Calcutta Temples forward to God

Kali Temple: Kalighat is the temple from which Kalikata takes its name (anglicized to Calcutta). The temple was constructed over an older temple in 1809. A legend narrates that when the corpse of Shiva's wife was cut up one of her fingers fell down. It has been an important pilgrimage site since then. Kali stands for the destructive side of Shiva's consort and demands sacrifices daily. Every

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Madurai Temples

Srirangam Temple - Tiruchy: It is an important place of pilgrimage. It is on a small island formed by the division of the river Cauvery. The Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam is noted for its fine architecture and beautiful sculptures. There are seven corridors around this. We can also sees a big hall with thousand pillars, covered by a huge golden dome.

Sri Meenakshi Temple: This temple was

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Haridwar : Land of Temples and Pilgrimage Places

Mansa Devi: The Mansa Devi Temple is situated on the hill called the Bilwa Parvat; a chair lift takes you there. Mansa Devi is one of the forms of Shakti Durga (The Inaccessible, consort of Lord Shiva. Photography is forbidden in the temple.

Daksha Mahadev Temple: About 4 km to the south of Haridwar is the newly built Pareshwar Mahadev Temple. The late former President of India, Gyani Zail Singh

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