Welcome to Maharashtra - MAHARASHTRA meaning a great state. Being in the centre of India it is a congruence of various creeds and culture, combination of traditional and enthusiastic events and educational landmarks, exotic natural beauty and architectural
monuments, various cities bearing their own specialty, open minded people and their overwhelming hospitality. The following is the list of temples in Maharashtra.
1. BhimaSankar Temple :
Bhimashankar in Maharashtra is an ancient shrine, enshrining Bhimashankara one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Bhimashankar is located in the village of Bhavagiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune. It is located 110 km away from Pune in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills.
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Temples in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is an illustration of the diverse styles of temple building in the Indian subcontinent. The Chalukyan, Dravidian, Nagara and the Orissa idiom are seen in the construction of temples in this southern state. Tirupati is the best known of the temples of Andhra Pradesh, attracting millions of pilgrims throughout the year. A number of temples are available in the state of Andhra pradesh. The following is the list of temples in Andhra Pradesh.
1. Srisailam -- one of the jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva enshrines Mallikarjuna in an ancient temple. Aadi Sankaracharya composed his Sivanandalahiri here.
2. Sri Kalahasthi -- one of the pancha bhoota temples of Lord Shiva enshrines the Vayu Lingam - representing the element wind - of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi.
3. Ahobilam -- The Nava narasimha shrine is one of the most venerated Vaishnava shrines of Andhra Pradesh, enshrining nine forms of Narasimha.
4. Bhadrachalam -- enshrines a temple to Rama at a spot believed to be where Rama crossed the Godavari as he proceded southwards in search of Sita.
5. Kotipalli (Kumararama)-- in coastal Andhra Pradesh is an ancient pilgrimage center, housing a shrine to Someswara.
6. Alampur Nava Bhramma Temples -- Gateway to Sree Sailam Nine ancient temples built from the 7th century CE onwards, dedicated to Shiva constitute the Alampura Nava Bhramma temples.
7. Dharmapuri -- near Karimnagar enshrines the Yoga Narasimha manifestation of Vishnu.
8. Tirupati -- the most visited pilgrimage center in India. This ancient temple enshrining Balaji or Venkatachalapati is the most visited temple in India.
9. Draksharama -- one of the five Panchaarama temples. Legend has it that the Shivalingam held by the demon Taraka, splintered into five pieces and fell at the five Panchaaraama kshetrams one of which is Draksharama.
10. Simhachalam -- hill of the lion. This temple on the Simhachalam hill represents the patronage of the Southern Cholas and the Gangas of Orissa.
11. The thousand pillar temple -- at Hanumakonda, the ancient capital of the Kakatiyas of Warangal is one of great workmanship.
12. The Modern Birla Mandir -- at Hyderabad The Birla Mandir hill temple, built entirely of marble is a prominent landmark in the city of Hyderabad.
13. Palampet -- The Ramappa temple dating back to the Kakatiya period is full of ornate sculpture.
1. Srisailam -- one of the jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva enshrines Mallikarjuna in an ancient temple. Aadi Sankaracharya composed his Sivanandalahiri here.
2. Sri Kalahasthi -- one of the pancha bhoota temples of Lord Shiva enshrines the Vayu Lingam - representing the element wind - of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi.
3. Ahobilam -- The Nava narasimha shrine is one of the most venerated Vaishnava shrines of Andhra Pradesh, enshrining nine forms of Narasimha.
4. Bhadrachalam -- enshrines a temple to Rama at a spot believed to be where Rama crossed the Godavari as he proceded southwards in search of Sita.
5. Kotipalli (Kumararama)-- in coastal Andhra Pradesh is an ancient pilgrimage center, housing a shrine to Someswara.
6. Alampur Nava Bhramma Temples -- Gateway to Sree Sailam Nine ancient temples built from the 7th century CE onwards, dedicated to Shiva constitute the Alampura Nava Bhramma temples.
7. Dharmapuri -- near Karimnagar enshrines the Yoga Narasimha manifestation of Vishnu.
8. Tirupati -- the most visited pilgrimage center in India. This ancient temple enshrining Balaji or Venkatachalapati is the most visited temple in India.
9. Draksharama -- one of the five Panchaarama temples. Legend has it that the Shivalingam held by the demon Taraka, splintered into five pieces and fell at the five Panchaaraama kshetrams one of which is Draksharama.
10. Simhachalam -- hill of the lion. This temple on the Simhachalam hill represents the patronage of the Southern Cholas and the Gangas of Orissa.
11. The thousand pillar temple -- at Hanumakonda, the ancient capital of the Kakatiyas of Warangal is one of great workmanship.
12. The Modern Birla Mandir -- at Hyderabad The Birla Mandir hill temple, built entirely of marble is a prominent landmark in the city of Hyderabad.
13. Palampet -- The Ramappa temple dating back to the Kakatiya period is full of ornate sculpture.
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