Glorious Temples of India
Phandharpur has an old temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini. This temple is believed to have been renovated in 1195. The site is also popularly known as the Kuldaivat of Maharashtra and the Southern Kashi of India. This region also has a square shaped Pundalik Temple that is known for an … Read more Phandharpur, Solapur
Tuljabhavani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani (Durga Or Parvati).It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur .The temple was built in c. 12th century CE. The second among the ‘Shaktipeeths’ is Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur. It is the family deity of the … Read more Tuljabhawani Temple, Solapur
Considered as one of the Holiest of all Jain Teerths, Shikharji Temple in Jharkhand is a standout amongst the most went by Jain journey places. The temple is roosted on Parasnath Mountain, the most noteworthy among the Parasnath Range. This temple is well known among the Jain adherents as this is where twenty out of … Read more Parasnath Jain Temple, Solapur
Solapur is known for its many Jain temples namely Mallikarjuna Temple, Parasnath Temple and the Adinath Temple, all named after the Jain Tirthankaras. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: BUS : Solapur is very well connected by roads and is 45 Kms from Tuljapur, 73 Kms from Pandharpur, 95 Kms from Paranda, 274 … Read more Mallikarjuna Jain Temple, Solapur
The Rukmini Devi Temple is a temple in Dwarka, 2 kilometres away from Dwarka, India. It is dedicated to Rukmini, Krishna’s chief queen. The temple is said to be 2,500 years old but in its present form it is inferred to belong to the 12th century. Architecture Legend / Local stories An interesting legend is … Read more RuKmini Temple, Solapur
Siddheshwar Temple is a temple in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India. This is famous temple in Solapur. It is sacred to Hindus and members of the Lingayat faith. There is a lake within the temple complex. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address 1, Railway Station Rd, Sidheshwar Peth, Solapur, Maharashtra 413001 … Read more Shri Siddeshwar Temple, Solapur
Located at a distance of 14 kms from Kolhapur in Maharashtra on the Pune- Bangalore Highway, Chinmaya Ganadhish is the tallest statue of Hindu God Ganesh in the entire world. The statue stands tall at a height of 61 feet placed on a base of 24 feet. It was inaugurated in 2001. Architecture Legend / … Read more Chinmaya Ganadhish, Kolhapur
Gangagiri Maharaj Math Temple is located amidst the Dijapur Forest on a hilltop. The math also offers yoga and meditation exercises for the devotees. Besides, the temple is located amidst beautiful scenic locales and makes for a mesmerising experience. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Contact Details
The Temlabai temple is situated on the Temlabai Hill both of which derive their name from the Goddess Temlabai who according to mythology is the sister of Goddess Mahalakshmi. It is said that Temlabai fought alongside Mahalakshmi to eradicate all evils however after the war, Mahalakshmi didn’t give her due credit. Furious, Temlabai left and … Read more Temlabai Mandir, Kolhapur
After the Mahalakshmi Temple, this is the most important temple in Kolhapur, built in honor of Lord Ganesha. The temple attracts a lot of devotees as well as architecture enthusiasts because the marvel of the temple is that it is made without a single pillar. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: … Read more Binkhambi Ganesh Temple, Kolhapur