Trimbakeshwar temple Nashik As per the Legend, Lord Siva came to this place because of a curse from Lord Brahma. During Lingodbhava, Lord Brahma in the form Swan went up into the space to discover the head part and Lord Vishnu in the form of boar dug the earth to find the tail part of […]
Thirukadaiyur temple history As per the Legend, Lord Siva blessed long life for Markandeya as this place. Markandeya was relieved from the death rope of Yama. One can see the marks of the death rope on Siva Linga during Nijaroopa Darshan. Another interesting folklore associated with this temple, Abirami Bhattar an ardent of Goddess Parvati while in […]
vitthal pandharpur Temple As per the Legend, The Pundarik was in early years a self-centered man given to the pursuit of pleasure. He neglected his duties towards parents, both of whom were old and ailing and bestowed all his attention on his attractive wife. One day his parents asked Pundarik to take them Kashi for […]
Kaleswaram Temple History As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, River Godavari and River Ganga had an argument on the holiest river. River Ganga did penance for Lord Siva, who self-manifested on the river bank as Mukteeswara Swamy. There was an imbalance as living creatures attaining salvation by taking a holy dip in the river Godavari followed […]
Thirukarugavur Temple History Thirukarugavur Temple History, Timings, Pooja details As per the Legend, Nithiruvar and Vedigai were childless for many years and went on a pilgrimage. After reaching Thirukarugavur Vedhikai realised that she was carrying. The couple stayed back with the feeling that it is because of divine blessings. One day, while Vedhigai was relaxing, […]
ujjain mahakaleshwar temple Temple is located on the banks of River Shipra. As per the Legend, Ujjain was once called by Avanti which as named by Lord Siva after his ardent devotee, Keerthi Veeryarjuna Son Avanti. It is said that Sage Vasishta used the water from this holy river Shipra for Kanyadhan, hence the river […]