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Panch Bhoota Sthalams

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  According to Hinduism, life and the various species originated by the planetary globes and the five manifestations of nature, namely – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. ‘Bhoota’ is Sanskrit means ‘compound’ and ‘Maha Bhoota’ indicates ‘big compound’. ‘Panch Bhoota Sthalam’ where ‘Pancha’ means five, Bhoota’ means elements, and ‘Sthalam’ means place, refers to the five  beautiful temples  located in South India. Out of these five temples, four are in Tamil Nadu and one is in Andhra Pradesh. These temples are dedicated to  Lord Shiva , who is worshipped in South India as the presiding deity of the ‘five elements’ of nature and is called Bhootpati or Bhootnath. He is the upholder of the five elements which are the building blocks of everything in creation, including the human being. In honour of the aspect that ‘not even a blade of grass can move without the permission of Lord Shiva’ who upholds the five elements are the Panch Bhoota Sthalams- the five  Shiva t...
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Sacred And sensual Art In Hindu Temples

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  Eroticism is a part of many temples in India, celebrating sexuality, and fertility. It is seen in  the Hindu way of life  and religious beliefs as a means that regenerates recycle, and refreshes the cycle of life. It is Karma, one of the four aims of healthy human life in Hinduism; the other are Artha,  Dharma ,   and Moksha. There are several  temples  in India that have graphics and explicit representations of indulgence. These temples are of historical significance and continue to draw millions of tourists irrespective of their ideologies. Listed below are a few of the many such temples which are visited and appreciated by Indian and foreign tourists: 1.      Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh, India            Built between 950 to 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty, the Konarak temples are the most important specimens of the Indian art.These sets of Jain and Hindu temples took arou...
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India's Ancient Temples

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  India may be a strange and mysterious country to outsiders, but it is by and large a God-fearing country. Extremely rich and diverse in culture, history, and traditions; India is dotted with  beautifu l ,  rich ,  large , and even weird and unusual temples. Some of these temples also happen to be major tourist attractions for their unique architecture, weirdness, and the legends associated with them.  We Indians dedicate temples to cows, snakes, rats, etc.  India is a country where we can find many mysterious places.  Here is a list of unique temples in India with super interesting back-stories: 1.     Stambheshwar Mahadev, Gujarat Located in the town of Kavi Kambol in the state of Gujarat, this 150 years old temple lies on the betwixt of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Cambay. This is a temple where Lord Shiva plays hide and seeks with you. What is unique about this temple is that the temple gets submerged into the sea during high tide...
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Offbeat Religious Sites In India

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  India may be a strange and mysterious country to outsiders, but it is by and large a God-fearing country. Extremely rich and diverse in culture, history, and traditions; India is dotted with  beautifu l ,  rich ,  large , and even weird and unusual temples. Some of these temples also happen to be major tourist attractions for their unique architecture, weirdness, and the legends associated with them.  We Indians dedicate temples to cows, snakes, rats, etc.  India is a country where we can find many mysterious places.  Here is a list of unique temples in India with super interesting back-stories: 1.     Stambheshwar Mahadev, Gujarat Located in the town of Kavi Kambol in the state of Gujarat, this 150 years old temple lies on the betwixt of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Cambay. This is a temple where Lord Shiva plays hide and seeks with you. What is unique about this temple is that the temple gets submerged into the sea during high tide...
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