Come to Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala in India and you are sure to feel overpowering strings pulling you towards itself and you will find yourself at the Padmanabhaswamy temple here. Yes, this is a greatly powerful temple here in this part of the world and has to its credit great legends and tales dating centuries back. The presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu or Padamanabha who is in the reclining position here with the Sheshnag protecting Him. Located in the East Fort area of the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, this temple has been enshrined here with the Lord in his eternal sleep of yognidra. Tradition has it that this lord has been worshipped by the Moon God Chandra and the head of the devas, Lord Indra. This temple is one of the 108 religious destinations of Lord Vishnu. These are called Divya Desams which are the holiest  [...] 

Sabarimala or the Sabari Mountain is the most famous pilgrim destination in God’s own country Kerala. Ensconced amidst dense forests and the lovely streams, the Sabarimala temple is a symbol of religious devotion,spirituality, love and equality. Located on the banks of the holy River Pampa in the Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, this pilgrim hub lies on the top of the Sahyadri Mountains of the Western Ghats in Southern India. In this famous pilgrim destination  you will find the very famous Ayappa temple where pilgrims reach after a long trek. With the undulating landscape and verdant stretches, the gurgling streams ensure that the entire ambience is very pleasant for the pilgrim. With a wide variety of flora and fauna, the climb up to the Sabarimala temple is an exhilarating experience. One reaches the Sabarimala Township through  [...] 

The Chardham Yatra tour has the Yamunotri Yatra which totally mesmerizes the pilgrim who comes here seeking the blessings of the Lord. The background of the Himalayas against this absolutely pious site located in the Garhwal Mountains of the region of Uttarkashi, is an absolute delight for all pilgrims coming to this part of India. Perched on the edge of a peak called the Bandar Poonch the Yamunotri pilgrim site is located at a height of around 10, 805 ft. A greatly fascinating pilgrim site, this is one of the most important destinations of the Char Dham Yatra in the Himalayan region. The source of the River Yamuna, which comes from the Champasar Glacier located in the Kalinda Parvat at a height of around 14,502 ft, the Yamunotri Yatra includes the pilgrimage to this Goddess Yamuna temple and the walk around the thermal springs in Jankichatti.  [...] 

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of God’s own country Kerala, the Chottanikkara temple is a great pilgrim spot for all the devotees of the Goddess Bhagawaty who is the presiding deity here. Located on the outskirts of the city of Cochin, in Kerala in India, this is an important religious locale in the central part of the state of Kerala. This absolutely fascinating hamlet lies in the Ernakulam district and has the best ambience and the most enthralling serenity that all tourists long for. This village Chottanikkara is famous for the Bhagawaty temple that is the backbone of this place. Located on a hill, the luscious surroundings of this temple region and the beautiful golden farms that so much dominate the place give total solitude and peace to the devotees visiting this place. A very important Hindu temple, this is a place  [...] 

Situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, and ensconced in the surroundings of the memories of the Indian God Lord Krishna, Vrindavan is a much favoured pilgrim spot amongst all devotees. This is a very important pilgrim spot for all devotees of Lord Krishna across the world. Lord Krishna was born in Mathura and he spent his entire childhood inVrindavan. More than 5,000 temples are found in Vrindavan and the entire city lying in the middle of Brajbhumi and is situated around 140 km from the south eastern part of Delhi and lies a little to the west of Agra. The name Vrindavan comes from the word Vrinda which means tulsi and van which means grove. It is said that this place was once upon a time a tulsi grove. Vrindavan has a lot many temples for worship and the Banke Bihari temple is one of the most famous temples.  The temple was constructed  [...] 

One of the most interesting northeastern Indian states Arunachal Pradesh also offers the best travel experiences. Anyone coming to this part of the world is sure to enjoy the best of travel pleasures and the most of interesting sights. The Tawang Monastery is also one such important feature of Arunachal Pradesh which is the reason people throng to come and have a look at this lovely region. Situated in the region of Bomdila in the district of Tawang in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Tawang Monastery has its own interesting tale. Also called the “Galden Namgyal Lhatse” this monastery was the discovery of Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso sometime in the years 1860 to 1861. Standing tall on a hill, around 10,000 feet above the sea level, this monastery with its rugged ravines in the southern and western parts provides ideal natural views  [...] 

Established in the year 450 AD the Nalanda University has been existing since the time of the Gupta rule in India. Mostly patronized by the erstwhile Gupta ruler Kumaragupta this is one of the best residential universities of the world. The University has a capacity to accommodate more than 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. The Nalanda University has eight huge compounds and more than ten temples along with innumerable classrooms and meditation halls. The area is dotted with parks and lakes. The University has a lot of subjects that are taught here and covers all fields of learning. Many scholars and pupils from countries as far as China, Turkey, Korea, Japan and Indonesia have been here. In fact Xuanzang the facmous Chinese pilgrim has given a great detail about the University. The terracotta seal of the University is on display in the  [...] 

If ever you are in Tamil Nadu in India, then don’t miss a chance to go to Kanchipuram the land of a 1000 temples. Situated in the north eastern coastal region of the state of Tamil Nadu in India, this city is a great temple destination for all pilgrims. The Pallava capital during the 7th to the 9th centuries, this place is also famous for its lovely woven silk industry and also for being the headquarters of the Sankaracharya Mutt here. Known as the Golden City of Temples, Kanchipuram is a one of the seven sacred Indian sites and is also revered as the second most holy place in India after Varanasi. The city of Kanchipuram also a few ruins of Buddhist stupas bearing proof to the existence of Buddhism here in early periods. The seat of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, this place was a great learning centre and a hub of art and architecture. This  [...] 

Visit the famous Rameshwaram temple which is revered as one of the most reglious and sacred Indian temples. Also called the Ramanathaswamy temple this is regarded as one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India. This temple is regarded as important and holy as the city of  Benares. Situated off the coast of Sethu in the state of Tamil Nadu, this temple is famous as being a part of the Indian epic Ramayana where the Indian God Lord Rama won over the demon king of Lanka Ravana. This pious region is a great Hindu legendary structure and the temple on the Rameshwaram Island is reached by the Pamban Bridge built across the sea. The temple is very popular for its decorative corridor, and magnificent towers, and the lovely 36 theerthams. Legend has it that Rama worshipped the Shiva lingam here when he was returning to Ayodhya . This lingam is believed to  [...] 

India is a cornucopia of temples,tradtions and legends. The array of temple constructions in the country leaves a person stupefied and one is totally intrigued by this diversity of culture and the variety of customs that are observed across the country. This is what makes India the beautiful cultural hub that it is. Amongst the Indian states, the state of Tamil Nadu stands out as a hub for Indian temples. With typical architectural forms these temples form the backbone of the culture here. The Thiruvallur temples in the district of Thiruvallur constitute major regions of pilgrimage in Tamil Nadu. There are innumerable temples which are immensely popular amongst devotees, and all of them are held with great reverence and respect. The Lord Shiva temple, the Devi Karumariamman temple , the Bhavaniamma temple, the Murugan temple, Vadivudaiamman  [...] 

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