8 places to discover
Bhadwamata Temple is a Hindu Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Bhadwamata located in Bhadwa village, Neemuch District, Madhya Pradesh, about 18 km from Neemuch town. Situated on a small hillock along the Neemuch-Nimbahera road, it is a prominent regional pilgrimage centre. The temple is noted for its traditional architecture, serene rural surroundings and strong local faith, attracting large numbers of devotees especially during Navratri festivals.
Bhavnath Mahadev Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Bhavnath Taleti at the foot of Girnar Hill in Junagadh, Gujarat. It is a major Shaivite pilgrimage centre and is notable for its self-manifested Shiva lingam, its setting beside the Mrigi Kund, and as the focal point of the annual five-day Bhavnath Mela held during Maha Shivratri.
Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Madambakkam, Tambaram, on the southern outskirts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Built during the Chola period in the 10th century, it is noted for its granite architecture, inscriptions and traditional Dravidian style. The presiding deity is Dhenupureeswarar with consort Dhenukambal, and the temple remains an active place of worship and cultural heritage.
Marundeeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvanmiyur on East Coast Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Revered as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, it enshrines Shiva as Marundeeswarar, the divine healer. The temple exhibits Dravidian architecture with a five-tiered rajagopuram and shrines for Marundeeswarar and Goddess Tripurasundari. Traditionally dated to the Chola period, it is noted for its religious, architectural and cultural importance.
Omkareshwara Temple is a historic Shiva temple located in central Madikeri, Kodagu district, Karnataka. Built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra II, it is notable for its unusual blend of Islamic and Gothic architecture featuring four minarets, a central dome and a sacred pond. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple houses a Shivalinga and remains an active place of worship and a prominent cultural landmark in Coorg.
Rathinagiriswarar Temple is a Hindu hill temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located atop Ayyarmalai hill near Kulithalai in Karur District, Tamil Nadu. Reached by climbing about 1,017 rock-cut steps, the temple enshrines Rathinagiriswarar with consort Thenamirthavalli. Known for its elevated setting, panoramic views over the Cauvery region, and Dravidian architecture, it is a revered pilgrimage site and scenic viewpoint attracting devotees and visitors year-round.
Sivanmalai Subramania Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located on Sivanmalai hillock near Kangeyam in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. Situated about 5 km from Kangeyam town, the temple sits atop a small hill accessed by around 500 steps and a ghat road. Revered in Tamil devotional literature and associated with saint-poet Arunagirinathar, it is known for its hilltop shrine, traditional Dravidian architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding Kongu plains.
Unai Mata Temple and Hot Springs is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in Unai village, Vansda taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat. The complex centers on a temple dedicated to Goddess Unai Mata and natural hot water springs believed to have therapeutic properties. Set amid forested surroundings near the Ambika River, it attracts devotees and visitors for religious worship and ritual bathing in the warm kunds adjacent to the temple.