Huttising's Jain Temple, Camp Road, Ahmedabad - 1880.
Gunti Anjaneswami (Hanuman temple) Temples - Vinukonda, Guntur Dist, Andra pradesh, India.
This Temple has very famous history in ramayana. The place vinukonda historically called as Srutha giri. After that it became as vinna konda or vinukonda.
Ancient Muragan Temple at Hill Station Palani, Tamil Nadu, India
Palani is a city and a municipality in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Palani is pronounced using the special 'L' used in Tamil and is also spelt as "Pazhani" in English.
Vadakkumnathan Temple, Kerala India
Vadakkumnathan Temple is one of the largest temples in Kerala that is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Showing posts with label Gujarat Temples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gujarat Temples. Show all posts
July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013
1850 AD Hathee Singh Jain Temple – Ahmedabad
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Hathee Singh temple Ahmedabad is a very famous Jain temple; one of the most
popular Jain temples in Ahmedabad. The temple has been named after its founder
Seth Hathee Singh, a prosperous Jain merchant, and is now one of the well known
holy places in Ahmedabad. The Hathee Singh Temple is an architectural marvel in
white marble. Hathee Singh Jain temple is a double storied construction that
has a dome on the front side. The other two sides of the temple consist of
lavishly carved out galleries. The Hathee Singh Temple Ahmedabad is one of the
most beautiful Jain temples in Ahmedabad Gujarat and follows the typical Jain
temple architecture commonly to be seen in the temples of Dilwara and Ranakpur
in the neighboring state of Rajasthan.
July 07, 2013
11th century Group of Jain Temples, Palitana, Satrunjaya Mountain, Gujarat
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| 11th century Group of Jain Temples, Palitana, Satrunjaya Mountain, Gujarat (1949) |
11th century Group of Jain Temples, Palitana, Satrunjaya Mountain,
Gujarat, Palitana was a princely state of India till it merged with India after
independence in August 1947. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Rajpipla and
Gohil Rajput clan. Rishabha sanctified the hill where he delivered his first sermon. It was
his grandson Pundarik, grandson of Rishabha who received salvation at
Shatrunjay, hence the hill was originally known as "Pundarikgiri".
Bharata, the father of Pundarik and half-brother of Bahubali, also came to
Shatrunjaya many times; he is also credited with building a temple here.
November 21, 2012
Somnath Jyothirlinga Temple
Somnath Temple is a significant temple, comprising one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Located in Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval, Somnath Mandir falls in Saurashtra region that lies on the western coast of Gujarat. It is a pilgrimage centre held in great reverence throughout India. Situated 79 kilometres from Junagadh and 25 kilometres from Chorwad, the legendary shore temple of Somnath is one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrines in India. According to the legend, Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself.
The temple of Somnath can be easily reached from anywhere in Gujarat. Bus services to Somnath are available from all the cities and towns of Gujarat. To ensure a comfortable journey, one can also opt for taxis that can be hired throughout the state of Gujarat.
Somnath Temple stands as a symbol of rich cultural heritage of India. The mention of this ancient temple has been made in the scriptures like 'Rig Veda' of the Hindu origin. The term Somnath suggests 'the protector of Moon God'. Lord Shiva is depicted here in the form of a Jyotirlinga (linga of light), as the protector. The incredible temple of Somnath is called as 'the Shrine Eternal' since, the temple has been shattered for not less than six times and every time, it has been reconstructed.
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| Present Temple |
Legend
Somnath Temple has a legend behind its establishment. It is believed that Lord Chandra (Moon God) was very proud of his beauty. Due to this reason, he was cursed by his father-in-law Daksha, to get smaller. In order to get rid of this curse, Moon God prayed to Lord Shiva at Prabhas. Lord Shiva became happy with the penance of the Moon and reduced the curse to an extent. This incident led to the periodic waning of moon.
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| 1869 Temple back side |
