Top temples to visit when in Madurai
Planning a Madurai Trip? Here is a list of Must visit Temples when in Madurai and the stories behind these temples. Easily you can spend three days.
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Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple – Virtual Tour with History
Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple is treasure trove of stories and sculptures for any history lover. The aura, vibe, and serenity of the temple calms your soul while the beauty keeps you hooked on for hours.
Talakadu Panchalinga Temples Submerged in Sand
The town of Talakadu was once cursed and submerged in sand. The temples of Talakadu have now been excavated and it is a popular weekend destination from Bangalore.
The God who Drinks Alcohol – Kaal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
Kaal Bhairav temple in Ujjain is one of the temples of India where liquor is served to God. Not just that, God actually drinks the alcohol.
Manikaran – a pilgrimage town between Hippie destinations of Parvati Valley – Temples of India
After having spent some time in Manali, I was looking for places to visit nearby. Suggestions after suggestions poured in –Kasol, Kheerganga, Malana, Tosh, all of which were ‘hippie’ destinations. But amongst them is a pilgrimage town by the name Manikaran. Having spent a couple of days in Manali and hopping between innumerable cafes made …
Lord Shiva by the Arabian Sea, Murudeshwar -Temples of India
Once in a year, sometime late on a winter night, lot of hindu devotees who follow Shaivism remain awake all night, chanting and praying to Lord Shiva, as it is the Great Night of Lord Shiva known as Maha Shivaratri. On such a day let us go around the famous Murudeshwar temple situated in the …
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Sri Ramanuja Swamy Temple, SriPerumbudur – Temples of India
Temples of India have always been a thing of fascination to me. The different architectural styles, the colourful rituals, the mythical stories woven around them, the food offered as prasadam, the aroma from turmeric and incense, I like everything about them. One such temple that I adored was the Sri Ramanuja Swamy Temple. I started …
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