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Site Name:  Sisiresvara Temple   Site Type:   Hindu ancient temple  Location:    Bhubaneswar city, Odisha state, India Highlights:   One of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar 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 is not only about the gigantic Lingaraja temple or the architectural marvels such as Raja Rani temple or Parasurameshwar temple. The city has a lot more to offer for any enthusiastic and art loving traveler or devotee. The city, 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. Let us explore a little known temple, Sisiresvara temple , in this article. Introduction: Sisiresvara temple is lo

Site Name:   Chopta Site Type:  Hill Station Location:   Uttarakhand state, India Highlights:   An unexplored hill station on the Himalayas Nearest Railway Station:   Rishikesh, at a distance of around 210 kms Nearest Airport:  Dehradun - around 230 kms  How to reach:  It is located on Rudraprayag - Gopeshwar Highway; at a distance of 65 kms from Rudraprayag; Well connected from Rudraprayag, Ukhimath and Gopeshwar Climate:  Oct to Dec - winter; Apr to Jun - summer; Jan to Mar - snow-bound Hotel:  Mid-range to luxury hotels are available in Chopta, but very few Restaurants:  Limited options Chopta is a little known, unexplored and secluded hill station located on the Himalayas. It is situated at a distance of around 40 kms from Ukhimath and 65 kms from Rudraprayag. This beautiful mini hill station is called as Mini Switzerland of India.  Chopta is located at an altitude of around 2700 meters. It is the starting point of the trek to the famous Tungnath Temple

Site Name:   Sundara Varadar Temple Site Type:  Hindu ancient temple Location:     Uthiramerur, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   Three tiered Vimana; Nine Murtis of Vishnu Nearest Railway Station:   Kanchipuram Nearest Airport:   Chennai How to reach:   Well connected by road from Kanchipuram and Chennai Hotel:  Go to Uthiramerur for mid-range hotels; for better option, go to Kanchi or Chennai Restaurants:   Limited options in Uthiramerur Uthiramerur  town is located near Kanchipuram city in Tamil Nadu state of India . The town is famous for the democratic practice that was existed around 1000 years ago. Click here to know about the same. The most famous temple of Uthiramerur is Sundara Varadar temple. Let us explore this temple in this article.  Highlights: God - Sundara Varadar Goddess  - Anandavalli Lord Vishnu is seen in all the three postures namely, irundhan (seated), ninran (standing) and kidandan (reclining) Five Murtis of the temple ar

Site Name:  Baital Deula  Temple  Site Type:   Hindu ancient temple related to Tantric cult Location:    Bhubaneswar city, Odisha state, India Highlights:   An important temple related to Tantric cult 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 is not only about the gigantic Lingaraja temple or the architectural marvels such as Raja Rani temple or Parasurameshwar temple. The city has a lot more to offer for any enthusiastic and art loving traveler or devotee. The city, 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. Let us explore a very unique and ancient temple related to Tantric cult called as  Ba

Site Name:   Kedarnath Site Type:  Pilgrimage for Hindus Location:   Uttarakhand state, India Highlights:   An ancient temple located on the Himalayas; One of the twelve Jyotirlingas; One of the Char Dham temples Nearest Railway Station:   Rishikesh, at a distance of around 220 kms Nearest Airport:  Dehradun - around 250 kms from  Kedarnath How to reach:  Kedarnath is approachable on foot from Gaurikund, which is connected by road from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon hills  Other modes of transport:  Ponies and palanquins are available from Gaurikund till Kedarnath temple Climate: Sep to Nov - winter; Dec to Mar - snow bound; the other months are pleasant Best time to visit:  May - Oct Clothing:  Light woolen in summer; heavy woolen in winter Hotel:  Mid-range to star hotels are available in the nearby hill stations; people stay right from Rudraprayag to Gaurikund to visit Kedarnath Restaurants:  In Gaurik