Parali Vaijnath
The Jyotirlinga Parli Vaijnath is located in Beed District in Maharashtra. The temple was renovated by Ahilyabai Holker.
Jyotirlingas
The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
Rishi Kashyap reclaimed land from a vast lake, known as “Satisar”, after goddess Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva. In ancient times, this land was called Kashyap Bhumi, or Kashyapamar. The ancient Greek visitors called it “Kasperia,” and the Chinese pilgrim… Continue Reading
The burning of Bhima the demon
Bhima – the demon, was the son of Karkati and the brother of Ravana – Kumbhakarna (Burmese: Kumbikhanna. Indonesian: Kumbhakarno. Malay: Kumbakarna. Sanskrit: कुम्भकर्ण Kumbhakarṇna. Tamil: கும்பகருணன் Kumbakarunan. Telugu: కుంభకర్ణ/కుంభకర్ణుడు Kumbhakarna/kumbhakarnudu. Thai: Kumphakan). One day Bhima asked his mother Karkati about details of why they… Continue Reading
Bhimashankar
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
Parali Vaidyanath
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
Kedarnath
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
Part 1. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
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
Mamleshwar Temple in Omkareshwar
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
Pilgrim Spots and Places of Interest in and around Srisailam
Besides the main shrine and the minor shrines in the large temple complex. Srisailam is the hallowed place for a number of sites for prayer, worship and other rituals. Some of the main ones are:- Paataalganga A dip in the… Continue Reading
Where to stay in Srisailam
The Devasthanam Trust (visit www.srisailamtemple.com and www.srisailamonline.com) operates several classes of accommodation ranging from single and double rooms to suites and cottages, air-conditioned and non-AC. Dormitories for budget pilgrims are also available. Besides, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation also… Continue Reading