Temples of India

  Badrinath Temple is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan . Located in Badrinath, Uttarakhand , it is part of the Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuits, making it a significant spiritual destination. Main Deity : Badrinarayan (Vishnu) – The presiding deity, depicted in a black granite idol , seated in a meditative posture. Other Deities Worshipped: Lakshmi (Badridevi) – The consort of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing prosperity and devotion. Nar and Narayan – Twin sages believed to be incarnations of Vishnu, associated with deep penance and spiritual wisdom. Kubera – The god of wealth, worshipped for prosperity. Garuda – The divine vehicle of Vishnu, representing strength and devotion. Adi Shankaracharya – Honored for his role in reviving Hindu traditions and establishing the temple. Highlights Sacred Location: Nestled in the ...

  The Yamunotri Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Yamuna , located in the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India . It is one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit . Deities The Yamunotri Temple is primarily dedicated to Goddess Yamuna , who is revered as the daughter of Surya (the Sun God) and Sangya . The temple marks the origin of the Yamuna River , which is considered sacred in Hinduism. Associated Deities Goddess Yamuna – The main deity, represented by a black marble idol . Surya (Sun God) – Yamuna’s father, associated with the Surya Kund , a hot spring near the temple. Sangya (Chhaya) – Yamuna’s mother, linked to the Kalind Mountain , which symbolizes her birthplace. Divya Shila – A sacred rock near the temple, worshipped before entering the shrine. Sage Asit Muni – A revered sage who is believed to have meditated in the region. Highlights Sacred Significance ...

  Gangotri Temple, nestled in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is one of the four sacred sites of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage. It is dedicated to Goddess Ganga , marking the origin of the Bhagirathi River , which later becomes the Ganges after merging with the Alaknanda River at Devprayag. Deities Goddess Ganga – The central deity, worshipped as the divine river that descended to Earth. Lord Shiva – Associated with the legend of Ganga’s descent, as he caught the river in his matted locks to soften its impact. Bhagirath Maharaj – Honored for his intense penance that brought Ganga to Earth to cleanse his ancestors' sins. Lord Vishnu – Revered in connection with the cosmic order and the purification aspect of the river. Sage Kapila – Linked to the mythological story of King Sagar’s sons, whose ashes were purified by Ganga. A natural submerged rock , believed to be a Shivalinga , is visible in the Bhagirathi River near the temple. It is said to mark the s...

  The Arasavalli Sun Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Surya , the Sun God, located in Arasavalli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh . It is one of the oldest sun temples in India , believed to have been built in the 7th century CE by King Devendra Varma of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. Deities The Arasavalli Sun Temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Surya (Suryanarayana Swamy) , the Sun God. However, the temple complex also houses shrines for several other deities: Main Deity: Lord Surya (Suryanarayana Swamy) – The presiding deity, depicted holding lotus flowers and riding a chariot drawn by seven horses . The idol is believed to have been installed by Sage Kashyapa for the welfare of mankind. Other Deities in the Temple Complex: Lord Shiva – Worshipped in the form of Sri Rudra Koteswara Swamy . Lord Vishnu – Present as Sri Vishnu Murthy . Lord Anjaneya (Hanuman) – A dedicated shrine for Sri Anjaneya Swamy . Lord Kala Bhairava ...