Described in the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotra as “Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram”, Bhimashankar is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. There are three locations of the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga that are believed by different believers to be the true location: Bhimashankar Temple, Shiradhon,… Continue Reading
Described in the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotra as “Paralyam Vaidyanathancha”, the Parali Vaidyanath is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. There are three locations of the Parali Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga that are believed by different believers to be the true location: Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga,… Continue Reading
Lankeswar Dham as the name suggests is a temple complex visited worshiped by Lanka King Ravana. There are three temples, starts with Ganesh temple at the gate, Shani temple in the middle and Lankeswar Shiv Temple on the top. According to the… Continue Reading
The Ambarnath Shiv Mandir or Ambreshwar Shiva Mandir is a beautiful rock temple. It was built by the Shilahara King Chittaraja in the 11th century.The temple was later rebuilt by Chittaraja’s son Mummuni. many also believe that the pandavas built… Continue Reading
Preah Vihear Temple (Khmer: ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ Thai: Prasat Phra Viharn ปราสาทพระวิหาร) is a part of a large temple complex with was built during the reign of Khmer Empire in 10th – 12th century. Situated at a stunning location with breathtaking views.… Continue Reading
Shiv Temple of Basistha Ashram is located on the southeast of Guwahati, 5km from NH 37 Basistha crossing. It has picturesque beuty of Garbhanga forest on the south, and rice fields on the east. There is a river stream flowing south of… Continue Reading
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Tamil: திருக்கேதாரம், Thiruk Kedaram, Hindi: केदारनाथ मंदिर, Kēdārnāth Mandir) is located in the beautiful snow-capped Himalayas. Kedarnath can only be visited in the Summers, exact dates vary every year (Opens on Akshaya Tritiya in April / May, and closes on Bhai… Continue Reading
April 2011 while watching Om Namah Shivay in Sahara one TV channel in Guwahati, I came to know about the story of Bhimasur. Kumbhakarna had love with Karkati, daughter of Patal Loke King. When Ravana came to invite Karkati’s father… Continue Reading
The Elephanta Caves (घारापुरीची लेणी, Gharapurichya Lenee) consists of groups of caves with rock cut architecture built between 5th and 8th centuries, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place was originally called Gharapuri. The caves are a delight, having sculptures depicting various scenes including Trimurti – Panchmukhi Shiva, Shiva slaying Andhakasur,… Continue Reading
The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर) is located at the sacred place that Lord Shiva drank the poison Halaahal (हलाहल) or Kalakootam (कालकूटं) that came out during the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean). Lord Shiva is called Neela-kanth (blue-neck), where ‘Neela’… Continue Reading
