Majestic Temples of India

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Malleshwaram, Karnataka Temple is located near Kadu Mallikarjuna temple. We can see Narasimha along with Lakshmi Devi seated on his lap in Garbhagriham It is said that doing 48 Pradakshina for 48 days fulfills the wishes of the devotees. Narasimha here is considered as Kshipra Varadhayaka. He fulfills the wishes of his devotees quickly if prayed with honesty. Just next to the Srikovil is Anjaneya and Sudharshana Narasimha Sannidhi. At the entrance of the temple, there is Dwajastambha with Garuda and two beautiful elephant structures. Om Narasimhaya Namaha

Mukkoti Agastheeswara Temple Mukkoti, Andhra Pradesh Mukkoti Agastheeshwara Temple is located near Tirumala hill. This is a famous Shiva temple which is situated near the River Kalyani. S th ala puranam says that after marriage of Srinivasa, Rishi Agasthya asks Srinivasa to stay in his Ashram. Srinivasa agreed to Agasthya's request, and decides that, he and Padmavathi will stay for 6 months. We can see Footprints of Bhagwan near riverside next to Agasthya Munis ashram. Mahadeva was done by Agathyamuni, so the name Agastheeswara Lingam. Inside the prakaram, Parvati Devi as Vallimata has Sannidhi. During Agastya Muni's Tapasya to Mahadeva, he created the River Swarnamukhi. Agastya performed Nityapoojas to Shiva in this place, and did Tapasya here. Prathishta of Shiva Hara Hara Mahadev Shambo Mahadeva

Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple Malappuram, Kerala Situated on the banks of River Bharatappuzha, Navamukunda Kshetram is one among 108 Divya Desams of Maha Vishnu. Temple is very famous for Pithrtarpanam (Bali Tarpanam). Temple is said to be 5000 years old.  Sthala Puranam says that Navayogis, the sons of Hrishabha while wandering found Salagrama from Gantaki River. The Eldest Navayogi, did Prathishta of Salagrama in Thirunavaya but it sank into earth. Later the 7 brothers also did the same but all Salagrama deeply sank into earth.  The 9th yogi, understood why all the Salagrama sank. It was because proper rituals should be performed at the time of the Prathishta. He did Prathishta of Salagrama, as Mukunda giving Moksham to the departed souls with all rituals.Thus name of Temple came as Nava Mukunda temple. Mamankam was done here earlier every 12 years. It is believed that Gajendra Moksham happened here. Bali Tarpanam is famous here. Thousands of people come here to p...

Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple Pathanamthitta, Kerala Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple is one of the important Siva temples in Kerala which is also called Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple. The temple is famous for the Hanuman Prathishta inside Kshetram is situated on a small hillock, and 21 steps leading to Gopuram. Shatla puranam tells, here Prathishta of Shiva was done by Sri Rama in the presence of Mata Sita, Hanuman, Sugreeva and Vibhishana on his return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.  Sri Rama asked Hanuman to bring a Sivalinga from Himalayas. Hanuman went to Himalayas and searched everywhere for a Sivalinga, but as auspicious time was near Rama decided to do the Prathishta using the sand from that place. Hanuman became very sad seeing the prathishta was already done. Shri Rama told Hanuman to do Prathishta of Divyalinga he brought. Hanuman tried his maximum, to remove the Linga, but the land moved up to form small hillock.  So Hanuman prayed to Rama and asked permission...

Trichambaram Temple Kannur, Kerala      This is a famous Shri Krishna Temple. Maharishi Shambara did Tapasya here and Parashurama did Prathishta of Shri Krishna. Krishna is sitting in a Raudrabhavam here after Kamsavadham. To satisfy Krishna's Raudrabhavam, early  Morning at 3'O Clock Nivedyam is offered to Krishna.  Devaki and Vasudevar who couldn't witness Bala Leelas of Krishna in Gokulam are shown all the Leelas of Krishna and Balarama in a dance form here. Shambara muni and Parashurama also witnessed all the Krishna Nrityam along with Devaki and Vasudevar.Thidambu Nrithyam an annual utsavam done here signifies this. Inside the Temple, Jala Durga can be seen. It is believed that Devi Is Yoga Maya who has came here to stay with Krishna. A famous Ilanji tree stands inside the temple, which does not bears fruit. A devotee with skin disease was sitting under this tree and when ilanji fruit was falling, he felt immense pain. Krishna made a promise to the ...

Rameshwaram Temple Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, is o ne of 12 Jyothirlingas.  The term Rameshwaram means the abode of Shiva worshipped by Rama. Shri Rama worshipped Paramashiva here to get rid of Bhrahmahatya dosham as Ravana was a Brahmin, There was no Linga to worship so Rama suggested Hanuman to bring Lingam from Kailasam.  Hanuman could not return in time so Mata Sita made a Lingam of sand and Shri Rama installed it in auspicious time. When Hanuman returned he felt disappointed. Rama consoled Hanuman and installed his lingam (Visvalingam) next to other Linga. Shri Rama ordered that the Lingam which Hanuman brought should be given first pooja and offering which is carried out even today. There are 22 Theerthas (ponds) inside the temple, a dip in each well will relieve all sins. Each well water is different in Nature.

Thiruneermalai Temple Kanchipuram District,  Tamil Nadu    Thiruneermalai Temple is one among 108 Divya Desams of Mahavishnu. Located on the hill, there are two temples here, Sri Ranganathar Perumal Temple on a hill top and Sri Neervanna Perumal on the foothill. Sthala puranam says that Valmiki Muni, after composing Ramayana, worshipped Ranganathar at the hill. When he came down, maharshi prayed to Shri Rama at foot hills and started doing tapasya. Thus Ranganathar appeared as Shri Rama, Lakshmi Devi as Mata Sita, Adi sesha as Lakshmana MahaVishnu’s shankha as Bharatha, Sudarshana as Shatrugna. This is considered to be oldest among Divya Desams. Temple is considered as Mukthi Sthala. It is believed Narasimha swamy gave darshan to Arjuna after he performed the Ashwamedha Yaagam here.  Om Namo Narayanaya