Most Famous Temples in India
Somnath temple, Saurashtra, Gujarat : Somnath temple, the first in the twelve jyothirlingas, is located at the Viraval port-Prabhas Pattan in Saurashtra -Gujarat. The present temple, built in 1951, is the seventh reconstruction on the original site. Tales of its riches attracted a series of invasions, but each time the temple was invaded, it was restored to its original glory by devout Hindu worshipers. The temple has been constructed in the Chalukyan style with a shikhara nearly 50 m tall.Major festivel Maha Shivaratri.Pilgrimage Season by October to March.
The Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneshwar,Orissa: The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, dedicated to Lord Shiva.The origins of the temple date back to the 7th century, and Yayati Kesari is believed to have initiated its construction, when he re-located his capital from Jaipur to Bhubaneswar.This ancient temple has also been referred in the Brahma Purana, a Hindu scripture. Not less than 1000 years old, the present structure of the temple was built in the 11th century. Major festivel is Shivaratri.
Ekambareswarar Temple,Kanchipuram,TamilNadu: It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element -Earth.Ekambareswarar Temple Originally built by the Pallavas, this large Shiva temple was later reconstructed by the Chola and Vijaynagara kings. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped as Earth or Prithvi, one of the five elements. The dimensions of this temple are reflected in its 20-acre spread and its tall south gopuram, which soars to a height of 58.5m.Major festivel is :Panguni Uthiram.Pilgrimage Season stars from March-April.Puja Time:6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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