Located on the bank of Ganga River about 69 kilometers in the west of Allahabad, Sheetla Temple is considered to be one of the most important shrines of cosmic importance or shaktipeeths dedicated to goddess Sati Parvati, the supreme incarnation of female power in...
The image of Ram, the cherished symbol of all that is the best in our religion, culture and traditions is enshrined in the heart and soul of every Indian irrespective of belief and religion. This explains why any monument or temple dedicated to him becomes a huge...
Built in 1834 in reverence to the 6th Tirthankar Lord Padma Prabha, Digambar Jain Temple is one of the most visited pilgrim destinations for people of Jain community across the country.
The existence of the Shwetambra temple dates back to the life time of...
The history of Old Kaushambi dates back to even pre-Ramayan and Mahabharat periods. It was the capital of the Vatsa Mahajanapada, which was one of the 16 regions of Mahabharat. It is mentioned in Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata, that the city was founded by a...
Kamasin Devi Temple is situated on the bank of a pond in a village called Gambheera Purb approximately 10 kilometers in the western side of the town of Mahajanpur, which is the administrative headquarter of Kaushambi district.
The temple is a favorite...
As the name suggests, Durga Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga who symbolizes the female power and invincibility. The goddess has multiple arms holding an array of varied weapons and riding a ferocious tiger or a lion. She is shown slaying the demons,...
Ghoshit Ram Vihar or monastery finds reverential mention in the Buddhist scriptures. It is one of the main attractions of the area for the Buddhist pilgrims.
The construction of the vihar dates back to the life time of the Buddha. It was built by a...