Govindaraja Perumal Kovil – Divya Desam #40
The Chidambaram temple complex is rich in history and both Mahadev and Mahavishnu have temples here. The Govindaraja Perumal Kovil is a Divya Desam. Do visit.
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Travel Tips: Roads, Stay, and Darshan Experiences in Ayodhya
The road trip to Ayodhya from Gurgaon was enjoyable, with excellent road infrastructure. Stay at Hotel Saryu, highly recommended. Sharing a few tips for a memorable darshan. Jai Sri Ram.
Sri Parasurameswara Swamy Devasthanam, Gudimallam
The 12000 year old Gudimallam temple, near Tirupati, features a unique 5 ft Shivalingam with Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva carved out of a single stone. There are some mysteries associated with this temple. Do visit.
Explore the Historic Sri Yoganarasimha Temple in Melukote
A short post about The Sri Yoganarasimha Temple, an ancient temple linked to Bhakta Prahalada. He installed the Narasimha Swamy Murti in this temple. Do visit.
Exploring Sri Cheluvanarayana Swami Temple in Melukote
On Jan 6th, we visited the historic Sri Cheluvanarayana Swami Temple in Melukote, notable for its existence since Krita Yuga. Bhagwan Ram and Krishna have prayed here. #KrishnansTempleTrails
One Day – Eleven Divya Desams !
On Feb 9, 2024, we visited 11 Divya Desams in Thiru Nangur, near Mayiladuthurai. Sharing our experiences from the temples, the purapadu of Thirumangai Alvar, and the significance of each Divya Desam. #KrishnansTempleTrails
#43 – Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
The Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is a Divya Desam, dating back to ancient times. Built by various rulers over the centuries, the temple boasts stunning architectural features and intricate carvings. The temple’s maintenance and preservation is a cause for concern. #KrishnansTempleTrails
#63 Divya Desam – Thiruevvulur Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal Kovil
The Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal Kovil in Thiruvalur is the 63rd Divya Desam among the 108 built by the Pallavas in the 8th century. Bhagwan Veeraraghava is the Supreme Vaidya, ready with a cure for any illness. We visited the temple first on May 12, 2022 and again on Jan 29th to say thank you. #KrishnansTempleTrails
Foggy Tirumala and Cool Balaji
The Tirumala trip for Nachi’s Shastiabdapoorthi was a mix of comfort and spiritual experiences. The modern amenities provided a good night’s sleep, while the darshan at the temple was moving. However, the heat and confusion after the darshan led to an emotional outburst, which I later regretted. Edukondalavada Venkataramana Govinda Govinda 🙏🏿
Nageshwar and Somnath – Jyotirlingas
In this trip to Gujarat, we had the good fortune of getting Mahadev’s blessings at Nageshwar and Somnath. India has 12 Jyotirlingas. The word Jyoti means light and Linga means sign or symbol. The Jyotirlingas are bright light of Mahadev or a radiant sign of Bhagwan Shiva. 12 Jyotirlingas Of the 12, I have had … Read more