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9 Durga - Slayer of Mahishasura #navdurga

1. Shailaputri शैलपुत्री "Daughter of Mountain"

ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः
2. Brahmacharini ब्रह्मचारिणी "Mother of devotion and penance"

ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नम:
3. Chandraghanta चंद्रघंटा "Destroyer of demons"

ॐ देवी चंद्रघण्टायै नम:
4. Kushmanda कूष्माण्डा "Goddess of The Cosmic Egg"

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कूष्मांडायै नम:
5. Skandamata स्कन्दमाता "Goddess of motherhood and children"

ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नम:
6. Katyayani कात्यायनी "Goddess of Power"

ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नम:
7. Kalaratri कालरात्रि "Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage"
8. Mahagauri महागौरी "Goddess of Beauty and Women"

ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नम:
9. Siddhidatri सिद्धिदात्री "Goddess of Supernatural Powers or Siddhis"

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं सिद्धिदात्यै नम:
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1. Ellora - Part 6 (Cave 30-34)

#JainCavesOfEllora

🔍 Tucked away at the northern edge of Ellora lie its quietest wonders—the Jain Caves (30–34).

Carved in the 9th–10th century by the Rashtrakutas, they blend spiritual austerity with jaw-dropping detail.

Stillness meets stonework here.Image
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While the caves are mostly Digambara, they include representations of female Jain devotees and hints of Ajivika presence, suggesting a more diverse spiritual landscape.

What makes this wall truly fascinating is the depiction of Arikas—female ascetics—right beside the Digambara Tirthankara.

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65. Temple Ruins of Hampi - Karnataka

🛕 Hazara Rama Temple – The Royal Chronicle in Stone (Hampi)

The Hazara Rama Temple is one of the most elegant and historically rich temples in Hampi — once the private temple of the Vijayanagara royals, and a visual epic of the Ramayana etched in stone.Image
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🪨 Ramayana Carvings

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•Sita’s swayamvara
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•Battle with Ravana
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🌸 Symbolism

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13. Brahmeswara Temple – The Flame of Bhubaneswar’s Golden Age 🔱

📍Location & Date
Located in Ekamra Kshetra (Old Town Bhubaneswar)

Built in 1058 CE during the Somavamsi dynasty, by Queen Kolavati Devi, mother of King Udyotakesari

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, as Brahmeswara

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Another thread purely focusing on Jammu and surrounding temples:

No. One is always Maa Vaishnavi—the guarding Devi of Jammu.

But I always suggest keeping her for the last 2 days,
Because you don’t feel your legs after the Yatra.
Keep an entire day for temple runs in jammu city

Jammu City Temple Circuit

1.Raghunath Temple – Grand complex dedicated to Lord Ram; built by Dogra kings.

2.Ranbireshwar Temple – Massive Shivalinga and 1,000 miniature lingams; by Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

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4.Panchvaktra Mahadev – Rare five-faced Shiva; mentioned in Rajatarangini.

5.Peer Kho Cave Temple – Shiva temple inside a natural cave by the river.
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🕉️ The trek to the cave adds to the spiritual experience.
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1.Book the train to Srinagar.
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3.Hire a Hindu cab driver for the entire trip.
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5.Return via train to Jammu or Delhi—whichever connecting option works best.

Simple. Sacred. Safe.

Link below to book rooms at Zeethyar

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🕉️ At Ganpatyar, echoing with ancient chants.
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Spend a peaceful half day there, or stay overnight if you can.
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