The temple town of Srikalahasti in Tirupati district resonated with devotion and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees ...

The Maha Kumbhabhishekam would be performed to 1.8 crore Siva Lingams, which would be arranged in the form of a giant Siva Lingam on the beach. Devotees could perform abhishekam with ...

10. Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik, Maharashtra Nestled at the base of the Brahmagiri Hills, Trimbakeshwar Temple holds three holy lingams symbolising the trinity of Hindu gods: Brahma, Vishnu ...

The five syllables na, ma, shi, va, ya are said to represent the pancha bhoota or five elements: earth, water, fire, air and space. Chanting of this mantra with intense devotion can bring before ...

Known among the devout as the Panchakshara or five-syllable mantra, this is also venerated as the mantra for redemption. The ...

Near Tirupati lies Srikalahasteeswara Temple, which forms the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vayu Linga (air element). According to ancient scriptures, this temple was ...

This auspicious night is marked by fasting, meditation, and prayers, with devotees chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' and offering bel leaves, milk, and water to Shiva Lingams at temples. It is believed that ...

A highlight since my first stay is still the morning stroll from my room past ancient stone statues of Hanuman and Shiva, across a quiet courtyard, past priests chanting in tiny family temples as they ...