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The Bhimeswara swamy temple is a sacred Saivite shrine and is one of the five Pancharama shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. In accordance with the Pancharama nomenclature the temple is called Kumararamam the other four being Amararama- Amaravathi, Draksharama, Somarama - Kotipalli, Ksheerarama – Palakollu. The temple complex consists of two prakarams and four Gopurams on each side of the first Prakara, while the inner temple is a two-storied structure. The Sivalinga here stretches to the second floor. On the second floor, the Rudrabhaga or the top part of Sivalinga is worshipped. The Lord’s consort here is Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari. History The temple was built in the ninth century CE by the great Vengi Chalukyan or Eastern Chalukyan ruler Bhima –I. The King had to fight many battles in those days and figures put the total to around 360. There were many enhancements ever since and in 1394 CE the eastern Mukhamandapa was constructed. There are records dating the Srimukha Mandapam and Niluvu Mandapam to around 1422 CE. Temple inscriptions reveal an interesting story of some thieves running off with Nandi from a pillar. A new Nandi was made with stones brought from the city of Rajamahendravaram or Rajahmundry and installed at the place by a devotee named Lakshmi. Legends According to the Skanda purana this place is also called Kumararama as Lord Kumaraswamy consecrated the image of Lord Bhimeswara Swamy here. The common legend is that there once was a mighty demon called Tarakasura, who used to harass all the sages and Devatas. Lord Subramanyeswara fought with Tarakasura and killed him, while the Sivalinga on the demon’s throat broke and fell at five places which came to be known popularly as Pancharama Shrines. Festivals The most important festivals are Mahasivaratri in the months of February/March, Dushera in the months of September/October, and the holy Karthika Masam – a month long practice of holy rituals and strict adherence to guidelines. Accommodation The nearby town of Bheemavaram offers many private lodgings and so do the towns of Kakinada and Rajahmundry. Most of these towns are convenient as they fall under a radius of 50 kilometers and accommodation facilities aren’t dear on the pocket. There is also a state government departmental guesthouse at the nearby town of Peddapuram.
Madhur Ganapathi Temple is also known as Madur Madanantheswara Siddhi Vinayaka temple. It is one of the famous temples in North Kerala which is 8 km?s away from Kasargod town. It is located in the bank of river Madhuvahini. In front of the temple, Madhuvahini River is flowing and all other sides are surrounded by the paddy fields and coconut trees. The locality of the temple has greenery picturesque which is very natural and makes enthusiasm about the place. The main presiding deity is Lord Shiva.
It is a holy shrine dedicated to Lord Vitthal and his consort Rakhumai. Lord Vithal is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple stands on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River. The main entrance of the temple faces towards the Chandrabhaga river. A tomb of sage Namadev is seen at the entrance. A shrine of Ganesh is built inside the temple which is followed by a small assembly hall where prayers are performed. After climbing a few steps, devotees can have Mukh darshan of Lord Vittala.
Somnath temple is one of the most important temples in the country and is considered Aadi or the first of the twelve 'Jyothirlingas'. The Sivalinga here is Swayambhu or Natural formation. Somnath temple was referred to in many ancient texts and is one of the richest temples of those times.
The Temple of Kasi Vishwanath is perhaps the most popular temple in the country and is renowned the world over. The temple is in the holy town of Benares or Varanasi on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. The temple forms part of the twelve "Jyothirlinga" Shrine framework of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Siva Linga here is said to be the first "Jyothirlinga".
The temple of Shri Sai Baba at Shirdi is the most popular among Baba temples in the country and quite rightly so. The temple contains the Samadhi of Baba and is visited by millions of devotees each year. Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba is believed to bestow happiness on his devotees and each year lakhs of devotees, especially from the south, pay a visit to Shirdi upon fulfillment of their desires. The most interesting aspect of this temple is that people of all faiths worship the Lord here. As a matter of fact Shri Sai Baba cured people of their sickness and granted them freedom from worries. The fact that the Lord lived here as recently as the last century only adds to the religious fervor.
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