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Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples
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| • | Kesava Temple
Situated at a small town called Ryali the idol of this temple represents both the female and male forms of Vishnu.
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| • | Kesava Temple
Located at Andarkot, Kesava Temple, with its archaeological magnitude, is a holy shrine.
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| • | Kamarupa, Indian Pilgrimage Center
Kamarupa is the name of a pilgrimage in the eastern part of India. It is famous for one of the Shakti Peethas in India.
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| • | Kalleshvara Temple, Tumkur District
Kalleshvara temple, in Karnataka, is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Inscriptions have been found in the temple, which depict the chronology and other details of the temple.
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| • | Kalleshvara Temple, Davangere District
Kalleshvara Temple, Karnataka, built during the 10th century witnessed the reign of the Western Chalukya rulers possesses 36 Kannada inscriptions on its walls and Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of the main shrine of the temple which is presently preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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The superb architecture of the contemporary era is evident from the superb artistic carvings imprinted on the temple walls. The wonderful architecture is an added grandeur to the traditional temple. The structural design of the temple is no les fascinating. The entire temple of Sri Venkatesa Perumal faces north. The main shrine is immensely beautiful and is the abode of the charming and imposing image of Lord Venkatesa, the presiding deity of the temple. The unusual posture of lord Venkatesa is an important aspect of interest for those who come to visit the temples. The Lord Sri Venkatesa Perumal is seen in a standing posture, carrying the sankha and chakra with sage Markandeya and Goddess Bhu Devi is found at His feet. It is believed that this deity is a combination of the aspects of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Hence this very image carries a special significance for the devotees. The utsava-murti or the processional image of this shrine is known as Lord Srinivasa. This image is highly venerated and the sanctum enshrining this image is considered a sacrosanct.
