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  • Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple, Vemulavada Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple, Vemulavada

    Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam ? Abode of Lord Eashwara ? at Vemulawada village of Karimangar District in Andhra Pradesh State is one of the ancient and famous Shivate temples

  • Shree Madanantheshwara Siddhivinayaka Temple, Kasaragod Shree Madanantheshwara Siddhivinayaka Temple, Kasaragod

    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.

  • Ujjaini Peetham-Mahakali Devi Temple,Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Ujjaini Peetham-Mahakali Devi Temple,Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

    The Mahakali sanctuary is situated in Ujjain. The devi is called Hara Sidhi Mata. The Maha kali (hara sidhi mata) was the aradhana devi of The colossal King Vikramadithya. It is said that King Vikramadithya has offered his head (sirassu) by slicing it 11 times to devi and each one of those circumstances devi influenced him to live by going along with it back. The embellishment in the sanctuary is diverse every day. To finish everything, there is Parvati devi, in the inside Hara Sidhi Mata, in the base Maha Kali statues.

  • Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

    Lord Ganesha is worshipped with all sixteen rituals along with chanting of Puranik Mantras during Ganesha Chaturthi Puja which is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja. Worshipping Gods and Goddesses with all 16 rituals is known as Shodashopachara Puja.

  • Lord Ganesha Sankashti or Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja Procedure And Dates In 2016 Lord Ganesha Sankashti or Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja Procedure And Dates In 2016

    Sankashti Chaturthi or Ganesh Sankatahara Chaturti, is dedicated to Hindu God Ganesh. Sankashti Chaturthi January 2016 date is January 27, Wednesday and the Chandrodaya or Moon rise time is 8:57 PM (IST).

  • Kuja - Manglik - Mangal Dosha Effect and Remedies Kuja - Manglik - Mangal Dosha Effect and Remedies

    A simple survey shows that as many as 90% of the people in the Universe will be under the influence of Kuja Dosha. Every one of us, at one time or the other, will hear about Kuja. The word is more prominently heard when horoscopes of the bride and bridegroom are studied before their marriage.

  • What is Puja? Traditional Step of the Vedic Ritual and How to Worship a Hindu Deity What is Puja? Traditional Step of the Vedic Ritual and How to Worship a Hindu Deity

    Puja is worship. It is a Sanskrit term used in Hinduism to refer to the worship of a deity through observance of rituals including daily prayer offerings. What are the traditional step of the Vedic rtitual?

  • Muktheeswarar or Thilatharpanapuri or Adhi Vinayakar Temple Muktheeswarar or Thilatharpanapuri or Adhi Vinayakar Temple

    Swarnavalli sametha Mukthiswarar temple is located at Thilatharpanapuri 2.6kms from Koothanur. Koothanoor is near Poonthottam which is on Mayavaram ? Tiruvarur Road. The nearest railway station is at Poonthottam. The main deities here are Swarnavalli Thayar and Mukthiswarar. The name Thilatharpanapuri comes from two words thil meaning Gingely and tharpana is the Hindu ritual of performing pithru karmas (ritual of paying tribute to ancestors) to ones ancestors. It is also known as Sethalapathy.

  • Hindu Symbols Hindu Symbols

    Trishul,Bindi,Kalash,Yantra,The saffron-colored flag, Rudraksha Bead,Lotus,Shankha (Conch Shell),Dharmachakra,Lamp,Banyan Tree,Nandi,Shri,Ganesha,Kamandalu, Cow,Sudarshan As Hinduism is the oldest religion on the earth, it has more numbers of symbols than other religions. Each Hindu symbol has a different meaning and is used on different occasions. Hinduism symbols are also used as body tattoos in the Western countries as well as in India.

  • Shri Vighnahar Ganapati Temple,Ozar, Pune, Maharashtra Shri Vighnahar Ganapati Temple,Ozar, Pune, Maharashtra

    The temple is one of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganeshain Maharashtra, India. The Ganesha form worshipped here is called Vigneshwara (spelt also as Vigneshvar(a), Vigneshwar : "Lord of obstacles") or Vignahar (spelt also as Vignahara, "Remover of obstacles") and is associated with the legend of Ganesha defeating Vignasura, the demon of obstacles

  • Shree Kshetra Ranjangaon Ganpati Devstan, Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra Shree Kshetra Ranjangaon Ganpati Devstan, Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra

    The Peshwas of Maratha kingdom have contributed to the temple notably, Srimant Madhavarao Peshwa, who is said to have constructed the sanctum around 1790 AD. There are evidences that point the antiquity of the temple to around the ninth and tenth centuries.

  • Shri Girijatmaj Ganapati Temple, Lenyadri, Junnar, Maharashtra Shri Girijatmaj Ganapati Temple, Lenyadri, Junnar, Maharashtra

    Legend has it that Goddess Parvathi after a rigorous penance obtained the boon to become the mother of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Parvathi created an idol into which as promised the Lord manifested as Ganesha and fulfilled the Goddess's wish.

  • Shri Chintamani Ashtavinayak, Theur, Pune, Maharashtra Shri Chintamani Ashtavinayak, Theur, Pune, Maharashtra

    The temple has undergone many enhancements over the years and may have been built in the seventeenth century by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev of the Moraya Gosavi lineage.

  • Shri Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali, Raigad District, Maharashtra Shri Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali, Raigad District, Maharashtra

    Situated against the beautiful backdrop of Sarasgad fort and Amba River in the district of Raigad, around 140 kilometers from Mumbai is the temple of Ballaleshwar dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is one of the Ashta Vinayak shrines in Maharashtra.

  • Shri Varada Vinayak Temple, Mahad, Raigad District, Maharashtra Shri Varada Vinayak Temple, Mahad, Raigad District, Maharashtra

    Situated in a quite village named Mahad on the konkan coast of Maharashtra, the Varada Vinayak temple is one of the Ashta Vinayak shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesha and devotees revere the Lord here as the giver of peace and prosperity to those that worship him with a sincere heart.

  • Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek, Pune, Maharashtra Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek, Pune, Maharashtra

    The Siddhivinayak Temple of Siddhatek is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. The temple is one of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganesha in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the only Ashtavinayaka shrine in Ahmednagar district.

  • Ashtavinayak Temples Ashtavinayak Temples

    Ashtavinayaka means eight Ganeshas refers to a pilgrimage to the 8 Ganesha temples in Maharashtra state. The Ashtavinayaka yatra covers the eight ancient holy temples of Lord Ganesha, situated in Ahmednagar,Raigad and around Pune district.

  • Shri Moreshwar Mandir, Morgaon, Pune, Maharashtra Shri Moreshwar Mandir, Morgaon, Pune, Maharashtra

    Shri Moreshwar Mandir is a Hindu temple (mandir) dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. It is located in Morgaon in Pune District, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) away from Pune city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple is the starting and ending point of a pilgrimage of eight revered Ganesha temples called Ashtavinayaka.

  • Ganesh Idols in Puja Room Ganesh Idols in Puja Room

    There are many such things you need to know before keeping Ganesh idols in your home. If you don’t follow these traditions and customs, you are probably inviting bad luck to your home.

  • How to Worship Right Trunk Ganesh Idols How to Worship Right Trunk Ganesh Idols

    Well, it’s true that right trunked ganesha idols are not perfect for gifting or home. But, that does not mean, you have to completely avoid buying right trunked idols. If you are prepared to perform the required rituals, you can even keep this idol in your pooja room.

  • Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, Kottarakkara, Kerala Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, Kottarakkara, Kerala

    The place that we now call Maha Ganapathy temple is actually Kizhakkekara Siva Temple. The main deity is none other than Lord Siva himself Siva facing eastward. In fact Ganapathy is only a minor deity here. But the temple today is famous as a Ganapathy temple rather than a Siva temple

  • Lord Ganesha Lord Ganesha

    Ganapathy is the leader of the Ganas ie, the leader of groups, tribes, race, army, escorts, and hence Lord Siva's first son is described as the supreme leader (Vinayaka). He is also known as Vigneswara - Lord of all obstacles. These names clearly show that He is a master of all Circumstances.

  • Lingaraja Temple Lingaraja Temple

    The Lingaraja Temple is one of the most famous temple in Orissa. It is one of the best and splendid architectural excellence which the artists had attained during 11th century. This temple is also known as the Bhubaneswar temple.

  • Sri Swayambu Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam Sri Swayambu Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam

    Kanipakam is a small village on the bank of Bahuda River. Kani" means wetland and "Pakam" means flow of water into wetland. According to the legend of the temple there were three brothers and each one had a handicap. Viz., Dumb, Deaf and Blind. They were earning out their livelihood by cultivating a small piece of land.

  • Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

    The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.

  • Sri Lakshmi Ganapathy Temple, Biccavolu Sri Lakshmi Ganapathy Temple, Biccavolu

    The height of the Ganesa is 11ft, the biggest in the history of Eastern Chalukyan Sculpture attracting hundreds and thousands of devotees day by day, a tourist spot, with green fields.

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