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Perched on top of Nilanchal Hill in Guwahati lies a temple that is one of the most revered shrines of Ma Kali in India The Kamakhya Devi Temple. Steeped in mythical history, this temple is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peeths and according to one legend, named after the God of Love, Kam...
A mighty structure overlooking the Arabian Sea which is not just a symbol of faith but a historical, religious and cultural beacon that has stood the test of time The Somnath Temple. Located in Saurashtra, Gujarat and believed to be created out of gold by the moon god Soma, it is regarded as 1st am...
Undying faith in the love of a mother is what drives millions of devotees to the Church of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu every year. Also hailed as the Lourdes of the East it is here at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, that the faithful from all religions seek solace and offer homage to Mother Ma...
Nestled in the lap of Kangra Ghat in Himachal Pradesh is the magical temple of Jwala Devi. Famous as one of the 51 shaktipeeths, the Jwala Devi temple is unique as it does not have an idol placed inside, rather an eternal burning flame. Soft and serene yet strong and intense, the flame represents a ...
Thousands of pilgrims throng the sacred Sai Baba Temple everyday with the singular hope of deliverance from worldly pain. Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Shirdi is a small village that literally means the foot of prosperity and it is here that pilgrims believe that their Sai becko...
The peaceful town of Ajmer seems to have sacredness embedded in its very core. Here lies one of the holiest Muslim shrines in India, where thousands of pilgrims congregate to pay respect to Khwaja Moinud din Chisti, the revered Sufi saint of the Chishtyya order and a prominent figure among the spiri...
About 60 kms away from the industrious city of Mangalore is the peaceful hamlet, Udupi. Located here is a quaint matha of Lord Sri Krishna, a holy place for thousands of devotees who throng here to shower love on their favourite lord. The idol of Lord Krishna sits here in childlike innocence. Swathe...
Considered to be as sacred as the Shaktipeeths located across the Indian subcontinent, the Saptushrungi Devi Temple near Nashik is a sight to behold. Nestled among 7 mountain peaks in Nashik, the almost 10 feet high idol of Mata blesses the thousands of devotees who visit here. Coated with Sindoor a...
Just minutes away from Nashik city in Maharashtra is the pious town of Trimbak, a place that finds its mention in the powerful Maha Mritunjaya Mantra. Mystical, powerful and enigmatic, the jyotirlinga here has three faces that symbolizes Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh. Lush green mountains...
The myriad dimensions of faith are sometimes difficult to comprehend by the rational mind. Sikar, a place close to Jaipur is witness to such a wonderful enigma of devotion in the form of Khatushyam Temple. A manifestation of Barbarik the grandson of Bhima and Ahilya, the great warrior was blessed by...
Situated in the heart of Delhi, at the dargah of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, all differences of caste, creed and religion surrender to love and peace. To escape from the frantic city life, people from all walks visit the Nizamuddin Dargah to seek solace. It is here one will find peace and tranquili...
Udvada, a scenic coastal hamlet located a couple of hours drive from Surat boasts of one of the most important fire temples of the Parsi community The Udvada Atash Behram. Also hailed as the Iran Shah this temple is one of the oldest fire temples in India. Literally meaning the victorious fire the ...
Hindi
01 August 2020
Mythology
Cheshta Goswami
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