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🕉 🚩🛕 🇮🇳 🔱⠀ ⠀ ⠀ To be frank, #Shivadol took my breath away. To be in a 🆕 place with those familiar vibes is a home away from home feeling. I ended my Monday and went straight to the famous #Shivadol. I didn't enter the garbagriha because I hadn't taken a bath at that time. So I explored the exterior. And saw many carvings of Gods and Goddesses that I couldn't even recognise as time had taken its toll on them. Some of the carvings were simply blank as if someone had erased a page out of history books.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ So through this post, I want to spread awareness and want my Sanatanis to help me recognise these carvings of our deities.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Kindly #swipeleft and leave a comment. 🙏⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #MyIndia #Assam #reclaimtemples #templegram #templephotography #templearchitecture #sibsagar #Sivasagar #incredibleindia #theinstayatri #awesomeassam #ahomarchitechture #archaeologylovers #templerun #hindutemples #hindurashtra #templesofindia @makemytrip (at Shiv Dol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9ttqALa3m/?igshid=kpvlj404i1wv

🕉️🚩🛕🔱🇮🇳⠀ ⠀ dol means temple in Assamese.⠀ ⠀ Siva dol (meaning the temple of  Shiva) is a group of structures comprising three Hindu temples of Sivadol, Vishnudol (meaning temple of  Vishnu) and Devidol (means temple of the Goddess Devi Durga) shrines, and a museum. These are located on the banks of the Sivasagar ("the ocean of the god Shiva") tank, also known as the Borpukhuri tank, in the heart of Sivasagar, in the Indian state of Assam.⠀ ⠀ The tank was constructed between 1731 and 1738 and the temples were built in 1734 by Bar Raja Ambika, queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha (1714–1744).⠀ ⠀ Sivadol, built in the Shikhara architecture (more specifically Ahom temple architecture), has a central tower which is said to be the tallest Shiva temple tower in India at a height of 104 feet and the perimeter is 195 feet at the base. It is crowned with an 8-foot high golden-dome.⠀ The temple is built with stone and bricks. Inside the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), the Shiva Linga (aniconic symbol of Shiva) is deified, which is in a reverse setting. The Shikhara or Vimana (temple tower), which rises above the sanctum sanctorum, has a four-tiered, 8 feet (2.4 m) mastaka and is crowned by a kalasha made of gold. The tower itself is built with parallel ridges and furrows. The lower part of the tower is flanked by four smaller identical towers, which are known as the angashikaras. The garbagriha, where the main deity is deified in the form of a reversed Shiva linga, is interconnected with an antarala, a small antechamber, which has a roof known as do-chala, which is akin to a typical hut built in Assam. The antarala is also connected to one of the mandapas (outdoor halls). The exterior walls of the temple are embellished with sculptures and floral designs set in Bas-relief.⠀ ⠀ Rest in comments 👇⠀ ⠀ #MyIndia #Assam #reclaimtemples #templegram #templephotography #sanatandharma #hinduculture #templehopping #templemade #templerun #hindutemples #templesofindia #Shivadol #sibsagar #Sivasagar #incredibleindia #swipeleft #theinstayatri ⠀ (at Sivadol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7MZ2NrkA0/?igshid=1834mdrk3q9jp

🕉️🚩🔱🇮🇳⠀ ⠀ The Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli, also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, is an 11th-century temple in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in 🇮🇳⠀ ⠀ The temple is formed by a circular wall with 65 chambers, apparently for 64 yoginis and the goddess Devi, and an open mandapa in the centre of a circular courtyard, sacred to Shiva.⠀ ⠀ According to an inscription dated to 1323 CE (Vikram Samvat 1383), the temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala (r. c. 1055 – 1075).⠀ ⠀ It is said that the temple was the venue of providing education in astrology and mathematics based on the transit of the Sun.⠀ ⠀ The temple is located on a hill about 💯 feet in height; there are 100 steps to climb up to the entrance. It is circular with a radius of 170 feet, while inside it has 65 small chambers, each with a mandapa which is open and a facia of pilasters and pillars. The roof of the ring of shrines is flat, as is that of the central shrine to Shiva; the circular courtyard is hypaethral, open to the sky, with an open porch as its entrance.⠀ ⠀ The exterior surface of the outer wall, unlike other Yogini temples which are quite plain outside, was decorated with statues of couples flanked by maidens, mostly now lost or badly damaged.⠀ ⠀ Each of the chambers around the inside of the perimeter wall now contains an image of Shiva. However, originally these contained 64 Yogini images and probably one image of the great goddess Devi. The temple is therefore known as Chausath Yogini Temple (Chausath being the Hindi for "Sixty four"). It is said that the roofs over the 64 chambers & the central shrine had towers or shikharas, as those at the Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho still do, but that these were removed during later modifications. The central shrine's roofing slabs are perforated to allow rainwater to drain through pipes to a large underground tank.⠀ ⠀ Rest in comments 👇 ⠀ ⠀ 📸 DM for credits⠀ ⠀ #tantriktemple #templearchitecture #madhyapradeshtourism #MadhyaPradeshdiaries #reclaimtemples #theinstayatri #ChausathYoginiTemple #Mitaoli #templefacts #know_temples #swipeleft #templegram (at Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdkmeUlEqU/?igshid=10wz6hlj5qioy

🕉 🚩 🇮🇳 🔱 ⠀ ⠀ The Mehandipur Balaji Mandir is a noted Hindu temple in Dausa district of Rajasthan, dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman. The name Balaji is applied to Shri Hanuman in several parts of India because the childhood (Bala in Hindi or Sanskrit) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there. The temple is dedicated to Balaji (another name for Shree Hanuman Ji). Unlike similar religious sites it is located in a town rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere.⠀ ⠀ The temple of Balaji Maharaj built in Mehandipur is very famous especially in northern part of India. The first Mahant of the temple was Shri Ganeshpuriji Maharaj and the present Mahant of the temple Shri Kishorpuriji is very strict to follow vegetarian and reading holy books.⠀ ⠀ The person who is suffering from evil spirits (Sankatwalas) get relief from distress by methods like Arji, Sawamani, and Darkhast. Bhog of Boondi ke Laddu offering to Shri Balaji Maharaj, Rice and Urad pulse to Bhairav Baba (Kotval Kaptan, head of army and Shri Pretraj Sarkar, king of evil spirits). Saturday and Tuesday are the busiest days in the temple because both these days are the days of Hanumanji. Some other temples near Balaji temple are Anjani Mata temple, Kali Mata at Teen Pahaad, Panchmukhi Hanumanji, Ganeshji temple at Saat Pahaad, Samadhi Wale Baba (the first mahant), are some important temples in Mehandipur Balaji.⠀ ⠀ The temple has been known for many years, for exorcism from evil spirits attachments and black magic or spells. In 2013, an international team of scientist, scholars and psychiatrists from Germany, Netherlands, AIIMS, New Delhi, and University of Delhi started a study to evaluate all aspects of treatment and rituals at the temple.⠀ ⠀ Feel 🆓 to share and bookmark 🔖 ⠀ ⠀ 📸 DM for credits⠀ ⠀ #tantriktemple #templearchitecture #reclaimtemples #mehandipur #dausa #rajasthan #rajasthantourism #rajasthani #rajasthandiaries #rajasthan_tourism #rajasthani_style #rajasthantravel #hindurashtra #PadharoMhareDesh #tantriklife #templefacts #know_temples #jaihanuman #hanumantemple #swipeleft (at Mehandipur Balaji Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CII89LWFKfH/?igshid=fdyz8tcd2u1t

🕉 🚩 🇮🇳 🔱⠀ ⠀ Like a jewel expertly set against the magnificent backdrop of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas, the medieval temple of Baijnath is truly a place of sanctity and serenity. Perched on a grassy knoll and situated just off the otherwise unremarkable main street of the town of Baijnath, it is one of Himachal Pradesh’s significant shrines and pilgrim centres.⠀ ⠀ The Baijnath temple derives its name from ‘Baijnath’ as the Vaidyanath version of Lord Shiva is worshipped here. Vaidyanath is Shiva’s avatar as the 'Lord of Physicians' (‘vaid’ means ‘physician’) and devotees with all manner of ailments pray at this temple in search of a cure.⠀ ⠀ Built in 1204 CE, the temple has survived the numerous earthquakes that have rocked this region for centuries and destroyed many great temples like it. The Kangra region was also extremely wealthy due to its location on the trade routes from Kashmir, Punjab and Tibet. Numerous temples were built by local kings and prosperous merchants here; sadly, most of them have been destroyed by earthquakes over time. We don’t know of the early history of Baijnath or why it was built exactly where it stands; we can only deduce its story from snippets of the past.⠀ ⠀ Thankfully, there are two stone inscriptions inside the temple known to historians as ‘Baijnath Prasastis’. These inscriptions tell us that the shrine was built in 1204 CE by two wealthy merchants who were ardent devotees of Shiva, Ahuka and Manyuka, even though some historians believe there may have been a shrine here as early as the 9th century CE.⠀ ⠀ Translated, this is what the inscriptions say:⠀ ⠀ "IN HIS COUNTRY, THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN MERCHANT, MANYUKA, SON OF SIDDHA. OF HIM, WHOSE DEVOTION TO MAHESA WAS CONSTANT AND WHOSE CONDUCT WAS PURE, THERE WAS THE MOTHER CALLED CHINNA.⠀ WHOSE YOUNGER BROTHER IS AHUKA, WHOSE WEALTH IS UNDIVIDED FROM HIS BROTHER AND WHO IS SOLELY INTEND ON DOING GOOD DEEDS; AND WHOSE WIFE NAMED GULHA IS FREE FROM CENSURE, AND REMAINS BUSY IN HONOURING ALL THE GUESTS."⠀ ⠀ Rest in comments 👇 ⠀ ⠀ 📸 DM for credits⠀ ⠀ #tantriktemple #templearchitecture #reclaimtemples #baijnathtemple #himachalpradesh #himachaltourism #himachaldiaries (at Baijnath Shiv Mandir बैजनाथ शिव मंदिर) https://www.instagram.com/p/CICrU3oFJJF/?igshid=nfakndnedn3b

🕉 🚩 🇮🇳 🔱⠀ ⠀ जटोली शिव मंदिर भारत देश के हिमाचल प्रदेश राज्य के सोलन जिलेमें स्थित है, जिसकी स्थापना श्री श्री 1008 स्वामी कृष्णानंद परमहंस महाराज ने की थी। स्वामी कृष्णानंद परमहंस 1950 में जटोली आए थे। 1974 में मंदिर का निर्माण कार्य शुरू हो गया था। ⠀ ⠀ जटोली की हसीन वादियों में स्थित है यह भव्य शिव मंदिर। इसका निर्माण पिछले 35 वर्ष से चल रहा है। जटोली में मंदिर की स्थापना स्वामी कृष्णानंद परमहंस ने 1973 की थी जो 1983 में ब्रह्मलीन हो गए। जटोली की हसीन वादियों में स्थित है यह भव्य शिव मंदिऱ। इसका निर्माण पिछले 35 वर्ष से चल रहा है।⠀ ⠀ स्वामी कृष्णानंद के समाधि लेने के बाद मंदिर प्रबंधक कमेटी ने मंदिर का निर्माण जारी रखा। मंदिर में हाल ही में 11 फुट लंबा स्वर्ण कलश चढ़ाया गया है। इससे मंदिर की ऊंचाई करीब 122 फुट तक पहुंच गई। कमेटी का दावा है कि यह उत्तर भारत का सबसे ऊंचा शिव मंदिर है। जटोली स्थित शिव मंदिर में जल्द ही 17 लाख रुपए की लागत का स्फटिक शिवलिंग की स्थापना और प्राण प्रतिष्ठा की जाएगी।⠀ ⠀ मंदिर का नाम 'जटा' से मिलता है, जो आगे भगवान शिव के लंबे जटाओं को दर्शाता है। मंदिर राजगढ़ रोड पर 8 किलोमीटर फॉर्म सोलन में स्थित है। यह एक प्राचीन लिंगम के साथ भगवान शिव के सबसे पुराने मंदिरों में से एक है। इस मंदिर से जुड़ी कई कहानियां और किंवदंतियाँ हैं, जिनमें से एक में कहा गया है कि भगवान शिव इस स्थान पर गए और एक रात के लिए रुके। यह एशिया बेल्ट में भगवान शिव का सबसे बड़ा मंदिर है।⠀ ⠀ यहां पर भगवान शिव, माता पार्वती, गणेश, कार्तिकेय और हनुमान की मूर्तियां स्थापित की जाएंगी। मंदिर की खास बात है कि इसका निर्माण भक्तों द्वारा किए गए दान से ही किया गया है। मंदिर निर्माण पर अब तक करोड़ों रुपए खर्च हो चुके हैं। शिव मंदिर के साथ प्राकृतिक शिव गुफा के दर्शन के लिए आज भी भक्त दर्शन के लिए आते हैं।⠀ ⠀ 📸 DM for credits⠀ ⠀ Feel 🆓 to share and bookmark 🔖⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #templearchitecture #templelife #ancienttemple #templefacts #reclaimtemples #templegram #templephotography #sanatandharma #hindutemples #himachalpradesh #himachaltourism #himachaldiaries #himachalpictures #himachalgram #shivatemple #himachalpradeshtourism #instahimachal #himachal_pradesh #shivaay #devbhoomihimachal #incrediblehimachal #JatoliTemple #solan #hindurashtra #reclaimtemples #collage #incredibleindia #templesofindia #harharmahadev #swipeleft (at Jatoli Mandir solan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNZkMwFgFl/?igshid=ld4bbvwhdm98

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