HISTORY OF KUKKUTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE: At a distance of 2.5 km from Pithapuram Railway Station, 12 km from Samarlakota, 16 km from Kakinada, 61 km from Rajahmundry, 31 km from Anavaram, 208 km from Vijayawada and 152 km from vizag, Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy temple is an ancient Siva temple in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Pithapuram which was earlier...

Sri Narayan Swamy Temple also known as Jainath Temple is an ancient temple built by Pallava chiefs. This temple is also popular for its Jain style architecture, thus, the village is called Jainath. The pillars inside the temple are extensive carved with beautiful sculptures. The outer walls of the temple and the vimana over the sanctum exhibit wonderful piece...

Mulki happened to be the capital of a small kingdom of Jain rulers called Savanths. Standing on the banks of river Shambhavi, close to the Arabian sea the town boasts of one of the most prominent temples of GSB community. On the eastern part of Mulki facing East is our Shri Venkataramana Temple located in an area called Vola-Lanke which if...

Sanghi Temple in Hyderabad is a famous temple located on the hillock named Paramananda Giri. Located in Sanghi Nagar at a distance of 25 Km from Hyderabad it has a big entrance gate or Maha Dwaram. It is one of the most sought after religious places in Hyderabad. Distance (From Hyderabad - Nampally Railway Station): 25 Kms Visited From: Hyderabad -...

The kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance. The temple was built from 685-705AD by a Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty. The low-slung sandstone compound contains a large number...

Kotilingala is well known for Sri Koteswara Siddeshwara Swamy Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple was built by Sathavahana Kings between 2nd and 3rd centuries. It is one of the oldest and historical temples in Telangana. Distance (From Karimnagar): 55 Kms Visited From: Karimnagar Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day Place Location: Between Karimnagar & Dharmapuri Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Timings:Every...

Maranakatte is located about 16 Km from Kundapura on the way towards Kollur. Maranakette is situated at a place called Kanchinakodlu. It is believed that Goddess Mookambika performed a Marana homa after killing demon Mookasura at this place and hence the name Maranakatte. The main attraction of this place is attractive temple dedicated to Lord Brahmalingeshwara. Address Sri Brahmalingeshwara Temple Shree Kshethra Maranakatte Chittoor Kundapur Taluk Udupi District How to get...

Another shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Hattiangadi Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple is located about 9 km north-east of Kundapur. The quaint village of Hattiangadi was once the capital of the Alupa kings and the temple is believed to have been constructed around the 7th or 8th century. The renovated temple was inaugurated in 1980 and another renovation was done in...

Suryanar Kovil (or) Suryanar Temple is located at Aduthurai, Tanjore district of Tamilnadu, dedicated to Sun God and hence named as Sun Temple. Suryanar Kovil is considered as one of the Navagraha temples, which houses the Sun God (Surya god). Navagraha temples are the nine temples dedicated to Navagrahas (nine planets or nine celestial bodies). The Navagrahas are believed...

Udupi is a divine shrine in the coastal region of Western Ghats. Situated about 60 kms from Mangalore, it is a fairly large and upcoming town that was sanctum of Madhvacharya, the great Sanskrit Philosopher. Distance (From Udupi Railway Station): 3 Kms Visited From: Udupi Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours Transportation Options: Cab / Auto Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM At a distance of 3...