Kapileswara Swamy Temple also known as kapila Theertham is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. Presiding Deity is called as Kapileswara Swamy and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. Kapila Theertham and the Temple is the only Shiva temple in the vicinity of Tirupati. It is also said to be one of the 108 sacred teerthas (springs) on Tirumala hills. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram Hymns had a mention about this Temple.
The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara. The Temple and Theertham had derived its name from Kapila Muni.
The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara. The Temple and Theertham had derived its name from Kapila Muni.
The Sri Sita Ramachandraswamy temple is a South Indian Hindu temple dedicated to Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is located on the shores of the Godavari River in the town of Bhadrachalam, a part of the Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangana state. Often simply referred to as Bhadrachalam or Bhadradri, the temple is considered one of the Divya Kshetrams of Godavari and is also referred as Dakshina Ayodhya. According to the legend, Vishnu appeared to Meru's son Bhadra as Rama to answer the latter's prayers. However, Vishnu forgot that Rama was a mortal human and appeared as Vaikuntha Rama with four hands. Sita and Lakshmana form part of the temple's moolavar.
Who is Nandi?
Nandi is the divine bull, the vehicle of His Master, Lord Shiva and His primary devotee. He reveres His Master, and He adores Him. So much that the two are inseparable. His appearance is full of charm, His demeanor – authoritative. Oh well, He is a God in His own right! Like a security sentinel, He guards the entry gate to the abode of Shiva - devotees always seek his blessings before proceeding to Shiva.
Nandi is the divine bull, the vehicle of His Master, Lord Shiva and His primary devotee. He reveres His Master, and He adores Him. So much that the two are inseparable. His appearance is full of charm, His demeanor – authoritative. Oh well, He is a God in His own right! Like a security sentinel, He guards the entry gate to the abode of Shiva - devotees always seek his blessings before proceeding to Shiva.
Kolanupaka Temple is a 2,000 year-old Jain temple at the village of Kolanupaka in Aler City, Yadadri district, Telangana, India. The temple houses three idols: one each of Lord Rishabhanatha, Lord Neminatha, and Lord Mahavira. The image of Lord Rishabhanatha, carved of a green stone has been historically famous as "Manikyaswami". The temple is about 80 km from Hyderabad on the Hyderabad-Warangal Highway NH 163.
Kolanupaka Temple is more than 2,000 years old. A number of Jain antiquities have been discovered in Kulpakji. A grant mentioning a gift to a basadi during the rile of Sanfkaragana (9th century) has been found at Akunur. Kolanupaka flourished as a Jain center during the Rashtrakutas period.
Over 20 Jain inscriptions have been found at Kulpak. Inscriptions suggest that the Kulpak was a major center of Kranur Gana of Mula Sangh. A manastambha with an inscription of 1125 AD has been found. A 12th-century inscription found in the temple mentions Meghachadra Siddhantadeva who entered sallekhana.
In Vividha Tirtha Kalpa (14th century) of Jinaprabhasuri the sections Kulyapak Rishabhadeva Stuti and Kollapakamanikyadeva Tirthakalpa. He mentions that according to legends, the Manikyasami image was originally worshipped by Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. It was brought here by the ruler Sankar of Kalyana.
According to some legends the main temple is said to have been built by Bharat Chakravarti. Jainism was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centres of Jainism from early times. The temple, was recently renovated by employing more than 150 artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Kolanupaka Temple is more than 2,000 years old. A number of Jain antiquities have been discovered in Kulpakji. A grant mentioning a gift to a basadi during the rile of Sanfkaragana (9th century) has been found at Akunur. Kolanupaka flourished as a Jain center during the Rashtrakutas period.
Over 20 Jain inscriptions have been found at Kulpak. Inscriptions suggest that the Kulpak was a major center of Kranur Gana of Mula Sangh. A manastambha with an inscription of 1125 AD has been found. A 12th-century inscription found in the temple mentions Meghachadra Siddhantadeva who entered sallekhana.
In Vividha Tirtha Kalpa (14th century) of Jinaprabhasuri the sections Kulyapak Rishabhadeva Stuti and Kollapakamanikyadeva Tirthakalpa. He mentions that according to legends, the Manikyasami image was originally worshipped by Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. It was brought here by the ruler Sankar of Kalyana.
According to some legends the main temple is said to have been built by Bharat Chakravarti. Jainism was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centres of Jainism from early times. The temple, was recently renovated by employing more than 150 artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Golconda, also known as Golkonda or Golla konda ('shepherd's hill'), is a citadel and fort in Southern India and was the capital of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518–1687), is situated 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) west of Hyderabad. It is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district, Telangana, India. The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world's most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond and the Nassak Diamond.
The 141-year-old Gardens Bridge, between Byculla West and Mumbai Zoo (Rani Baug), popularly known as the S-Bridge. The stone-bridge is around 5 metres from the tracks, and was rebuilt in 1923. It was meant for bullock carts and horse carts. It was built on a curve of 90-degrees as it was difficult for these animals hitched to loaded carts to climb steep bridges and hence the S-shaped bridge was decided.
Tomb of Firoz shah Tughlaq
Hauz khas,New Delhi
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.
Unlike his predecessors ,he worked majorly for development of infrastructure in his kingdom. He built schools, hospitals, river canals, reservoirs, rest houses among other things.
A few of his architectural brilliance can be witnessed in the irrigation works and renovation of monuments like the Qutub Minar, Sultan Ghari and Suraj Kund. He is also known for erecting two
Ashokan Pillars that he had specially ordered and had them transported from Meerut and
Ambala. Similarly, the Sultan is also credited for establishing the Madrasa [Islamic School] and
several Monuments on the eastern and southern banks of the Hauz-e-khas or royal Water Tank built by Allaudin Khalji.
He is also known as the father of irrigation in India.
Feroz Shah died
at the age of ninety due to infirmities caused by three years of illness between 1385 and 1388.
His tomb is plain with a square chamber of plastered rubble masonry with high but slightly battered walls and a lofty dome. The austere exterior is contrasted with the interior which has finely carved plaster work. The tomb contains four unmarked grave and the central grave is that of Firuz Shah, the others are of his sons and grandsons.
Hauz khas,New Delhi
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.
Unlike his predecessors ,he worked majorly for development of infrastructure in his kingdom. He built schools, hospitals, river canals, reservoirs, rest houses among other things.
A few of his architectural brilliance can be witnessed in the irrigation works and renovation of monuments like the Qutub Minar, Sultan Ghari and Suraj Kund. He is also known for erecting two
Ashokan Pillars that he had specially ordered and had them transported from Meerut and
Ambala. Similarly, the Sultan is also credited for establishing the Madrasa [Islamic School] and
several Monuments on the eastern and southern banks of the Hauz-e-khas or royal Water Tank built by Allaudin Khalji.
He is also known as the father of irrigation in India.
Feroz Shah died
at the age of ninety due to infirmities caused by three years of illness between 1385 and 1388.
His tomb is plain with a square chamber of plastered rubble masonry with high but slightly battered walls and a lofty dome. The austere exterior is contrasted with the interior which has finely carved plaster work. The tomb contains four unmarked grave and the central grave is that of Firuz Shah, the others are of his sons and grandsons.