Temples of India

  Arunachalam refers to Arunachala Hill , located in Tiruvannamalai , a town in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India . It is a sacred site associated with Lord Shiva , believed to be the Agni Lingam (fire element) among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The Arunachaleswarar Temple , situated at the base of the hill, is one of the most significant Shaiva temples in South India. Deities The Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai is dedicated to Lord Shiva , worshipped here as Arunachaleswarar (Annamalaiyar) , representing the Agni Lingam (fire element) among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams . Arunachaleswarar (Shiva) – The presiding deity, symbolizing the cosmic fire. Unnamalai Amman (Parvati) – Shiva’s consort, revered as the divine mother. Vinayaka (Ganesha) – Worshipped at multiple shrines within the temple. Subramanya (Murugan) – Associated with wisdom and valor. Nataraja – A form of Shiva representing the cosmic dance. Dakshinamurthy – Shiva as the suprem...

  The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the most revered Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra . Deities The Jagannath Temple in Puri is home to the sacred Trimurti —the three principal deities: Lord Jagannath (a form of Krishna/Vishnu) – Representing universal love and brotherhood, his idol is black in color. Lord Balabhadra (his elder brother) – Symbolizing strength and protection, his idol is white . Goddess Subhadra (their younger sister) – Representing compassion and harmony, her idol is yellow . Additionally, the temple houses: Lord Sudarshan (an anthropomorphic form of the Sudarshan Chakra). Madan Mohan, Sridevi, and Vishwadhatri , placed inside the sanctum sanctorum. Unlike most Hindu temples, these deities are carved from sacred Neem wood and are ceremoniously replaced every 12 to 19 years in a ritual called Nabakaleba...

  The Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple in Nellore is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha , a reclining form of Lord Vishnu . It is situated on the banks of the Penna River and has deep historical and spiritual significance. Main Deities Lord Ranganatha Swamy – Reclining on Adisesha , with Goddess Sridevi seated on his chest and Lord Brahma emerging from his navel on a lotus. Goddess Ranganayaki Ammavaru – The consort of Lord Ranganatha, worshipped in a separate shrine. Goddess Andal Ammavaru – A revered form of Goddess Lakshmi , known for her devotion to Lord Vishnu. Sri Venkateswara Swamy – A more recent addition to the temple complex. Other Shrines Alwars’ Temple – Dedicated to the Vaishnava saints. Santhana Vriksha – A sacred tree believed to bless devotees with children. The temple’s sanctum walls are inscribed with the Sri Vishnu Sahasranamavali , listing 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu. ...