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• Ranganatha Swamy Temple of Srirangapatna

  In Destinations, Religion, Temples / 2 February 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Easily the most popular destination in all of Sriangapatna, the capital of ruler Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, is that of Ranganatha Swamy Temple. It’s single hued gopuram can be seen well in [...]

• St Patrick’s Church, Bangalore, Karnataka

  In Religion / 23 December 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Travelers to Bangalore will find the doors of St. Patricks Church wide open upon arrival. Guests of all religions are welcome inside the well maintained, strikingly beautiful building which has been a fixture of Bangalore [...]

• Chennakesava Temple Belur: A Premiere Hoysala Dynasty Monument

  In Destinations, Religion, Temples / 27 November 2011 / 2 comments

  

  The lasting legacy of the Hoysala Dynasty can be found at the magnificent Chennakesava Temple of Belur, Karnataka. This South India religious destination, comprised of several Hindu temples, lies in the heart of Belur and [...]

• Hinduism 101: Hanuman, The Monkey God

  In Hinduism 101, Religion / 20 November 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Aside from Ganesh, Hanuman is one of the most easily recognizable Hindu gods to travelers of India. He is known as the Monkey God, and his popularity in India is something to behold. Thousands of [...]

• By Gosh, By Gopuram: Towering Gateways of South India Temples

  In Culture, Hinduism 101, Religion / 17 October 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Like a steeple marks a church for Christians, and minarets signify a mosque for Muslims, Hindu temples of South India can be easily located by a gopuram. It is the entrance gateway to the Hindu [...]

• A Visit to Bhagsunag Temple Near Mcleodganj

  In Destinations, Religion, Temples / 7 October 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Teaming with people, and enclosed by cafes and shops, Bhagsu is every bit as touristy as the neighboring hill station town of Mcleodganj. Located 2 kms East of Mcleodganj, roughly 12 kms from Dharamsala, the [...]