vitthal pandharpur Temple

vitthal pandharpur Temple As per the Legend, The Pundarik was in early years a self-centered man given to the pursuit of pleasure. He neglected his duties towards parents, both of whom were old and ailing and bestowed all his attention on his attractive wife. One day his parents asked Pundarik to take them Kashi for […]

Kaleswaram Temple History As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, River Godavari and River Ganga had an argument on the holiest river. River Ganga did penance for Lord Siva, who self-manifested on the river bank as Mukteeswara Swamy. There was an imbalance as living creatures attaining salvation by taking a holy dip in the river Godavari followed […]

Thirukarugavur Temple History Thirukarugavur Temple History, Timings, Pooja details As per the Legend, Nithiruvar and Vedigai were childless for many years and went on a pilgrimage. After reaching Thirukarugavur Vedhikai realised that she was carrying. The couple stayed back with the feeling that it is because of divine blessings. One day, while Vedhigai was relaxing, […]

ujjain mahakaleshwar temple Temple is located on the banks of River Shipra. As per the Legend, Ujjain was once called by Avanti which as named by Lord Siva after his ardent devotee, Keerthi Veeryarjuna Son Avanti. It is said that Sage Vasishta used the water from this holy river Shipra for Kanyadhan, hence the river […]

Harsiddhi Mata Mandir As per the folklore, Prajapati Daksha’s daughters married Lord Siva against her father’s wish. Daksha doesn’t have a good relationship with his son-in-law Lord Siva. Daksha decided to insult his son-in-law in which he decided to perform Yagna in a grand. He had invited all the gods and goddesses, excluding Lord Siva […]

Dwarkadish Temple As per the Legend, Lord Krishna killed the demon Kamsa (his maternal uncle) in the wrestling area and made Ugrasena (his Maternal Grandfather) as the king of Mathura. Knowing Kamsa’s death, his father-in-law, demon Jarasandha started attacking Mathura along with this friend Kalyavana. They together invaded on Mathura 17 times. Keeping the safety […]

Somnath Temple Gujarat This temple stands 1st in the row of 12 Jyotirlinga Temples. As per the Legend, Chandra ( Moon God) married 27 daughters for Daksha Prajapati. Among 27 wives, Chandra used to spend much of his time with Rohini. The other wives complained to their father about Chandra’s approach. Daksha requested Chandra to treat […]

Shani Shingnapur Temple As per the folklore,  Shinganapur was flooded with heavy rains. An Idol reached Shinganapur along with the flood waters. The Idol struck to a berry tree. When the normal life restored, the cowherds reached this place for grazing their cattle. Cowherds noticed an Idol between struct between the branches and poked the […]

Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Lord Siva here called by Mahabaleshwar. As per the Legend, Demon King Ravana did penance for Lord Siva and got Atma Linga to fulfil his mother’s request. Sun was setting while on his way to Lanka. Atma Linga not supposed to keep on the Earth, so […]

Ajgaivinath Temple Sultanganj As per the Legend, Lord Siva was given his bow here, known as Ajgaivi, and so the place came to known as Ajgaivinath. The ancient name of the place was Jahangira which was derived from the name Jahnu Muni. Jahangira is derived from the name of Jahnu giri (the hill of Jahnu). Traditionally Sultanganj formed a part of the great Anga state. […]