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Bakhorapur Temple – Goddess Kali Temple at Bakhorapur Village near Ara – Bakhorapurwali Temple in Bihar

Bakhorapur Temple is a popular temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is located at Bakhorapur Village which is around 15 km from Ara and 65 km from Patna . This famous Kali Temple in Bihar is also known as Bakhorapurwali Temple . The murti that is worshipped in the temple is very old but the temple was built during the 19th century. Apart from Goddess Kali, the temple also has murtis of Kal Bhairava and other forms of Goddess Durga. An upasana temple is the vicinity has murtis of 21 gods from the Hindu pantheon. Animal sacrifice is not practiced in the temple. Devotees bring male goats to the temple and small part of the ear of the goat is cut and offered as sacrifice. A unique aspect of the temple is that the temple has nine pandas. Usually only seven pandas are seen in most temples.

Madri in the Mahabharata – Second Wife of Pandu

In the Mahabharata, Madri is the second wife of Pandu. She is the mother of Nakula and Sahadeva. With the mantra given to her by Kunti , she meditated on the Ashvinikumars and she conceived and gave birth to Nakula and Sahadeva, the youngest of the Pandava brothers. Madri was the princess of Madra, a city which was located on the banks of Jhelum . Her brother was the great warrior Salya. Due to a curse, Pandu could not have sexual intercourse with women. But once during their stay in the forest, his mind wavered and he had sexual union with Madri. As a he will prey to his senses, Pandu died. Madri then ascended the funeral pyre of her husband. 

Sathayam Star Temple in Tamil Nadu – Sadhayam Nakshatra Temple to offer prayers

Each nakshatra or birth star has a temple dedicated to it. Thus Sathayam, or Sadhayam, the 24th star among 27 nakshatra or natchathiram, has a temple dedicated to it. This concept is popular especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. Sathayam star temple in Tamil Nadu is the Sri Agnipureeswarar temple located at Thirupugalur in Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Sathayam Natchathiram born people can offer prayers here to solve problems in their horoscope. The nakshatra born people can also offer prayers here for peace, prosperity, wealth and good education. Those Sathayam Nakshatram born people having trouble in find suitable alliance and also facing other matrimonial problems get relief after offering prayers here. Married people facing problems get respite after doing prayers in the Thirupugalur Shiva Temple .

Avittam Star Temple in Tamil Nadu – Avittam Nakshatra Temple to offer prayers

Each nakshatra or birth star has a temple dedicated to it. Thus Avittam, or Sravishta, the 23rd star among 27 nakshatra or natchathiram, has a temple dedicated to it. This concept is popular especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. Avittam star temple in Tamil Nadu is the Sri Brahammagnana Pureeswarar temple located at Keezha Korukkai in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Avittam Natchathiram born people can offer prayers here to solve problems in their horoscope. The nakshatra born people can also offer prayers here for peace, prosperity, wealth and good education. Those Shravishta Nakshatram born people having trouble in find suitable alliance and also facing other matrimonial problems get relief after offering prayers here. Married people facing problems get respite after doing prayers in the Keezha Korukkai Shiva Temple .

Thiruvonam Star Temple in Tamil Nadu – Thiruvonam Nakshatra Temple to offer prayers

Each nakshatra or birth star has a temple dedicated to it. Thus Thiruvonam, the 22nd star among 27 nakshatra or natchathiram, has a temple dedicated to it. This concept is popular especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana. Thiruvonam star temple in Tamil Nadu is the Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Perumal temple located at Thiruparkadal in Vellore in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu. Thiruvonam Natchathiram born people can offer prayers here to solve problems in their horoscope. The nakshatra born people can also offer prayers here for peace, prosperity, wealth and good education. Those Thiruvonam Nakshatram born people having trouble in find suitable alliance and also facing other matrimonial problems get relief after offering prayers here. Married people facing problems get respite after doing prayers in the Thiruparkadal Temple .

Story of Ravana Lifting Kailash Parvat

Kailash Parvat is the abode of Lord Shiva. There is story in Hindu Puranas, which narrates Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailash. Ravana was arrogant and proud of his physical strength. He wanted to show off his powers. To impress Shiva, he once attempted to lift the Kailash Mountain. Shiva to quell the arrogance of Ravana simply placed his toe on the mountain. Ravana’s forearm was crushed in the attempt and he let out a huge cry. As he let out a huge scream, he got the name Ravana – one who screams. Ravana used all his strength but could not remove his hands from under the Holy Mountain. To remove his fingers and escape from the pain and impending death, Ravana sang the Shiva Tandava Stotram. Pleased with the Stotram, Shiva saved Ravana and blessed him with the Chandrahas, a powerful weapon.