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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Sacred places in Chennai

Sri Parthasarathy Temple: This Krishna Temple built by the Pallavas in the eighth century was refurbished by the Vijaynagar's in the sixteenth century. It is one of the oldest extant temples in Chennai. The temple is situated off Triplicane High Road and is open daily from 6 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.

San Thomas Cathedral: This Roman Catholic Church was originally built in 1504, but was

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Famous Temples in Banaras

Hanuman Temple: This popular temple near the Sangam is unusual because the Hanuman idol is a reclining posture rather than upright. It is said that every year the Ganges rises during floods to touch the feet of the sleeping Hanuman before retreating.

Patalpuri Temple: Within this underground temple, inside the fort lies the Akshaya Vat - or the immortal tree. Believed to have been visited by

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Tirupati Yatra - List of Temples

Tiruchanur Padmavati Templ:Between Tirupati and Tirumala Hill, the Tiruchanur Padmavati Temple is another popular pilgrimage halt. A gold vimana tower with lions at each corner surmounts the sanctuary, which contains a black stone image of goddess Lakshmi with one silver eye.

Varahaswami Temple: The Varahaswami temple, situated near the Venkateswara temple, on the banks of Swami Pushkarani tank,

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