Most beautiful temple in India

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Mallikarjun Temple, Sri Sailam

Srisailam is situated in the thick and inaccessible forests of the Nallamalai hills, in the northeastern portion of the Nandikotkur Taluk of Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The presiding deities of Mallikarjuna Temple are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Devi). Is one of the twelve jyotirlinga shrines and is a major Hindu pilgrim centre.

The architecture of the ancient MallikarjunTemple (2nd century AD) is very beautiful and intricate. The temple has fort like walls, towers and a rich endowment of sculptural work. Temple of Tripurantakam, Siddavatam, Alampura and Umamaheswaram located in the vicinity of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlina are considered to be the four gateways to Sri Sailam.

Mahashivratri is the main festival celebrated.



How to reach :

Nearest airport is located at Hyderabad (175 km).

Nearest Railway stations: Markapur road, Ongole, Nandyal.

Hyderabad - Mahbubnagar (NH 7)- Srisailam temple / Ongole - Markapur - Srisailam temple / Gooty - Nandyal - Atmakur - Srisailam temple.

Other tourist attractions nearby are

• Sikharam : 8 km
• Hathakeshwaram : 4 km
• Phaladhara & Panchadhara : 4 km
• Kailasa dwaram : 7 km
• Bhimuni Kolanu : 10 km
• Sakshi Ganapathi : 3 km
• Srisailam Dam : 15 km
• Istha Kameswari : 21 km
• Pathaleshwara Swami : 1 km
• Ankalamma Temple : 0.5 km
• Bayalu Veerabhadra swami : 1/2 km
• Pancha Mathalu : Towards West of Sri Bhramaramba devi temple
• Mallamma kanniru : 1 km
• Sivaji memorial : 0.5 km
• Siddhi Ramappa Kolanu : 0.5 km
• Ganga Bhavani bathing ghats : 0.5 km
• Pathala Ganga : 2 km
• Akka mahadevi caves : 12 km
• Kadali vanam : 17 km
• Bhairava sela : 13 km

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The twelve jyotirlinga temple are

• Somnath Temple (Gujatath)
• Mallikarjun Temple (Andhra Pradesh)
• Mahakaleshwara Temple (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)
• Omkareshwar Temple (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)
• Vaidyanath Temple (Parli, Maharashtra)
• Bhimashankar Temple (Maharashtra)
• Rameshwaram Temple (Tamil Nadu)
• Nageshwar Temple (Maharashtra)
• Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)
• Trimbakeshwar Temple (Nashik, Maharashtra)
• Kedarnath Temple (Uttarakhand)
• Grishneshwar Temple (Ellora, Maharashtra)

[johny2011]

Yeah, I like it, it is realy intersting man, nice architecture..

[kelvinpl80]

Mount Abu, the most beautiful Jain temple in India located 30 km from Abu road on the Ahmedabad - Jaipur railway line. Dilwara temple of Abu are made with intricate carvings on white marble. The years of construction spanned years in the 11 th century.

Mt. ABU - Jain Dilwara temples : Adinath temple (1031 AD), Hill resort, Nakki lake, Adha devi temple, Gaumuk temple, Raghunathji temple, Sunset point, Honey moon point, Achalgargh fort (8 km) - temple.

Mt. Abu photos

Also Akshardham and Dwarkadhish temple in Gujarat is quite famous. Both temple is getting huge traffic from the foreign as well as Local people.......;)

[kelvinpl80]

Hi,

Dwarkadhish temple in Gujarat is also one of the best place to see in Gujarat. The temple is also known for its best architect. During Janamashtami this place become more beautiful and full of local and foreign visitors....

[andrewmicky]

Saptashringi is a most beautiful temple in India

[kelvinpl80]

Akshardham Temple in Gujarat is also one of the bets temple. It is so huge and so wide spreading. The architecture is one of the best. Although it constructed in Modern Age so it might lost the interest of Historian. But it attract the traffic from all over India and world.

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Chardham

Brahma Kapal : This is a smooth display place on the bank of river Ganga where followers perform cremation of their dead intimates.

Agastyamuni : The temple of Agastyamuni is very famous among the tourists.

Sheshnetra : It is a well-known character in the Hindu mythological era and tale of Lord Krishna. The place has a rock on which an impression is supposed to be of the eye of this mighty serpent, netra in Hindi means eye.

Chandrashila : According to the myths, Lord Shiva while carrying trunk of his spouse Sati, by accident plummet it here and her armaments got spread all around the place. Thus, still today vast number of iron trishuls (tridents) and some old statues can be seen lying around the honored Chandrabadani Temple.

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Chardham Yatra involves famous pilgrimage places such as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. Season : May to Nov.

Railhead/place to board direct bus : Rishikesh near Haridwar for Badrinath and Kedarnath. Dehradun for Yamnotri & Gangotri.
At 5 am there are many direct buses operate in this zigzag hilly landslide prone route.



Sonparyag (1829 m) is a tiny hamlet situates at the convergence of two majestic rivers, Mandakini and Basuki. Bounded by lofty snow clad peaks, this place offers an unruffled calmness.

Trijuginarayan : The ancient temple of Triyuginarayan is just 5 km far from Sonprayag. According to folklore it is the place where Lord Shiva marriages to Goddess Parvati and Lord Vishnu were present as a witness. There is an assets of this temple is a continuous flame that burns in front of the temple.

Nachiketa Taal : A striking location in the center of thick jungle, between Panchangaon and Fold Gaon.

Kharsali : It is very famous because of its main attraction point and that Shiva temple in which the walls of temple is very whose walls have been skillfully and magnificently engraved, Also notable of its wonderful carpentry work.

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Dehradun to Yamunotri & Gangotri

MUSSOORIE - Major hill station 28 km from Dehradun, gardens, trekking, Gun hill rope way, Tibettan market, Kempty falls (15 km), Yamuna bridge (27 km), Surkhanda devi temple (35 km).

Access from Dehradun by bus. Dehradun is the nearest railhead with good connections to New Delhi.

Yamunotri (140 km from Mussoorie) - From Hanuman chatti, 13 km trek via Janaki chatti for Yamunotri. Hindu pilgrim centre : temple, hot springs - Surya kund (88^oC), Divya shila rock pillar near the temple. Source of river Yamuna (strenuous 13 km trek).

Places enroute

Badkot

Badkot is a small backdrop that places 49 km far away from Yamunotri. This village is famous for one of the earliest temples.

Hanuman Chatti

It is 13 km far away from Yamunotri. The trek starts to Dodi Tal (3,307 m) where the Yamuna and Ganga rivers are come together. Here visitors can prefer Porters and ponies to Yamunotri.

Janki Chatti

It is 7 km far from Yamunotri which is very famous because of there natural hot water where visitors generally take bath.

Surya Kund

Surya Kund is the most important and well famous sacred kund of Yamunotri in the middle of the bunch of thermal springs in the surrounding area of the temple which flows into frequent kund. Pilgrims take raw rice and potatoes and knot in a cloth, and dip it in the water to be prepared. After preparing the food pilgrims serves as a Prasad. This Kund is named by Lord Surya the father of goddess Yamunotri.



Divya Shila

An Enormous rock pillar recognized previous to incoming the Yamunotri Temple.

Saptrishi Kund

This is the basis of Yamuna but creature a small complicated to right of entry; few people go there and most hold out their hope in the temple itself. A twelve km difficult trek way will obtain you to Saptrishi kund. The trip to Saptrishi Kund desires you to be become accustomed for at least one day at Chardham Yatra - Yamunotri and a guide to take you.

Road route : Dehradun - Mussoorie - Nainbagh - Kuwa - Naugaon - Barkot - Rajgarhi - Kotnur - Yamunotri.

Gangotri (120 km from Yamunotri at 3048 m) - Hindu pilgrim centre : temple, Open May to October. Mussoorie to Lanka (112 km).

Trek to Gangotri (11 km), to Bhajbasa (3800 m, 12 km) via Chibasa , to Gaumukh Glacier (3970 m, source of Ganga river, 12 km trek) and back.

Nandanvan

Nandanvan is a 6 km rough trekking path all along the glacier and provide a sight of the Shivling. Across the snout of the Gangotri glacier is the sylvan Tapovan, which is known for its exquisite verdure encircling the base of the Shivling peak. From here, one can go to Vasuki Tal, Kalindikhal, at a height of 5590 meters and reach Badrinath.

Kedar Tal

Kedar Tal, the stunning and charming mere is to be found at a distance of regarding 18 km from Gangotri.

Gaumukh Glacier

The Gomukh Yatra which is 19 km far from Gangotri is at an altitude of 4,255 m on the foothills of the Bhagirathi series. The entire draw out has to be roofed on foot although horses, coolies and guides are to be had. Ganges is one of the holiest river in India and its foundation, a sacred pilgrimage for religious Hindus. The hike follows the Ganges to its basis at Gaumukh; this is source of river Ganges.

Sahasradhara Waterfall



Cheedvasa and Bhojvasa

From Gangotri is Cheedvasa at a detachment of 28 km. Bhojvasa is at a detachment of 22 km; both are a perfect campground location.

Road route : Barkot - Dharasu - Genwala - Uttarkashi - Maneri - Maala - Bhatwari - Raithal - Gangnani - Sunagar - Harsil - Dharali - Lanka - Gangotri.