Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
The heighest Hindu temple with the most majestic vimana, this temple needs no introduction. The crowning glory of Chola dynasty, Dravida architecture and Hindu temple, this is a temple unmissable.
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Kandariya Mahadeva, Khajuraho
If there is one crowning achivement in the Nagara idiom of Hindu temple architecture then it undoubtedly has to be the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Kadu Malleshwara Temple
Kadu Malleswara temple is a 1600s Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Bengaluru.
Maa Durga – her swaroop of nine different forms
These nine days are nine roop of maa durga, how to please her and pray her in her swaroop of nine different forms…. day 1. mata shailputri….. first avatar of durga. daughter of parvata raju (mountain king) mata holds trishul… Continue Reading
Trimbakeshwar, Nashik Maharashtra
Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga is located 25 km from Nashik, Maharashtra. It is said that the Jyotirlinga at Triambakeshwar has its three faces representing Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. The temple is ancient. However, the current structure was renovated in the 18th century… Continue Reading
Haleshi Mahadev Temple, Nepal
Haleshi Mahadev Temple and the mystical cave is about 5 hours east of Kathmandu, said to be in existence for over 6000 years. The three caves are said to represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva. The cave is 67… Continue Reading
Kailashnath Mahadev कैलाशनाथ महादेव, Sanga, Nepal
The statue of Kailashnath Mahadev कैलाशनाथ महादेव at Sanga is less than half an hour from the revered Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, via Bhaktapur. The statue is 44 metres / 144 feet tall.
Moda wala Shiv Prachin Mandir, Narnaul Haryana
This is an ancient Shiva temple in Narnaul Haryana.
Arjuna and Kiratha
Arjuna, the pandava performs a severe penance to propitiate Lord Shiva. Pleased with Arjuna’s devotion Shiva accompanied with his consort Sri Parvathi set out from their abode at Kailash to meet Arjuna. Shiva intends to impress Parvathi with the devotion… Continue Reading
Shiv Temple, Bengaluru
This 65-feet Shiv idol was built in 1995 by RVM. Location behind Kemp Fort, Old Airport Road. (Thanks Sunitha Parapatla for the contribution)