only temple in the whole world where instead of Lord Vishnu, Lord Bholenath is seated on a serpent bed. In the ancient idol installed in the temple, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati are seated on a ten-faced serpent bed. Snakes are wrapped around the neck and arms of Lord Shiva.
Shri Kodand Ramaswamy Temple, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
The temple is known as Shri Kodand Ram Mandir and is located in Golla Mami Dada village, hence it is known as Gulamlamidada Ram Mandir.
Kodand Ram Mandir is a popular temple in South India. This temple is popular all over the state of Andhra Pradesh. This temple has huge Gopuram. East Gopuram is 170 feet tall, West Gopuram 200 feet tall. The temple is located on 16 acres area
The temple was built in 1889 by Dwarampudi Subbi Reddy and Rama Reddy. The temple has idols of Lord Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman. Gopuram seems to be touching the sky from the 9th floor.. Every floor of Gopuram is built with mythological statues of Ramayana
The temple is known as Shri Kodand Ram Mandir and is located in Golla Mami Dada village, hence it is known as Gulamlamidada Ram Mandir.
Kodand Ram Mandir is a popular temple in South India. This temple is popular all over the state of Andhra Pradesh. This temple has huge Gopuram. East Gopuram is 170 feet tall, West Gopuram 200 feet tall. The temple is located on 16 acres area
The temple was built in 1889 by Dwarampudi Subbi Reddy and Rama Reddy. The temple has idols of Lord Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman. Gopuram seems to be touching the sky from the 9th floor.. Every floor of Gopuram is built with mythological statues of Ramayana