East Indian Traveller
A journey through history unfolds at this remarkable centuries-old temple complex. Enclosed within its historic walls, a sense of deep tranquility prevails, amplified by the presence of a small but beautiful water reservoir.
The gentle ripple of the water and the quiet atmosphere transport visitors to a time when this temple served as a center of culture, worship, and community, a legacy beautifully preserved in every stone and every drop of water.
West Bengal has had a rich history of terracotta temples, which are sprinkled throughout the state. The most popular ones among these are in Bishnupur, however Baranagar near Murshidabad is a hidden ge, in that regard which also has a fair share of these terracotta masterpieces.
Bhubaneswar is known as the temple city of India, owing to the vast number of temples the city boasts of. While exploring the Temples however, tourists and pilgrims alike, visit only the Lingaraj Temple complex, missing out on the other beautiful and intriguing temples lurking just a few Kilometres away.
Table of Contents:Kamakhya Temple at a Glance 1. How to reach 2. Timings 3. Entries My journey to Kamakhya Temple 1. The Temple Complex 2. Mythological Origins 3. History of Kamakhya Temple 4. The main temple 5. Sacrifices in the temple 6. The Darshan 7. The inner sanctum(Garbhagriha) 8. The experience Animal Sacrifices at Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati, Assam has over time earned so much media […]
A 12th century temple perched atop a 2239 ft hill, provides for a perfect weekend gateaway, taking one close to both god and nature. The drive through the winding serpentine roads, hike through a forest and enchanting wood work makes the destination a crowning glory for Dhenkanal, Odisha
An island inside a mighty river holds a 12th century temple, that has made a mark for itself in both the pilgrimage and tourist landscape of the state of Odisha. Crossing the river on either boat or a pedestrian bridge, makes you realize the river is not just a water body but a living entity in itself.
East Indian Traveller