Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, also commonly referred to as the Baidyanath Dham, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga in India and is considered to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. Baidyanath Dham has been famous since the rule of the last Gupta emperor, Adityasena Gupta in the 8th century AD. Mughal emperor Akbar’s brother-in-law
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh has a large prayer hall with about 60 huge and elaborately carved stone pillars supporting it. It is a five-storied structure with each floor having a different deity. Above the Omkareshwar linga is the Mahakaleshwar temple. Sidhnath, Gupteshwar, and Dhwajeshwar temples are on the third, fourth, and fifth
The Mahakaleshwar temple has been built in Maratha, Bhumija and Chalukya architectural styles. It has five levels, one of which is underground. There are images of Lord Shiva’s consort, Goddess Parvati (to the north), his sons, Ganesha (to the west) and Kartikeya (to the east) and his mount, Nandi (to the south). On the second
Srisailam, a hill town in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh is home to the holy Malikarjuna Jyotirlinga and also one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas of goddess Parvati. Situated on the banks of river Krishna, Srisailam is identified with a wildlife sanctuary and a dam. Several rulers contributed to the building and maintenance of the Mallikarjuna Swamy
Somnath Temple is the first among the 12 holy Jyotirlingas. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The word Somnath translates to ‘The Lord of the Moon‘ which is a form of Lord Shiva. The temple is located at Prabhas Patan, near Veraval port in Saurashtra, Gujarat. It is also called “The Shrine Eternal”
The Bandra Worli Sea Link of Mumbai, which was officially named ‘Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link’, is 5.6 kilometers long, 8-lane architectural, engineering, and infrastructural marvel of India. It is the first cable-stay bridge built on open seas in India. The Bandra Worli Sea Link has become one of the prominent landmarks of Mumbai and has
The iconic Marine Drive in Mumbai is a landmark in itself and needs no introduction. Being the face of Mumbai and Bollywood alike, it becomes a must-visit place for everyone who is in the city. The 3.5-kilometer curved or C-shaped Boulevard with six laned road runs along the south coast of the city right from
Here’s a list of Top Attractions In Mumbai where you can relish the mystic beauty of the hill stations; watch the mesmerizing sunrise and sunsets at the beaches; indulge in outdoor adventure activities; seek blessings at pilgrimage destinations; enjoy nature walks and jeep safaris at wildlife sanctuaries; marvel at the medieval architectural beauty and witness
Mumbai, a city that has it all, has a rich history with Hinduism and is filled with many temples all with their beautiful and unique aspects. The city is home to almost seven hundred temples, each specific to the culture of those who built them and the deity they worship. Visiting some of these temples