Tulja Bhavani Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Tulja Bhavani Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Tulja Bhavani Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Chittorgarh City in Chittorgarh Taluk in Chittorgarh District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is situated near Ram Pol, the main entrance gate of the Chittorgarh Fort.

History

This temple was constructed in 1535 CE. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a high raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa with an entrance porch. The sabha mandapa is enclosed by lower parapet walls with kakasanas in the interior. The pillars of the sabha mandapa are intricately carved showing ghatapallava design. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Tulja Bhawani / Turya Bhawani, a form of goddess Durga.

Connectivity

The Chittorgarh Fort is located at about 5 Kms from Chittorgarh Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Chittorgarh Junction Railway Station, 38 Kms from Nimbahera, 63 Kms from Bhilwara, 98 Kms from Udaipur Airport and 116 Kms from Udaipur. Chittorgarh is situated on Bhilwara to Nimbahera route. Chittorgarh is well connected to all parts of India by roads. The Golden Quadrilateral Road Project and North-South-East-West corridor expressways pass through Chittorgarh City.

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Yajneswara Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Yajneswara Temple, Kharagprasad, Odisha

Yajneswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kharagprasad Village in Motunga Block in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Brahmani river.

History

The temple was constructed during the rule of princely state of Dhenkanal in 19^th century CE. The temple is a protected monument of Odisha State Archaeology and under Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple is pancharatha on plan and panchangabada in elevation. The temple consists of rekha vimana, pidha jagamohana and a new concrete mandapa. The vimana and jagamohana are square on plan and stands over a low platform. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Yajneswara in the form of Shiva Linga within a square yonipitha. The temple is devoid of any decorations except dopichhasimhas and deulacharinis over the beki and udyotasimha on each raha.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Rakhi Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Masani Chowk, 5 Kms from Meramandali Railway Station, 20 Kms from Angul, 26 Kms from Talcher, 43 Kms from Dhenkanal, 109 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 115 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The temple is situated on the Dhenkanal to Angul route (NH 55). Devotees need to take the branch road at Masani Chowk and travel for about 3 Kms towards the Brahmani river to reach this temple.

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Shyamchand Temple, Santipur, West Bengal

Shyamchand Temple, Santipur, West Bengal

Shyamchand Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Santipur Town in the Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. This temple is considered as one of the largest atchala style of temple in West Bengal. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1726 CE by a wealthy business man Ram Gopal Khan Choudhury (of local Tantubai Samaj) at a cost of nearly Rs 2 lakh. The king of Nadia once headed the temple committee.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards south and stands over a raised platform. The temple measures 15.8 m (L) X 11 m (W) X 21.3 m (H) and enclosed with in a compound wall. The temple follows atchala style of architecture. The atchala style is similar to the four-sided char chala temple style, but with a small replica of the base temple on top.

The temple consists of sanctum and a verandah with five archway. The sanctum enshrines the images of Shyamchand and Radha. There is a Natamandir in front of the temple. The temple is devoid of any terracotta ornamentation except the lotus plaques.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

The annual festival is celebrated in Bengali Poush (Dec-Jan) after the Ras festival.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 200 metres from Panchanan Tala Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Santipur Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Kalna, 13 Kms from Guptipara, 16 Kms from Ranaghat, 21 Kms from Krishnanagar, 28 Kms from Nabadwip, 90 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 93 Kms from Kolkata. Santipur is well connected with North and South Bengal by various State Transport Services. National Highway 12 passes through the Santipur Town. Santipur railway station is well connected by rail by EMU railway services running from Sealdah railway station (Main section).

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Sun Temple, Sonatapal, West Bengal

Sun Temple, Sonatapal, West Bengal

Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya located in Sonatapal village near Bankura town in Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple is situated on the banks of Dwarakeswar River. The temple has been classified as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

The temple is believed to be built in 11th century CE. Sonatapal was known as Hamirdanga in ancient times. It is said that the region is under the control of Kings of Bishnupur. The mounds near the river are said to be part of his fort.

The Temple

This brick temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple follows rekha deul architecture. The temple was completely reconstructed but retaining some of the ancient terracotta works.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Bheduasol Railway Station, 6 Kms from Bankura, 7 Kms from Bankura Junction Railway Station, 12 Kms from Bankura Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Bishnupur, 63 Kms from Durgapur Airport and 167 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Bheduasol Railway Station on Bankura to Bishnupur route.

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Kanakesvara Temple, Kanpur, West Bengal

Kanakesvara Temple, Kanpur, West Bengal

Kanakesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanpur village in the Arambagh CD block in the Arambagh subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kanpur is situated between Mundeshvari river and Dwarakeswar river.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 19^th century CE. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The temple follows eka ratna style of architecture. The temple has a square flat roof with curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top. It has open verandah with triple arched entrance on all sides of the temple.

Festivals

Gajan festival of Lord Shiva and the Kalu Rai fair are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Muthadanga Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Arambagh, 8 Kms from Arambagh Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Arambagh Railway Station, 65 Kms from Bishnupur, 80 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 82 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Muthadanga on Kolkata to Bishnupur route before Arambagh.

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Basuli Temple, Atbaichandi, West Bengal

Basuli Temple, Atbaichandi, West Bengal

Basuli Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Atbaichandi village in the Indpur CD block in the Khatra subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. This temple is believed to be built by the rulers of the Mallabhum Kingdom. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east. It consists of sanctum and a shallow porch. The sanctum enshrines an idol of Basuli. The shikara over the sanctum follows pidha style of architecture. This village hosts ruins of ancient temples, idols and remains of heritage structures spread across the village.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 10 Kms from Indpur, 19 Kms from Bankura Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Bankura Junction Railway Station, 22 Kms from Bankura, 31 Kms from Khatra, 69 Kms from Durgapur, 86 Kms from Durgapur Airport, 186 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 188 Kms from Kolkata.  The temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Indpur on the Bankura to Khatra route.

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Hooli Group of Temples – The Group of Temples

Hooli Group of Temples – The Group of Temples

Hooli village consists of several ancient times scattered around the village. Most of the temples are in dilapidated condition and in need of conservation. Most of the temples have their floor dug up for treasure hunts, so much is lost and stolen. Panchalingeshwara Temple is the most important temple in the village. It is the least damaged and remains intact.

Panchalingeshwara Temple:

This temple is a rare example of Panchakuta (five shrines with five towers) style. This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists five sanctums with their respective sukhanasi, common navaranga and an open mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa has a staggered square plan and can be entered from five sides; two lateral and one each in the north, south and east.

The mukha mandapa is large and its ceiling is supported by massive pillars. The mukha mandapa is enclosed by parapet walls on all sides. The outer pillars are placed on parapet with moldings with low-relief sculptures. Images of Sapta Matrikas, Vishnu, Bhairava, Ranganatha, Varaha, Shiva and Ganapathy can be seen in the navaranga. Three sanctums are arranged in a row at the back and other two shrines are on the sides facing each other.

All these sanctums are crowned with Kadamba nagara style shikaras. The exterior walls of the temple are plain and devoid of any decorations. The temple has four inscriptions (two slabs in the navaranga and two outside, of which one is broken). The navaranga has an inscription dated to 1181 CE belonging to the Kalachuri ruler Ahavamalla, son of Bijjala. It records the gift of watershed to the temple. There is a modern Hari Mandir situated opposite to this temple.

Other Temples:

The other notable temples situated in the village are;

·        Andhakeshwara Temple

·        Bhavnisankara Temple

·        Kalmeshwara Temple

·        Kashi Vishwanatha Temple

·        Madaneshwara Temple

·        Suryanarayan Temple

·        Tarkeshwara Temple

·        Sangameshwara Ajjanavaru Temple

·        Beerdevar Temple

·        Suryanarayan Temple

Hooli Group of Temples, Karnataka

Hooli Group of Temples, Karnataka

Hooli Group of Temples are group of Hindu Temples located in Hooli Village in Parasgad Taluk in Belagavi District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Hooli village consists of several ancient times scattered around the village. Panchalingeshwara Temple is the most important temple in the village. The temples are protected monuments under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Hooli was called as Mahishpati Nagar and Hoovalli / Poovalli (flowery ear ornament) in ancient times. Hooli was mentioned in seventh century CE Chalukyan inscription. Hooli was an ancient agrahara and a renowned Kalamukha center.

The Group of Temples

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/04/hooli-group-of-temples-group-of-temples.html

Connectivity

Hooli is located at about 6 Kms from Hoolikatti, 10 Kms from Saundatti, 11 Kms from Saundatti Bus Stand,  27 Kms from Nargund, 55 Kms from Mallapur Railway Station, 64 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 98 Kms from Belagavi. The temple is situated on the Saundatti to Hoolikatti route.

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Shambhu Lingesvara Temple, Itagi, Karnataka

Shambhu Lingesvara Temple, Itagi, Karnataka

Shambhu Lingesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Itagi Village in Ron Taluk in Gadag District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Karnataka declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE by the Western Chalukyas. The temple suffered destruction during Islamic invasion in this region.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and open pillared mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is enclosed with parapet walls on all sides with kakasanas at the interior. The mukha mandapa is supported by intricately carved pillars at the centre and by short pillars at the kakasanas. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Shambhu Lingesvara in the form of Linga. The Linga is said to be a Udhbhava Linga. The exterior of the temple is devoid of any decorations. The shikara over the sanctum is lost completely.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Itagi Cross Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Sudi, 5 Kms from Sudi Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Rona, 18 Kms from Gajendragad, 34 Kms from Badami, 36 Kms from Pattadakal, 50 Kms from Gadag Railway Station, 50 Kms from Gadag and 102 Kms from Hubballi Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Sudi on Gajendragad to Rona route.

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