The clanging of cymbals, the crescendo of chanting, the sea of devotees clad in orange-that is when you know you have reached Baba Dham in Deoghar. more >>
A trip to Vaishnodevi
Jai mata di!! These powerful words ring in your ears the moment you set foot on the mighty Trikuta mountain range .... more >>
Temple of the Sun : Konark
Picture a Black Pagoda dedicated to the sun and set against the backdrop of the raging ocean. more >>
Temple town - Kumbakonam
If you're a culture vulture or a hankerer after heritage sites, this is the town for you. more >>
Visit Badrachalam
With due apologies to Bruce Chatwin who wrote the travel classic, "What Am I Doing Here?" Here's your nifty, constantly up-dated look at eclectic travel destinations. more >>
Temples in Gujarat and West Bengal
Gujarat has always been under the rule of various dynasties, most of them coming from other regions or from the neighbouring states. more >>
Temples in Orissa
Though racially the people of this state are more akin to south Indians they are different in many ways. more >>
Temples in Bihar
Bihar derived its name from Vihara, a place of Buddhist worship. Despite its staunch Hindu characteristics this region is the cradle of Buddhism and Buddhist religious thoughts. more >>
Temples in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its scenic sights and ancient cultural history. Even the architectural designs here reflect the Indo-Aryan cultural influences. more >>
Temples in Uttar Pradesh
This part of the Hindu heartland is dotted with temples, palaces, and ruins. more >>
Temples in TamilNadu
This state is known for its great temples with their towering gateways or gopurams, overwhelming in their grandeur of architecture.more >>
Temples in Kerala
Some of the temples of Kerala have much in common with the styles of neighbouring Tamil Nadu, and are indistinguishable from them. more >>
Temples in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has felt the influence of the North more than the other states of South India and has fine architectural works which exhibit this confluence of cultural strains. more >>
Temples in Karnataka
The state of Karnataka, formerly known as Mysore, was ruled by many great dynasties that have left behind many great temples that show not only an extremely accomplished level of craftsmanship, but also the spirit of enlightened civilizations. more >>
Planning a pilgrimage
It is every Hindu's duty to periodically leave home and visit sacred sanctuaries in and around India. more >>
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