Yelahanka Bagilu Anjaneya temple is a very popular Hanuman Temple in Bangalore and is located in the Yelahanka locality. It is believed that Hanuman appeared as a Brahmachari or celibate in the dream of Shri Kempegowda the founder of Bangalore and blessed him in his conquests and pointed towards his presence under a Banyan Tree at Yelahanka. The Hanuman temple is situated in the Mysore Bank circle of Bangalore city. It is believed that Bangalore city was formed with the blessings of Yelahanka Bagilu Anjaneya. Apart from the murti of Hanuman, the temple also has murtis of Sindhur Anjaneya Swamy, Shri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy, Goddess Lakshmi and Garuda with Amrita Kalasha. Bangalore Hanuman Temple is located at the center of the city, next to Mysore Bank (SBM) which is located at a distance of about one km from Kempegowda (KSRTC) Main Bus Stand. The most important festival in the temple is observed on Magh Shukla Paksha Saptami day or the seventh day during the waxing

Sant Rohidas was an ardent devotee of Lord Vitthal and his Punyatithi or death anniversary is annually observed in Margashirsh month. Sant Rohidas Punyatithi 2024 date is December 8. Sant Rohidas was a cobbler (charmakar) by profession. He used to constantly meditate on Lord Vitthal, a manifestation of Bhagwan Sri Krishna. He used to chant bhajans dedicated to the deity. Legend has it that once Bhagwan Vitthal appeared before Sant Rohidas to help in making 1000 shoes. He had to prepare 1000 shoes on a short notice from the king of the region. He had looked all around for help but got none. It is said that Vitthal then appeared as a young boy and asked Sant Rohidas to keep singing bhajans while he made the shoes. Sant Rohidas was surprised to see the speed of the young boy. He continued singing bhajans and all shoes were prepared in one night. Next morning the young boy told that he will return after taking bath. Sant Rohidas took the shoes to the king who was ple

The story of Goddess Annapurna and Kashi (Varanasi) is an important narrative in Hindu mythology, highlighting themes of divine benevolence, sustenance, and the sacredness of the city of Varanasi. The Legend of Goddess Annapurna Annapurna is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. She is worshipped as the goddess of nourishment and food. The name "Annapurna" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Anna" (food) and "Purna" (complete or full), signifying the goddess who provides complete nourishment. The Story of Annapurna and Shiva According to a popular legend, there was a time when the world was going through a phase of severe famine, and people were suffering from hunger. The gods and goddesses were concerned about the state of the world. It is said that Lord Shiva, in a playful mood, remarked to Goddess Parvati that everything in the world, including food, was an illusion (Maya). Goddess Parvati, known for her compassion to

Managudi Mass Temple Festival is organized by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in temples across the four southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.  Deccan Chronicle reports   “The primary motto of this programme is to restore the prime position of temples which have been the centres of socio-cultural life since ages in our country with the participation of the public. So far, we have successfully organized five programmes and we are set to celebrate the sixth one on the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami on November 6, 2014. This year, we will be also distributing “Holy Flags” to all the temples as a part of this mass programme”, the JEO added.  The arrangements for the sixth phase ‘Managudi’ got off to a ceremonious start with the preparation of the sacred Akshathas (holy rice) in Tirupati on Sunday. TTD JEO Pola Bhaskar formally launched the programme at the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad office located at Old Huzur Office after a sp