The temples at Khajuraho were constructed as a group but were dedicated to two different religions: Hinduism and Jainism. This suggests that the people who built these temples followed a tradition of accepting and respecting other beliefs. They had faith in coexistence and welcomed diversity in matters of religion.
Srinivasa Venkateshwara Swamy is the God of Kaliyug. During Dwapara Yug, Bhagwan Vishnu promised his devotees that he would take the form of Sri Venkateshwara in Kaliyug. Sri Hari also promised that his Avatar, Sri Venkateshwara Swamy, would protect his devotees from the ill impacts of Kaliyug. So, keeping his word, God took the form …
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple lies on the bank of the holy river Ganga. Here, Bhagwan Shiva takes the form of Vishveshwara, meaning “ruler of the world.” The temple has one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Hindus believe one shall attain salvation or Moksha by dying in Kashi.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is a revered shrine located in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country, and it holds a significant place in Hindu history and spirituality. The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple is situated on an island called Mandhata, which is surrounded by the Narmada river, making …
The Galteshwar Mahadev Temple is located in the Kheda district of Gujarat. It lies at the confluence of rivers Mahi and Galti; the temple conceived its name from the river GALTI.
KOTILINGESHWARA is a portmanteau word formed from KOTI, LINGA, and ESHWARA. The word Koti in Kannada means One crore. Kotilingeshwara Temple is in the Kolar town of Karnataka. Therefore, the Kannada name KOTI. The word Linga or Lingam is an aniconic representation of Lord Shiva.
The Khatu Shyam Temple is in a village in Rajasthan named Khatushyamaji. This temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Krishna and Barbarika (Khatushyam), the son of Ghatotkacha and Queen Maurvi.
The “Prathma Ganesha” in the Hindu religion is considered Trinetra (three-eyed) Ganesha of Ranthambore. The Ranthambore Ganesha Temple or Trinetra Ganesha Temple is in the state of Rajasthan. The temple is situated inside the fort of Ranthambore. This temple has the idols of the entire family of Shri Ganesha.
Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Mathura, a district of Uttar Pradesh.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Ujjain, is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams, which means it is one of the most sacred abodes of Bhagwan Shiv. The Mahakaleshwar temple is in Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
