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  As expected, the seeded players progressed smoothly into the third round of the Australian Open. In the men’s singles, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Alex de Minaur all cleared the second-round hurdle. In the women’s singles, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva registered convincing wins. Top seed Alcaraz enjoyed a comfortable victory in the second round, defeating Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann 7–6 (7–4), 6–3, 6–2. Third seed Zverev faced a stiffer challenge before overcoming France’s Alexandre Muller 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4. Former world number one Medvedev was also pushed, dropping the first set before beating France’s Quentin Halys 6–7 (9–11), 6–3, 6–4, 6–2. Rublev too was taken to four sets, with the 13th seed defeating Portugal’s Jaime Faria 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5. Sixth seed de Minaur fought back after losing the opening set to register a 6–7 (5–7), 6–2, 6–2, 6–1 win over Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic. In the women’s singles, top seed Sabale...

  India’s preparations for the World Cup got off to an impressive start as they defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series. The match was headlined by a sensational innings from Abhishek Sharma, supported well by finisher Rinku Singh, while the bowlers delivered at crucial moments despite being a bit expensive. However, India’s dominant win was slightly overshadowed by concerns over Axar Patel’s injury. Winning the toss in Vidarbha, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner opted to bowl first, likely expecting dew to play a role later in the evening. But the decision backfired, as the pitch slowed down progressively — a condition that traditionally favours the team batting first at this venue. Once again, that trend held true, giving Indian batters the upper hand. The foundation of India’s massive total was laid by Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking assault. Opening the innings, the young left-hander smashed 84 off just 35 balls, laced with five fours and ei...

  In Vadodara Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten half-century, following solid starts from Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee, guided Delhi Capitals to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first. Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted 154 for five, riding on a brilliant unbeaten knock of 66 off 45 balls by Nat Sciver-Brunt, which included two sixes and four boundaries. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed with 41 runs off 33 balls, but no other Mumbai batter could stay at the crease for long. For Delhi, Marizanne Kapp delivered an excellent bowling performance, conceding just eight runs in her four overs and picking up the crucial wicket of Hayley Matthews. In reply, Delhi Capitals chased down the target with six balls to spare. Openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee provided a strong foundation before Lee was dismissed by Amanjot Kaur in the 11th over. Jemimah Rodrigue...

  Jannik Sinner did not need to complete a full match to secure his place in the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday night. The two-time champion moved ahead after his opponent, Hugo Gaston, was forced to retire due to physical problems. In the women’s draw, fifth seed Elena Rybakina also advanced, while Naomi Osaka’s on-court fashion choice sparked debate despite her victory. Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic added a lighter moment by jokingly claiming “copyright” over Carlos Alcaraz’s serve. Sinner was leading Gaston 6-2, 6-1 when the Frenchman, struggling physically, received treatment on court before deciding to withdraw. Sinner later said he had sensed something was wrong early on. Rybakina, the last of the top 10 women’s seeds to take the court, also progressed but not without a fight. She defeated Kaja Juvan 6-4, 6-3 to extend her perfect first-round record in Melbourne to seven straight years. Her powerful serve stood out once again, with several dominant service games a...

  Novak Djokovic began his campaign at his favourite Grand Slam in emphatic fashion, cruising to a straight-sets victory in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. The 10-time champion brushed aside Spain’s Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, recording his 100th career win in Melbourne. With that milestone, Djokovic now sits just behind Roger Federer on the all-time list of Australian Open match victories. Three more wins would see the Serbian great surpass Federer. Remarkably, Djokovic already has 100 match wins each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Roland Garros, making him the only player in history to achieve the feat at three different Grand Slams. He will next face Italy’s Francesco Maestrelli in the third round. Despite past concerns over his fitness, Djokovic looked sharp and composed, barely breaking a sweat. He controlled rallies from the baseline and struck nearly three times as many winners as his opponent, underlining his authority on the hard courts of Melbo...

  Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their dominant run in the Women’s Premier League, strengthening hopes of a rare title defence that has so far eluded the men’s IPL. On Monday in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana’s side sealed qualification for the playoffs with a thumping 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants, becoming the first team to reach the knockout stage. Bangalore have been flawless this season, winning all five of their matches to sit comfortably on top of the table with 10 points, six clear of the teams below them. The match also marked the first WPL fixture at the Kotambi Stadium after the second phase of the tournament was shifted from Navi Mumbai to Vadodara. Asked to bat first, Bangalore were jolted early. Grace Harris fell for 1 in the opening over, followed quickly by Georgia Wareham, dismissed for 1 by Kashvee Gautam in the second. With the top order under pressure, Mandhana steadied the innings alongside Gauthami Naik, adding 60 runs for the third wicket. Mandhana, ho...

  Finland is steadily advancing research into wireless electricity transmission, a technology that aims to deliver power through the air without relying on cables or plugs. Recent experiments by Finnish scientists underline meaningful progress, even though the technology is still far from everyday commercial use. In laboratory and controlled test environments, engineers have demonstrated that electrical energy can be transmitted using carefully managed electromagnetic fields and resonant coupling. The principle is loosely comparable to wireless data transfer such as Wi-Fi, but adapted specifically for carrying power rather than information. This work builds on decades of global research into inductive and magnetic resonance-based power transfer, which focuses on moving energy efficiently across short distances without direct physical connections. Finnish institutions, particularly Aalto University, have played an important role in strengthening the theoretical and experimental basi...

  Spring Onion Paratha is a simple yet flavourful Indian flatbread that pairs beautifully with green chutney, butter, or curd. Soft on the inside and lightly crisp outside, this paratha is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. The freshness of spring onions combined with mild spices makes it both comforting and aromatic. Ingredients Finely chopped spring onion – 1 cup Refined flour (maida) – 1 tablespoon Salt – to taste Chaat masala or garam masala – 1 teaspoon Oil – 3 tablespoons Warm water – as required Method In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and warm water. Knead well to form a soft dough. Add a little oil to the dough, knead lightly again, and cover. Rest for 30–60 minutes. After resting, lightly grease the dough with oil and divide it into small portions (balls). Roll each portion into a thin disc. Sprinkle chopped spring onions evenly over it, then gently roll again. Heat a pan and cook the paratha using oil until golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with green c...

  Smriti Mandhana was just four runs away from creating history. She could have become the first batter to score a century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). That milestone, however, remained elusive on Saturday as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain was dismissed for a magnificent 96 against Delhi Capitals. Despite missing out on a hundred, Mandhana played a decisive role in RCB’s emphatic eight-wicket victory, which sealed their fourth consecutive win of the season. Earlier in the day, UP Warriorz registered a convincing 22-run win over Mumbai Indians in the day’s first match. After losing the toss, Delhi Capitals were put in to bat and endured a disastrous start. They lost two wickets in the very first over, with in-form Lizelle Lee (4) and Laura Wolvaardt (0) dismissed cheaply both bowled by unplayable balls from Bell . As has been the case throughout the tournament, RCB pacer Lauren Bell made full use of the new ball, troubling the Delhi batters with her pace and v...

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their third consecutive win in the Women’s Premier League as Smriti Mandhana’s side defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs on Friday. After missing out on a 10-wicket win against UP Warriorz in the previous match, RCB made amends with a dominant all-round performance, with Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil playing key roles. Opting to field after winning the toss, Gujarat put RCB under early pressure. Openers Grace Harris (17) and captain Smriti Mandhana (5) departed cheaply, while Dayalan Hemalatha (4) and Gauthami Naik (9) also failed to make an impact. RCB’s innings was iñ disarray at 43/4 but was steadied by a crucial 105 run partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh. Batting at No. 5, Radha top-scored with a fine 66 off 47 balls, including six fours and three sixes.  Richa provided valuable support with 44 off 28 balls, striking four fours and two sixes. Both batters played sensibly but never compromised on positive strokeplay as b...

  Despite scoring at the good strike rate in the previous match, Harleen Deol had been controversially retired out by coach Abhishek Nayar. As she walked back to the pavilion that day, her displeasure was evident. The decision backfired badly, contributing to UP Warriorz’ defeat. Just 24 hours later, against Mumbai Indians, Harleen delivered a resounding reply — with the bat. Batting with freedom, flair and unmistakable intent, Harleen powered UP Warriorz to a commanding seven-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare, chasing down Mumbai’s total of 161. The win marked UP’s first triumph of the ongoing Women’s Premier League after a hat-trick of losses — and it came on the back of Harleen’s unforgettable knock. Mumbai Indians, asked to bat first, struggled to gain momentum early. The new opening pair of Amanjot Kaur and G Kamalini failed to click, with Kamalini dismissed for five by Sophie Ecclestone. Amanjot made a fighting 38, but Mumbai’s scoring rate in the powerplay remained subdu...

  The Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple is a revered ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Chengalamma, a powerful form of Shakti, located at Sullurpeta in Tirupati district (formerly Nellore district), Andhra Pradesh. The temple is a prominent spiritual centre for devotees seeking protection, justice, courage, and relief from obstacles, and is deeply rooted in local folklore and devotion. History (in Detail) The history of Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple dates back over a thousand years, with strong associations to local Chola-period traditions and ancient Dravidian Shakti worship. According to legend, the region was once terrorised by a cruel demon or chieftain named Chenga, who oppressed the people. Goddess Parameshwari manifested in a fierce form to defeat Chenga and restore peace. After his destruction, she came to be known as Chengalamma—the goddess who annihilated Chenga. The site where the demon was slain became sacred, and villagers established a shrine that gradually evolved ...

  Egg and Vegetable Chitai Pitha is a delicious savoury twist on the traditional Bengali chitei pitha. Soft, fluffy and lightly spiced, this version is enriched with eggs and packed with fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome breakfast or evening snack. Steamed on a tawa, the pitha turns beautifully moist and aromatic, perfect to enjoy on its own or with a light chutney. Ingredients Atap rice flour – 250 g Cornflour – 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour – 1 tablespoon Salt – to taste Eggs – 4 Chopped long beans – 1 cup Grated carrot – 1 cup Finely chopped green chillies – 2 teaspoons Finely chopped onion – ½ cup Ginger paste – 1 teaspoon Garlic paste – ½ teaspoon Chopped coriander leaves – 3 tablespoons Chopped mint leaves – 1 teaspoon Water – as required Oil – for greasing Method In a bowl, combine the atap rice flour, cornflour and all-purpose flour. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter. Keep it aside for about 30 minutes. Crack the eggs into the rested batter and mix very wel...

  For the second consecutive day in the Women’s Premier League, the rare and controversial tactic of a batter being ‘retired out’ dominated the narrative. After Ayushi Soni on Tuesday, Wednesday saw Harleen Deol walk back to the dugout under extraordinary circumstances. This time, however, the decision proved disastrous for UP Warriorz, who paid a heavy price for withdrawing their second-highest run-scorer mid-innings and slumped to a hat-trick of defeats, as Delhi Capitals overcame a few nervous moments to register their first win in 2026 season .  ‘Retired out’ has occasionally been used in T20 cricket to inject late-innings momentum when a batter appears stuck. Mumbai Indians faced sharp criticism last IPL for employing the tactic with Tilak Varma. On Wednesday, UP Warriorz made a similar call—but with far less justification. Harleen Deol was batting fluently on 47 off 35 balls, striking at a healthy 130.56 and just three runs short of a well-earned half-century. Visibly st...

  On a day when the Rajkot pitch betrayed its reputation as a batting paradise, India found themselves outplayed by a masterclass from the much-overlooked Daryl Mitchell, whose imperious century powered New Zealand to a series-levelling victory. Despite a valiant, unbeaten hundred from KL Rahul, India could not defend their total, as the visitors chased down the target with composure to make it 1–1, setting up a decisive final ODI next Sunday. India captain Shubman Gill lost the toss, and the hosts were put in to bat on a surface that appeared flat but behaved unpredictably. The pitch offered uneven bounce and sluggish carry, forcing Indian batters into discomfort from the outset. Gill and Rohit Sharma added a steady 70-run opening stand, but the momentum stalled when Rohit departed for 24, triggering a familiar middle-order wobble. With India reeling at 118 for four, KL Rahul walked in and once again lived up to his growing reputation as the side’s Mr Dependable. Calm under pressu...

  The Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple at Arasavalli, near Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most ancient and prominent temples in India dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God). Revered as a powerful spiritual centre, the temple is especially significant for devotees seeking relief from health issues, planetary afflictions, and darkness in life. It is regarded as one of the few surviving Sun temples in the country and holds immense religious, historical, and astronomical importance. History (in Detail) The origins of the Arasavalli Sun Temple are traced back to ancient times, with inscriptions and architectural features indicating its construction during the Kalinga and Eastern Ganga periods. According to tradition, the temple was originally established by King Devendra Varma of the Kalinga dynasty in the 7th century CE, though some sources suggest earlier foundations with later renovations. The temple gained prominence under the Eastern Ganga rulers, who were ardent devotees...

  Gujarat Giants suffered their first loss of the Women’s Premier League on Tuesday, going down to Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Despite posting a strong total of 192 for 5, Gujarat were overtaken as Mumbai chased down the target with 193 for 3 in 19.2 overs. With this win, Mumbai moved up to second place on the points table, overtaking Gujarat on net run rate. Winning the toss, Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to field. Gujarat, however, failed to get off to a solid start despite batting first. Opener Sophie Devine was dismissed early for 8. Beth Mooney and Kanika Ahuja then steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Mooney scored 33 off 26 balls, including three fours and a six, while Kanika struck a brisk 35 off 18 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. The highest score for Gujarat came from Georgia Wareham, who remained unbeaten on 43 off 33 balls, with four fours and a six. She was well supported at the death by Bharati Fulmali, who sma...

  Vegetable Pitha, or Sobji Pithe, is a traditional Bengali steamed delicacy, commonly prepared during winter. Made with soft rice dough and a mildly spiced vegetable filling, this pitha is healthy, wholesome, and quite similar in technique to making momos, though the flavours are distinctly Bengali. Ingredients For the outer covering 250 g Gobindobhog rice flour A pinch of salt 2 cups lukewarm water (approx.) For the vegetable filling Cauliflower – as required (finely chopped) Carrot – as required (finely chopped) Green peas – a small quantity Potato – as required (finely chopped) Fresh coriander leaves – chopped Salt – to taste Oil – as required ½ teaspoon cumin powder Chilli powder – to taste Method First, chop all the vegetables and wash them thoroughly. Heat a frying pan with a little oil and add the vegetables. Sauté lightly, then add salt, cumin powder, and chilli powder. Stir well, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fully cooked. Switch off the heat and allow the fill...

  Jhal Chila Pitha is a popular Bengali savoury pancake, light yet flavourful, prepared with rice flour and simple spices. It is especially enjoyed as a quick breakfast or evening snack. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, this dish is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups rice flour ½ teaspoon salt 5 green chillies (ground) 3 onions (ground) Finely chopped coriander leaves – to taste ½ teaspoon ginger–garlic paste Oil – as required 1 egg Water – as needed to make a thin batter Food colour – a pinch (optional) Method If using soaked rice paste instead of rice flour, soak the rice balls in water for about 2 hours before preparing the batter. In a bowl, combine rice flour, salt, ground green chillies, ground onions, chopped coriander leaves, ginger–garlic paste, and egg. Mix well and gradually add water to prepare a thin, smooth batter. For a better colour, a little food colour may be added (optional). Heat a frying pan and spread about 1 teaspoon of oi...

  Eight-time World Cup winner Alyssa Healy has announced that she will retire from international cricket following Australia’s upcoming home series against India, set to begin in February. The Australian women’s team captain revealed that she has been battling injuries over the past few months, a phase she described as mentally exhausting. After deciding to miss this year’s T20 World Cup in England, Healy chose to bid farewell to the game after what she called one of Australia’s “big series.” Speaking on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, the 34-year-old said, “I chose the podcast to share this news. Today, I am officially announcing that I will retire from cricket at the end of the India series. Please don’t make me cry. This wasn’t an easy decision, but at some point, it had to be made.” Healy added a lighter note, joking that her husband, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, recently hit a ‘hole-in-one’ in golf—giving her all the more reason to dedicate her time to the sport to ...

  The Sai Baba Temple in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is a revered spiritual centre dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba, the saint known for his message of Shraddha (faith) and Saburi (patience). The temple attracts devotees from Kurnool town and surrounding districts who seek peace, guidance, and blessings irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. Calm surroundings, disciplined rituals, and community service define the temple’s character. History (in Detail) The growth of Sai Baba worship in Kurnool began in the late 20th century, inspired by the spread of Sai philosophy from Shirdi to South India. Local devotees and philanthropists came together to establish a permanent place of worship so that daily aarti, bhajans, and charitable activities could be carried out in an organized manner. Over the years, the temple evolved from a modest shrine into a well-structured complex with a sanctum housing a marble idol of Sai Baba in a seated posture. Regular observance of Thursday worship, Guru Purni...

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru narrowly missed a 10-wicket victory but registered a commanding nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their second match to return to winning ways. With this back-to-back win, Bengaluru climbed to the top of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) table. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana starred with dominant batting performances. Chasing a modest target of 144, Bengaluru sealed the match with 47 balls to spare. Harris set the tone from the very first ball, smashing Deepti Sharma for a boundary. She continued her assault in the fourth over with three fours off Kranti Goud, but it was the sixth over that completely turned the game in Bengaluru’s favour. Deandra Dottin was taken apart by Harris, who began the over with a four off a no-ball and followed it up with 6, 4, 6, 6 and 4. The over yielded 32 runs, propelling Bengaluru to 78 without loss inside the powerplay. From that point, the result was virtually sealed, with Bengaluru’s dominance becoming more pronoun...

  Gujarat Giants clinched a nail-biting four-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring Women’s Premier League encounter, with Sophie Devine emerging as the match-winner with an outstanding all-round performance. Batting first, Ashleigh Gardner-led Gujarat Giants posted a formidable total of 209 for 5 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Devine, who played a breathtaking knock of 95 off just 42 balls. Displaying an aggressive intent from the outset, Devine smashed seven fours and eight sixes. After the early dismissal of opener Beth Mooney for 19, Devine stitched together a crucial second-wicket partnership with Gardner to steady the innings. Gardner provided excellent support, scoring a brisk 49 off 26 deliveries, including four fours and three sixes. However, apart from the Devine-Gardner stand, Gujarat batters failed to make significant contributions, losing wickets at regular intervals thereafter. Delhi Capitals bowlers fought back admirably, led by Nandini Sha...

  India did win the first ODI against New Zealand on the back of Virat Kohli’s superb 93, but not without leaving a few concerns. In the closing stages, KL Rahul played the role of the finisher, while Harshit Rana’s breezy cameo made India’s task considerably easier. Chasing a target of 300, India eventually won by four wickets to take a 1–0 lead in the three-match ODI series. India’s luck at the toss is usually questionable, but in Baroda it smiled on Shubman Gill. Winning the toss and opting to bowl raised no eyebrows. New Zealand made a commanding start, prompting early discussions on whether leaving out Arshdeep Singh had been a mistake. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls took the Kiwis past 100 inside 20 overs. The first breakthrough came through Harshit Rana, a player who has not been short of critics. There have been murmurs that his opportunities stem from being Gautam Gambhir’s “favourite”. Yet, Rana continues to justify the faith. He lured Nicholls (62) into a trap with a de...

  After losing their opening match near Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians bounced back strongly in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), registering a convincing win over Delhi Capitals. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai defeated Jemimah Rodrigues’ Delhi side by 50 runs. In the other match of the day, Gujarat Giants edged past UP Warriorz by 10 runs. Batting first, Mumbai suffered an early setback as Amelia Kerr was dismissed for a first-ball duck, playing an unnecessary shot off Lizzelle Lee. However, unlike the previous match, Nat Sciver-Brunt rose to the occasion and steadied the innings. She quickly changed the momentum, taking 10 runs off Chinelle Henry in the second over and striking two more boundaries in the fourth. Sciver-Brunt added 49 runs for the second wicket with opener G Kamalini, laying a solid foundation for Mumbai. Although Kamalini looked fluent, she fell into a trap set by Delhi bowler Nandani Sharma. Even after Kamalini’s dismissal, Sciver-Brunt kept the scoring rate high an...

  Gujarat Giants registered a thrilling 10-run victory over UP Warriors in their opening match, successfully defending the highest total ever in the history of the Women’s Premier League. Led by captain Ashleigh Gardner, Gujarat set a record target of 208 runs for UP Warriors. Despite a strong chase, UP could manage 197 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Gujarat’s win was built on outstanding all-round performances. Captain Ashleigh Gardner and Anushka Sharma starred with the bat, while the bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh Thakur, Sophie Devine and Georgia Wareham, delivered at crucial moments. UP Warriors had a disastrous start to their chase. With just three runs on the board, explosive opener Kiran Navgire was clean bowled by Renuka Singh. Meg Lanning and Litchfield then tried to steady the innings, adding 70 runs for the second wicket. However, Lanning & Harleen  fell at the same score followed soon by Deepti Sharma pushing UP into trouble at 74/4 . Phoebe Litchfie...

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Nadine de Klerk produced a sensational all-round performance to script a dramatic victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the WPL 2026, played in Mumbai on Friday, January 9. Chasing a tricky target, RCB found themselves under pressure in the final over, needing 18 runs from the last four balls. After beginning with a couple of dot deliveries against Nat Sciver-Brunt, de Klerk turned the game on its head. She launched Sciver-Brunt for a towering six over long-off, followed by a clever four behind square leg off a bumper. Showing remarkable composure, the South African all-rounder then smashed another maximum over deep mid-wicket before sealing the win with a boundary straight over the bowler’s head. De Klerk remained unbeaten on a superb 63 off 44 balls, striking at 143.18, an innings laced with seven fours and two sixes. Earlier, she had already made a massive impact with the ball, returning outstanding figures of 4/...

  The Nava Narasimha Temple near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is a spiritually significant temple complex dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the fierce incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is unique as it represents nine distinct forms (Nava Roopas) of Narasimha, each symbolising a different aspect of divine protection, justice, compassion, and destruction of evil. Nestled amidst scenic hills and forests of the Nallamala region, the temple is a revered destination for Vaishnavites and pilgrims. History (In Detail) The origins of the Nava Narasimha Temple are deeply intertwined with Vaishnava traditions and the sacred geography of the Nallamala forests. Historical highlights: The temple tradition traces back to ancient times, associated with the legend of Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu It is believed that after slaying Hiranyakashipu, Lord Narasimha manifested in multiple forms across this region to pacify His fury Saints, sages, and Vaishnava acharyas are said to have worshipped these forms d...

  The Sakshi Ganapati Temple, located near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, is a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, revered here as Sakshi Ganapati—the divine witness. This temple holds special importance for pilgrims undertaking the holy journey to Srisailam, as devotees believe Lord Ganapati here bears witness (sakshi) to their pilgrimage vows and prayers. History (In Detail) The Sakshi Ganapati Temple is believed to be several centuries old, with origins rooted in the spiritual traditions of the region associated with the Srisailam pilgrimage route. Key historical aspects : The temple developed as a way-side shrine for pilgrims traveling on foot to Srisailam Local legends suggest it was established to ensure pilgrims undertook the journey with pure intent and devotion Over time, rulers and devotees contributed to its maintenance, turning it into an established temple complex Though modest in architecture, its spiritual importance far outweighs its size The temple continues to be...