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The Venkataramanaswamy Temple in Banglore

March 17, 2015March 4, 2015 by Sudhir Kumar

The Venkataramana Swamy Temple was built by Maharajah Chikka Devaraya Wodiyar. The temple is 300 years old. Some of the best characteristics of the Dravidian temple art is depicted in the temple. The temple is situated adjacent to Tipus summer palace.

The beautiful stone pillar which is supported by lion brackets was ruined by the cannon balls. The flowery stone pillars which are supported by lion brackets have imprints of the cannon balls which struck it. This took place during the third Mysore war. After Tipu Sultan fell the Wodiyar dynasty repaired the temple to its original magnificence.

Karnataka Holidays | Hill Stations in Karnataka

March 17, 2018March 4, 2015 by Sudhir Kumar

Karnataka has many well known hill stations . Each one is famous for its own unique charm, some for sandalwood forests, some for coffee plantations and others for trekking trails, waterfalls and wildlife. Located in the Western Ghats, these hill stations present outstanding views. Dense forests, deep valleys and magnificent sunsets, you name it and you’ve got it. This is perfect place for holidays

Durga Temple Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh

March 14, 2015March 4, 2015 by Sudhir Kumar

Varanasi, this old city on the banks of the River Ganges is home to a large number of temples. Acclaimed as one of the most holy cities in the world, its temples are frequented by pilgrims and devotees in quest of spiritual bliss. The Durga Temple is no lone exception. Religious followers gravitate to the temple and so do common tourists who are drawn to it because of its design pattern and busts.

Aryankavu Ayyappa Temple in Kerala

March 13, 2015March 4, 2015 by Sudhir Kumar

Aryankavu is a village in Kollam district, Kerala. It lies on National Highway 208 near Punalur and Thenmala.It is a hillside village through where the western ghats passes.The Punalur-Shenkottai metre gauge railway line passes through Aryankavu. Complete Travel Information in on Placeforholidays.com

Arunachaleswarar Temple

March 12, 2015March 4, 2015 by Sudhir Kumar

Arunachaleswara Temple which is located in Tiruvannamalai is dedicated to Lord Siva and it is one of the largest temples in India. Arunachaleswara temple is one among the “Panch Boodha Sthalams” and it is “Agni” Sthalam. It has also the significance as “Padal Petra Sthalam”. Which means that the four famous ‘Saiva Saints and Poets’ … Read more