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Site Name:  Sun Temple Site Type:  Temple, architectural marvel Location:   Modhera, 100 kms from Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India Highlights:   An architectural marvel built by Solanki Kings Nearest Railway Station:   Ahmedabad Nearest Airport:  Ahmedabad How to reach:  Well connected by road, rail and air Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire city Restaurants:  Varieties of options across the entire city Modhera is a small village located on the banks of the river Pushpavati at a distance of around 100 kms from Ahmedabad city. The highlight of this village is Sun Temple, which was built in 1026 CE by King Bhimdev of Solanki dynasty. It is an architectural marvel similar to the Sun Temple of Konark. Legend: As per the legend, the place was called as Dharmaranya in the olden days. After killing Ravana, Lord Ram came to this site as per the advice from the sage Vasistha. He stayed in a village called Modherak and performed yagna here. The village is

Site Name:  Akshardham Temple Site Type:  Temple Location:   Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat state, India Highlights:   A huge temple complex; one of the largest temples of India; an architectural marvel Nearest Railway Station:   Ahmedabad Nearest Airport:  Ahmedabad How to reach:  Well connected by road, rail and air Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire city Restaurants:  Varieties of options across the entire city Gandhi Nagar  is the capital city of Gujarat state in India. It is located near the famous Ahmedabad city. Ahmedabad has a lot of important tourist destinations. However, Gandhi Nagar has only few places of interest. Akshardham temple is one of the few important places of interest located in Gandhi Nagar. Akshardham temple is one of the largest temples of Gujarat state and even the entire nation. It is dedicated to Swami Narayan.  Swami Narayan was a Hindu saint who lived in the beginning of the 19th century CE. He was from Uttar Pradesh state and settl

Site Name:  Ahmedabad Site Type:  City with lot of tourist and shopping options Location:   Gujarat state, India Highlights:   One of the most important cities of Gujarat Nearest Railway Station:   Ahmedabad Nearest Airport:  Ahmedabad How to reach:  Well connected by road, rail and air Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire city Restaurants:  Varieties of options across the entire city Ahmedabad  is one of the most important cities of Gujarat state in India. It is the former capital city of the state. There are many tourist destinations including masjids and temples in this city. Let us explore about all the important destinations in Ahmedabad in this article. In the beginning of the 15th century CE, the local governor of Gujarat, Zafar Khan Muzaffar declared himself independent from the Delhi Sultanate and founded Muzzaffarid dynasty. His grandson Sultan Ahmed Shah converted the forest area on the banks of the river Sabarmati into a new walled city in

Site Name:  Kodanda Ram Temple Site Type:  Hindu temple Location:    Punnainallur, near Tanjore city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   The idols of deities are made of Shaligram stones from Nepal; Sugreeva is found along with Ram Nearest Railway Station:   Tanjore Nearest Airport:   Trichy How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  Budget hotels are found; for better options go to Tanjore city Restaurants:  Many restaurants mostly budget restaurants are found; for better options go to Tanjore Punnai Nallur  is a locality near Tanjore city in South India.The popular temple dedicated to  Mariamman  is located here. It is one of the most famous temples of mother Goddess and Mariamman in South India. Around 1 km from this famous temple, there is a little known temple of Kodanda Ram is located. Let us explore this temple which has unique features in this article. Punnai Nallur is a popular place among the devotees thanks to the famous temple of M

Site Name:  Mariamman Temple Site Type:  Hindu temple Location:    Punnainallur, near Tanjore city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   One of the most popular Mother Goddess or Mariamman temples Nearest Railway Station:   Tanjore Nearest Airport:   Trichy How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  Budget hotels are found; for better options go to Tanjore city Restaurants:  Many restaurants mostly budget restaurants are found; for better options go to Tanjore Punnai Nallur  is a locality near Tanjore city in South India.The popular temple dedicated to  Mariamman  is located here. It is one of the most famous temples of mother Goddess and Mariamman in South India.  Legend: The Marathi King Venkoji (1676-1688 CE) of Tanjore went to Samayapuram on a pilgrimage. Samayapuram has a popular temple for Mari Amman. The Goddess appeared in the king's dream and told him that her idol was lying in a forest of Punnai trees near Tanjore. The king

Site Name:  Dharmaraja Draupadi Temple Site Type:  Hindu Temple Location:   Anna Pillai Street, Sowcarpet, Chennai city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   The oldest temple in Chennai dedicated to Draupadi Nearest Railway Station:   Chennai - well connected from the cities/towns all over India Nearest Airport:   Chennai has both national and international airports How to reach:   Easily reachable by road as this is centrally located in the city Hotel:  Many star hotels, luxury hotels/resorts, and budget hotels are available in Chennai Restaurants:  All options - vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Chinese, South Indian, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi,....- you can find everything in Chennai city Chennai  is considered as the gateway to South India. The capital city of Tamil Nadu state of India has hundreds of tourist sites which include museum, British period monuments, temples, beach, etc. Let us explore a little known temple called  Dharmaraja Draupdai  temple located in Ch