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Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples
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| • | Buddhist Cave Temples In India
Buddhist Cave Temples in India reflect the typical Buddhist mode of art and architecture. The Buddhist caves in India form an important part of Indian rock-cut architecture, and are among the most prolific examples of rock-cut architecture around the world.
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| • | Temples of Odisha
Temples of Odisha have remarkable architectural construction and beauty and this state serves as a home to the famous Jagganath Temple and the great Lingaraja Temple.
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| • | Yamunotri Temple
The Temple of Yamunotri is at the foothill of the Kalind Parvat at the left bank of the Yamuna at a height of 3,185 mtrs. It is a famous religious site of the Hindus as it included among the Chota Char Dhams.
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| • | Temples in Bhubaneshwar
Temples in Bhubaneshwar offer the visiting tourists an unforgettable experience of its rich and glorious past.
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| • | Panhalakaji Caves
Panhalakaji Caves are the Buddhist caves in western India depicting the Buddhist art and architecture of ancient era. The cave displays Bramhi and Devanagiri scripts dating back to the 10th or 11th century AD.
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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.
