Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, holds a significant place in the trinity of supreme gods alongside Brahma and Vishnu. He is often referred to as the "Destroyer" or "Transformer" in the Hindu pantheon, responsible for dissolving the universe at the end of a cosmic cycle to pave the way for its recreation.
Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. If one goes by Hindu mythology, Haridwar dates back to the time when Brahma was creating the world. The gods and demons churned the ocean for the pot of nectar and while Garuda was carrying the pot, a few drops fell at this spot, making it a place for eternal salvation.
Kedarnath is a town and Nagar Panchayat in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India.The name "Kedarnath" means "the Lord of the Field". It is derived from the Sanskrit words kedara (field) and natha (lord). It has been a pilgrimage centre since ancient times.
Badrinath is a town and nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu holy place, and is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. It is also part of India's Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit and gets its name from the Badrinath Temple.
Kailash Manasaravor, fondly called the residence of Lord Shiva is a holy mountain with a sacred lake. Pilgrims from India can reach Mount Kailash through the Lipulekh pass in Kumaon.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Shaivites and is among the twelve Jyotirlinga, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva.
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple.
Ramayan Travel is a unique and spiritually enriching travel experience that takes enthusiasts on a journey to explore the sacred sites and significant locations associated with the epic Ramayana. The Ramayana is one of the most revered and ancient texts in Hindu mythology, and it narrates the extraordinary adventures and exploits of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and his loyal brother Lakshmana.
Ayodhya is an important place of pilgrimage for the Hindus. A verse in the Brahmanda Purana names Ayodhya among "the most sacred and foremost cities".The Ramayana states that the location of Rama's birthplace is on the banks of the Sarayu river in a city called "Ayodhya". Modern-day Ayodhya is in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. This is the place where Lord Rama did reparation against Ravana before going for war.
The Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is at the centre of the town Rameshwaram. Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva here to absolve his sins for killing the Brahmin king Ravana (Brahmahatya). Rama had asked Hanuman to fly to Kailash to bring a Shiva linga for his pooja. However, since it was taking too long, Sita made a Shiva lingam with her own hands and then Rama, Sita and Lakshmana prayed to the Lingam.
Chilaw is a large town in the Puttalam District of Sri Lankas North Western Province. The destination is known for its Manavari & Munneswaram temples that are a part of the Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka. The legend mentions that after defeating King Ravana, Lord Rama left for Ayodhya in the Pushpak Viman but felt that he was being followed by Brahmahathi Dosham (the curse of killing a Brahmin). But he stopped at Munneswaram temple premises and installed Lingam on Lord Shiva's advice as he felt that the Dosham wasnt following him here.According to the legend, Manavari temple is where that Lord Rama first installed a Shiva lingam. It is the only lingam in the world that is named after Lord Rama other than Rameshwaram.
Krishna's life and teachings are prominently documented in the ancient Indian epic, the "Mahabharata," and in the "Bhagavad Gita," a sacred scripture that is a part of the Mahabharata. His birth is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami, a significant festival for Hindus, especially in India.
Mathura is a holy city in Hinduism and is considered the heart of Brij Bhoomi, the land of Krishna. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple.
Dwarka is an ancient city in the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat. It’s known as a Hindu pilgrimage site. The Dwarakadhisa Temple, also called Jagat Mandir, located in the heart of Dwarka, is a Vaishnava temple.
Puri is a coastal city and a municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. Puri is famous for the world famous Shri Jagannath Temple & Longest Golden Beach. It is one of the Dhamas (Holiest of the holy place) out of four Dhamas i.e. Puri, Dwarika, Badrinath & Rameswar, in India.
We will take you to the divine feminine strength through the spiritual circuit of Circuit Tours. In Hinduism, Shakthi, also spelled as Shakti, is the divine feminine principle and is considered the primordial cosmic energy that underlies everything in the universe. The term "Shakthi" literally means "power" or "energy." It is often worshipped as the supreme goddess, representing the dynamic forces that drive creation, preservation, and destruction.
The temple of goddess Chamundeshwari in Mysuru is a Shakti Peetha or powerful energy centres, and one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas of the world. It is also called Krouncha Peetham because the area where it is located was known by the name of Krouncha Puri in the Vedic Era.
The Jogulamba temple in Telangana is regarded as a Shakti Peetha where Sati Devi's upper teeth fell. This temple is worshipped by people with ailments and believed to get cured by the mercy of Lord Shiva, who is in the shape of Linga. Goddess Jogulmba is the mother of Mystical powers, removes the obstacles from everyone, to enhance happiness and prosperity in lives.
Garjiya Devi Temple is a noted Devi temple located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India, on the outskirts of the Corbett National Park. It is a sacred Shakti shrine where Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity. Legends believe that Garjiya Devi is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati, daughter of King of the Mountains also known as Giriraj.
Mahalakshmi - Ambabai Temple is an important Hindu temple in Kolhapur dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who resides here as Supreme Mother Mahalakshmi and is worshipped by locals as Ambabai.
The reigning Chola king, dispatching his loyal friend and warrior, Vandiyathevan, to deliver a secret message to his beloved daughter, Kundavai. Meanwhile, the Pandya king, Veerapandiyan, seeks vengeance against the Cholas for past injustices and attempts to dethrone Sundara Chola. The journey is filled with travels, battles, and revelations that lead to the eventual rise of Arulmozhivarman as the powerful Rajaraja Chola I.
Mannar is the main town of Mannar District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an Urban Council. The town is located on Mannar Island overlooking the Gulf of Mannar and is home to the historic Ketheeswaram temple.
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Nainativu or Naga theevu is where Vandhiyathevan, enduring a storm, is dropped off by boat girl Poonguzhali from India’s Kodikkarai, before he finds his way into mainland Sri Lanka. This speck of an island off the northern fringes of Jaffna—known as Nainativu or Nagadeepa—gets its name from its folklore inhabitants, the Naga people.
Brihadishvara Temple, called Rajarajesvaram by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
Dambulla Cave temple is a must-visit for its five shrines enclosing over 1,500 stunning mural paintings, 153 Buddha and bodhisattva idols, and statues of Hindu gods. Make a short detour to visit the Golden Buddha temple, a recent addition, at the foothills of the rock caves.
Kattumannarkoil Veeranarayana Perumal Temple is an important temple in Cuddalore District and is around 25 kms southwest of Chidambaram. The brick structure of this temple was completed during the reign of Paranthaka Chozhan I in the early 10th century. However, there is enough archaeological evidence to prove that it was in existence even earlier. Rajendra Chozhan dug another lake in Gangaikonda Chozhapuram and called it Chozha Gangam. The two lakes are connected in such a way that the excess water of Chozha Gangam is diverted to Veeranam.