One of the most famous Mandirs of Shiva is Eklingji Temple in Udaipur region of Rajasthan. This is the name by which Shiva is worshipped here.
Eklingji Mandir has a marvelous architecture. It is double storied with colossal pyramidal style roof and
remarkably carved tower which adds to its beauty. The exterior walls of temples are stretched with stairs which directly descends in the water.
On entering the temple, you will greet a silver image of Nandi (bull). Nandi is considered to be the gate-guardian deity of Mountain
Kailasa. There are two other carvings of Nandi in brass and black stone in the temple. The four-faced idol of Bhagwan Shiva or Eklingji is placed in the main temple. The statue is placed in a towering pillared hall called a mandap.
Four-faced statue- The idol is about 50 feet in height and is made out of black stone. The four-faced figure depicts four different forms of Shiva. The eastern side recognizes Surya (the sun), western side recognizes Brahma (the ultimate creator), northern side recognizes Bhagwan
Vishu(the supreme being), and the southern side is Rudra (the mightiest of the mighty). The Eklinga statue is encircled with the figures of Maa Parvati (Wife of Shiva), Ganesha and Kartikay (sons of Shiva).
The north side of the mandir has two tanks named- Karz Kund and Tulsi Kund.
The history of Eklingji Mandir is recorded in the Ekalinga Mahatmya, a historical text written in the 15th century. According to the text, the original mandir was built in 734 A.D. by ruler Bappa Rawal.
The temple has been a victim of loot and plunders during the rule of Delhi Sultanate. The original mandir and its idols were physically damaged.
In the later years, the mandir was renovated and modified by many kings to preserve the glory and faith of people in Shri Eklingji.
In the 14th century, post-invasion, the first idol was placed by Hamir Singh in the main mandir. In the 15th century, Rana Kumbha renovated the mandir by adding the Vishnu mandir . In the 1460 inscription, Rana Kumbha is described as the accomplice of Lord Eklingji.
Later in the 15th century, the mandir was again attacked by the Malwa Sultanate’s Ghiyath Shah. He was defeated by the Rana Raimal, the son of Rana Kumbha. Rana Raimal captured Shah and procured ransom for his release. He used the money to reinstate the glory of the mandir.
This was the final rebuilding of the mandir, and an idol of Eklingji was installed in the main mandir complex.
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Have you heard the story of Yudhishthira and an Indian Pariah Dog?
The Indian Pariah Dog, considered by scientists to be the first truly domesticated dog features in the great Indian epic Mahabharat. The closing chapter narrates the tale of King Yudhisthira and his
brothers (The Pandavas) making a pilgrimage to their final resting place.
The Pandavas were firm in their resolve to renounce their Kingdom and began the ascent of a Meru hill in the Himalayas as part of their final journey. Yudhisthira led the way followed by Bheema, Arjuna,
Nakula, Sahadeva and Draupadi. A dog also accompanied them through their journey.
The first to fall along the way was Draupadi (Yajnaseni).
“Why did she die first, Yudhisthira?” asked Bheema. “Was she not virtuous, possessing a good heart?”
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Why Hanumanji is bound by chains in Jagannath Puri??!!
Jagannath Puri dham is located on the shore of Bay of Bengal. And in the city we have the world famous temple of MahaPrabhu Jagannath, the Prabhu of the entire universe.
It is said that as the mandir is near the sea so the water of the sea used to enter the city and upto the temple bringing discomfort to the devotees. Once Varuna wanted to take darshan of the Prabhu so he went to the temple and as a result the city got flooded.
The residents wanted there should be someone who could prevent the water from the sea entering the mandir. Now who could do this herculean task. It is but natural that MahaPrabhu Jagannath turned towards Hanuman who during the time of Prabhu Rama
Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha.. this one of the mysterious temples of India found recently. This temple is also called ‘Nandi Tirtha’, ‘Nandishwara Tirtha’, ‘Malleshwaram Tirtha’, ‘Bhasava Tirtha’, ‘Malleswaram Nandi Gudi’ or ‘Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyana
Kshetra’. None of the many other temples in Malleswaram is so cloaked in mystery and debate as the Nandeshwaram temple. The controversy starts from its date of existence. The temple is stated to be 400 years old, according to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Some other sources believe this temple to be 7000 years old, but there is no historical evidence of it.
The temple was accidentally discovered by a group of people digging the land for the building’s construction. The locals say that the temple was completely buried,
Vaishno Devi is a famed religious site, which is situated on the Trikuta Hill in the town of Katra of Reasi district. This is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Jammu and is visited by millions of devotees every year from all
over the world. This is among 108 Shakti Peetha of Maa Durga.
This cave temple is an incarnation of Maa Durga. She resides inside the cave in the form of 3 Pindis or the natural rock formations. There is no idol in the sanctum sanctorum of the cave temple.
These three Pindis in Vaishno Devi, which are dedicated to three goddesses namely Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Mana Saraswati.
There are numerous legends surrounding the Vaishno Devi Shrine according to which, the temple is a manifestation of Mata Adi Shakti or Adi Parashakti.
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Mysterious cave temple of Bhagwan Narasimha.
Narasimha Jharni cave temple, is located in Bidar, Karnataka. It is associated with Bhagwan Narasimha, an incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. The ancient temple is excavated in a 300 m tunnel under the Manichoola
hill range situated at around 4.8 km from the city.
One has to wade through the cave wherein water height varies from 4 feet to 5 feet to have a glimpse of the deity's image formed on the laterite wall at the end of tunnel which is architectural wonder. Bats
can be seen hanging on the roof of the cave and flying throughout the tunnel. It is a wonder that no one has been harmed by the bats till date. People utter the words govinda-govinda and narasimha hari-hari with devotion as mantras. The end of the cave temple is the
The day Amla (indian gooseberry) is used in your vegetables, from that day half of the medical mafia who keeps robbing you day and night, will run away.
*In ancient India, Amla was used instead of tomato to bring sourness to the vegetable. That's why the bones
of Sanatan Hindus were hard like Maharishi Dadhichi, so strong that Maharana Pratap's Mahavajni could lift the spear.*
Today, even after taking all kinds of calcium vitamins, the bones start humming in youth. In the season when local tomatoes are available, it is fine, but
instead of eating egg-shaped English tomatoes, use of Indian gooseberry will make your vegetable tastier and will also get you out of the web of the medical mafia.
Amla is the only fruit which has all kinds of juices. Like Amla, it is sour as well as sweet as well as