The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801. Though it is one of the richest temples in Mumbai, the current generation of Patil is staying in state of despair near the temple. The temple has a small mandap (hall) with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved wi...

Mahalaxmi temple is among the oldest temples in Mumbai. Situated on the picturesque locale of Breach Candy at the Northern foot of the Malabar hills swept by the Seashore, the Mahalaxmi temple is thronged by millions of devotees each month. With the presiding deities being Goddesses Mahalaxmi, Mahakali and Maha Saraswathi, the Mahalaxmi temple is easily distinguished by the flock of grey pigeons that keep pecking at grain in its courtyard. Along with the marvelous and highly ornate statues of th...

Calcutta Nakhoda Mosque is the largest mosque within the city. It can capacitate about 10, 000 persons. Located in Jacquaria Street, near the junction of Chitpore Road and Mahatma Gandhi Road, its foundation was laid by Abdar Rahim Osman, a resident of Cutch, in the year 1926. Nakhoda mosque is constructed on the lines of Akbar's tomb in Sikandra. Read to know more about the Nakhoda masjid of Kolkata, India. During the Muslim festivities, it is decorated beautifully. Its architecture represents ...

Bada Imambara is a famous monument of Lucknow that has historical, cultural and heritage importance. Bada Imambara complex was commissioned by the then Nawab of Awadh, Asaf -ud-Daula in the year 1784. The complex also includes the large Asfi mosque, the Bhul-Bhulayah (the labyrinth) and a summer palace with running water. It is important to know that Imambara are actually the replicas of tombs dedicated to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his family members. His family members are known as Ahl-ul-Bai...

Church of Our Lady of Light, popularly known as Luz Church, is located in a tiny corner of Mylapore, in Chennai. The church, built by Franciscan missionaries from Portugal in honor of Mother Mary in 1516, is commonly known as Kaatu Kovil (Church located in a forest) amongst the local people. It is the first church built in honor of Our Lady of Light and is believed to be the oldest church in Chennai. The church, over the years had withstood the vagaries of time and human misadventures: it was da...