The ancient temple of Mangaldev is situated on a small hill by the banks of the River Shipra (Kshipra) in Ujjain. Mangalnath is regarded as the birth place of Mars, according to the Matsya Purana. In ancient times, it was… Continue Reading
The Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple is an energy centre. The uniqueness of the Dhyanalinga is that all the seven chakras are established. Lingadhanda, a copper tube with solidified mercury in it, has all the seven chakras established in their full flow,… Continue Reading
Patteeswara Swamy Temple (Tamil: அருள்மிகு பட்டீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்) is located at Perur Coimbatore. Lord Shiva is known as ‘Patteeswarar’, and Goddess Parvati is known as ‘Panchanayaki’. The Shiva Linga here is believed to be ‘Swayambu Lingam’ (self emerged).
Temples have always played a central role in the Indian society. Apart from being a source of spiritual vibrance to the common people, temples also served as centers of education, art and culture of the society. The construction of the… Continue Reading
At Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram, it is believed that Godess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a Prithivi Lingam, or a Shiva Linga made out of sand. This was made under a mango tree. Legend has it that there was a… Continue Reading
The Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்) is also called Kachi Ekambam, Ekambareswarar Temple or Arulmigu Kanchi Ekambaranathar Thirukoil, and is located in Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu. This is one of five Shiva temples that represent the five elements – land, water, air, sky and… Continue Reading
Shri Mangueshi temple (श्री मंगेशी मंदीर) is located at Mangeshi, and a must visit spot for all visitors to Goa. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mangueshi, an incarnation of Shiva. Lord Mangueshi is a kuldevta (family deity) of many GSB across the… Continue Reading
One day, Parvati closed the eyes of Lord Shiva. The whole world became dark. The intense heat produced by Shiva’s third eye combined with his sweat gave birth to a blind and deformed child – Andhaka. During this period, the… Continue Reading
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग) is located in the ancient city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is located near Rudra Sagar lake. Mahakala is Dakshinamurthi – the Shiva linga faces towards the South. The temple is built in five five… Continue Reading
Lord Shiva and Parvati were playing a game, which Lord Shiva lost. He left Mount Kailasa in a huff and wandered from place to place until he reached Gomant. Parvati went in search of him till she reached Gomant. Lord… Continue Reading
