The culture and tradition of a region can be thoroughly witnessed through its architectures and assemblies. Not being an exception, the temples of Kolkata are a proud display of Bengal’s origin and history. This post is directed towards a list of 8 temples in Kolkata that are worth visiting while […]
Hindu Temple
Since ages, Hindus have been worshipping the celestial bodies while praying for their rich, healthy and prosperous life. The sun being no exception, Hindus have also been worshipping the Sun God or Surya Dev as their main deity in many parts of India. Several scriptures including the Vedas have inferred […]
12 Jyotirlingas or Dwadash Jyotirlingas in India are considered to be highly revered pilgrimage sites by the Hindus and particularly by the Shaivas or the Shaivites. ‘Jyoti’ means an infinite source of light and ‘linga’ refers to a fiery form of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu Mythology, once Lord Brahma […]
Pilgrims and tourists while speaking of the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ are often misled about the places that complete the Char Dham circuit. To be precise there are two Char Dham Yatras. One is Chhota Char Dham or Uttarakhand Ke Char Dham and the circuit consist of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and […]
Khajuraho Temples- Images of Eternal Love Khajuraho is a small village nestled in the timbered plains of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho is a famous tourist destination known for its temples. Traditionally believed to have been built by the Chandela rulers during 950-1050 A.D, Khajuraho Temples are listed […]
The Meenakshi temple is a temple which has got great significance in the architectural wonders of India. It is a temple which has earned fame and accreditation from round the world. This temple had been built in order to please lord Shiva and his wife Parvati in the form of […]
Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar (Brhadisvara ) Temple- Cultural Asset of India The Cholas reached immense heights in temple designing and the Thanjavur temple is an imposing structure which is famous all over the world. The structure is very famous since it had been made from granite and this is the first man […]
The Sanchi Stupas are world famous for their designs and their age when calculated on a historical time frame. They were built around the third century BC by the great emperor Ashoka. The Stupas are located in the Sanchi district of Madhya Pradesh; India. The nucleus of Sanchi Stupa had […]