Bhai Dooj: The Festivity of Affection

The festival dedicated to brothers, Bhai Dooj, is known with several names like Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta, etc. Majorly celebrated by Hindus, Bhai Dooj falls on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Kartika, as per the Vikram Samvat calendar (Hindu calendar)...

Christmas - The Festival of Joy

It is well quoted: “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” - Helen Steiner Rice Christmas is that occasion when we are all supposed to feel happy, isn’t it? Because the day is synonymous with joy, hope, love, and prosperity. With the melodious ca...

Chhath Puja: an Honor to Sun God

Dedicated to the Sun and Shashthi Devi (Chhathi Devi), Chhath is a major festival for the people in the Indian States of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. It is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival in which devotees show gratitude to almighty for giving the bounties of life on earth and accomplishing ...

Ujani Temple - Recognition, Information & Temple timings

Location: Kogram, Nutanhat, West Bengal 713147 Temple Timing: 24 Hours Open Festivals: Navaratri, Shivratri Best time to visit Summers are scorching, so it is better to avoid the trip during this season. However, October to March is considered the best time to visit Shri Mangal Chandika Temple. ...

Suchindram Temple - Information, History & Temple timings

The word 'Suchi' in Suchindram is believed to be derived from Sanskrit, which means 'pure.' Suchindram temple(Shakti Peeth) is also called Thanumalayan or Stanumalaya Temple. It is believed that the Goddess is still meditating at this holy shrine. Moreover, the Suchindram region is also known as the...

Sarvashail Shakti Peeth / Godavari Tir Shakti Peeth

Location: 13-15-61/20b, Kotilingala Veedhi, Seethampet, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh 533104 Temple Timings: 06:00 am to 07:30 pmNote: Temple timings can be extended during special occasions. Festivals Navaratri, Shivratri, Pushkaram Fair, and Durga Puja are the major festivals celebrated in t...

Vishalakshi Devi - Recognition, History & Temple timings

The Vishalakshi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Temple, is one of the prominent temples of Varanasi that belongs to the Goddess Vishalakshi. The Goddess Vishalakshi is an aspect of the goddess Parvati or Gauri and is believed to have large eyes as the name also says ‘Vishalakshi = Vish...

Maa Chintpurni Temple - Recognition & Temple timings

Himachal Pradesh is hugely sanctified as Devi Bhumi. Since ancient eras, gods have lived here on this divine earth. ‘Maa Chintpurni Devi’ Temple and ‘Chintpurni Devi' are pilgrimage sites in Una district of Himachal Pradesh. This sacred place is counted in 51 Shakti Peethas. A...

Bala Tripura Sundari - Recognition, Information & Temple timings

An ancient temple dedicated to Devi Tripureshwari, Tripura Sundari Temple, is located in the city of Udaipur, the former capital of the Tripura state of India. The Hindu shrine, it is popularly known as Matabari and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the Goddess Sati across the country. The Shakti (...

Manasa Devi - Information, Timings & best place to visit

Location: Two routes to reach Mount Kailash from the Indian side. Route 1: The Lipulekh Pass route starts with a 3-4 day stay in Delhi. Route 2: The Nathu La Pass route journey starts with a 3-4 day stay from Delhi. Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Best Time to Visit Mid-May to October is cons...

Vibhash Temple - Information, History & Temple timings

From 51 Shakti Peethas, Vibhash Shakti Peetha is the most famous amongst Hindus. This Shaktipeeth is located in Tamluk near East Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal. Vibhash Shakti Peeth is about 90 km from Kolkata, and the nearest railway station is Tamluk. However, there is an int...

Shri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple

One of the ancient Hindu temples in India, Shri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple or also known as Kamakshi Amman, is dedicated to the deity of Kanchi Kamakshi Amman. This holy shrine is one among the 51 Shakti Peethas of the Goddess Sati across the country. Spread across the five acres of land, the temp...

Manibandh shakti peeth - Information, History & Temple timings

Temple Timings 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM,4:30 - 9:00 PM How to Reach Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport, which is widely connected to the other major cities of India. Nearest Railway Station: There is no direct connectivity via Railways to Pushkar, but one can reach ...

Muktinath Temple - History, information & Temple timings

Gandaki Shakti Peeth is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas famous in Hinduism, known as "Muktadayan" or "Muktinath Temple." This Shaktipeeth is located at the origin of the Gandaki River in Nepal. According to the Puranas in Hinduism, wherever the body parts or ornaments of the goddess Sati fe...

Ratnavali Temple - History, Information & Temple timings

Ratnavali Shakti Peeth is an important religious place of Hindus. Ratnavali Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the right shoulder of Mata Sati fell. According to the Puranas of Hinduism, wherever the pieces of the body part, the clothes or jewelry of Goddess Sati fell, Shaktipeeth c...