December 29, 2011 under Hindu Temples
Rajgir is one of the most-visited tourist places in India and is located at a distance of 15 kms from Nalanda. This scenic place has an interesting complex of monasteries and temples. This small hill-grit town boosts lush green forest that adds to the charm of this place. Rajgir was a former capital of the state of Magadh Mahajanpad, even before the formation of Patliputra.
The meaning of Rajgir is home of Royalty. This town is associated with Buddhism and Lord Buddha, who has spent few years here. During his stay in Rajgir, he had delivered sermons as well as had proselytized emperor Bimbisar. The town has a Jivekarmavan monastery, which is believed to be the favorite residence of Lord Buddha in Rajgir. It is said that the teachings of Lord Buddha was recorded during his stay at Rajgir. [...]
October 19, 2011 under Hindu Temples
Golden Temple is situated Amritsar, Punjab and is place having great beauty with sublime peacefulness. Originally it was just a small lake situated in the middle of a quiet forest and now it has turned in to a meditation retreat for the wandering sages and mendicants due to its deep antiquity. Even Buddha spend some time here during his days. Two thousand years later, a saint and philosopher came here to live and meditate in peace. He was Guru Nanak and the religion of Sikhism was founded by him.
After the death of Guru Nanak, his disciples continued to visit this site frequently and hence it became a sacred shrine for them. This lake was originally structured and enlarged by Ram Dass (1574-1581) the 4th Sikh Guru and the temple of God was build under the leadership of Arjan (1581-1606), [...]
September 26, 2011 under Hindu Temples
The Ambika Mata Mandir of Rajasthan is a Hindu temple located in a village called Jagat. The village is situated around 50 Km away from the southeastern part of Udaipur. The temple is dedicated to Ambika Devi, one of many forms of the Hindu Goddess Durga. The Ambika Mata Mandir is constructed on a rock cleft and has several things inscribed on it. The oldest inscription on the temple walls was done in 961AD; however, the inscription had to undergo some renovations later. Currently, the temple is looked after and preserved by the Department of Archaeology and Museum of the state of Rajasthan.
The Ambika Mata Mandir is not one of the most visited temples of India; however, it offers as good view to the tourists as any other famous temple of the country. The temple was constructed during [...]
December 09, 2010 under Hindu Temples
Regarded among the most magnificent sea temples in Bali, Pura Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple perched on the rock surrounding the sea water. Tanah Lot itself means the ‘Land temple in the center of the sea’. This site becomes very spectacular when the sun is about to set. The temple seems to float the ocean from a distance and has many points for having a stunning vista. Adorning the west coast in Bali’s Beraban hamlet of the Tabanan Regency, Tanah Lot is also known as Tanah Lod meaning the land in south and Tanah Let standing for old land.
Although very plain in erection, the Pura Tanah Lot temple is quite striking due to its location on the ocean front. Traditionally, it is among the vital shrines of Balinese gods. It is also one of the most sacred sites here because there are some more [...]
November 25, 2010 under Hindu Temples
Harmandir Sahib is also known as Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple. The English-speaking world knows the temple as Golden Temple due to its gold coating. Harmandir Sahib gets its name from Hari, which means God. Sikhs from all across the globe visit Amritsar to pay their respects to Harmandir Sahib.
Guru Arjan Sahib is the Fifth Nanak in Sikhism. He thought of an idea of constructing an opulent worship place for the Sikh community. It was he who designed Harmandir Sahib’s architecture.
Guru Amardas Sahib was the Third Nanak in Sikhism. He made plans to excavate the holy tank, known as ‘Amritsar’ or ‘Amrit Sarovar’. The plans were executed by Guru Ramdas Sahib, who was supervised by Baba Budha ji. The land for building the temple was gained by the previous Guru Sahibs by paying [...]
April 16, 2010 under Hindu Temples
This is the most important holy site in Indonesia attracting pilgrims and tourists of any caste and creed alike for its myriad of beautiful temples on the mountain, spectacular views, and over 70 festivals celebrated each year amidst an alluring setting. For me, these three reasons were quite alluring that pulled me to Bali from India solely to discover the scenic temples. If I had become crazy, I am sure you too will be keen to visit this site the next time.
On the Bali island of Indonesia, the locals revere the sacred and volcanic Mount Agung whose slopes are the home to the largest and most significant Mother Temple of Besakih or Pura Besakih. In fact, the holy site is the only one of its kind where all types of Hindus are permitted in the country. The temple is so named because it is [...]
April 15, 2010 under Hindu Temples
Have you seen a living goddess on Earth ascended from the heaven in form of a virgin young girl (kumari)? Actually, it is not easy to believe so, but the Kumari Ghar in Nepal is the abode of such a goddess who is believed by the Nepalese to be the manifestation of the Goddess Durga as a virgin young girl (the Kumari), who is actually the multi-handed goddess of power and evil destroyer.
The sacred mansion in which the goddess stays is known as the House of the Living Goddess situated in the Durbar Square in Kathmandu. It is a three-storey brick temple built in 1757 by King Jaya Prakash Malla. The king being known for his fear and weakness, once is said to have outraged a virgin young girl for which he repented and built this home temple as a sign of his apology.
Who is the Living Goddess?
Belonging [...]
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