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This is a dynamic list. For example, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (self-described as “the world’s richest temple trust”) has an ongoing campaign to build a replica of the iconic Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati in every Indian state and union territory that does not yet have one. The trust has developed 58 temples since 1933, mostly in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,… Continue reading All Temple in india?

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Cambodia to Nepal to Malaysia, Indonesia and Egypt, there is a long list of famous temples. We are familiar with most of these temples and try to visit them during our lifetime. But apart from these, there are many such temples in the country which are equipped with the excellence… Continue reading Know Your Temple?

“Spirit of Lord” is used in the Old Testament to signify “God’s breath“. Just as the ancient Israelites spoke anthropomorphically of God’s arm, hand, and face, so they also spoke of His breath, i.e., His vital power or spirit, which was as active and as efficacious as God Himself.

You will want to look and feel your best when you go to visit the temple, God’s home. Prepare yourself by bathing and putting on clean clothing. Traditional dress is best – saris or long dresses for ladies; long dresses for girls, vethis (dhotis) for men and boys. But any nice, modest clothing suitable for… Continue reading Getting started with temples?

Hindu temples are known by many different names, varying on region and language, including Alayam, Mandir, Mandira, Ambalam, Gudi, Kavu, Koil, Kovil, Déul, Raul, Devasthana, Devalaya, Devayatan, Devakula, Devagiriha, Degul, Deva Mandiraya, and Devalayam. Hindu temple architecture is mainly divided into the Dravidian style of the south and the Nagara style of the north, with other regional styles.