Religious Places

Religion is a way of life here which forms an integral part of the entire Indian tradition.

31 Aug 2012

Lord Ganesha Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi is also know as vinayaka chavathi,The Celebration of  vinayaka Chavathi continues for five,seven,nine and  elevens days,ending on Ananta Chaturdashi and some people will extend it to twenty one days. Etymology “Lord Ganesha” the word Ganesha is a Sanskrit word which derived from gana & isha and a group, multitude or categorical system refers to gana and the word “isha” master or lord.  History of Lord...

29 Aug 2012

Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar

Goddess Of Learning,Saraswathi Devi Basara, abode to Gnana Saraswati, is a small village near Nizamabad city that comes under Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. Here is located the ancient temple of Gnana Sarasvati - the Goddess of Knowledge. It is believed to be one of the two oldest temples of Goddess Saraswati in India, the other being located in Kashmir. Sited at the convergence of rivers Mangira and Godavari. Saraswati Temple appears...

28 Aug 2012

Edakkal Caves-Kerala, India

Edakkal Caves Situated on Ambukuthi hills, the caves are 10 kms from Sultanbathery, in Wayanad district. F. Fawcett, the then Superintendent of Police, who was also a pre-history enthusiast, accidentally discovered the caves in 1894. Archaelogists consider the caves as one of the earliest centres of human habitation. The local legend says that the caves were formed by arrows fired by Lava and Kusha, the sons of Lord Rama. A few locals also believe...

27 Aug 2012

భారత పురాణాలు: శివుడు చెప్పినట్లు చేద్దాం

భారత పురాణాలు: శివుడు చెప్పినట్లు చేద్దాం: శివాజ్ఞ లేనిదే చీమైనా కుట్టదంటారు. అంతటి ఆ లయకరకుడు మానవాళికి పుణ్యసంపాదన కొన్ని కొన్ని సులభ మార్గాలని ఉద్దేశించాడు. ఈ విషయాలన్నీ మహాభారతం అనుశాసనిక పర్వంలో ఉన్నాయి. ఒక రోజు పార్వతిదేవి పరమేశ్వరుడిని మానవులు ఏం చేస్తే సులభంగా పుణ్యాన్ని సంపాదించుకోవచ్చో చెప్పమని అడిగినప్పుడు శివుడు స్వయంగా ఆమెకు ఇలా వివరించాడు.     ప్రాణాన్ని కలిగి ఉన్న ప్రతి జీవికి నీరు ఎంతో అవసరం. అలాంటి జలాన్ని దానం చేయడం ద్వార స్వర్గ సుఖం కలుగుతుంది. బంగారాన్ని దానం చేస్తే దాతకు పవిత్రత చేకూరుతుంది. గోవు ప్రత్యక్ష...

Hindu Adhyathmikam: Was Taj Mahal a Hindu Temple? - YES !!!

Hindu Adhyathmikam: Was Taj Mahal a Hindu Temple? - YES !!! The Taj Mahal is as much a Islamic structure as is mathematics a muslim discovery! The famous historian Shri P.N. Oak has proven that Taj Mahal is actually Tejo Mahalaya - a shiv temple-palace. His work was published in 1965 in the book, Taj Mahal - The True Story. However, we have not heard much about it because it was banned by the corrupt and power crazed Congress government of Bharat who did not want to alienate their precious vote bank-the muslims. After reading Shri Oak's work...

24 Aug 2012

The Khairatabad Ganapati Deva in Hyderabad

One of the Tallest Ganapathi Deva in India The Khairatabad Ganapati Deva in Hyderabad is one of the tallest Ganesha idols made in India during Ganesh Chaturthi festival.This festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon).This year 2012, Ganesh Ustav starts on 19-09-2012. The Khairathabad Ganesh Utsava Committee founded in 1954 by Late Mr.s.Sankarayya.He is a...

23 Aug 2012

Ghost Town in India-Bhangarh

a popular tourist spot for Ghost Lovers Located between Jaipur and Alwar in Rajasthan, Bhangarh is India's very own ghost town. Known as one of the most haunted places in the country, it is famous for its historical ruins. It is definitely worth a visit for its temples, havelis and a palace. However, be sure to finish all your sightseeing during the day as the spooky place is strictly out of bounds at night. A signboard displayed by ASI, a...

21 Aug 2012

Ananthagiri Hills-Ranga Reddy

Ananthagiri hills is located 6kms from Vikarabad. This is one of the big forest area in Rangareddy district. There is a Vishnu temple in this forest area which is called Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple. Temple will be flooded with pilgrims during the weekends. The temple will be open through out the day. Forest guest house is 1 km from Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple. There is practically not much to see or do, but if u are nature freak and...