Around 32 lakh temples globally, primarily in India, will form a unified federation to efficiently manage tourism and spiritual circuits. The International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX ...

Some well-known temples are Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur. These temples are famous for their beauty and importance.

Karnataka's tableau in the 76th Republic-Day parade here on Sunday depicted the exquisite and artistic temples of the historic city of Lakkundi. The front part of the tableau that rolled down ...

Karnataka's tableau in the 76th Republic-Day parade here on Sunday (January 26, 2025) depicted the exquisite and artistic temples of the historic city of Lakkundi. Located in Gadag district of ...

India is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that were originally temples. These sites, rich in history and architectural grandeur, showcase the artistic brilliance of ancient Indian ...

On this auspicious day, devotees of Lord Shiva gather at Shiva temples and perform special pujas and aartis in his honor. Many also observe a fast as a mark of devotion. Devotees also keep a vigil at ...

THE Thaipusam Task Force (TFF) is gearing up to deploy over 1,000 dedicated volunteers at temples nationwide for this year’s Thaipusam celebration on Feb 11. According to chairman G. Gunaraj ...

2. Jagat Shiromani Temple: Built between 1599 and 1608 under the patronage of Queen Kanakwati, the magnificent Jagat Shiromani is arguably Jaipur’s finest temple. Dedicated to Krishna and Radha, it is ...

Lakkundi is home to beautiful temples, stepwells and inscriptions from the Chalukya dynasty. Besides being a cultural powerhouse, Lakkundi was a large thriving city and a commercial hub between the ...

However, while tourists visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi, in Karnataka, in droves, they tend to entirely miss numerous striking heritage sites, especially temples, that survive around ...

However, until the early 20th century, even dominant-caste Hindu women are not permitted to cover their upper bodies inside temples as a mark of respect to the deity. Forward to 2024. On December 31, ...

This ancient city boasts an impressive collection of temples, stepwells, and inscriptions, reflecting the cultural and architectural brilliance of the Kalyani Chalukyas, as reported by Hindustan ...