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Site Name:  Ranchhodraiji Temple Site Type:  Hindu Temple dedicated to Krishna Location:   Dakor, 100 kms from Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India Highlights:   One of the most beautiful idols of Lord Krishna Nearest Railway Station:   Dakor Nearest Airport:  Ahmedabad, at a distance of 100 kms How to reach:  Well connected by road from Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Anand and Vadodara Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire city Restaurants:  Varieties of options across the entire city Dakor is a small town located at a distance of about 30 kms from Nadiad in Gujarat state of India. Thanks to Ranchhodraiji temple located here, Dakor is one of the most important pilgrim towns of Gujarat. The idol of Krishna called as Ranchhodraiji of this site is considered as one of the most beautiful Krishna idols. Legend/History: Shiva in Dakor Although the site is currently associated with Lord Krishna, it was originally associated with Lord Shiva. As per the legend, during the

Site Name:  Konganeswarar Temple Site Type:  Hindu Temple Location:     Mela Masi Veethi (West Main Street), Tanjore city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   A little known ancient temple in Tanjore (Thanjavur); Goddess instead of Shiva holds deer and mazhu (pick axe) Nearest Railway Station:   Tanjore Nearest Airport:   Trichy How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire Tanjore city Restaurants:  A lot of options across the entire Tanjore city Those who know about Thanjavur (Tanjore) city in South India know mainly about the great Brahadeeswarar Temple built by Raja Raja Chola around 1000 years back. However, there are many rare and interesting sites found across the entire city. Let us explore about a little known temple called Konganeswarar temple in this article. Although due to renovation work, the temple lost its antique feel, the temple has an interesting legend and the sculpture of the Goddess has some un

Site Name:  Siddhesvara  Temple  Site Type:  Hindu ancient temple Location:    Bhubaneswar city, Odisha state, India Highlights:   12th century period temple built by the Gangas Nearest Railway Station:  Bhubaneswar Nearest Airport:  Bhubaneswar How to reach:  Well connected by road, rail and air Hotel:  There are many options across the city Restaurants:  Varieties of options Bhubaneswar,  which is the capital city of Odisha (formerly Orissa) state of India, is called as 'the City of Temples'. It once had around 3000 temples and even today hundreds of temples are located in every nook and corner of this heritage rich city. The city is called as Ekamara Kshetra as it has so many Shiva temples. Let us explore one of the most beautiful and popular temples of Bhubaneswar, Siddhesvara Temple. Location: Siddhesvara  temple is located on the north-west corner of the Mukteswar temple complex. The complex is very popular in Bhubaneswar. From Parasurameswar temp

Site Name:  Pavagadh Kalika Mata Temple Site Type:  Hindu temple Location:    Pavagadh, near Halol, Gujarat state, India Highlights:   One of 51 Shakti Peeth temples; a very popular temple of Goddess Nearest Railway Station:   Ahmedabad, 140 kms away Nearest Airport:   Ahmedabad How to reach:   Well connected by road from Vadodara (45 kms away) Hotel:  Not many options nearby Restaurants:  Very few options are there; not highly dependable Pavagadh Kalika Mata Temple  is a very popular temple in Gujarat state of India. Millions of devotees visit this site every year. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peetha temples.  Highlights: One of the 51  Shakti Peetha  temples Goddess  -  Kalika The original temple dates back to 10th or 11th century CE The toe of Shakti fell on this site  Legend: As per the Hindu mythology, as Daksha insulted his son in law Lord Shiva, Shiva's wife and Daksha's daughter Sati sacrificed her life. Shiva became very ang

Site Name:  Pachai Kali and Pavala Kali Temple Site Type:  Hindu Temple Location:     Mela Masi Veethi, Tanjore city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   An unusual temple separately dedicated for procession idols Nearest Railway Station:   Tanjore Nearest Airport:   Trichy How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  A lot of options across the entire Tanjore city Restaurants:  A lot of options across the entire Tanjore city Those who know about Thanjavur (Tanjore) city in South India know mainly about the great Brahadeeswarar Temple built by Raja Raja Chola around 1000 years back. However, there are many rare and interesting sites found across the entire city. Let us explore about Pachai Kali and Pavala Kali temple associated with Kodi Amman temple, which is supposed to be one of the original temples of this city.  Legend: As per the legend, the demon Thanjan got boon from Lord Shiva and became very powerful. He was troubling the Devas wh

Site Name:  Parasuramesvara  Temple  Site Type:  Hindu ancient temple Location:    Bhubaneswar city, Odisha state, India Highlights:   An earlier temple architecture that belongs to the 7th century CE Nearest Railway Station:  Bhubaneswar Nearest Airport:  Bhubaneswar How to reach:  Well connected by road, rail and air Hotel:  There are many options across the city Restaurants:  Varieties of options Bhubaneswar,  which is the capital city of Odisha (formerly Orissa) state of India, is called as 'the City of Temples'. It once had around 3000 temples and even today hundreds of temples are located in every nook and corner of this heritage rich city. The city is called as Ekamara Kshetra as it has so many Shiva temples. Let us explore one of the most beautiful and popular temples of Bhubaneswar, Parasuramesvara Temple. Location: Parasuramesvara  temple is located on the left side of the Kedara Gauri road leading from Bindu Sagar lake to Kedara Gouri temple.