Mamleshwar Temple, Omkareshwar. This temple is located on the south side of River Narmada, and is also called the Amreshwar or Amleshwar temple. Amareshwar (whose name means “Immortal lord” or “lord of the Immortals or Devas”). The other temple Omkareshwar is… Continue Reading
Eklingji is a manifestation of Shivji. ‘Ek’ means ‘One’, ‘ling’ refers to Shiv lingam, and ‘ji’ is a mark of respect. The temple has a striking four-faced idol of Eklingji (Shivji) that is made out of black marble. Kailashpuri (Eklingji) is famous… Continue Reading
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang in Central Java, Indonesia, was built in the 9th century. Originally, 240 temples stood in the Pramban compound. The largest temple in the compound is dedicated to Shiva, flanked by Brahma on the left,… Continue Reading
Koneswaram temple Trincomalee Sri Lanka (திருக் கோணேச்சரம் கோயில்). The temple complex is known locally as Konecharam Kovil (கோணேச்சரம்), the abode of Kona—Eiswara (the Chief Lord). Lord Shiva is known as Konesar (Tamil: கோணேசர்) (pronounced Konechar or Konasir). (Photo: Dschen Reinecke, Germany)… 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 Gopeshwar Mahadev is a temple of Lord Shiva in BanshiVat, Vrindavan, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Shiva linga in the mornings, and is beautifully decorated as a gopi in the evenings. Those who wish to enjoy the… Continue Reading
The temple of Shree Murudeshwara (Kannada: ಮುರುಡೇಶ್ವರ Hindi: मुरुदेश्वर Sanskrit: मुरुडेश्वरम् ), consecrated to Lord Shiva, lies in the holy coastal town of the same name in Bhatkal Taluka of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka State, India. Situated between the towns of… Continue Reading
Srisailam, also known as Sriparvatam or Srigiri, meaning Holy Hill or the Divine’s Mountainous Abode in each case is a Saivite pilgrim centre of great renown situated in the Nalla Malla Range (itself again meaning the Good Hill), which is… 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
