A very cloudy Sunday morning, Navratri reaching its final day and the auspiciousness of Ram Navami festival. Most temples in Nairobi had a day full of programs to mark the holy occasions yet I decided to skip attending the prayers in Nairobi and joined the Hindu Council of Kenya convoy to Machakos to attend the … Continue reading Hindu Sanatan Mandir, Machakos
Temple Art
Travel Trails: (18)The blue dome!
The main dome and accompanying smaller domes on the sides ……. The blue tones of paint and terraced slides….. The carved figurines divine amid heavenly vibes…. Pleasing to the eyes, in efforts of dharma revives!! Sikiladi
Travel Trails: (16)Faith’s individuality
Showering Grace!
Spiritual Vibes! Finding a place of grace within a walled and veiled city is a common sight in Southern part of India where almost anywhere and everywhere one can expect a temple to be present. Photgraphy : Sikiladi Date: 25/07/24 Bengaluru, India
Mahakaleshwar
Mahakaleswar sringar darshanAt rameshwar mahadevRam Mandir Nairobi. 16/07/23 photo credits: Pandit Ketanbhai Pandya
Mahashivratri Deepmala
Mahashivratri Deepmala sringar Darshan Rameshwar mahadev (Sindhi Guru Mandir, Bangalore) 🙏 18/02/23 courtesy: Maharaj Ramesh Sharma
Travel Trails: (8) Temple Art
Construction site of a South Indian Temple The floral art with vivid colors The Ishwara element with flavors Holiness depicted in pillars & posts Divinity showers through rooftop most Tales from scriptures all appear alive The Hindu Temple site a pilgrimage vive Sikiladi
Travel Trails! (7) Temple Art
Outer façade of a roadside temple in Bengaluru The deity inside is worshipped The outer glance too worshipped The decorative creativity enchants Just a passing glimpse gives grants The Southern Temple art is devotional The carvings and sculpting is special For, the workmen build with dedication Their hearts filled with divine compassion Sikiladi
Travel Trails (6)Garuda
The famous South Indian Temple art is very visible in this picture. The roof top of this road side temple in Bengaluru depicts the legendary character of Garuda Dev mentioned in the Hindu Holy scripture Ramayana. The immaculate carving of Hindu Temples is worthy of praise.
Sikiladi 