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Pada Bimala - Adi Shakti Peetha (inside Jagannath Temple complex)

2/7/2013

Pada Bimala - Adi Shakti Peetha (inside Jagannath Temple complex)

The great mythological texts including the Shiva Purana and the Kalika Purana (the Asthashakti) recognize the four major Shakti Peethas. Like (Bimala, Pada Khanda) inside the Jagannath Temple, Puri, Orissa, (Tara Tarini) Sthana Khanda (Breasts), near Berhampur, Orissa, (Kamakshi, Yoni khanda) near Guwahati, Assam and (Dakhina Kalika, Mukha khanda) in Kolkata, West Bengal originated from the limbs of the Corpse of Mata Sati. In a hymn, the Kalika Purana (Asthashakti) clearly says:

[[“Vimala Pada khandancha, Stana khandancha Tarini (Tara Tarini), Kamakhya Yoni khandancha, Mukha khandancha Kalika (Kali) Anga pratyanga sangena Vishnu Chakra Kshate nacha……..”]]

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Tara Tarini Shakti Peeth in Orissa

2/7/2013

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Tara Tarini Sthana Peeth is on the holy Taratarini hill. The Twin Goddesses Tara and Tarini are worshiped at the temple as manifestations of Adi Shakti. The Taratarini Hill Shrine is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers of the Mother Goddess and is one of four major ancient Shakti Peethas in India.

Adi Shakti Goddesses Tara Tarini have been regarded as the presiding deity (Ista-Devi) in many parts of and in most of the households in Orissa. This Holy Shrine is situated in the eastern coast of near the ; about 30 kilometers away from the commercial nerve centre of Orissa, Berhampur. The historically famous Jaugada rock edict of Emperor Asoka and the pious river Rishikulya, which has been described in Rig Veda as ‘Gangayah Jyestha Bhagini’ (i.e. the elder sister of the ), are also present near this holy shrine. Since time immemorial, Adyashakti is being worshiped here as Devi Tara Tarini on the blue capped holy mountain of Tarini Parvat/Kumari hills/Ratnagiri/Purnagiri.

At the hill top a beautiful stone temple is the abode of Maa. Two stones anthropomorphized by the addition of gold and silver ornaments and shaped to be seen as human faces are the main Shrine of this temple which represents the Goddesses Tara and Tarini. In between them are placed two fully celebrated and beautiful brass heads as their Chalanti Pratima or their Living Image. Worship at this important centre of Shakta cult has been continuing since time immemorial.

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Sarbamangala Temple Shakti Peeth

2/7/2013

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The Sarbamangala Temple with Tarakeswar, Rameswar, Kamaleswar, Chandreswar and Mitraswar Shib Temples situated at D.N.

Sarkar Road, Burdwan is an old religious institution which has been built by Maharaja Kirtichand in the year 1702 A.D. and since then the temple has become a holy place to the people of Burdwan as well as nearby Districts and States. Be it mentioned that the celebrated temple and the deity has same importance and popularity as like as Kalighat, Dakshineswar, Tarakeswar and Tarapith. Hundreds of devotees feel pride on taking the blessing of Mata Sarbamangala everyday.

The idol of Mata Sarbamangala is very very old (approx. 1000 years old) from time immemorial, people felt the existence of it in old literatures and holy books. This is an idol of Mata Durga with eighteen hands and bestowed on Lion MAHISHA MARDINI and is the first NABARATNA temple in the undivided Bengal. The structure of the temple manifests the unique blending of art and architecture of Terra-cotta style and popular architecture of the then Bengal.

The historians have graciously depicted the historical importance and the archaic value of the temple. The Sarbamangala Temple is main historically importance tourist place in Burdwan District.

After abolition of the Zamindari, the then Maharaja of Burdwan Sir Uday Chand Mahatab formed and constituted a trust in the year 1959 and thereby handed over the deity in favour of the Trust Board and since then the Trust Board is managing and performing the seba puja and maintaining the properties of the deity.

Sarbamangala Mata Thakurani has an old heritage in the mind of all religious minded people. From very far off place of Burdwan District people assemble here and offer seba puja and even from remote corners of West Bengal people come here to offer their pujas and obtain blessingof the Mata Sarbamangala .

It has become a holy place as well as a tourist spot in this State. In the festival days the number of devotees run into lakhs. They all come from different walks of life. The Government of India has notified this temple as the place of public worship considering its historical and archaeological importance vide Notification No. 11478 dated New Delhi the 7th day of September, 2000.

Main occasion of the temple Bengali New Years day i.e. 1st Baisakh, Bipadtarini Brata, Saradiya Durgotsov, Kali Puja, Nabanna and Shib Ratri Brata etc.

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Scientific Reason to visit Temples in India...

11/8/2012

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WHY TO VISIT TEMPLES ? (Scientific Reason)

There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth’s magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts of a town/village or city, or in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. The essence of visiting a temple is discussed here.

Now, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple, known as “*Garbhagriha*” or *Moolasthanam*.

In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed.

This *Moolasthanam* is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum.

We know that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol.

What are they really?

No, they are not God’s / priests’ flash cards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.

Further, the Sanctum is closed on three sides. This increases the effect of all energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light inside the sanctum to the priests or *poojaris* performing the pooja.

The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers takes a worshipper into trance, thus not letting his mind waver.
When done in groups, this helps people forget personal problems for a while and relieve their stress.

The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy further aiding in a different good aura.
The effect of all these energies is supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and utensils in the *Moolasthan*am / *Garbagraham*. *Theertham*, the “holy” water used during the pooja to wash the idol is not
plain water cleaning the dust off an idol.

It is a concoction of Cardamom,*Karpura* (Benzoin), zaffron / saffron, *Tulsi* (Holy Basil), Clove, etc…Washing the idol is to charge the water with the magnetic radiations thus increasing its medicinal values. Three spoons of this holy water is distributed to devotees.

Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy. Besides, the clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & *Tulsi* leafs protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and *Pachha Karpuram* (benzoin), act as mouth fresheners. It is proved that *Theertham* is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as *prasadam* to the devotees. This way, one can claim to remain healthy by regularly visiting the Temples.

This is why our elders used to suggest us to offer prayers at the temple so that you will be cured of many ailments. They were not always superstitious. Yes, in a few cases they did go overboard when due to ignorance they hoped many serious diseases could be cured at temples by deities.

When people go to a temple for the *Deepaaraadhana*, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the assemblages passes on the energy to all. This also explains why men are not allowed to wear shirts at a few temples and women are requested to wear more ornaments during temple visits.

It is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed by the women. Also, it is a practice to leave newly purchased jewels at an idol’s feet and then wear them with the idol’s blessings. This act is now justified after reading this article. This act of “seeking divine blessings” before using any new article, like books or pens or automobiles may have stemmed from this through mere observation.

Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed by one’s body and mind. Did you know, every Vaishnava(Vishnu devotees), “must” visit a Vishnu temple twice every day in their location.

Our practices are NOT some hard and fast rules framed by 1 man and his followers or God’s words in somebody’s dreams. All the rituals, all the practices are, in reality, well researched, studied and scientifically backed thesis which form the ways of nature to lead a good healthy life.

The scientific and research part of the practices are well camouflaged as “elder’s instructions” or “granny’s teaching’s” which should be obeyed as a mark of respect so as to once again, avoid stress to the mediocre brains.

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September 17th, 2012

9/17/2012

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Statues with Art of Love, Passion, Story about Khajuraho Temples

9/15/2012

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Statues with Art of Love, Passion and Sensuous Moments –
Story about Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho is the position that is located in the condition of Madhya Pradesh in the region of Chattarpura about 620 miles of Delhi. The Khajuraho Wats have been detailed in the Globe History Websites and is also regarded in the Seven Amazing things of the Globe. It is also the most well-known vacationer location of the nation. The most well-known factor that is popular in the Khajuraho Wats
is the wonderful statues

The Khajuraho temples located at the main aspect of the nation in Madhya
Pradesh. The position is wealthy at the social heritage and the amazing
atmosphere of the position. It is the most well-known and the eye-catching
vacationer location of the nation. Its so well-known that an terminal has been
designed in that position so that guests can quickly travel from the position.
Visitors who are having shorter period but more cash can quickly fly
Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Delhi. There are many such stores that are in Khajuraho
which are run by the people from other countries which actually offer crafts
that are reasonably cost.

History of Khujraho

Designed between AD950 and 1050 by the Chandela Empire, wats of Khajuraho is
the facts of the structural prodigies during the periods of Chandela empire. The
85 wats were internal Northern Native indian ‘Nagara’ style of structure, though
only 20 of them have live through the difficult varying climate circumstances
over long years of time. The two wealthier unique categories of wats are the
European and Southern list of wats. With hardly any everything published down
and unusual sources to its source, the record of Khajuraho has become stuck in
the legendary tradition of the area. According to the Misconceptions Khajuraho
was known as ‘Khajur-vahika’ or ‘Khajjurpura’ in the the past because of its
fantastic date hands (known as ‘khajur’) that covered the gateways of this
city.

Traveler Locations in Khajuraho Goes Around Architectural
Beauty

Khajuraho – the land of structural pleasure is known globally for its
forehead architectures. Temples in Khajuraho remains unique on the globe because
of sexual tale which was designed out of stone by the Chandela Rajput leaders of
Central Indian. It is the suburbs located in the Native Indian state of Madhya
Pradesh frequented by ratings of visitors round the year. The destinations of
Khajuraho Trip center on its temples which are highly designed with excellent
statues depending on delicate and sexual aspects of human life. Out of the 85
original temples only 20 are left which is also an UNESCO Globe History Site.
There are several details behind these Khajuraho designs some group say one must
leave his/ her libido before coming into the religious or religious world.
Depending on the location temples in Khajuraho can be classified into three
regional groups Southeast, Western and Southeast. Some of the known temples of
this place are:

1. Western Temples: This list of Temples is
most well-known amongst the visitors. The statues are devoted to master Shiva
and Vishnu. These statues are on the remaining part of the entry to the
forehead. One of the best options that have been created here is that of
Kandariya Mahadeo. This statue has obtained a lot of popularity due to the
remains of Chausath Yoginis which factor to this particular statue. The
Matangeswara Temple is the only sacred position that is still worshipped these
days by the worshippers.

2. Eastern Temples:

This forehead is on the
eastern part of the Khajuraho templs.The forehead of Parsvanath is the greatest
and the best forehead that is situated here. This forehead is devoted to Adinath
but it was then provided to Lord Parsvanath. The delicate art of the forehead is
its primary fascination and it doesn’t have any statues representing any
sex-related presents or numbers. There are a variety of other designs that
belonged to Lord Adinath that are situated close by to the forehead. Many other
Hindu Temples of Khajuraho have been created according to this forehead.

3. Southern Temples:

The team has only two well-known Temples. The Duladeo
Temple is in the primary forehead complicated and is created up of wooden
absolutely. This forehead is devoted to Lord Vishnu and there are a variety of
statues and options of Lord Vishnu that have been designed out wooden.
Chaturbhuja is another well-known forehead that is in the far off town and is
known for its 3 gauge high statue of Lord Vishnu

4. Adinath Temple:

This is an important Jain list of
forehead which was designed in the 1200′s and devoted to first Jain Tirthankara
Adinath. It is a generously designed forehead with wonderful sculptures designed
during the leadership of Kirtivarman. The forehead is designed in the form of
‘sapta-ratha’ and the single structure ‘shikhara’ which provides a stylish look
to it. The surfaces of this forehead are designed with the created pictures of
yakshis, judge landscape and occurring of everyday lifestyle. The elegancy of
these magnificently designed pictures intrigues guests most during their trip to
this forehead.

Parsvanath Temple:

This is among the Southern Team of Wats
in Khajuraho popular for its complex sculptures and stylish design. It is one of
the popular Jain Wats of this area designed by the Chandela Master Yasovarman
and his successors. The forehead is known for a couple of axial forecasts at the
two finishes known as the ardh mandap (hall) to the eastern and a little shrine
behind the ‘garba griha’ to the european. This forehead is popular for its
complex designs and details sculptures of monsters, tigers, sea and heavenly
nymphs in various positions. Apart from these sculptures surfaces also holds the
pictures of Hindu Vaishnav deities.

Kandariya Mahadeo Temple:

This is among the most popular
temples of the area known for its sensitive and complex sculptures that
captivate guests during their trip to this position. It is designed on shaped
collections increasing to the size of 30 measures. This forehead is known for
development routine which has straight line sequence of access-steps
experiencing the east-west guidelines. Other functions of this forehead are
columned hallways with balconies, entry patio, inner sanctum and surfaces
ornamented with more than 646 sculptures which mesmerize guests when they check
out this item of individual amazing.

Devi Jagdamba:

This little forehead is well known for its
sexual and magnificently designed numbers. The Garbha griha has a huge picture
of Jagdamba, the Devi of Galaxy. Originally began out as Vishnu forehead, it has
the three artists of sculptures, out of which the third group homes the most
sexual sculptures.

Lakshmana:

This is an east-facing forehead of Khajuraho,
devoted to Master Vishnu. The forehead goes back to the Tenth millennium A. D.
There are two start pavilions, known as mandaps right at the front side of the
forehead. The forehead is magnificently designed with the pictures of more than
600 gods and goddess of the Hindu myth.

Chausath Yogini:

The Chausath Yogini Temple is in the
south-western part. It connected to the Western list of temples. The forehead is
devoted to 64 yoginis, the presentations of the Mom Goddess. It is designed on a
large brought up stage which is set in an start courtyard and is enclosed with
little temples. The wonder of rock created elegance illustrating the various
factors of lifestyle makes Khajuraho temples a well known position of tourist’s
interest. Throughout the year ratings of guests come here to observe the
structural tale which was remaining by Chnadela empire.Tourists who want to
figure out the protected viewpoint of physical and transcendental world through
rock sculptures wants Khajuraho Trip. The structural appeal of yestery hearing
can be seen in categories of temples in Khajuraho which never isn’t able to
captivate visitors

Khajuraho Event of Dances, Festival of celebrating the Dances (25 Feb
– 02 Mar):

The well-known Temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh State are well-known
for its historical quality. The temples were designed during the Chandela Empire
between 250 and 1050 AD. The Temples of Khajuraho hit a perfect stability
between structure and statue. In the season 1986, UNESCO specific this list of
wats as a globe history site. Khajuraho Temples are very well-known among
vacationer arriving to Indian on social Indian Trips. Per season in the 30 days
of Feb – Goal, Khajuraho Dancing Occasion is structured by the Kala Parishad
under the Madhya Pradesh govt. Popular Conventional Performers from all Indian
functions during this Dancing festival at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. The aim
of planning day is to market social history and traditional dances of
Indian.

Dancers from overseas also execute during this week’s time long festival in
Madhya Pardesh. Live activities of classical dances like Kathak, Kuchipudi,
Odissi, and Bharatnatyam, Manipuri are the main destinations of these dance
festival. The Occasion of Khajuraho Dancing is worldwide identified by worldwide
dancers and development. A huge variety of international visitors come to Indian
for classical dances like Khajuraho Occasion of Dances.

Every season in the months of Feb and Goal, Dancing Occasion of Khajuraho in
Madhya Pradesh enjoys the appeal of human feelings. The dance festival occurs at
the front side of the Chitragupta & Vishwanatha Forehead. The two temples
are devoted to the Sun Goa and Master Shiva respectively. The temples are in the
European Team of temples, which is the biggest & readily available of all
list of temples in Khajuraho.

The significant idea behind Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh Dancing Occasion is to make the social history of Khajuraho relevant to the existing community and protecting it for the arriving creation. On day a variety of well known performers and artisans takes part in the class and conference and existing their art to the several guests. And during this 7 days festival, there is also a market in an start area where the guests can get the whole local made content of Khajuraho. This festival is known not only in our nation but also to theoutside of globe at huge.

A hiden tale about Khujraho: Khajuraho Temple: Sex and Sex
Information Were Not Taboo in India

The temple of Khajuraho are very conventional, which variety from one thousand and more years. The styles on the inner and exterior areas of this temple demonstrate the exercising in sex knowledge. However these temples also contain the idols of Gods and Stars, too. This reveals beyond query that in conventional Local Indian native, sex was considered as normally elegant, and the sex-related rapture was considered as something like the spiritual pleasure.

It is considered that Local Indian individuals are very much conventional about sex and sex appropriate issues. But if the existence of the temples of Khajuraho is any evidence, the individuals of Local Indian native were not so taboo-oriented about sex and information about sex. The ironical contradiction is that Local Indian native had really designed the exercising about sex and sex-related relationship of individuals.

In conventional Local Indian it was considered that when we go near to the God, we must be authentic and unfilled of all of our desires, such as the wish to have sex. So in this temple a devotee would see the styles showing the sex-related provides. This would make the ideas of lovers unfilled of such desires, as they considered that once we know about any subject we do not run without consideration before that.

The Khajuraho temple notice how seriously the individuals of Local Indian native considered the subject of sex and sex-related relationship. During this period, individuals would know about such useful and subject like sex at group locations as the temple. However this mind-set toward sex may not be the representation of the user-friendly of the whole of the large. But it is certain that the individuals of conventional Local Indian wanted to know about it. In the Indus Place group also there had was work out of sexual interest customs.

Khajuraho Temples – Teaching About Sex with Worshiping the
Gods

The perform of statue and designs are on the walls of the temples. Main factor of these statues and designs of Khajuraho website is to illustrate the details of an historical publication Kamsutra, the publication of information about sex and sex-related connection.

When we look at the designs done on the surfaces of these historical Indian temples, we cannot say that these designs are done for the objective of assisting libido or enhance eroticism. We get first impact that these works of art done before one million decades try to inform us about the basic principles of connection between men and ladies.

Built with a wish to provide healthier information about various act and positions of sex-related behavior of people, Khajuraho Temples home an idol of one or another Hindu deity in the center of every development. You would arrive at at the idol of a deity-Brahma, Visnu or Mahesh (Shiva)-in the center of the temple; however one would arrive at at the idol only after strolling through the round direction of forehead. All the wats are designed in such control kind of components. On the way to the established idol, one would find the statue
perform comprising the structural expertise of ancient Native Indian.

My Personal Experience about Khujraho

A rather unpleasant 12 time practice drive from the city of Varanasi to Satna in main Indian, will take you to the last aspect of the trip. A 121 km bus or cab drive to Khajuraho. But instantly you will take a position at the checkpoint of one of the most awesome categories of wats on the globe. Females, the most wonderful of development, are the topic of the art that can be discovered in rock prevents that where put together as religious wats. Why women perform such a main issue with the designs on a monastery that was once loaded by men looking for religious enlightenment is confusing but maybe the response can be discovered in the story that is informed about the position.

The Legend

Legend has it that there was a lady, stunning in overall look, that somewhat merited the bane of the gods. At 16 she was an actual nymph and full that almost belonged in a story. One evening she came out to a lotus loaded share. Undressed under the celestial satellite she washed in the relaxing water to comfort herself from the warm. Later as she lay naked, her epidermis shown by the celestial satellite, she drew the interest of the celestial satellite god. He originated to Globe and created really like to her all evening. She was not adverse to his interest but in the day time when he desired to keep, she confronted him with a bane. He then said she should be satisfied for her son will be Master and following childbirth on the riverbank she should take him to
Khajuraho. Her son became a great leader, cleaned away her pity and designed the first of the many temples. I am not assured that looking at sculptures of 50 percent naked women could have provided the operate of caution priests against the wicked of the epidermis.

I much rather believe the sculptures provided another objective. The way in which the sculptures were created gives me the impact that they well known women. But then again, too much regard for ladies could provoke a wishing to be with them or not? A fire that could only be put out, by changing your inner ideas with loneliness and chanting. A lot of chanting and a wide loneliness.

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Kantaji Temple as it looked in 1870. This temple is situated at Dinajpur (Bangladesh).

8/20/2012

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Kantaji Temple as it looked in 1870. This temple is situated at Dinajpur (Bangladesh). Built in 1750 this temple was one of the finest examples of Terracotta architecture. All the 9 spires were destroyed in an earthquake in 1897.

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Temple of Hatha Yogis - Adinatha Temple on top of the Mainaka Hill, Bangladesh.

8/20/2012

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Temple of Hatha Yogis - Adinatha Temple on top of the Mainaka Hill, Bangladesh. Students of Hatha Yoga might remember that Yogi Svatmarama Muni (15th century AD), one of the greatest masters of Hatha Yoga of all times, starts his classical work "Hatha Yoga Pradipika" with a prayer to Adinatha (the primeval Lord), a form of Lord Shiva.

This temple is dedicated to the form of the Divine which was primarily worshiped by ancient Hatha Yogis. I find it very unfortunate that while Hatha Yoga is being practiced all around the globe, no body even seems to know anything about this temple. While Hatha Yoga has become such a big business, nobody even cared to renovate this temple!!!

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Dhakeshavari Temple Bangladesh

8/20/2012

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800 years old temple of Mother Dhakeshavari, from which the name of the capital city of Bangladesh - Dhaka - is derived.

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Anandamayi Ma Ashram Bangladesh which used to be part of India

8/20/2012

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Ma Anandamayi's Ashram and Ramna Kali Temple, near Dhaka (Bangladesh). This 1000 years old temple was once upon a time one of the most famous Hindu temples on the Indian subcontinent. The temple was bulldozed on 27.03.1971 as the Pakistani Army commenced its genocide "Operation Searchlight" which claimed somewhere between 26000 - 500000 civil casualties (figures disputed).

The government of Bangladesh bulldozed the last remaining traces of the temple in 1972 and handed over the land to an elite club. Amidst protests by the Hindu groups, the government finally allowed the Hindu community to build a makeshift temple in 2004. Now the Gov is insisting to relocate away from the original site. Therefore, amidst political uncertainty it remains to be seen how the long cherished dream to rebuild this temple evolves.

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Pada Bimala - Adi Shakti Peetha (inside Jagannath Temple complex)

Tara Tarini Shakti Peeth in Orissa

Sarbamangala Temple Shakti Peeth

Scientific Reason to visit Temples in India...

September 17th, 2012

Statues with Art of Love, Passion, Story about Khajuraho Temples

Kantaji Temple as it looked in 1870. This temple is situated at Dinajpur (Bangladesh).

Temple of Hatha Yogis - Adinatha Temple on top of the Mainaka Hill, Bangladesh.

Dhakeshavari Temple Bangladesh

Anandamayi Ma Ashram Bangladesh which used to be part of India

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