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
Hindu Rituals Mehandipur Balaji Temple – The Sanctuary of Exorcism Pratik Dave, October 9, 2021October 9, 2021Famous for the exorcism of evil spirits, black magic and spells, this temple attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year all over the country to get rid of these negative spirits and to enter the new aura of positivity through Lord Hanuman’s worship. Continue Reading
Rajasthan Dilwara Temples – Panch Svetambara Derasar (Part 2) Pratik Dave, September 29, 2021September 29, 2021Pittalhar Temple, also called Adinatha Temple, is a temple dedicated to Rishabhanatha – the first tirthankara of Jain Dharma and founder of Ikshvaku Vansh. The temple was built by Bhima Shah, a minister in Gujarat Sultanate whose Sultan was Mahmud Begada. Established between 1316-1432 AD, this shrine features a huge metal statue caste out of five metals of the Rishabhanatha Swami – the principal deity of this temple. Continue Reading
Temple Circuits Dilwara Temples – Panch Svetambara Derasar (Part 1) Pratik Dave, September 29, 2021September 29, 2021The Dilwara Temples, popularly known as ‘Delvada Temples’ are some of the finest Jain Temples known all over the world for their incredible architecture and marvellous marble and stone carvings, having them acquire a superiority over Taj Mahal in the field of architecture by some experts. These temples are situated around 2.5 km from Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan situated in the Sirohi district. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries AD, these shrines are made up of white marble quarried from Arasur Hills near Ambaji in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, which represents the Maru-Gurjara architecture. Continue Reading
Temple Circuits Sachiya Mata Temple, Osian Pratik Dave, September 29, 2021September 29, 2021Maa Sachiya is worshipped as the Kuldevi of the Parmar clan, which are the natives of Northern and Central Indian and so this temple was built by the then King of Parmar’s, Maharaja Upendra to dedicate himself in her service and to seek the blessings for the welfare of each citizen in his kingdom. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Shri Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri Pratik Dave, September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Eklingji Temple is situated in the Kailashpuri town of Udaipur, the city which is regarded as the ‘City of Lakes’ in India. According to Hindu Ithihas, the presiding deity of this shrine, which is a four-faced black marble statue, is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Riyasat i.e.., Princely State with the Maharana being as the Dewan of the State. Continue Reading