For years I have dodged the question – which is my favorite temple?. How does one pick when one has visited and studied so many? Is one temple more important than the rest of temples? Do temples not have different roles at different points in time? All these questions bothered me, till I figured out […]

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Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho is the epitome of the North Indian Temple architecture style. It is a 10-11th CE gem left to us by the then-ruling Chandela dynasty. Chandela kingdom was called Jejahuti with its capital at Khajuraho or Kharjuravahaka. 10-11th CE India has seen some of the best examples of Indian Temple Architecture […]

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Situated in Coastal Karnataka, Udupi is popularly known for its temples and tempting cuisine. At the heart of the town lies the Sri Krishna Mutt. Established by Shri Madhavacharya in the 13th century, the temple is surrounded by 8 Mutts and is visited throughout the year by pilgrims.  On the premises of the same temple […]

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My first introduction to Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneshwar was during my course on Indian Art at National Museum. In a lecture on the North Indian Nagara Style of temple architecture, the Lingaraja temple was shown in detail as the best example of Nagara temple architecture. As the speaker explained each and every aspect of this […]

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The ancient Shiv Temple is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh, about 22 km from the capital Raipur, nestled in a village called Deobaloda. Situated between Raipur and Durg, along the Bhilai-3, Charoda railway line, the village of Deobaloda houses this beautiful Shiv temple which has acquired historical importance. The temple is a protected monument […]

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple is at the heart of many pilgrimages. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is considered the most important one. Located in the lanes of Varanasi, it is surrounded by so many temples that you can literally get lost in them. The temple has seen many ups and downs […]

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The temple of Arunachaleshwar or Arulmigu is situated in the holy town of Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. Also called Arunachaleshwarar or Arunachalesvara, this temple plays an important role among the Shaivites. It is believed to be one of the largest Shiva Temple in the world. Situated on the base of the Arunachala Hills, the temple […]

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Bhimashankar Temple is one of three Jyotirlinga temples in Maharastra. I visited it a long time back when I was doing my internship in Pune. We went there for trekking more than for the temple visit. But today what I remember is the temple and the river close to it. Maharashtra is blessed with several […]

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Chandreshwar Bhootnath temple is one of the oldest temples in Goa. This is a temple that lent its name to the ancient capital of Goa – Chandrapur, which is now called Chandor. The temple itself is located in Paroda. Legends of Chandreshwar Bhootnath Chandreshwar means the lord of the Chandra or moon, another name of […]

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Vadakkumnathan Temple is one of the important and oldest temples of Kerala. It is situated in Thrissur, an important religious town of the state. It is considered to be the first among the 108 Shiva temples established by Parashuram in ancient Kerala The temple is dated to be more than 1000 years old. Origin of […]

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