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Once there lived a pious Brahmin called Atmadeva near the banks of River Tungabhadra. He was a learned scholar well-versed in the Vedas. His wife Dunduli was very unlike him. She was physically beautiful...
Agumbe is a small and picturesque village located in the Shimoga district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is often referred to as the “Cherrapunji of the South” because of its significant rainfall...
Sringeri is a historic town located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. It is renowned for its cultural, religious, and educational significance, and it is one of the important pilgrimage destinations in southern...
Varanga is a relatively small and serene village in Karnataka, known for its cultural and natural attractions. While it may not have a wide array of tourist sites, it offers a unique and tranquil...
Varanga is a picturesque village located in the Udupi district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is renowned for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its natural beauty. Major attractions in...
For East Indians, Kali is the ultimate Godhead. She is none other than Brahman, albeit in a ferocious and devouring form. Maa Kali is the most ferocious form of Goddess Durga. She is the...
North Paravur in the Ernakulam district of Kerala is famous for its Dakshina Mookambika temple. This temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati is accorded the same status as the Kollur Mookambika temple in Mangalore. Here...
Devi Katyayani, the Goddess worshipped on Day 6 of Navaratri is Mahishasuramardini herself. She is the ferocious avatar of Goddess Durga. Maa Katyayani rides a lion. She has multiple arms carrying multiple weapons including...
The Goddess worshipped on the 5th day of Navaratri is Skandmata. Skandamata literally means the mother of Skanda. Skanda also known as Karthikeya or Murugan is widely worshipped in South India especially in the...
Navaratri celebrates the feminine energy that sustains the whole universe. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on the nine days of the festival. On Day 1, the Goddess is worshipped as Shailputri (daughter...
On the third day of Navaratri, the Goddess is worshipped as Chandraghanta. She is the bridal avatar of Maa Parvati. Parvati did penance for 5000 years to win Lord Shiva as her husband. She...