Subbu Temple Series - 15

12 Hindu temples (pilgrimages) in Western India that you should never miss in your lifetime

P.S : We have considered the temples from MH, Guj & RJ. We will be making separate series for the Central & the Eastern India

1. Dwarka ( Gujarat ) 2. Somnath Jyotirlinga ( Gujarat )

The Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat and is one of the oldest temples of the country. It has been mentioned in almost every ancient Hindu texts.

Subbu Temple series - 12

Today we are writing about the very famous & powerful Palani Subramanya (Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swamy) temple

Palani is mentioned in plenty in sangam literature as Podhini & is one among the six padaiveedu kshetras (Subramanya kshetras in TN)

1/10 Idol

The idol of Subrahmanya is said to have made from Nava Pashanams (a combination of Veeram, Pooram, Rasam, Jathilingam, Kandagam, Gauri Pasanam, Vellai Pasanam,Mridharsingh,Silasat) by a Siddhar called Bogar

Art of amalgamation of minerals was a common practice in TN

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Subbu Temple Series - 10

Vitthala Temple, Pandharpur

It is the main centre of worship for Vithoba, a form of Vishnu or Krishna, and his consort Rakhumai. The temple was built by King Bittideva of Hoysala Empire between 1108–1152 CE upon being convinced by Pundalik

1/9 Vitthala is known by many names, Vithoba, Panduranga, Pandharinath, Hari,Narayan

Vitthala is composed of two Sanskrit-Marathi words: viṭ, means 'brick'; and thal, which may have originated from sthala, meaning 'standing'

Thus, Vitthala would mean 'one standing on a brick

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Since Hanuman was born in Karnataka and spent (spending) most of his time in Karnataka. We are listing some of the Most Powerful Hanuman Temples of Karnataka

1. Anjanadri, Anegundi (Birthplace)
2. Nuggikeri, Dharwad
3. Kantesha, Kadarmandalgi
4. Brantesha, Shikaripura

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5. Shantesha, Satenhalli
6. Yantrodaraka Hanuma, Hampi
7. Yalguresha, Vijayapura
8. Korawaresha, Korwara
9. Gaali Anjaneya, Bengaluru
10. Anjaneya Swamy, Mulabagilu
11. Raagigudda, Bengaluru
12. Kere Anjaneya, Sringeri
13. Panchamukhi, Bidanagere

Do you think Goa is famous for beaches and resorts, No it’s not just that. There are innumerable temples which are highly energised & are spiritually elevating. Many deities serve as Kuladevatas to many households not just in Goa but also in MH & KA

Here’s the list

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1. Kamakshi, Shiroda
2. & 3. Shantadurga , Candolim & Ponda
4. Bhagawati , Mulgao
5. Mahalaxmi , Panaji
6. Nageshi, Ponda
7. Mahadev, Khandepar (Ponda)
8. Maruti , Altinho Hill (Panaji)
9. Mahalasa, Ponda
10. Shantadurga Kitalkarin, Canaguinim
11. Damodar Sal, Madgaon

If you are visiting Karnataka then these are the highly energetic temples you shud never miss

1. Mookambike, Kollur
2. Durga Parameshwari, Kateel
3. ChennaKeshava, Belur
4. Annapoorneshwari, Horanadu
5& 6. Sharadambe, Shringeri & Koodali
7. Chamundeshwari, Mysuru

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8. Virupaksha,Hampi
9. Mahabaleshwara, Gokarna
10. Subramanya, Kukke
11. Manjunatheshwara, Dharmasthala
12. Mangala Devi, Mangaluru
13. BanashankariDevi, Badami
14. Nanjundeshwara, Nanjangud
15. Ranganatheshwara, SrirangaPatna
16. Marikambe, Sirsi
17. Narasimha, Seebi