Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Pashupatinath temple Kathmandu

Pashupatinath temple Kathmandu

Pashupatinath temple Kathmandu History, Timings, Darshan and Pooja details

As per the Legend, Lord Siva disguised himself as a deer and started roaming here. Devas who came to know about Lord Siva's existence thought of carrying him to Kashi. Devas pulled the deer horns with force. The deer reluctant to move and horns fell on the ground. These four pieces emerged as the four faces of Linga.

Pashupatinath Temple Nepal Timings

Morning Hours5:00 am – 12:00 pm
Evening Hours5:00 pm-  9:00 pm
The above-mentioned timings might change on special days.
Sandhya Aarti performed daily after 6 pm. No entry fee for this.
Aarti performed on the Banks of River Bagmati.
Dress Code: Any decent outfit.
Darshan waiting Time: 90 - 120 mins.
Temple will be crowded on festival days such as Sivaratri, Karthik Masa, Navaratri days etc.
Best Time to visit: Nov-May.

How to reach Pashupatinath Temple Nepal?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Kathmandu which is 2 Km away.

By Train


  1. The nearest Railway station is at Kathmandu which is 6 Km away.
Pashupatinath temple Kathmandu

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Chamunda Devi temple

Chamunda Devi temple

Chamunda Devi temple History, Timings, Route info
As per the Legend, Sati Devi Daughter of Daksha Prajapathi married Lord Siva against her father's wish. Daksha decided to perform Yagna inviting all Devas and excluded Lord Siva and Sati Devi. Sati Devi on knowing this reached her maternal home to advise her father. Daksha insulted Sati Devi in front of the guests. Angered Sati Devi raised high and immolated herself in the Yoga Agni. Lord Siva after collecting Sati's Corpse danced the dance of destruction. Lord Vishnu sent his disc and made the Sati's corpse into pieces. The body parts fell across Indian-subcontinent and emerged as Sakthi Peetas. It is believed that Sati Devi's hair had fallen here.

How to reach Mandir?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Agra which is 94 Km away

By Train

  1. The nearest Railway station is at Mathura which 6 Km away
Chamunda Devi temple

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Melmaruvathur temple History

Melmaruvathur temple History

Melmaruvathur temple History, Timings, Entry fees.

In the 1960s, Local noticed miracle that milk started oozing out of the Neem tree. Surprisingly, the milk tasted sweet though it is from the Neem tree.
On 28 Nov 1966, due to heavy rains, the neem tree was uprooted from it place. A swayambu Idol was found beneath the root. The devotees realised that it is because of the Swayambu the milk tasted sweet.
The devotees unearthed the Swayambu and installed Idol. on 25Nov 1977, Aadi Parasakthi Amman Idol was installed inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.


How to reach Melmaruvathur temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Chennai which is 77 Km away.

By Train

  1. The nearest Railway station is at Chengalpattu which is 35 Km away.

By Road


  1.  The direct bus is available from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tindivanam, Bangalore etc.

Melmaruvathur temple History

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple History, Darshan, Pradakshinam

As per the folklore, An ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara used to visit Tirupati once in a year. It happened once, that he was not able to travel to Tirupati. He prayed to Lord Venkateswara for his inability. Lord Venkateswara appeared in his dream and revealed his whereabouts.

Next day, the devotee went inside the forest as instructed by the Lord. He started digging anthill in search of the Idol. The Crowbar struck an idol and blood oozing out of an anthill. The poured milk on the anthill as advised by the voice from the Sky. The devotee unearthed the Idol of Lord Venkateswara along with Sridevi and Bhudevi. This is Ekasila Idol, where all the deities present in a rock.

Chilkur Balaji Temple Pradkshinam

  1. Devotees used to perform 11 Pradakshinam by chanting their wish
  2. The devotee has to perform 108 Pradakshinam when their wish is fulfilled.

This Pradakshinam was in place from 1982 -83. The temple main priest Gopalakrishna Swamy performed Pradaskhinam when the borewell is drilling. Water came out of the Earth when he completes 11 Pradakshinam.


How to reach Chilkur Balaji Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Hyderabad which is 35 Km away.

By Train

  1. The nearest Railway station is at Secunderabad which is 32 Km away.

By Road


  1. The direct bus is available from Mehadipatnam. Bus No#288 D is available.
Chilkur Balaji Temple

Friday, March 29, 2019

Bhoga Nandishwara Temple

Bhoga Nandishwara Temple

Bhoga Nandishwara Temple History, Timings, Route info

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi. It was built by Nolamba rulers followed by Rashtrakuta kings. This temple was built in the 9th Century around 810 AD.
Gangas, Cholas, Hoyasala Kings and Vijayanagara Kings contributed in renovating this temple.
Vasantha Mantapa and Temple tank (Pushkarini) was built during the reign of Vijayanagara dynasty. It is said that River Pennar originates from this temple tank.

Temple Timings : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.
Timings might differ on festival days.
Best Time to visit: Nov-May.

How to reach Bhoga Nandishwara Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Bengaluru which is 29 Km away

By Train

  1. The nearest Railway station is at Bengaluru which is 55 Km away.

By Road

  1. The direct bus is available from Bengaluru bus station. It is 60 Km away.

Bhoga Nandishwara Temple


Saturday, March 16, 2019

Dichpally Ramalayam History

Dichpally Ramalayam History

Dichpally Ramalayam History, Timings, Route

This temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya Kings in the 14th Century. This is the only Rama built by Kakatiya's, who are devotees of Lord Siva.
No.Of Steps to reach Temple on Hill Top: 105 steps.
Temple construction took 100 years. Idols were installed on 15Jul 1949 from then on Pujas are performed daily. The temple structure reflects Dravidian architecture. This temple was destroyed by Allauddin Khilji in 1311 AD.
An ardent devotee of Lord Rama, Gajawada Chinnaiah installed the Idols and laid the steps path in 1949. These Idols were brought from Rajasthan.

It is believed that Lord Rama in search of Sita Devi reached this place and stayed here for 45 days. It is believed that Lord Rama met Bala Hanuman here for the very first time.

How to reach Dichpally Ramalayam?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Hyderabad which is 160 Km away

By Train


  1. The nearest Railway station is at Nizamabad which is 17 Km away
Dichpally Ramalayam History

Monday, February 11, 2019

Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple

Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple

Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple History, Timings, Entry fees

This temple was established by Shri Prembhikshuji Maharaj in 1963 -64. Jamnagar is celebrating 50 years of Akhand Rama Naam and acquired a place in Guinness book of records.
This temple was built on the bank of Ranmal Lake also known as Lakhota Lake.

Day
Timings
Darshan details
Sunday
6:00 am
Mangla Darshan
Monday
6:30 am
Shangar Darshan
Tuesday
7:00 am
Mangala Aarti
Wednesday
12:00 pm
Raj Bhog
Thursday
4:30 pm
Utthapan
Friday
7:00 pm
Sandya Aarti
Saturday
10:00 pm
Sayan Darshan

Akhand Raam Naam

Jamnagar Bala Hanuman Temple
Place
Started on
Jamnagar
1 Aug 1964
Dwarka
12 May 1967
Porbandar
20 May 1967
Rajkot
22 Apr 1984
Mahuva
20 Apr 1997
Junagadh
15 Aug 1996