Posted inTawang

Urgelling Monastery Arunachal Pradesh

Urgelling Gompa is at a distance of around 3 kms from Tawang Township and is reckoned to be the the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Tashi. The monastery was built in 1487 AD here and His Holiness the 6th Dalai Lama, was born in 1683 and resided in Urgelling Village. It is a […]

Posted inEast Siang

Shiv Mandir

Happens to be one of the largest Shiva linga unearthed in recent times, Shiva Lingam in the Kardo Forest is the miraculous discovery of Mr. Prem Subha, who found this 25 ft tall and 22 ft wide Shiva lingam while cutting a tree during the holy month of Shravana. It is believed that the tree […]

Posted inWest Kameng

Doni Polo Temple

Started in the year 1989 by Talom Rukbo, a revivalist religious movement based in Arunachal Pradesh, Donyi Polo Temple is a center to worship sun and moon. It is one of the 400 centers of Arunachal Pradesh that propagates the ancient religion Donyi Poloism. Getting There To reach Donyi Polo Temple, one can hire a […]

Posted inWest Siang

Akashi Ganga Temple

One of the famous Hindu pilgrimage sites in Arunachal Pradesh, Akashiganga temple is located 12 km from Malinithan towards Along in West Siang District. Legends have it that one of the body parts of Sati fell in this location. Since then, this temple is regarded as an important holy destination for Shakti worship. According to […]

Posted inPapum Pare

Gompa Mandir

Centre for Buddhist Culture Gompa is located on top of a hill just above the Nehru Museum. Adorned with a beautiful gate at the base of the hill, a road spiraled up the hill to the gompa. The Gompa is actually near the main road but it seemed separated from the rest of the town […]

Posted inEast Khasi Hills

Shillong Buddhist Math

Buddha Temple in Polo area is a sacred and historic pilgrimage .The priest here is also from the same clan since its origin. The annual festival celebrated here is Buddha Purnima.  Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Buddhist Temple Rd, Golf Links, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793001, India   […]

Posted inEast Khasi Hills

Shani Mandir

This famous Shani temple is also sited at GS Road Police Bazar, Meghalaya. This temple is also a very old structure built during British period. Devotees visit this temple every Saturday and the annual biggest function celebrated here is Shani Jayanti. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery   How to Reach: Address GS Rd, […]

Posted inEast Khasi Hills

Sri Sri Narasingha Akhara Temple

Narsingh Akhara temple is another oldest temple located at Garikhana in Snhillong, Meghalaya. Devotees celebrate the biggest annual festival- Rath Yatra along with Jagannath temple of Puri in Odisa every year with a great pomp and devotion. Narsingh Akhara temple is famed as the holiest sites for devotees. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery […]

Posted inEast Khasi Hills

Garikhana Hanuman Temple

Hanuman Temple was constructed during British period in 1938. Basically, it was served by Bhadupotas (Sharmas) and is still served by them. There is a belief, that Lord Hanuman is the God of Kalyug, so most of the devotees visit this temple from the town and nearby states on a daily basis. An annual festival, Hanuman […]

Posted inEast Khasi Hills

Mahadev Khola Dham

Mahadeva Khola is positioned on the banks of Umshyrpi River in Shillong. This temple is famous as one of the ancient temples in North- East region. It is said that there is a cave which used to lead to Kamakhya temple at Guwahati. People celebrate the most renowned Shiva Festival- Maha Shivratri every year. Architecture […]