Temples

Champaran Temple (Champaran)

Champaran Temple (Champaran)

<p>The Champaranya, earlier known as Champajhar, is a small but famous town, as it's the birthplace of the saint Vallabhacharya, in the Raipur District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. A beautiful temple has been constructed in honour of this great saint, which has enhanced the religious holiness of the place.</p><h2>How to Reach Champaran Temple</h2><p>The temple being situated in the district of Raipur has all the facilities of transport connected to the city. Some ways are given below.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is <strong>Swami Vivekanand Airport</strong>, at a distance of <strong>45–50 km</strong> from the temple. One can even get the taxi or can take public transport from the temple. You can book the flights from major cities to this airport.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest station is <strong>Raipur Junction</strong>, at a distance of <strong>47 km</strong> from the temple, where one can easily book the train tickets from various major cities. You can reach the temple by taking a taxi or by public transport. Thus, one can reach the temple easily through the rail.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>The city is well connected with the mode of the road. There are facilities of public transport from the major cities nearby. The people can reach the temple easily and comfortably from their destination by the roadway.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Champaran Temple</h2><p>The best time to visit the temple is from <strong>October to March</strong>, as it is the ideal time to visit the temple, as during this time one can explore the temple comfortably or can enjoy the sight-seeing.</p>

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Khatu Shyamji Temple Khatu

Khatu Shyamji Temple Khatu

<p>The Khatu Shyamji Temple is a Hindu Tempe in Khatoo Village at a distance of 43 km from Sikar City, Rajasthan, India. The temple is a popular Hindu Pilgrimage site where Lord Krishna and Barbarika /Khatushyam are worshipped. Devotees believe the head of Khatushyam sacrificed his head upon the request of Lord Krishna during the war. There is a story behind it. The "Shyam Kund" is a holy pond near the temple from where the 'Sheesh' of baba shyam came out. In this kund devotees take a bath and worship Khatu Naresh.</p><p>The temple is made up of full white marble with beautiful artistic carving and attractive designs. The people visit here to see the idol made up of stone of the lord Shyam. Thus, the temple, having its own importance and significance, is visited by the devotees in large numbers. Also, the chappan bhog is offered to Shyam.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Khatu Shyamji Temple</h2><p>The best time to visit this place is during the winter months from October to March. Thus, one can easily explore the temple and do the sightseeing there.&nbsp;</p><h2>How to Reach Khatu Shyamji Temple</h2><p>The temple can be easily reached by the different modes of transport. Some ways are given below.</p><p><strong>By Air&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is Jaipur airport, approximately<strong> 80 km </strong>from the temple. One can book the flights directly to the temple; one can also get the facility of taxis and public transport to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Road&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The place is connected with the highways very well; one can directly hire a taxi to reach the temple or can book the public transport from the nearby cities of the temple. Thus, one can easily reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Rail&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The rest railway station is <strong>Ringas Junction</strong>, a distance of<strong> 17 km </strong>from the temple. The person can book a train directly to the temple; also, one can easily get the taxi and public transport for reaching the temple.</p>

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Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir Pandharpur

Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir Pandharpur

<p>Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir, also known as Vithoba Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. This temple is the main centre to worship Vithoba, which is a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini. It is one of the most visited temples in Maharashtra. King Vishnuvardhana built the temple.</p><p>The temple is unique due to its strong association with the Varkari tradition, where millions of devotees visit as a spiritual journey (wari) singing abhangas (devotional hyms) in Marathi. The temple has a beautiful black idol of the Lord Vitthal, standing with arms akimbo, showing the divine serenity. Thus, the temple becomes important because of the divine beauty and the other important significance of the Lord Vittal.&nbsp;</p><p>For more details, check the latest blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/vitthal-rukmini-online-darshan/" target="_self">Shri Vithhal Rukmini Mandir Darshan Booking.</a></p><h2>How to Reach Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple</h2><p>Pandharpur is very well connected with the different modes of transport, which lets people visit there easily and comfortably. Some ways are given below.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is <strong>Pune International Airport (215 km)</strong>. One can book their flight directly to this airport. Then, from the airport, one can easily take the taxi or can take the public transport to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>Pandharpur is connected very well by ways of road. One can easily take the public transport from the nearby cities. The transport facilities and private taxis from the nearby cities are easily available; one can book that and reach here easily. Thus, to reach the temple through the roadways is easy and comfortable.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is <strong>Solapur railway station (74 km) </strong>from the temple. One can easily book the train to this station and can reach the temple by public transport or by taxi.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Sri Vitthal Rukmini Temple</h2><p>The best time to visit this temple is during the Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi festivals (June-July). Also, one can visit this temple in the winter from <strong>October to March</strong>.</p><p>Check our blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/pandharpur-temple-darshan-timing/" target="_self">Shri Vithhal Rukmini Temple timing and more</a> for more details.</p>

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Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Ujjain

Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Ujjain

<p>Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is one of the twelve important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated on the banks of the holy river Shipra, the temple displays Maratha-style architecture with a crafted shikhara. Daily rituals like Bhasma Aarti, Panchamrit Abhishek and Rudrabhishek are performed here. The important festivals of this temple are Mahashivaratri and Kartik Purnima. The temple is easily accessible by road, rail and air through the Indore airport. For more details, check out our blog,&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/ujjain-mahakaleshwar-temple-darshan-booking/" target="_self">Darshan Booking at Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple</a>, <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/mahakaleshwar-temple-timings/" target="_self">Mahakalehswar Temple and aarti Timing.</a></p><h2>How to Reach Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga</h2><p>The temple being situated in the Ujjain has good connectivity with the different modes of transport. You can take the following ways to reach the temple:.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is <strong>Ujjain Junction</strong>, at a distance of<strong> 2 km </strong>from the temple. There are many trains from the major cities to this pilgrimage place. Thus, one can easily reach the temple by rail. You can take the local public transport like e-rickshaws and autorickshaws to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport to the temple is <strong>Devi Ahilya Bai International Airport,</strong> at a distance of <strong>58 km</strong> from the temple, as the airport is in Indore. One can get the flights from the various major cities.Thus, one can take a private taxi or public transport to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>The city is very well connected with the roadways. The highways connect the city with major nearby cities. There are public transportation facilities available for people to reach the temple.</p><p>For more details, check our latest blog, <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/how-to-reach-ujjain/" target="_self">How to Reach Ujjain</a>.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain&nbsp;</h2><p>One must visit this temple in the times of MahaShivratri and <strong>Shravan Month</strong>. And the best time to visit the temple is from <strong>October to March</strong>; this is the ideal time to take a visit to this temple. You can even enjoy the sight-seeing in the nearby place.</p>

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Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Somnath

Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Somnath

<p>The Somnath temple, also called Somanātha temple or Deo Patan, is a Hindu temple situated in Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Gujarat. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is the first among the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple was reconstructed many times in the past after repeated destruction by multiple Muslim invaders and rulers, notably starting from an attack by Mahmud Ghazni in the 11th century. The first version of the Somnath temple's construction date remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from the early centuries of the 1st millennium to about the 9th century. Festivals Shravan, Shivratri, and Karthik Purnima are celebrated.</p><p>The architecture of the temple is in Chalukya style and showcases intricate carvings and a magnificent shikhara (spire) rising to 155 feet. The temple is situated near the shore of the sea, so the best sight-seeing views are available from the temple. One can easily enjoy the sight-seeing, and peace can be felt through this view. For more details on temple timing, check out our blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/somnath-temple-darshan-and-puja-details/" target="_self">Aarti and temple timing for Somnath Temple</a>.</p><h2>How to Reach Somnath Temple</h2><p>The temple is well connected with the different modes of transport. Some ways are given below.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is Diu Airport, 63 km from the temple. The active airport is Rajkot airport, at a distance of 200 km from the temple. One can easily reach the temple by booking the flights to this nearby airport. The facilities of public transport and taxis for Somnath are directly available to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is Veraval railway station, at a distance of 7 km from the temple. One can easily reach the temple from the station, as direct local transport, public transport, and taxis are available to reach the temple. One can book the ticket to reach the station to reach the temple easily.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>By Road&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The temple is well connected with the mode of transportation; all the major devotees from the nearby cities use public transport or taxis to reach the temple directly. Thus, you can also take the direct taxi facility to reach the temple comfortably.</p><p>For more detailed information, check out our latest blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/how-to-reach-somnath/" target="_self">How to Reach Somnath Jyotirlinga</a>.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Somnath Temple</h2><p>The best time to visit this temple is from <strong>October to March</strong> in the winter months. The devotees can explore the temple easily and can also get the best cool view of the ocean near the temple.</p>

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Shri Vaijnath Temple Parli

Shri Vaijnath Temple Parli

<p>Shri Vaidyanatha Temple is a famous Shiva temple located in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district, Maharashtra. Known for its unique tradition where male devotees perform the ritual of Abhishekam without clothing, the temple stands approximately 75-80 feet high. Its main entrance has a brass-plated door facing the east. June to August are the best times to visit this temple. Shravan Maas and Mahashivratri are important festivals celebrated in this temple. For more details check the latest blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/parli-vaijnath-temple-timings/" target="_self">Parli Vaijnath temple timing and more</a>.</p><h2>How to Reach Shri Vaijnath Temple</h2><p>You can reach the temple by taking the different modes of transport. Some frequently used ways are given below.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is <strong>Parli Vaijnath Railway Station</strong>, at a distance of <strong>2 km</strong> from the temple. The station is well connected with major cities from the various parts. You can easily get the local public transport to reach the temple.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest active airport is <strong>Aurangabad Airport</strong> Located at a distance of <strong>210 km</strong> from the temple, you can even take a taxi or a facility of public transport to reach the temple. Thus, one easily finds the temple by the airways.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>The city is well connected by roadways. You can book the taxi directly to the temple or can even take the public transport to reach the temple. There are facilities of public transport and private taxis from the nearby cities to reach the temple.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Parli Vaijnath Temple</h2><p>The ideal time to reach the temple is from <strong>October to March</strong>. One can easily explore the temple and can do the sightseeing in the best possible way.</p><p><br></p>

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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Bhimashankar

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Bhimashankar

<p>Bhimashankar is a historic temple located in the Sahyadri mountains of Maharashtra. Bhimashankar Temple is one of the twelve popular Jyotirlingas located in India. It is located in the village of Bhorgiri, 50 kilometers northwest of Khed, near Pune. It is situated in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri mountains, around 125 kilometers from Pune. The Bhima River originates from the Bhimashankar village and the hills of the Manmad village are present nearby, with old rock carvings of the god Bhimashankar. The best time to visit Bhimashankar is between September to February. Mahashivratri is an important festival celebrated here.</p><p>For more details, check our new blog on&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/bhimashankar-temple-timing-maharashtra/" target="_self">Bhima shankar temple timing and more</a>.</p><h2>How to Reach Bhimashnankar Temple</h2><p>The temple can be reached through the different modes of transport; some are given below.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>You can easily book public transport from the nearby cities; also, one can travel directly through the taxi to reach the temple. Thus, to reach the temple, one can easily take the mean road.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is<strong> Pune Railway Station</strong>, at a distance of <strong>110 km</strong> from the temple. The temple can be easily reached by taking the taxi or by public transport. Thus, one can easily reach the temple through the rail.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is <strong>Pune International Airport</strong>, at a distance of <strong>110 km</strong>. You can book a direct flight to this airport. From the airport, you can easily hire a taxi or take public transport to reach the temple.</p><p>For more details, check our new blog on&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/how-to-reach-bhimashankar/" target="_self">How to reach the Bhimashankar Temple</a></p><h2>Best Time to Visit</h2><p>The best time to visit this temple is from <strong>October to March</strong>&nbsp;and the best season of the temple is <strong>monsoon</strong>.</p>

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Shree Jagannath Temple Puri

Shree Jagannath Temple Puri

<p>Jagannath Puri Temple is located in Puri, Odisha. Jagannath is a form of Lord Vishnu. In this temple, the flag hosted at the top flows in the opposite direction of air. The temple is situated near the sea and the sound of waves is also there, but when you enter the temple premises, you cannot hear the sound of waves. When you come out of the temple, waves sound can be heard. The best time to visit the temple is from June to March.</p><p>The temple kitchen is known as the biggest kitchen in the world, as the mahaprasad is prepared in the temple kitchen itself. So they make the prasad in the clay utensil and with the wood fire. For more details regarding temples, check out our new blog on the<a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/quick-guide-jagannath-puri/" target="_self">Jagannath Temple Complete Guide.</a></p><h2>How to Reach Jagannath Temple&nbsp;</h2><p>To reach this pilgrimage place, one can easily and comfortably take the different modes of transport. Some of the ways are given below.</p><p>By Air</p><p>The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, 60 km away. One can easily book the flights directly to this airport to reach the temple. From the airport, one can easily hire a taxi or take public transport to reach the temple.&nbsp;</p><p>By Rail</p><p>The nearest railway station is Puri railway station, at a distance of 3 km from the temple. One can get trains to this place from various major cities nearby. Thus, you can easily book the tickets for the station to reach the temple from the different station. From the station, you can hire a taxi or get a public transport to reach the temple.</p><p>By Road</p><p>The person can easily reach the temple through the roadways. The city is well connected with the medium of road and one can easily book a public transport to reach the temple. The devotees from the nearby regions take the public transport to reach the temple. Thus, You can book the public transport or take the taxi to reach the Temple</p><p>For more details, check out our blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/how-to-reach-jagannath-puri/" target="_self">how to reach the Jagannath temple</a>.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Jagannath Puri</h2><p>The best times to visit the temple are from October to February, in the times of winter when the weather is pleasant and chilled. Which lets them explore the temple and also take the best time for sight-seeing.</p>

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Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple Rameswaram

Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple Rameswaram

<p>The Ramanathaswamy Temple (Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple), located on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu, is a well-known Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It was established by Lord Rama before his journey to Lanka and is part of the 275 sacred Paadal Petra Sthalams. The temple, built in the 12th century, has the longest corridor of any Hindu temple and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smartas. The best time to visit Ramanathaswamy Temple is between October and March. Mahashivaratri and the annual Rameswaram Festival are important festivals celebrated her, and For more details check our latest blog on <a href="https://blog.yatradham.org/rameshwaram-temple-rules-dress-code/" target="_self">Rameswaram Temple details</a>.</p><h2>How to Reach Rameswaram Temple</h2><p>The temple can be reached easily through different modes of transport. Some of them are given below.</p><p><strong>By Air</strong></p><p>The nearest airport is <strong>Madurai Airport</strong>, at a distance of <strong>170 km</strong> from the temple. There are many connecting and direct flights to the airport. One can easily get the public transport or private taxi from the airport to the temple. Thus, to reach the temple by air is comfortable.</p><p><strong>By Road</strong></p><p>The temple can be reached by road directly. There are regular transportation facilities available from the nearby city. One can plan a trip through the roadway to reach comfortably and easily. You can reach the temple by taking the direct taxi to the temple.</p><p><strong>By Rail</strong></p><p>The nearest railway station is <strong>Rameswaram station</strong>, at a distance of <strong>1-2 km</strong> from the temple. One can easily reach the temple by rail. There are local public transport facilities available for one to easily reach the temple by taking the railway.</p><h2>Best Time to Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple</h2><p>The best time to visit this temple is from <strong>October to March</strong> in the winter months. One can enjoy the sight-seeing while exploring the temple.</p>

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Temples in India

India is a country with more than 2 million temples with its rich cultural and religious diversity. Home to various temple, their history and rich cultural heritage which makes India a pilgrimage site. A large number of devotees come to visit from not only India but from other countries. Every Temple in India has its own story, devotion, faith and structure that makes it more beautiful. 

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