This temple is popularly known as ‘Padutirupati’; ‘padu’ meaning ‘west’ in Kannada and ‘tirupati’ as the rites and rituals performed are similar to those of ‘Tirumala’. With a history of over 550 years, this is one of the ancient temples belonging to the Gowda Saraswath Brahmin community. There is a staunch belief that prayers offered with devotion while standing...

ALAGAR KOIL TEMPLE Located 21 kms northwest of Madurai is a Vishnu Temple on a picturesque wooded hill.Here 'Vishnu' presides as Meenakshi's brother 'Azhgar'. During the Chitrai festival in April/May, when the celestial marriage of Meenakshi to Sundareswarar is celebrated, Azhagar travels to Madurai. Distance (From Madurai): 21 Kms Commonly Visited From: Madurai Trip Duration (From Madurai, Including Travel): 2 Hours Transportation Options: Bus / Cab Travel Tips: Pazhamudhir...

Adi Jaganatha Perumal temple in Thirupullani which is considered to be one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. Here Rama is seen in a reclining posture and is referred to as Dharbasayanar Ramar. Distance (From Rameshwaram): 66 Kms Visited From: Ramanathapuram Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour Place Location: 15 Kms From Ramanathapuram Transportation Options: Bus / Cab. Travel Tips: This place is usually visited along with Ramanathapuram (15...

Bhimashankar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered as one of the 12 holy Jyotirlinga shrines in India, and five in Maharashtra. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Vaidyanath near Parli, Trimbakeshwara near Nashik, Grishneshwar near Aurangabad and Aundha Nagnath Temple in Hingoli. Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and...

Moreshwar Temple the exact date of construction of the temple is unknown, though the Ganapatya saint Morya Gosavi is known to be associated with it. The temple flourished due to the patronage of the Peshwa rulers and descendants of Morya Gosavi. The temple is built with black-stone and has four gates. The temple has four minarets and a 50...

Bharat Mata Mandir was constructed in 1936 CE by freedom fighter Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The temple is in the shape of pentagon with five pillars supporting the structure. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. Distance (From Varanasi Junction): 3...

Ulagalanda Perumal temple is located in Big Kanchipuram and is situated nearby Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple. It is one of the 108 Vishnu temples known as Divya Desams, as depicted by the 12 great Tamil poets, in their work, known as Alwars. There are three Divyadesas within this temple, Tiru Neeragam, Tiru Ooragam, and Tiru Karakam. It is said...

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari temple is located  in Penugonda,West Godavari District.Penugonda is a Birth Place of Goddess Sri Vasavi Kanyaka arameswari Devi. This Temple is considered as the “Kasi of Vysyas” and is a holy place for vysyas.The Birth Place of Vasavi Matha. The holy Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple which finds mention in various ancient religious texts. Penugonda...

Gandhamadhana Parvatam is located towards the north-west of Rameshwaram and is famous for its beautiful sunrise and sunset. It is a holy place for the pilgrims, who come to worship Lord Rama's footprints, which can be seen within the premises of the shrine. Distance (From Rameswaram Railway Station): 3 Kms Visited From: Rameswaram Railway Station Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour At a distance of 3 km from Rameshwaram...

Edupayala Durga Bhavani Gudi is located at the confluence of seven streams. The shrine of Durga Bhavani which is the presiding deity of the temple is the most beautiful in the area. It is also known to be the most famous and powerful in the whole of Telangana area. Distance (From Medak Bus Station): 19 Kms Visited From: Medak Bus Station ...