Location: The sun temple is located at Konark in Orissa. It is also known as the black Pagoda. This monumental structure is from the thirteenth century. It was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The Konark temple was created from weathered and oxidizing sandstone. It is credited as a World Heritage Site and is one of the most well renowned temples in India. It is also listed as one of the seven wonders of India. Design and Architecture: The structure is intricately decorated with stone carving. The temple is in the form of the chariot of the Surya. Surya or Arka is the sun god. The complete complex of temples was formed in the design of a huge chariot on twelve pairs of beautifully decorated wheels which is being pulled by seven glorious horses. The  [...]

The Tirupati Temple in India is considered to be the most sacred and the most richest temple in the world. This is a highly worshipped temple in the Southern part of the country and is a major pilgrimage center in South India. This place is located 67 km from Chitoor in Tirupati, which is a district in the southern tip of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is said to be located on a hill in Tirumala. This is a conglomeration of seven hills which are known as “Seshachalam and Venkatachalam” which are 853m above the sea level. About the Temple This temple is known for its “vibrant and colorful culture which also speaks volumes about its grand past. Pilgrims have to climb the hill before they get onto the worshipping place, and this is not an easy task. It is believed that those who  [...]

Harihareshwar is a small settlement along the Konkan border of Maharashtra. This place is around 200 km from Mumbai. This is a great place to relax and detoxify oneself after a hectic week at work. This place is formally known as “Kashi” for the western part of the country. The place is known for its temples, and places of worship. The place does not only serve the purpose of being religious, but it also eases your mind, since it is located along the seashore. The temple is located near the hills and contains idols of idols of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahaheshwara. These temples were constructed somewhere around the 16th century. Other than that, it also has the idol of Goddess Parvati there. Very rare, do you get a place like this, which has pristine clear beaches, silent woods,  [...]

In India, most of the pilgrimage places are sacred to the Hindu religion. However, there are many other places that represent Jainism, Buddhism, as well as Islam. As India is a multi-cultural country, you will get plenty of temples and religious destinations to visit. Many temples in India are very old, so you can enjoy experiencing the ancient architecture that is very fascinating. Those who are planning for their next holiday can pay a visit at the Jain temple of Shatrunjaya, which is not only a religious destination, but is also a tourist destination. People in India blindly believe their deity and knows that their wishes will definitely going to fulfill in future. So if you are among the one then do not miss to pay your visit and worship the god whole-heartedly. This temple welcomes  [...]

There are many Monasteries in India and visiting such breathtaking sites offer amazing views and experiences for the lifetime. If you are interested in visiting a Monastery then the Pemayangtse Monastery will be among the best choices. It lies close to the Gangtok and is recognized across the state of Sikkim. This monastery is a home to ta-sang lamas, the monks of Tibetan origin, who attained the maximum state of purity as per the abstinence of all varieties. The Pemayangtse Monastery is the epicenter of the monastic network of Sikkim that contains the Dzongri, Sangachoeling and Tashiding monasteries. Pemauangtse is actually a small town that offers among the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. This town can be considered as a center of religious Buddhist activities in Sikkim, which is in India.  [...]

I get excited when someone asks me about by hobby. It’s great! I feel proud to say that traveling various places and exploring various attractions is my hobby. This may be very rare, but is really fascinating. A hobby that has power to change your life will always be the first priority of mine. I love discovering something that is present in this world and being a traveller, I went to India just to see what the country has to offer to me. Well, no doubt, India is a religious country where many different temples and holy sites could be found. Exploring the old and amazing architectural temple has become my target this time for which I went to the state of Rajasthan in India. Rajasthan has many great temples that are worth exploring. There is a reason behind visiting Rajasthan. After my  [...]

For Indian’s temple and god plays a vital role in their lives. People blindly have faith on god and they prey for their betterment of life. You will get thousands of temples in India, out of which many are renowned for one or the other reason. Straight in the West Bengal, Kolkata, there is a famous temple where people throng from every corner of India and also from the world. This famous attraction is the Kali Temple of Dakshineswar. Dakshineswar kali temple is the Hindu temple of goddess Kali, which was built by the wealthy widow Rani Rasmani between the years 1847 and 1855. She built this temple because of the dream she had about goddess kali. The temple took care by the head priest whose responsibilities were handed over to his younger brother named Ramakrishna after his dead. The day  [...]

Visiting the temples in India gives plenty of experiences as well as attractions to offer. People normally visit places that make them enthralled with the spectacular natural beauties or the historical sites. However, visiting temples are not common for the people living in foreign countries apart from India. As India is a cluster of temples, one can visit and make their life calm by exploring the old and the archaeological sites that are very important for the people living around. The state of Tamil Nadu in India boasts amazing and breathtaking temples that dates back from the ancient civilization. Well, it also boasts a temple that is famous in the state as well as in the country. The name of this temple is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple that could be found in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu. It is  [...]

Mumbai is a marvelous city to visit and exploring this amazing destination is a dream of many people in India as well as the people coming from abroad. Tourists visiting the country, never forget to explore the famous city of Mumbai that offers plenty of amazing attractions to the tourists. One of its attraction lies between the water and is named as the Elephanta Caves. The caves actually boast mysterious sculptures that date long back. As the caves were not taken care properly, it received tremendous damage. However, the major part in this is that still the caves are standing properly and is among the greatest artistic triumphs of the Silhara Dynasty. This dynasty has ruled in the country from 9th century until 13th century. To reach to the caves of Elephanta, you need to travel all the  [...]

India is a home to plenty of temples, and people visit wholeheartedly to pay their visit and worship the god. There are many temples only in the state of Tamil Nadu, where you can visit and make your vacation one of the best. This state offers scenic beauty as well as many temples where you can go and pray for yourself or for your loved ones. In the same way, when a temple has to be visited, people first become fascinated due to its ancient uniqueness. Similar to this, if you are one of them who are history fanatic, then visit the Brihadeeswara Temple. The Brihadeeswara Temple is also popularly known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil and the Rajarajeswaram. Located at the Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu, this temple is a magnificent structure that makes people amazed. All of its beauty starts from the architectural  [...]