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Ramavaikunth Temple in Pushkar Rajasthan

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Post published:March 3, 2015
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Ramavaikunth Temple was built in the twentieth century. The temple i s dedicated to a total of three hundred and sixty different deities. The Ramavaikunth Temple shows a distinct influence of the south Indian style of architecture. It is believed that craftsmen were brought down from south India to help in the construction of the Ramavaikunth Temple. The Ramavaikunth Temple is one of the largest temples in Pushkar. It is visited by a large number of tourists, and pilgrims. The intricately carved pagoda like main spire of the temple is noteworthy for the delicate , and expert craftsmanship. The other temples in the region follow the typical north Indian style of architecture, but this particular temple stands apart from the rest due to the south Indian influence.

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Meera Bai’s Temple in Chittorgarh Rajasthan

Post author:Sudhir Kumar
Post published:February 24, 2015
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Chittorgarh the birth place of Meera Bhai, the saint-poet and a sixteenth century Rajput princess. Princess Meera Bhai who had given up the lavish majestic life to spend her life dedicated to Lord Krishna. During the rule of Maharana Kumbha the Rajput king, the temple was constructed. It was devoted to Mira Bai, one of the well-known accomplices in the Bhakti Cult movement. The dome of the temple is overstated with a arrangement of five human bodies with a single head symbolizing the four castes of the Hindu religion or the Varnas and the fifth caste of the Harijan. The single head who can be equally realized by all symbolizes the faith in God. The temple has four pavilions in North Indian style designed in the open arcade enclosing the sanctum. Interior of the Sanctum is ornamented with attractive eye catching paintings of Meera Bhajans and Lord Krishna.

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Shanti Stupa in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

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Post published:February 24, 2015
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Shanti Stupa in Ladakh is a Buddhist Monastery located in the Changspa area of Ladakh. Shanti Stupa was built around 25 years ago by the Japanese Buddhist Organization namely Japanese…

Madan Mohan Temple Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh

Post author:Sudhir Kumar
Post published:February 23, 2015
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Of all the Holy Places in Vrindavan, The Madan Mohan Temple is one of those most revered because it has the distinction of being the oldest temple in Vrindavan. On Tours to Vrindavan, one cannot possible let go the chance of visiting it. It is not just simply a place of worship; it is an old structure that has stood the test of times.

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Birla Temple In Jaipur Rajasthan

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Post published:August 11, 2014
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Birla Temple Jaipur is located near the Sri Ganesh Temple, at Moti Dungri. It is temple of Lord Shree Rama and Sita. It is built by the famous Industrial Birla. The Building of temple is splendid. People have great faith in Lord Rama and go there for worship and pray from the God for there good health, peaceful life, a prosperous life. They pray for the fulfilment of their other wishes in life. The worshiping of God Shree Rama is carried out from early in the Morning and Evening also. Bhajan and Kirtan are recited by devotees. Special ceremony named “Arti” is done. Then after prasad is offered to every devotee. This prasad to accepted with great faith and with pious heart. Thousand of people visit their everyday to offer their worship. They ask from the God to keep away the hindrances from them and fulfill there desires. The Festival Ram Navami(on the same day Lord Rama took birth) is celebrated with great pump and show. Different kind of Jhankiyan are shown and carried out on this day.

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