Shani Shingnapur Temple As per the folklore, Shinganapur was flooded with heavy rains. An Idol reached Shinganapur along with the flood waters. The Idol struck to a berry tree. When the normal life restored, the cowherds reached this place for grazing their cattle. Cowherds noticed an Idol between struct between the branches and poked the […]
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Lord Siva here called by Mahabaleshwar. As per the Legend, Demon King Ravana did penance for Lord Siva and got Atma Linga to fulfil his mother’s request. Sun was setting while on his way to Lanka. Atma Linga not supposed to keep on the Earth, so […]
Ajgaivinath Temple Sultanganj As per the Legend, Lord Siva was given his bow here, known as Ajgaivi, and so the place came to known as Ajgaivinath. The ancient name of the place was Jahangira which was derived from the name Jahnu Muni. Jahangira is derived from the name of Jahnu giri (the hill of Jahnu). Traditionally Sultanganj formed a part of the great Anga state. […]
Koncheswar Temple The temple is a square building, the dimension of which on the outside is 27 ft 6 inches square with a chamber inside 11 feet square. The entrance is to the East. The height is nearly 70 ft. It has two storeys. The lower storey is vaulter in the Hindu fashion, that is it […]
Vijayawada Durga Temple As per the legend, Goddess self-manifested here on Keeladri during Krutya Yuga, where Keela is a Yaksha who did penance for Goddess Durga. Impressed Durga Devi resided on Keela who transformed into a hill near River Krishna. Goddess manifested on Keeladri after killing the demon Mahisasura. It is said that Indra (God of Heaven) did penance here […]
Jambukeshwara Jambukeshwara History, Timings As per the folklore, Goddess Parvati made Siva Linga out of the River Cauvery water and installed under Venn Naaval tree in the Jambu forest. Goddess Parvati performed strict penance and performed strict penance. Impressed Lord Siva appeared before her and did Upadesa (Siva Gnana). The Linga here called by Appu Lingam. […]