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Location: Rampurhat. District: Birbhum Deity: Goddess Tara  The temple is located in Rampurhat of Birbhum district This temple is dedicated to Goddess Tara. It is said that when Lord Shiva had poisoned during 'Samdura Manthan' then at the behest of all Gods and Goddess Mother. Tara fed breast milk to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was freed from poison burning and the whole creation was proteated. History and Architecture: The old temple of Goddess Tara is damaged. The present temple with eight roof was built in 1225 by one jagannath Ray of Mallarpur Village. On the main gate of the temple the statue of goddess Durga and her full family are carved. Under the outer cover of the mother in Tarapith,  there is a stone statue of the mother in which she is breast feeding Lord Shiva with her lap. The main temple is built of marble & terracotta. The temple base is made of red brick. How to reach: There is a train from Kolkata to Tarapith named as Sealdah Rph exp ( 13187) It takes to reach...

Location: visheshwarganj, Varanasi State: Uttar Pradesh Creator: Maratha peshwa Baji Rao  Completed: 1729 It is the one of the most famous Hindu temple in the city Varanasi. It is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. It is the one from of goddess Parvati. About the temple: The legend behind the temple was once Shiva commented that the entire world is maya including food. Parvati got angry and decided to teach the lesson that food is important for all by making all the food vanish on earth. Then the world started suffer due to hunger. Then Lord Shiva came to Parvati begging for food and and acknowledged the importance of food Parvati be came happy and offered him food on har own hands. Shiva made a kitchen at Varanasi for her devotee. Architecture: The temple was built by Maratha peshwa Baji Rao which completed in 1729. The temple was built in Nagara style architecture some other idols are installed in the Annapurna temple's courtyard. Which can be seen throughout the year. These ido...

Location: Kandwa Pokhra Deity: Lord Shiva Creator: Kardameshwar rishi Famous for: Gupta sculptures The temple is believed to be the oldest surviving temple of kashi. Located at the Kandwa Pokhra. History: It is believed to have been founded hundreds of years ago Kardam Rishi established the shivalinga here, which gave it the name kardameshwar Mahadev. It is believed that due to the killing of Ravana, the blame of the murder of Lord Rama to Brahma was solved by the worship of kardameshwar Mahadev. After his return to Ayodhya, he came here to his family and prevented the murder of Brahm. According to historians, the Chandella dynasty kings built the temple. In 12th century. It is said that whose shade is seen in the well made of Kardam Rishi he lives a long life. Architecture: The temple was built in Nagar style architecture. It is sun facing. The temple has many side deities. A pond was built by Rani  Bhawani of west Bengal in 18 century CE. The temple is a Panchratha type of temple...

Location:  Modhera, Mehsana district Deity: Sun  Creator: Bhima I Completed: After 1026-27CE Type: Chaulukya History and architecture: The temple was built during 1024-26CE by Bhima I of chalukya dynasty. The temple complex has three axially aligned, the shrine in a hall. The temple is situated on the bank of pushpavati river. The temple is pillared on a lotus shaped structure. There are carvings represent to Ramayana, Mahabharat and Kamasutra. The outer hall used to be the place for religious gatherings. The Sabha Mandap still stands on 52 pillars. The temple complex and the magnificently sculpted kund are jawels in the art of masonry of the solanki period apparently which was also known as the Golden age of Gujarat. There are many inscriptions on the wall of the temple. How to reach:  By train: The nearest railway station is at Ahmedabad at a distance of 100km form the temple.

Location: Urgam valley, Uttarakhand Deity: Shiva Creator:  Pandavas Type: North Indian architecture. History:  Kalpeswar is a breath taking place with amazing views of the Himalayan peaks. The place is full of legends surrounding its origin. The ancient legend linked to the pandavas, whiles seek his fardom for the sin of kurukshetra war Shiva took a form of bull.But when Bhima tried to hold on to the bull's tail it was vanished at guptakashi his hump appeared in kedarnath bahu appeared at Tunganath and jata appeared at Kalpeswar. About the temple: The temple priests at this temple are the Dasnamis and Gossanis. The temple is located in the urgam valley. Alaknanda and kalpganga rivers is seen at this place. The valley is a dense forest area. How to reach:  By air: The nearest airport is jolly Grant airport located at distance of 268kms from Kalpeswar. By train:  Risikesh railway station is the nearest railhead locate 251kms from joshimath.

Location:  Rudraprayag Deity:  Lord Shiva Elevation: 3,680m(12,073ft) History:  The Tunganath temple built by the pandavas. The legend says that saint vyas advised the pandavas that they were guilty of slaying their own relatives during the war and their sin could be pardoned by Lord Shiva. the pandavas built the temple. Architecture: It was built in the North Indian Style of architecture . The temple has many side deities. The roof of the temple is composed of stone slabs .There is an image of Lord Ganesha on the right side of the temple. Akash Ganga waterfalls is situated close to Tungnath which has a temple dedicated to Nanda Devi .The priest of Tunganath temple is a local Brahmin from Ukhimath village. There are ten thousands of devotee visit this divine place every year Deoria Tal is a pellucid Lake located at Tunganath temple It is believed that Gods, goddess bathe in it. How to reach:  By air: The nearest airport is Dehradun which lies at a distance of 11...