Temples in India

Mrudanga Saileswari temple located in Mattannur (very close to Kannur International Airport), in Kannur, holds a very key position in both in Kerala mythology as well as in history. The idol of Mridanga Saileswari This temple is one of the most prominent Durga temples in Kerala and most celebrated in the Malabar region (North Kerala). We believe, this is one of the most important 108 Durgalayas (Durga temples) consecrated by Lord Parasurama after the formation of Kerala. As per myth, Parasurama consecrated 108 Shiva, Vishnu and Devi temples across the length and breadth of Kerala, based on the advice of Lord Vishnu as to protect the land. As Parashurama has killed her own mother Renuka (on the command of his father- Jamadagni), he incurred  Maturshapam  (Mother’s curse). Though he could revive his mother back to life later, the curse still remained upon him. Lord Vishnu advised him to consecrated 108 Devi temples and do penance in each temple as a way to redeem from the s

Tanot Mata  is a temple in western State of Rajasthan in District Jaisalmer of India. As per the oldest Charan literature  Tanot Mata  is an incarnation of divine goddess Hinglaj Mata. ● The village is close to the border with Pakistan, and is very close to the battle site of Longewala of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, indeed some credit the temple for the outcome of the battle. ● Tourists cannot go beyond this temple to see the Indo–Pak Border unless one gets the relevant documentation in advance from the District and Military Authorities. It is now a tourist destination in India. The area is said to have oil and gas reserves. Mateshwari Tanot Rai Mandir ∆ History : ● It is said that during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Pakistani Army dropped over 3000 bombs targeting the temple but not even one exploded! The Pakistani Tank regiment was stupefied and kept shelling but not one bomb exploded. ● After the war the Pakistani General actually asked his count