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Ram Krishna Temple - Belur Math @ Howrah (West Bengal)

  Ram Krishna Temple - Belur Math: Belur Math is also called Ramkrishna Math which was founded by Swamy Vivekananda. Ramkrishna temple was inaugurated on 14 Dec 1938.   Temple architect is very beautiful with fuses of Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian.  Inside Belur Math campus so many places are there to visit like Ramkrishna Temple, Sharda Devi temple, Swami Vivekananda temple, Swami Brahmananda temple, Sri Ramkrishna Museum, etc.  It is situated at the bank of the Hugli river which gives a grand view of the Belur Math. A very big park in front of the Ramkrishna temple gives another grand look. It's a must-visit place.  Generally, we have seen Sri Ramkrishna & mother Sarda Devi (his wife) together in every photo but in Sri Ramkrishna temple, a statue of mother Sarda is missing which is quite surprising and I was feeling like something missing. There is a separate temple for maa Sarda.  Visiting Timing:   08:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM everyday.   Best t

Jhunjhunwa Pahad @ Pawai (Bihar)

  Jhunjhunwa Pahad Pawai: Jhunjhunwa is a local word in Magdhi and it means an instrument that creates a specific melody sound. Pahad means mountain or a rock.   The area is surrounded by lots of rocks and out of that there is a specific rock which looks same like others but it is different in characteristic.  It creates a sound like a musical instrument when it is hit by another stone and this is the beauty of this stone. This area is surrounded by mountains and lots of greenery situated at the bank of Batane river. There is also a Surya Mandir (Sun Temple) at a distance of 500 meters. The small local market called Sundarganj is at a distance of 1 km. The government needs to give more attention to develop this place as a tourist hub.     Visiting Timing:   Open all the time .  Best time to visit:  All time. During the summer it's very hot. Entry Fees:   No entry fee. It's in the open place. Address: Pawai, Aurangabad, Bihar (India) Special occasion: No special occasion. Places

Mangala Gowri Temple @ Gaya (Bihar)

  Mangala Gowri Temple: Mangala Gowri temple is one of the Shakti Peeth (Ashtadasa Shakti Peeth) in India. Temple is not a grand or big temple in size but very powerful as per belief. It is believed that if anyone visits the temple on Tuesday, his/her wishes will get full filled. Ladies wishing to have a baby visit the temple in large numbers. As in every Shakti Peetha's either body part or Ornaments of maa Sati is being worshiped, here in Mangala Gowri temple maa Gouri's "Stana" (Breast) is being worshiped. It is situated at the top of the hill called Mangala hill.   This temple has been described  In different Puranas like Padma Purana, Vayu Purana, Agni Puran, and also in many spirituals books.  Construction of the present temple was done in 1450 (around 550 years back).    There is just one door which is being used for entry and exit. Garva griha (Inside) area is very small and the number of people enters more which causes suffocation inside the temple.   Temple v

Buddha Temple @ Bodh Gaya (Bihar)

   Buddha Temple: The Mahabodhi temple is a UNESCO world heritage site and lots of securities are in place. It is a must-visit place and one of the best tourist destinations in Bihar. Tourists from across the globe visit here throughout the year. The place is very clean and calm located on the bank of the Falgu river.  This is one of the four important places related to Lord Buddha as he attained enlightenment here below the Bodhi Tree (Tree of awakening). The tree is just next to Mahabodhi temple and considered that if the leaf of the tree falls on any individual, his/her wish will get fulfilled.   Temple visiting Timing:   05 AM to 09.00  PM  - Everyday.  Best time to visit:  All time. During the summer it's very hot. Entry Fees:   There is no entry fee for general darshan but you have to pay Rs. 100 for Camera and Rs. 300 for the Video camera. The mobile phone is not allowed and you have to submit it at the counter.  Temple  Address: Bodh Gaya, Bihar,  India Special occasion: Du

Sri Kshetra Manjunatha Swamy Temple @ Dharmasthala (Karnataka)

   Sri Kshetra Manjunatha Swamy Temple: This is one of the most important religious places in Karnataka. It is located in the Dakshin Kannada district. This century-old (800 years) temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva also known as Lord Manjunatha. It is very close to the holy river Nethravati and people take bath there before visiting the temple.  This temple has nice natural greenery.  This is must visit place for the travel  enthusiasts. Temple visiting Timing:   06.30 AM to 02.30  PM  &  05.00 PM to 08.30 PM everyday.  Best time to visit:  All time. During summer it's a little hot. Entry Fees:   There is no entry fee for general darshan but there are charges for special rituals.  Click here for  Different seva and its charges. Temple  Address: Sree Kshetra Dharmasthala, D.K, Karnataka -574216,  India Special occasion: During Mahashivaratri there is a huge crowd. Rudravisheks is the main attraction in the temple and lots of people visit to perform Rudravhisheka.  Below are some

Navaratri - Durga puja 2020 Time Schedule

  नव दुर्गा- प्रथमं शैलपुत्री च द्वितीयं ब्रह्माचारिणी । तृतीय चंद्रघण्टेति कुष्माण्डेति चतुर्थकम्। पंचमं स्कन्दमातेति षष्ठं कात्यायनीति च। सप्तमं कालरात्रि महागौरीति चाऽष्टम्। नवमं सिद्धिदात्री च नवदुर्गा प्रकीर्तिताः। Wishing you all Happy Navaratri (Dashara ) 2020     CLICK FOR MORE POSTS    

Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple @ Subramanya (Karnataka)

  Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple: This is one of the most important religious places in Karnataka. It is located in a village called Subrahmanya. Lord Karthikeyan (Elder son of Lord Shiva) is worshiped there. It is very famous for Kaalasarpa dosha rituals and lots of people visit for this reason.  This temple is surrounded by mountains and natural greenery. Temple is situated at the bank of the river called Kumaradhara and most of the people take bath there before entering the temple.  Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple visiting Timing:   06.30 AM to 08.30  PM every day.  Best time to visit Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple:  All time. During summer it's a little hot. Entry Fees:   There is no entry fee for general darshan but there are charges for special rituals.  Click here for Different seva and its charges. Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple  Address: Subrahamanya , Kadaba Taluk  Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka - 574238,  India Special occasion: Ashlesha Bali puja is one of the important