Jakhu Temple, Shimla
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla’s highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east of Ridge at an elevation of 2455 m (8054 ft) above sea level. Every year, a festival is held in Dussehra, before 1972, […]
Lotus Temple, Delhi
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that opened in December 1986. Remarkable for its flower shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to everyone, regardless of religion or any other qualifications. According to Shoghi Effendi, […]
Jageshwar Dham, Almora
The Jageshwar Temples, also known as Jageswar Temples or Jageshwar Valley Temples, are a group of 124 ancient Hindu temples dating from between the 7th and 14th centuries near Almora, in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. The valley has several groups of temples, such as the Dandeshwar and Jageshwar sites. Some places have attracted […]
Hemkund Shahib Gurudwara, chamoli
Hemkund Sahib (also spelled Hemkunt), formally known as Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, is a Sikh place of worship and pilgrimage in the Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the 10th Sikh guru, and is mentioned in Dasam Granth. With its configuration of a glacial lake surrounded by seven […]
Tungnath Highest Shiva Temple Rudraprayag
Tungnath is one of the tallest Shiva temples in the world and is the tallest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tungnath Mountains (literal meaning: Lord of the Peaks) form the valleys of the Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers. It is located at an […]
Binsar Mahadev Temple
Bindeshwar Mahadev Temple, also known as Binsar Devta or simply Binsar, is an ancient Hindu rock temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshiped as Bindeshwar, a popular deity in this region. At an altitude of 2480 meters above mean sea level, it is situated in the village of Bisaona, which is located in the Chauthan region […]
Yogdhyan Badri Temple
Yogadhyan Badri, also called Yoga Badri, is located in Pandukeshwar (30 ° 38′2 ″ N 79 ° 32′51 ″ E) at an elevation of 1829 meters (6001 feet), near Govind Ghat and is as old as the main Badrinath Temple. Pandukeshwar is located on the route from Govind Ghat to Hanuman Chatti, 9 kilometers (5.6 […]
Tarkeshwar Dham
Tarkeshwar Mahadev is a village 36 km from Lansdowne and at an elevation of 1,800 m. The place is known for its temple dedicated to Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of cedar and pine, it is an ideal place for those who seek beauty in nature. During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The temple […]
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Dehradun
The Tapkeshwar Temple in Dehradun, also known as the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Shiva. Located next to the forest, the main shivalinga of the temple is inside a natural cave. Drops of water from the ceiling of the cave fall on the shivalinga in a continuous downpour, […]
Sai Baba Temple Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Sai Baba’s temple is established at many places, Sai Darbar Temple is one of the holy and popular religious places of Dehradun. It is constructed with white marble and the idol of Sai Baba is placed in the center of the temple. There are many other images of other gods and goddesses also installed inside […]