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Ahilyeshwar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located within the Maheshwar Fort complex on the banks of the Narmada River in Maheshwar, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the late 18th century, it is known for its intricate stone carvings, shikhara-style architecture, and serene riverside setting. The temple is a key religious and heritage attraction within the fort and ghat area.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali, located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River at Dakshineswar near Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, the temple complex features the nine-spired main shrine, twelve Shiva temples and a large courtyard. It is renowned for its association with mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and its traditional Bengali Navaratna architecture.
Shishileshwara Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Shishila village, Belthangady Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Situated on the banks of the Kapila River surrounded by the Western Ghats, the temple is known for its self-manifested Shivalinga and traditional Kerala-style architecture. It is an important pilgrimage centre in the region and attracts devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri.
Varahi Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Varahi, one of the Ashta Matrikas and an incarnation of Goddess Durga, located in Paska village on the banks of the Sarayu (Ghaghara) River in Barabanki district, near the Ayodhya border, Uttar Pradesh. Revered for its riverside setting at the Sarayu-Ghaghara sangam, the temple holds long-standing religious importance in the Awadh region and draws large numbers of devotees, especially during Navratri.