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Haleshi Mahadev Temple, Nepal

27 April 2015

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 →

Temples Nepal, Outside India

Kailashnath Mahadev कैलाशनाथ महादेव, Sanga, Nepal

27 April 2015

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.   

Temples Nepal, Outside India

Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, Melaka, Malaysia

11 November 2014

This is the oldest standing Hindu temple of Malaysia. The current structure was built in the 17th-18th century by Thaivanayagam Chitty (Tamil traders from Panai in Tamil Nadu, India), this temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayagar or Ganesha. It also has an… Continue Reading →

Temples Ganesha, Malaysia, Melaka, Outside India

Batu Caves பத்து மலை Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

11 November 2014

Batu Caves is a hill at the northern end of Kuala Lumpur, having the famous Batu Caves temples dedicated to Lord Murugan (Lord Kartikeya / Skanda / Subramaniyan). There are 272 steps leading to the caves.

Temples Kartikeya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Murugan, Outside India

Shiva’s Cosmic Dance at CERN

10 October 2013

On June 18, 2004, an unusual new landmark was unveiled at CERN, the European Center for Research in Particle Physics in Geneva — a 2m tall statue of the Indian deity Shiva Nataraja, the Lord of Dance. The statue, symbolizing… Continue Reading →

Stories CERN, Europe, Nataraja, Outside India, Physics, Science, Switzerland

Nataraja at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland

10 October 2013

The statue of Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord Shiva was unveiled at CERN, the European Center for Research in Particle Physics in Geneva, Switzerland. For the modern physicists, Shiva’s cosmic dance unifies ancient mythology, religious art and modern physics.… Continue Reading →

Temples Outside India, Science, Switzerland

Shiva and Parvati – Ardhanarishvara in Bangkok

8 October 2013

In the Ardhanarishvara roop, Shiva and Maata Parvati are worshiped as one. Once, the great sage Rishi Bhringi (as also people in many religions), falsely believed that men are superior to women. So, Rishi Bhringi used to worship Lord Shiva and he would disregard… Continue Reading →

Stories, Temples Outside India, Thailand

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali, Indonesia

6 October 2013

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is located by the Lake Brantan in Bali, Indonesia. The 11 stories of pelinggih meru are dedicated to Shiva and Parvathi.

Temples Indonesia, Outside India

Motieswar Shiva Temple, Muscat, Oman

6 October 2013

< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The Motieswar Shiva Temple in Muscat, Oman is a 350 year old temple near the Sultan’s Palace. it was built by Gujarati traders.

Temples Muscat, Oman, Outside India

Shiva Vishnu Temple, Florida USA

6 October 2013

The Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida USA is located at 5661 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches, FL-33331.

Temples Outside India, USA

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