Vairat Devi Temple, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Vairat Devi Temple, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra

Vairat Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vairat Devi in Vairat Hills in Vairat village near Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Vairat Devi is considered to be the presiding deity of this village.

The Temple

The original temple is inside a natural cave and situated to the west of the Vairat Hills. The access to this temple is difficult. Devotees have to hang themselves with a rope and pass through the deep valley. After reaching the other side of the valley, people have to trek through the rocky climbs of the hills to reach the entrance of the cave. Devotees need to climb down the steps and the temple is situated at a depth of about 150 feet. There is a natural kund at this temple. A new temple has been built in the centre of the village for the benefit of the devotees.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 11 Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh, 34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58 Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95 Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

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Ancient Brick Temples, Sarahan Buzurg, Uttar Pradesh

Ancient Brick Temples, Sarahan Buzurg, Uttar Pradesh

Ancient Brick Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Sarahan Buzurg Village in Bindki Tehsil in Fatehpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built by the Guptas and later extensively renovated by the Pratiharas.

The Temple

The temple complex consists of two ancient brick temples. Both the temples stand over a low raised platform. Both the temples follow same architectural style and plan. However, the temple dedicated to Behrai Mata has been modified extensively. This temple now includes a maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The exterior are decorated with repetitive architectural patterns, niches, and carvings of various Hindu deities. The niches are empty currently.

The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara. The other temple is square on plan. It enshrines the images of Maheswara and Goddess Parvati in its sanctum. The exterior is decorated with repetitive motifs and patterns. This shrine is also crowned with nagara style shikara. The brick mouldings in the lower part of both the shrines have been damaged. A Hanuman shrine can be seen on the right side of the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Amauli, 15 Kms from Hamirpur Road Railway Station, 15 Kms from Jahanabad, 20 Kms from Hamirpur, 24 Kms from Ghatampur, 33 Kms from Bindki, 56 Kms from Fatehpur, 57 Kms from Kanpur and 130 Kms from Lucknow Airport. The temple is situated on Jahanabad to Hamirpur route via Amauli.

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Gaja Lakshmi Temple, Amragari, West Bengal

Gaja Lakshmi Temple, Amragari, West Bengal

Gaja Lakshmi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Lakshmi located in Amragari village in the Amta II Block in Howrah District in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1729 CE by Roy family of Howrah. The temple is currently in dilapidated state.

The Temple

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 is in dilapidated state. The main idol, Gaja Lakshmi housed in the sanctum of this temple is shifted to an adjacent building and worshipped. It is interesting to note that the Gajalakshmi worship is very rare in Bengal region.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Amragari Kather Kali Mandir Bus Stop, 12 Kms from Amta Railway Station, 13 Kms from Amta, 13 Kms from Rajhati, 41 Kms from Howrah, 56 Kms from Kolkata and 64 Kms from Kolkata Airport. The temple is situated on Amta to Rajhati route. This temple can be reached by bus from Howrah Bus Stand.

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Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Kali located in Dakshineshwar, north suburban region of Kolkata City in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly river. This temple is considered as one of the largest temples in Kolkata. The temple is known for its association with Ramakrishna and Ma Sarada Devi, mystics of 19^th Century Bengal.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/dakshineshwar-kali-temple-kolkata-history.html

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/dakshineshwar-kali-temple-kolkata-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.30 am to 12.30 pm and 03.30 pm to 07.30 pm.

Festivals

Shyama Puja (Kali Puja), Shiva Chaturdashi, Bengali New Year's Day (Naba Barsha), Akshaya Tritiya and on 1 January every year on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsava (the day Shri Ramakrishna attained siddhi) are the famous festivals celebrated here. Devotees throng this temple during Amavasya, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Contact

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple,

Dakshineshwar, Alambazar P.O,

Kolkata – 700 035

North 24 Parganas District, West Bengal

Phone: +91 33 2564 5222

Fax: +91 33 2564 1444

Email: dakshineswarkalitemple@yahoo.com

Email: info@dakshineswarkalitemple.org

Web: www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Dakshineshwar Bus Stand, 1 Km from Dakshineshwar Metro Station, 3 Kms from Bally Railway Station, 4 Kms from Belur, 12 Kms from Sealdah Railway Station, 12 Kms from Kolkata, 12 Kms from Kolkata Airport, 14 Kms from Dharmatala Bus Stand and 18 Kms from Barrackpore. Dakshineshwar is situated on the Kolkata to Barrackpore route. It is well connected to other parts of Kolkata by buses, trains and metro trains. The 350 m long and narrow Rani Rashmoni Road links Dakshineshwar Bus Stand and Railway station to the temple.

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Bhairabi Kali Temple, Bindol, West Bengal

Bhairabi Kali Temple, Bindol, West Bengal

Bhairabi Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located in Bindol village in the Raiganj Block in  Uttar Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 16^th century CE but the idol might be dated to 12^th century CE.

The Temple

The temple stands over a low raised platform and follows Islamic style of architecture. It is a brick temple of flat-roofed type with a round dome atop. It consists of a central chamber with a veranda on two sides supported on twin pillars with triple entrances. The two porches are not vaulted, but roofed by three domes, divided by arches. The sanctum enshrines an image of goddess Bhairabi Kali.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 13 Kms from Hemtabad Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Raiganj, 22 Kms from Raiganj Railway Station, 26 Kms from Kaliyaganj, 96 Kms from Purnia and 155 Kms from Bagdogra Airport, 165 Kms from Siliguri. The temple is situated at about 13 Kms from Hemtabad Bus Stand on Kaliyaganj to Purnia route.

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Mahamaya Temple, Kukkanur, Karnataka

Mahamaya Temple, Kukkanur, Karnataka

Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Kukkanur Town in Kukkanur Taluk in Koppal District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple along with the Navalinga Temple are enclosed within a fort like enclosure. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/mahamaya-temple-kukkanur-legends.html

History

This temple might have been built by the Rashtrakutas in 8^th century CE and had been extensively renovated by the Western Chalukyas.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards south with an unfinished gopuram. This temple along with the Navalinga Temple are enclosed within a fort like enclosure. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines images of Mahakali, Mahamaya and Harihara. All the images are facing towards south. Shrines of Annapurna, Lakshmi Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal, Lakshmi Narayana, Rama with his consort Sita & his brother Lakshmana and Dattatreya can be seen in the temple premises of Mahamaya.

Contact

Mahamaya Temple,

Kukkanur, Kukkanur Taluk,

Koppal District – 583 232

Karnataka, India

Mobile: +91 96324 20126 / 8123993993925

Mobile: +91 99862 87525 / 98866 83811

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Kukkanur Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Itagi, 12 Kms from Banni Koppa Railway Station, 16 Kms from Yelburga, 18 Kms from Talakal Railway Station, 25 Kms from Naregal, 27 Kms from Koppal, 51 Kms from Gadag and 112 Kms from Hubballi Airport. The temple is situated on Koppal to Yelburga route.

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Jwalamukhi Temple, Rohaniya, Madhya Pradesh

Jwalamukhi Temple, Rohaniya, Madhya Pradesh

Jwalamukhi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Rohaniya Village in Manpur Taluk in Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The temple is believed to have been built in the 10^th century CE. The temple is situated on the banks of Charan Ganga River inside the dense forests of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and a mandapa surrounding the sanctum. The sanctum doorway is intricately carved. The sanctum enshrines an image of Jwalamukhi, an incarnation of goddess Durga. The sanctum is the original structure and the surround mandapa is of recent addition.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Manpur Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Manpur, 11 Kms from Tala, 44 Kms from Umaria, 45 Kms from Umaria Railway Station, 51 Kms from Beohari, 71 Kms from Shahdol, 192 Kms from Jabalpur Airport and 228 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The temple is situated at about 7 Kms to the south west of Manpur on the Umaria to Beohari route.

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Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Vijayawada City in NTR District in Andhra Pradesh, India. Kanaka Durga, the goddess of power and riches is considered the presiding deity of Vijayawada. This temple is considered one of the largest temples in India and second largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/09/kanaka-durga-temple-vijayawada-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to be built in 8^th century CE. It is said that Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler visited this temple. The temple received extensive patronage from Western Chalukyan King Vikramaditya VI during 11^th century CE. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed the Sri Chakra here. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple.

The Temple

The temple is situated on top of the Indrakeeladri mountain. The sanctum enshrines the image of presiding deity, Kanakadurga / Kanakeswari / Mahishasura Mardini. She is about four feet tall. She is eight armed holding several weapons. She is in standing posture over the demon Mahishasura and piercing him with her trident. The presiding deity is Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested) and considered very powerful.

Kanaka Durga is worshipped as Kanaka Mahalakshmi, Mahalakshmi form of Durga. All the poojas related to Lakshmi devi are performed in the temple. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed the Sri Chakra here. The sanctum is covered with gold. There is a shrine for his consort Malleswara Swamy on the Indrakeeladri mountain adjacent to this temple. There is a hillock on the southern side of this temple.

It is carved with sculptures with inscriptions indicating the names of the gods and goddesses. Shrines of Krishna, Kali, Ganesha, Anjaneya, Nataraja, Sivagamasundari, Nagendra Swamy and Subramanya can be seen in the temple premises. Lord Anjaneya Swamy is the Kshetrapalaka (place guardian) of this temple. He is present near a big fig-tree in front of the temple. The temple has two Choultries near the temple for the benefit of the devotees.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 04.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM. to 09.00 PM.

Festivals

Navaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here. The Goddess Shakambhari festival is celebrated for three days during the month of Ashadha every year. It is celebrated from Sukla Paksha Thrayodashi to Purnima, of Ashadha month every year. Chaitra Brahmotsavam, Vasantha Navaratri, Saraswathi Pooja and Theppotsavam are the other festivals celebrated here. Varalakshmi Vratam is performed on all Fridays during the month of Shraavana.

Prayers

Devotees pray for safety from enemies and for prosperity in life. People perform abishek and archanas for Goddess Kanaka Durga. 

Contact

Kanaka Durga Temple,

Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada,

NTR District – 520 001

Andhra Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 866 2423 600 / 2425 744

Web: https://kanakadurgamma.org

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, 42 Kms from Vijayawada Bus Station, 23 Kms from Vijayawada Airport and 35 Kms from Amaravathi. Vijayawada is well connected to other parts of Andhra Pradesh and India by all means of transport.

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