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Temples across India....their Stories, their Speciality.....their Uniqueness....and More
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Lord Vishnu as *Panduranga Vittaleshwara* with *Bhama & Rukmini* at 16th century temple on banks of river Tamirabarani, Vittalapuram, *Tuticorin, T.N.* Built by ardent devotee *Vittalaraya* a chieftain of Vijayanagara King Vijayadevaraya. The swayambu Murthy is beautiful with hands on hips. This place is also known as *Dakshina Pandarapura*.
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Hemachala Narasimha Swamy Temple
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*Bidda (Biddha) Anjaneya Temple- Gubbi*

Bidda Anjaneya Temple is located at Gubbi in Tumkur District- Karnataka which has a history of around 400 years.
In the Kali Yuga, it is believed by many that worshipping Hanuman protects one from the influence of Saturn. Many people worship Anjaneya.

It is believed that this Biddhanjaneya helps lift and redeem devotees who are downtrodden and despairing
Unlike other temples where the idol of Anjaneya is standing, the uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that the idol is in a reclining posture. This is possibly why it is called "Biddhanjaneya" (Biddha means fallen). Furthermore, the idol of Hanuman is looking towards the sky, and the temple has no roof.

*Sthalapurana*

Long ago, this area was covered in dense forests. One day, when cattle herders were grazing their cows, they found a idol buried under dried leaves and mud in the forest. After fetching water from a nearby pond and cleaning it, they discovered the idol of a reclining Anjaneya. The cattle herders would perform rituals by offering water from the pond and flowers from the forest, and they would also share their packed meals as offerings. Later, a prominent person from the village had a dream in which the deity appeared and instructed them to build a temple, but without a roof, so that the idol could be exposed to the sun and rain.
In few days the temple was constructed with no roof.

When a tin roof was once placed over the temple, it is said that the entire Gubbi taluk experienced a drought, and it only rained again after the roof was removed, following the advice of village elders.

Behind the idol of Anjaneya, there is a small idol of Ganesha. Instead of a traditional sanctum, the temple has two elongated steps resembling a trough, where the Anjaneya idol has been installed, facing the sky.

This region is also believed to have connections with the Ramayana. It was once called Janakpuri, and it is said that Lord Rama and Lakshmana passed through this route during their exile.

Many devotees who have visited this temple claim to have found relief from their troubles. Special occasions like the Saturdays of the Shravana month, Ram Navami, and Hanuman Jayanti are celebrated here with grandeur.
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Bali Maharaj Temple, Nashik
*Bali Maharaj Temple- Nashik*

Bali Maharaj Temple is situated near Panchavati near Nashik in Maharastra
and is arguably the only shrine dedicated to Bali in Maharashtra.Today is Bali Pratipada, a day to honor King Bali.

Bali Puja, also known as Bali Pratipada, is performed on the first day of Kartik Pratipada. Because of the boon conferred by the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu, Demon King Bali is worshipped in India during Diwali.

*Legend of Lord Vamana- Bali Chakravarthi*

King Bali was a generous and ambitious ruler. People loved him for bringing them prosperity, well-being, and happiness. He was known for never discriminating on the basis of religion, caste, or gender. Bali was deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu. However, some considered him arrogant and wicked in nature, as not everyone accepted him. Due to his popularity, many gods felt weakened and even jealous. Eventually, they approached Lord Vishnu to help curb King Bali’s growing influence. Finally, Lord Vishnu descended to Earth in the form of the dwarf Vamana, his fifth avatar.

Lord Vishnu reached King Bali’s kingdom, and, as always, Bali welcomed him and invited him to ask for anything he desired. Lord Vishnu replied, saying, "You are the ruler of three main worlds, including Earth. Will you give me just as much space as I can cover in three strides?" King Bali agreed to this humble request. Lord Vishnu then placed his first step, covering the entire universe. With his second step, he quickly occupied the Earth, leaving no space but the spot where King Bali stood. Since there was no place left for Lord Vishnu to step, King Bali generously offered his own head for the third step. Bali, wise and perceptive, recognized that Vamana was indeed Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu, without delay, placed his foot on Bali’s head, banishing him to Patalaloka (the netherworld).

Lord Vishnu was so pleased with Bali’s generosity that he made him the emperor of Patalaloka. He also granted him a boon, allowing him to rule the entire universe for one day each year, celebrated as Bali Padyami day which is today.

Due to the widening of the Mumbai-Agra highway, the old Bali Temple had ended up in the middle of the road. This led to a demand for relocating the temple to the side of the road. Consequently, a new temple was constructed, and the consecration ceremony was conducted with all rituals and rites.

On Padwa day (part of the Diwali festival), thousands of devotees visit for his darshan.

*41 Years of Unbroken Harinam Week*

Through the generosity of many, the temple was rebuilt, and for 41 years, an unbroken Harinaam (chanting) week has been held here, organized by progressive farmers
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