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.
Temples
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.
Shiva Temple, Bhojpur – भोजेश्वर मंदिर
The temple stands on the bank of the river Betwa (ancient Betrawati), built by Raja Bhojdeva in 11th century. Some say the temple was built by the Pandavas. It is said that Kunti left Karna here at the bank of… Continue Reading
Part 2. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
On 27th Feb 2016 I received a forward mail in response to my previous post Part 1. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam. “I have read your description about the Bhimeswar at Pamohi in Guwahati. If you have done a research on this… Continue Reading
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, Karnataka is a glorious 7th century temple of Lord Shiva (Virupaksha) by the banks of the river Tungabhadra (River Pampa / Goddess Parvati). The temple is a part of the Hampi group of monuments that are… 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.