From around 1640, as part of a push to ban Christianity, temples kept family registries of people in the neighborhood, creating a tradition of ancestor worship still observed today. A majority of ...

The Jageshwar Temples, a complex of over 100 ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, are located in Almora district, Uttarakhand. Dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries, they are considered ...

Constructed in the 11th century by Raja Raja Chola I, this temple in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu stands as one of India’s Great Living Chola Temples and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage ...

For the celebration of the festival, here are five temples of Lord Shiva in Mumbai. Temples like Shri Walkeshwar Temple, Shri Babulnath Temple, Balrajeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shri Ambreshwar Shiva ...