Top-10 Top 10 Tallest Statues of Hindu Gods in the World Pratik Dave, December 18, 2022December 18, 2022Top 10 Tallest Statues of Hindu Gods in the World Continue Reading
Top-10 10 Ancient Magnificent Sculptures of Hindu Gods Pratik Dave, December 6, 2022December 6, 2022The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis, are located in Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The caves are located 6 km southwest of Vijayawada, and 22 km northeast of the Guntur City of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Pancha Bhoota Sthalam – The 5 Shiva Temples (Part 2) Pratik Dave, September 1, 2021September 1, 2021Arunachalesvara Temple is locally known as Annamalaiyar Temple, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Agni lingam, the fire element of the Pancha Bhoota. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Pancha Bhoota Sthalam – The 5 Shiva Temples (Part 1) Pratik Dave, July 4, 2021September 17, 2021Dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped as Bhootpati or Bhootnath in Dakshina Bharat, the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams are the five temples each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: prithvi, jal, agni, vayu, and, aakash. The temples are located in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu where four shrines are situated and one in Andhra Pradesh. These five elements which form the basis of this universe and every creation, are believed to be enshrined in the five lingams of the temples. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Somnath and Mallikarjuna Temples: 12 Jyotirlingas (Part 2) Pratik Dave, July 3, 2021July 30, 2021Believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, the Somnath Temple is one of the most important centers for pilgrimage and tourism situated near the meeting point of three rivers i.e., Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati rivers in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples 12 Jyotirlingas – Aura of Divinity (Part 1) Pratik Dave, July 1, 2021July 18, 2021The culture and faith of Hinduism have strong roots in the learning of Puranas, ‘Purana’ which has its appearance in Vedic text like ‘Atharva Veda’. Out of 18 Maha Puranas, six are the most significant, namely Markandeya, Shiva, Linga, Brahma Vaivarta, Agni, and Padma Purana. Continue Reading