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Hindu Temples of India

India is surrounded by various temples through all over the states. You will get interesting historical information about our temples, god, and goddess, deity worship, history, cultural significance, temple details, scriptural reference, and location details in Indianscriptures.

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Hindu Temples of India

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  1. WEL COME TO Indian Scriptures marketing@rockmaxpan.com Mail ID: indianscriptures@gmail.com

  2. About IndianScriptures Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com India is sacred of so many wonderful scriptures which were initially passed on from gurus to their Sishyas through listening. Indianscriptures provides authentic information related to our scriptures. Here you will be aware of Hindu Gods, Gurus, temples, festivals, Vedic society, Vedic knowledge, art and tradition of Indian culture. Our aim is to create a one-stop portal with our Scriptures, epics, articles on our scriptures and also books in the digitized format. The articles are contributed by renowned gurus, scholars and reputed institutions from India as well as from all over the world. These are presented in a logical, scientific and rational manner. The user friendly portal hopes to capture the imagination of the youth and get them interested in our scriptures. Professionals should be able to enrich their lives as they seek answers and suggestions to various aspects of life and living from the wisdom of our seers whose message is both eternal and relevant to any age. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  3. Hindu Temples of India Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com India is surrounded by various temples through all over the states. You will get interesting historical information about our temples, god, and goddess, deity worship, history, cultural significance, temple details, scriptural reference, and location details in Indianscriptures. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  4. Ashtvinayak Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com The Sanskrit meaning of ‘Ashtavinayak’ is ‘Eight Ganesha’. Lord Ganesha is a Hindu devta (deity) propitiated for removing obstacles, and bringing intelligence and prosperity to his devotees. In the western state of Maharashtra, Ganesha is the most eminent amongst all Hindu deities. The eight major pilgrimage centers of Lord Ganesha, collectively known as Ashtavinayak, are present in this state. The eight temples of the AshtavinayakYatra: that are to be visited in sequence are - 1. Mayureshwar Temple at Morgaon 2. Siddhivinayak Temple at Siddhatek 3. Ballaleshwar Temple at Pali 4. Varadavinayak Temple at Mahad 5. Chintamani Temple at Theur 6. Girijatmaj Temple at Lenyadri 7. Vighnahar Temple at Ozar 8. Mahaganapati Temple at Ranjangaon marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  5. Buddhist Places of Pilgrimage Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com A Pilgrimage is a journey to a location or shrine which is of moral or spiritual significance to a person’s set of beliefs or faith. Most religions attach great importance to certain places like the place of birth or death or spiritual awakening of their founders or saints or locations where a diety is housed or where spiritual powers have been witnessed or performed. These centres become powerhouses of spiritual forces as more and more pilgrims come there and pour out their love and devotion. Their prayers create a current of purity and devotion which makes a pilgrimage centre a place of peace and bliss. The person who makes the journey is referred to as a pilgrim. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  6. Char Dham Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Char Dham or Four Places are pilgrimage centres that are revered by Hindus. A Hindu is enjoined to visit these places atleast once in a lifetime. Situated across the length and breadth of the country these are, Badrinath in the North, Dwarka in the West, Puri in the East and Rameshwaram in the South. These have been mentioned by JagadguruAdiSankaracharya. JagannathPuri Badrinath Dwarka Rameshwaram marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  7. Jain Places of Pilgrimage Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Jainism is one of the major religions of the world and it originated in India. The essence of the Jain religion is very well reflected in their temples and shrines. The Jains follow the teachings of the Tirthankars. Jainism stresses on equality of all life with emphasis on non violence. To attain KevalJnan or omniscience and self realisation perseverance and self control is essential. Jain monks practice strict ascetism while the laity strive to attain faith and do good while practising non violence. Places of Pilgrimage Sites in india 1. SammetShikhara or Mount Parsvanatha2. GirnarjiTeerth3. Pavapuri4. Dilwara Temples Rajasthan5. Palitana Temples Gujarat6. Ranakpur Rajasthan7. Shravanabelagola Karnataka8. Bawanganja Madhya Pradesh9. Ananthanath Swami Temple or Puliyarmala Jain Temple Kerala Besides these there are famous temples and shrines in other states of India like Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  8. JyotirLingas Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Linga in Sanskrit means a mark or a symbol. It is the symbol of Lord Shiva in his formless manifestation. The Linga is mysterious, powerful and aids in the concentration of the devotee who can focus on the energy emanating from the sacred symbol to concentrate on the indescribable, omniscient Supreme. This is the prime reason behind installing lingas in Shiva temples. Overtime the Linga has come to stand for creation. The JyotiLinga is the symbol in the form of light. JyotirLingas are: Kedareshwar Mahakaleshwar Mallikarjuna Nageshwar Omkareshwar Rameshwar Someshwar Trimbakeshwar Vaidyanath or Baidyanath Vishweshwar Bhimashankar Grishneshwar marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  9. KumbhMela Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com The largest congregation of humanity at a single place to offer worship and rituals is the KumbhMela held on the banks of various rivers. Rivers have always had a deep significance and apart from being waterways providing a lifeline to communities, they have been revered as deities in Hinduism. River goddesses are offered worship and many events take place on the banks of the sacred rivers. Taking a bath in these sacred rivers, be it the Ganges or Yamuna or Kaveri is supposed to confer not just physical purity but also mental and spiritual purification. For those unable to take a bath in the rivers, chanting the following verse confers almost the same benefits. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  10. Other Pilgrimages Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com The famous Krishna temple of Guruvayur is situated in the midst of enchanting natural beauty and sober serenity. It is the most renowned and rejuvenating abode of Lord Krishna in the southern part of India. Aptly called as ‘Dwaraka of south’ the temple is an eternal source of divinity, devotion and peace. The place where this temple is situated has now become synonymous with the name of Lord Krishna. ‘Guruvayurappan’ as the deity is fondly called is a perpetual source of happiness and hope for his world wide devotees. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  11. ShaktiPeethas Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com There are 51 Shakthipeetas. However other than the 51 Shaktipeetas, there are 18 Shakthipeetas also referred to as AshtadashaShakthipeetas. Jai Durga Temple at Baidyanath is the place where Sati’s Heart had fallen. Here Sati is worshipped as Jai Durga and Lord Bhairav as Vaidyanath or Baidyanath. The ShakthiPeeth is popularly known as BaidyanathDham or Baba Dham. Since the heart of Sati fell here, the place is also called as Hardapeetha. Lord Bhairav as Vaidyanath is worshipped as one of the important twelve Jyotirlingas. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  12. Sikh Places of Pilgrimage Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Sikhism is said to be the 5th largest religion in the world in terms of followers and one of the youngest religions. Guru Nanak Dev founded Sikhism during the medieval period and the whole religion is based on the teachings and sermons of Guru Nanak Dev and the nine Gurus who followed him. When India was being torn apart by sectarianism, casteism and religious factions Guru Nanak preached a simple message of ‘EkOnkar’, We are all one. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  13. Rivers Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Among the most distinctive features of India is their river, which holds the highly religious importance among its people. Covering the vast geographical area of 329 million heactares, Indian rivers have been an important reason for the rural prosperity of India. Carrying a wider importance in cultural, economical, geographical as well as religious development, the numerous river of India is of great value in India. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

  14. Temples Mail id: indianscriptures@gmail.com Dedicated to Lord Jagannath or ShriKrushn (Krishna), the famous Jagannath Temple is located in the coastal town of Puri, Odisha. The Jagannath Temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimages and devout Hindus expect to visit this temple at least once in their lifetime. The temple is also associated with the Chariot festival or RathYatra in which the three primary deities of the temple are carried on the exquisitely decorated chariots, which are pulled by thousands of ardent devotees. The temple is especially significant for the devout followers of the Vaishnava and GaudiyaVaishnava traditions. Both ChaitanyaMahaprabhu and Saint Ramananda have been closely associated with the temple. The word ‘Jagannath’ literally means the ‘Lord of the Universe’. marketing@rockmaxpan.com http://www.indianscriptures.com/

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