For all our readers, please find the popular shru Khatu Shyam bhajan ( श्री खाटू श्याम जी का भजन )
Khatu Shyam is known as the Kalyugi incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna. There is a legend behind this saying. His grand temple is located in Sikar district of Rajasthan where a large number of devotees come every year. People believe that Baba Shyam fulfills everyone's wishes and can even make Ranka a king.
The relation of Baba Khatu Shyam is believed to be from the Mahabharata period. He was the grandson of Panduputra Bhima. There is a legend that impressed by the immense power and potential of Khatu Shyam, Shri Krishna gave him a boon to be worshiped in his name in Kali Yuga.
Please find the popular shru Khatu Shyam bhajan Shri Krishna Chandra Samjhave - श्री कृष्ण चन्द्र समझावे below:
खाटू श्याम वाले चलो रे चलो रे चलो बाबा के -2 श्री कृष्ण चन्द्र समझावे,
Khatu Shyam Bhajan – श्री खाटू श्याम जी का भजन – Shri Krishna Chandra Samjhave – श्री कृष्ण चन्द्र समझावे
आरती श्री साईं गुरुवर की, परमानन्द सदा सुरवर की। जा की कृपा विपुल सुखकारी, दुख शोक संकट भयहारी।
शिरडी में अवतार रचाया, चमत्कार से तत्व दिखाया। कितने भक्त चरण पर आये, वे सुख शान्ति चिरंतन पाये।
भाव धरै जो मन में जैसा, पावत अनुभव वो ही वैसा। गुरु की उदी लगवे तन को, समाधान लाभत उस मन को।
साईं नाम सदा जो गावे, सो फल जग में शाश्वत पावे। गुरुवासर करि पूजा-सेवा, उस पर कृपा करत गुरुदेवा।
राम, कृष्ण, हनुमान रूप में, दे दर्शन, जानत जो मन में। विविध धर्म के सेवक आते, दर्शन इच्छित फल पाते।
जै बोलो साईं बाबा की, जै बोलो अवधूत गुरु की। साईंदास आरती को गावै, घर में बसि सुख, मंगल पावे।
Sai Baba Ki Aarti – आरती श्री साईं जी की (Arti Sainath Ki), Sai Ram ki Arti
Ekadashi Mythological Story - Why is rice not eaten on Ekadashi?. .. Our country is the land of legends. There are many mythological stories which interests us. One such story is about fasting on Ekadashi... I found this beautiful story while doing some research on this topic. Hope you will find this article interesting.
There are some special rules on the day of Ekadashi. It is said that you should not to eat rice on this day. Do you know what is the reason behind the belief of not eating rice on the day of Ekadashi.
Ekadashi Mythological Story
Ekadashi fast comes twenty four times in a year. This day is considered to be of special importance in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is worshiped on Ekadashi, hence Ekadashi is also called Hari Vasar or Hari's day.
According to Puranas, the person who fasts on this day never faces any crisis in his life. There are some special rules for fasting on this day. Even if you are not fasting on Ekadashi, then it is very important to take care of some special things on this day.
One of these is not to eat rice on the day of Ekadashi. But do you know what is the reason behind the belief of not eating rice on the day of Ekadashi ?
Why rice is not eaten on this day?
According to the scriptures, fasting on Ekadashi is done with the aim of controlling the senses so that the mind can be kept pure and concentrated.
Mythology of Ekdashi
There is a legend that while running away from the anger of Ma Shakti, Maharishi Medha left his body with the power of yoga and merged into the earth.
It is said later that Maharishi Medha took birth on earth in the form of rice and barley. It is believed that this incident happened on Ekadashi. Barley and rice are considered to be the medha power of Maharishi, who is a living being.
This is the reason why barley and rice have been considered as living beings.
Even today, barley and rice do not even require soil to grow. They germinate only by sprinkling water. Considering them as living beings, they have been refrained from taking Ekadashi as food, so that the fast of Vishnu Swaroop can be completed sattvic.
Ekadashi Mythological Story – Why is rice not eaten on Ekadashi? You will be surprised to know the reason
Pryagraj ke prasiddh mandir - Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj : Friends, if you are on a trip to Prayagraj (Allahabad) then you will like this article & video. In this article / Video we will tell you about those 5 temples which you must visit if you are on a trip to Prayagraj.
Prayagraj tirath is situated at the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.
This Sangam Sthal is also called as Triveni and is one of the most important religious places for Hindus.
Prayagraj is one of the historical and mythological cities of India with its glorious past.
The dialect of Prayag is Awadhi, which is also known as Allahabadi dialect. But in new city today people speak modern Hindi. The city of Sangam.. Prayagraj has a deep connection with religion and faith. Hundreds of such temples are present here which are dedicated to different deities. Some of these temples are very ancient.
So letn us look at those special temples which make this place very famous. Pryagraj is a city of temples but in this article we will take you to Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj. These are Famous temples of Pryagraj which you must visit if you are in town.
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Famous temples of Pryagraj - Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj
#1 Shivkuti
No one in my list of Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj, is Shivkuti Temple and Ashram is situated on the banks of the Ganges at the northern end of Prayagraj city. The Shiva temple was built in the year 1886 by Rana General Padmjang Bahadur of Nepal.
There are more than 500 Shiva lingas in this temple.
The locality is called as Shivkuti Mohalla. Shivling or idol of Lord Shiva is installed at the entry gate of most of the houses in this locality. People are seen worshiping in the morning and evening.
Somewhere aarti is being done, and somewhere people are seen performing havan-pujan. The river Ganges flows by the side of this locality. There is also the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple on the right bank of the Ganges.
#2 Sri Mankameshwar Mandir
According to Skanda Purana and Prayag Mahatm, there is a pilgrimage of Lord Mankameshwar on the banks of Yamuna near Pishach Mochan Temple to the west of Akshayavat. Which is considered synonymous with Shiva.
It is a religious belief that where there is Shiva, Ma Parvati also resides there. That's why Bhairav, Yaksha, Kinnar etc. are also present here. Apart from being the pilgrimage center of Kameshwar and Kameshwari, it is very important from the point of view of Tantrik Sadhana of Sri Vidya.
A wonderful Shivling of Sri Mukteshwar and Siddheshwar Mahadev is established in the premises of Mankameshwar temple. Here Hanuman ji Maharaj is sitting facing south.
In th holy month os sawan there is lot of rush here. A huge crowd throngs here especially on the special days of Monday Pradosh and worship of Lord Shiva Parvati.
Mankameshwar Temple conducts its programs under the supervision of Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati.
Lord Mukteshwar ie. Lord Shiva is installed in the premises of the temple. In Padam Purana, there is a mention about the establishment of Lord Mukteshwar ( lord Shiva ) here. It is said that visiting Shri Mankameshwar and Mukteshwar Mahadev on 51 Mondays, one gets freedom from all kinds of obstacles.
It is mentioned in the Puranas that when Lord Shri Ram left Ayodhya with mother Sita and his younger brother Laxman for exile, he first came to Prayagraj. Where he stayed in Maharishi Bhardwaj's ashram, after which Maharishi Bhardwaj showed him the way to Chitrakoot.
#3 ISKCON Temple, Prayagraj
There is a very beautiful temple of Sri Radha-Madhav in this religious city of Prayagraj. The idol of Lord Krishan and Radha is different from other temples and their smile is so good that after seeing people forget all their problems and sorrows.
This temple built on the banks of the river is decorated with colorful sculptures and gardens.
The ISKCON temple is located near the Balua Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna River in the city of Allahabad.
You can reach this temple very easily. , In this temple you get to see very attractive idols of Shri Krishna ji and Radha Rani ji. Outside the temple, you get to see Lord Garuda. There is also a garden in the temple, in which beautiful flowers bloom, seeing which the mind becomes happy. One can also see the Gaushala in the temple, where cows are served. You also get to see a small shop in the temple, from where you can buy religious things. It feels very good to come to the temple.
ISKCON temple is about 500 to 600 meters away from Baluaghat.
#4 Patalpuri Mandir, Prayagraj
The very ancient Patalpuri temple is situated on the banks of the Sangam beach in Prayagraj. There are 40 deities enshrined in this temple. Akshayvat and Saraswati well present here attract the devotees.
As the name suggests, this place is underground. Present on the banks of the Sangam beach, this temple still exists with many of its specialties. Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang came here during his visit to India and visited this place.
Statues of the 6th century are also present in the temple premises, there is also the place where Mother Sita donated her bracelets in Treta Yuga, at this place secret donation is done.
The Lord is seated in his Ardhanarishwar form, along with the idol of Prayag, the king of pilgrimages. Here there is an unbroken flame dedicated to Lord Shani, which keeps on burning for 12 months.
Akshayvat and Saraswati Koop present here attract devotees. If we talk about Akshaya Vat, then it is that holy banyan tree, which can never be destroyed.
It is present here since four ages. It is said that Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and brother Laxman came here in Treta Yuga and rested for three nights under this tree.
Along with this, it is also believed that when there will be annihilation and the whole earth will be submerged, the existence of Akshayavat will remain intact even at that time.
#5 Nagvasuki Mandir
There is a very ancient Nagavasuki temple on the northern corner of Daraganj, towards the north from the Sangam bank in the holy pilgrimage place Prayag.
Vasuki Nag, the king of snakes, is seated in this temple. The glory of this temple can be summed up only by the fact that the journey of every devotee and pilgrim coming to Prayagraj is not complete until he sees Nagvasuki.
The Nagavasuki temple houses the idols of Sheshnag and Vasukinag. Lakhs of pilgrims visit this temple on the day of Kumbh, Ardh Kumbh, Magh Mela and Nagpanchami.
The description of this temple also comes in Puranas. This temple is unique because the presiding deity here is the serpent Vasuki and its stone idol is located in the center of the temple. The Nagavasuki temple also has many mythological beliefs.
There is such a mythological belief about this temple that by coming here and worshiping, Kaal Sarp Dosh ends forever. The ancient Nagvasuki temple situated on the banks of the Ganges has been a center of faith for centuries.
In the month of Shravan, like Shivalayas, the rituals of Rudrabhishek, Mahabhishek and Kaal Sarpadosh's peace are performed in Nagvasuki temple.
#5 Hanuman Mandir, Civil lines Prayagraj
Hanumat Niketan Temple is the famous temple in Allahabad. This temple is situated in Civil Line area of Allahabad. Hence this temple is also known as Hanuman Mandir of Civil Line and it is known as Hanumat Niketan Mandir. This temple is dedicated to Hanuman ji. You get to see a very grand idol of Hanuman ji in this temple.
The entrance of Hanumat Niketan temple is very grand. Above the entrance of the temple, you will get to see the chariot design, which looks very attractive. This chariot belongs to Bhishma Pitamah ji. If you go inside from the entrance, you will get to see a huge ground here. On one side of the ground, you will find a Prasad shop, from where you can buy Prasad to offer to Hanuman ji.
You will get to see a temple on the second site and you will get to see the main temple in front. In the main temple you get to see the grand statue of Hanuman ji. Hanuman ji is seen lifting a mountain of Sanjivani Booti here .
Here you also get to see Ram, Laxman and Sita ji. The idol of Maa Durga is also present here. You can also visit them. There is another temple beside the main temple. You can have darshan of Surya Bhagwan Ji, Ganesh Ji, Shankar Ji, Lakshmi Narayan Ji and 12 Jyotirlingas there also. Here you also get to see the grand idol of Saraswati Mata and Radhe Krishna. You will love coming here. Many people come here in the evening to have darshan and spend their time here.
Other temples / religious places to visit
#7 Triveni Sangam Prayagraj
In Hindu tradition, Triveni Sangam is the confluence (Sanskrit: संगाम) of three rivers that is also a holy place, with a bath here said to wash away one's sins and free one from the cycle of rebirth.
The Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga), the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati river.
At the Triveni Sangam, the Ganga and the Yamuna can be distinguished by their different colors – the Ganga's water is clear while the Yamuna's is green. The third river, the legendary Saraswati, is said to be invisible.
The auspiciousness of the confluence of the two rivers is mentioned in the Rigveda, which states, "Those who bathe at the place where two rivers, white and dark, flow together, rise to heaven."
A place of religious importance and one of the sites of the historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders including Mahatma Gandhi in 1949.
#8 Shri Bade Hanuman Mandir
This temple is believed to be at least 600-700 years old. It is said that the king of Kannauj had no children. His guru told as a solution, ' Get such a statue made of Hanumanji who went to Patal to free Ram Laxman from the snake noose.
This idol of Hanumanji should be brought from Vindhyachal mountain.' When the king of Kannauj did the same and he brought the idol of Hanumanji from Vindhyachal by boat. Then suddenly the boat broke and this statue got submerged. The king was very sad to see this and he returned to his kingdom.
Many years after this incident, when the water level of the Ganga decreased, Baba Balagiri Maharaj, a devotee of Ram, who was trying to establish a Dhuni there, found this statue. Then after that the temple was built by the king there.
In ancient times, on the orders of the Mughal rulers, the process of demolishing Hindu temples was going on, but here the Mughal soldiers could not even move the statue of Hanumanji. As they tried to lift the statue, that statue was sitting more and more in the earth. This is the reason why this statue is made so low from the ground.
#9 Beni Madhav Mandir
The deity of Lord Vishnu is worshiped at the Beni Madhav Temple located at Daraganj in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The temple comprises a shrine where the deity of Radha Krishna made of black stone is enshrined.
Thousands of devotees visit this temple to seek the blessings of both Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha.
It is said that once Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a guru of Vaishnavas came from Bengal to visit this temple. He is considered to be an ardent devotee of Lord Mahavishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Since his arrival, thousands of devotees as well as pilgrims started visiting the temple during the year.
Hope you liked our list of Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj, and do visit these temples of your next trrip to the city.
Top 5 Temples of Pryagraj – Famous temples of Pryagraj which you must visit.
Hidden somewhere near the Bagalur locality of Kirshangiri distirict in Tamilnadu there is a place called as Gudichuattlu. This place is very near to Hosur and sarjapura area of bengaluru.. There is a very beautiful temple of Lord Vishnu.. known as Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple.
In this article and video you will find information on this beautiful temple ( Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple Gudichetlu ) which you must visit if you are in the region. It is one of the ancient temple in the region.
So friends today I will take u to Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple near Baglur. The temple is quite well known in the locality. One of the famous Lord Vishnu Temples in the region.
Temple Entrance
About the temple
The temple is said to be an old temple, but renovated lately. The temple premises is huge and is beautifully maintained.
Painted in golden color the temple looks very good. As soos as you reach the temple premises you are welcome by a huge gopuram and when you entet you will se a big dhwaja stambh .
The main dielty of the temple is lord Balaji or lord Vishnu worshipped as Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy. We could not find much hsitory of the temple, tried asking people around there but could not find much infoirmation.
But this is such a beautoful temple, that it is a must visit if you are staying around the region. Apast from lord bajali you will also find shrines of Lord Anjenaya, Lord Ganesha, Navagrah etc.
Beautiful park at the Gudichetlu temple
Just next to the the main temple is a small area looks like a garden which has hude idols of Lord Krishna , lord Vishnu , Lord Rama and Hanuman etc .. The whole environment around is so calm and you feel an eternal peace here.
Seva options - Gudichetlu temple
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Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple Gudichetlu Address
Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple, Gudichetlu, RVJR+328, Gudichuattlu, Tamil Nadu 635105
How to reach Sri Prasanna Thimmarayaswamy Temple ?
So reaching the temple is quite reasy. If you live in Bangalore you can take Bangalore -> Sarjapur -> Bagalore - > Gudichuattlu route.
Please follow the directions in the link below from google maos and yiou will reach there with out any problems.
Shri Narmada Chalisa – जय-जय-जय नर्मदा भवानी – Jay Jay Jay Narmada Bhawani
The temple of Sri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple also known as Tadbund Hanuman Temple , is an ancient and famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is situated in Sikh Village, Tadbund, near Secunderabad in Hyderabad district of Telangana state.
A vast, open Mukhamandapam hall, Granite Grabhalayam, Vimana Gopuram, and Maharaja Gopuram can all be found in the temple.
For 40 days, a large number of visitors perform Mandala Pradakshinas and Mandala Abhishekam at the shrine.
These worshippers decide to spend 40 days staying on the temple premises performing pradakshinas and poojas. Choultries were built for the convenience of their followers.
This shrine also has a
Ashwatha Vruksham (Raavi Chettu),
Shami Vruksham (Jammi Chettu),
Bilvadala Vruksham,
Maaredu Vruksham,
Nimba Vruksham (Neem Tree)
Usiri (Amla) chettu etc
This temple's main attraction is Swayambhu Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy. On the left side of the same Swayambhu Anjaneya Swamy rock, devotees can find Lord Vinayaka.
Tadbund Hanuman Temple Deity
The main deity at this shrine, Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy, is a "Swayambhu," or uncreated. To the left of Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy's idol on the same sizable rock in the garbha gudi is Sri Vinayaka Swamy's Swayambhu.
This is the first instance of its kind where devotees can worship Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy and Sri Ganesha on the same rock.
Surya, Chandra, Angaraka, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, and Kethu are among the other navagrahas that may be found on the temple grounds. When the tithi Trayodashi falls on Saturday, Shani Trayodashi is observed in the temple.
Many followers of Lord Shani pray to him on this auspicious day in order to be freed from all Shani-doshas.
As Sri Anjaneya Swamy came to be recognised as one of Lord Shiva's personifications, the Shiva Panchayathanam, also known as the Shiva Lingam, which includes Goddess Parvathi, Vinayaka, Vishnu, and Surya, was sanctified on the temple grounds.
Every day, a large number of worshipers visit this Shiva Panchayatanam.
In the Shrine, there is also a figure known as Nagaraja, who is thought to represent Subramanya Swamy in the form of a serpent.
Within the grounds of the temple, beneath Raavi Chettu, there had once been a sizable anthill where snakes had once lived.
The majority of the devotees worship Nagendra, who is carved out of black granite stone and put in the same location on the temple grounds.
Sri Anjaneya Swamy's conveyance (vahanam) is the ushtra, or camel. According to Sri Anjaneya Mangalashasanam and the history of Sri Anjaneya, a camel vahanam made of block granite stone and covered in silver plate may be seen in front of Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy inside the temple grounds.
This temple is also a very famous temple for Vehicle Pooja in Secundrabad.
Where to stay at Tadbund Temple?
A temple Kalyana Mandapam is there in the main temple premises.
This can be pre-booked for marriage and other cultural and spiritual functions with nominal costs.
For Booking Kalyana Mandapam Contact:
Sri Kyasa Lakshmi Narayana , Trustee – Contact No. 040-65641658
Rooms are available in the temple premises at nominal rates for those devotees who perform Mandala Pradakshinas, Mandala Abhishekams, etc.
For Booking Rooms Contact:
Sri Murki Venkatesh, Trustee – Contact No. 040-65641283
Tadbund Hanuman Temple Festivals
Hanuman Jayanti, which commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, and Sri Rama Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Sri Rama, are two of the most significant Hindu holidays celebrated with tremendous fervour in Tadbund.
How to reach shri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple
To go to Tadbund temple in Twin Cities, there are many transit options. Taking local city buses or taxis from the Secunderabad station will get you close to the temple.
By Bus:
The distance between the temple and Secunderabad's Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) and Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) is just three kilometres and twelve kilometers, respectively.
By Train
Them are three Central Railway Stations in Hyderabad, and travellers can easily access Tadbund Hanuman Temple from there.
Secunderabad Railway Station, which is located 4.5 kilometres away and requires about 20 minutes to travel.
Hyderabad Railway Station or Nampally Railway Station (9 km away, approximately 26 minutes to travel).
Kachiguda Railway Station, a 10-kilometer trip that takes about 31 minutes.
By Air
There is an internaitonal airport at Hyderabad
From airport you can take taxi to reach Shri Tadbund Hanuman Temple.
Frriends, situated on a small Hilllock near Erode is a very famous temple dedicated to Lord Murgan. The temple is called as Shri Thindal Murugan Temple also known as Shri…
Bhojpur, which is around 28 kilometres from Bhopal, is well-known as an archaeological site and is known for the spectacular Shiva Temple and Cyclopean Dam ruins. The Shiva Temple, also known as the Bhojeshwar Temple, has acquired the name as "Somnath of the East."
It is said that the Bhojeshwar temple was founded by the Parmar king of Dhar, Shri Raja Bhoj (1010-53) and was named after him.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva , it is said to have a 7.5ft high Shiva Linga.
The Paramara king Bhoj is thought to have initiated the temple's construction in the eleventh century. The building construction was abandoned for an unidentified reason. The architectural designs are inscribed on the nearby rocks. Scholars have been able to better grasp the 11th-century India's temple construction methods because to the incomplete materials left at the site, the architectural designs cut into the rocks, and the masonry marks.
The Archaeological Survey of India has recognised the temple as a Monument of National Importance (ASI).
Although the temple is incomplete, the temple has a spectacular rising strength of line and is supported by four pillars. It is a simple square with an outside area of 66 feet.
The pillars, like the dome, are huge, but their tapering form gives them a unique grace. A 24-faced segment emerges from the lowest of the three divisions, an octagon with 2.12 feet of facets.
The two superbly sculpted figures that stand on either side of the doorway are in strong contrast to the doorway, which is elaborately carved from above and plain from below. The three other sides are balconies, each supported by four ornately carved pillars and large brackets.
The sanctum's lingam rises to an impressive height of 7.5 feet and measures 17.8 feet in circumference. The architectural harmony of the lingam and platform produces a wonderful combination of strength and lightness.
The platform is a gigantic 21.5 feet square platform built of three layered limestone slabs. The earthen ramp that was used to raise the temple to dome level still stands since it was never finished for an unknown reason.
If it had been finished, it unquestionably would have been a work of art unique to its kind and without precedent anywhere in the world.
The temple stands as one of the finest examples of temple architecture of the12th and 13th century.
A Jain shrine that is near to the Bhojeshwar temple is also unfinished and has a similar stone raising ramp. One 20-foot-tall enormous statue in this shrine houses three images of the tirthankaras: one of Mahavira and two of Parsvanath.
There was once a sizable lake west of Bhojpur, but all that is left today are the remnants of the majestic old dams that kept its water in. The location was carefully chosen since, with the exception of two gaps, a natural wall of hills surrounded the entire area. A 250 square mile area of water was supported by the embankments.
This great work is ascribed to Raja Bhoj, but it may possible be of an earlier date.
How to reach Bhojeshwar temple?
How to reach bhojeshwar temple from Bhopal ? The temple is around 30 Kms from Bhopal,
Bhopal Raja Bhoj airport offers pre-paid taxi services to the Bhojpur temple.
Pendra Road, located 17 kilometres from the centre of the city, is the closest railhead to Amarkantak. Amarkantak is 48 kilometres away from Anuppur, which is extremely convenient for travellers.
From Pendra Road, taxi fares are Rs 300; from Anuppur, they are Rs 600.
There are buses operated by the government that depart from Pendra Road, Shahdol, and Bilaspur. Buses connect Amarkantak with Jabalpur (245 kilometres), Rewa (261 kilometres), and Shahdol (67 km).
Bhojeshwar temple Bhopal – The unfinished Marvel!
For our readers we bring shri Shri Mahaveer Swami (Teerthankar) Chalisa below.
Mahaveer bhagwan ka chalisa
Please find the Doha, Chaupai and Sortha below.
दोहा
शीश नवा अरिहन्त को, सिद्धन करूँ प्रणाम। उपाध्याय आचार्य का, ले सुखकारी नाम। सर्व साधु और सरस्वती, जिन मन्दिर सुखकार। महावीर भगवान को, मन-मन्दिर में धार।
चौपाई - shri Mahaveer Chalisa
जय महावीर दयालु स्वामी, वीर प्रभु तुम जग में नामी। वर्धमान है नाम तुम्हारा, लगे हृदय को प्यारा प्यारा। शांति छवि और मोहनी मूरत, शान हँसीली सोहनी सूरत। तुमने वेश दिगम्बर धारा, कर्म-शत्रु भी तुम से हारा।
क्रोध मान अरु लोभ भगाया, महा-मोह तुमसे डर खाया। तू सर्वज्ञ सर्व का ज्ञाता, तुझको दुनिया से क्या नाता। तुझमें नहीं राग और द्वेष, वीर रण राग तू हितोपदेश। तेरा नाम जगत में सच्चा, जिसको जाने बच्चा बच्चा।
भूत प्रेत तुम से भय खावें, व्यन्तर राक्षस सब भग जावें। महा व्याध मारी न सतावे, महा विकराल काल डर खावे। काला नाग होय फन धारी, या हो शेर भयंकर भारी। ना हो कोई बचाने वाला, स्वामी तुम्हीं करो प्रतिपाला।
अग्नि दावानल सुलग रही हो, तेज हवा से भड़क रही हो। नाम तुम्हारा सब दुख खोवे, आग एकदम ठण्डी होवे। हिंसामय था भारत सारा, तब तुमने कीना निस्तारा। जनम लिया कुण्डलपुर नगरी, हुई सुखी तब प्रजा सगरी।
सिद्धारथ जी पिता तुम्हारे, त्रिशला के आँखों के तारे। छोड़ सभी झंझट संसारी, स्वामी हुए बाल-ब्रह्मचारी। पंचम काल महा-दुखदाई, चाँदनपुर महिमा दिखलाई। टीले में अतिशय दिखलाया, एक गाय का दूध गिराया।
सोच हुआ मन में ग्वाले के, पहुँचा एक फावड़ा लेके। सारा टीला खोद बगाया, तब तुमने दर्शन दिखलाया। जोधराज को दुख ने घेरा, उसने नाम जपा जब तेरा। ठंडा हुआ तोप का गोला, तब सब ने जयकारा बोला।
मंत्री ने मन्दिर बनवाया, राजा ने भी द्रव्य लगाया। बड़ी धर्मशाला बनवाई, तुमको लाने को ठहराई। तुमने तोड़ी बीसों गाड़ी, पहिया खसका नहीं अगाड़ी। ग्वाले ने जो हाथ लगाया, फिर तो रथ चलता ही पाया।
पहिले दिन बैशाख बदी के, रथ जाता है तीर नदी के। मीना गूजर सब ही आते, नाच-कूद सब चित उमगाते। स्वामी तुमने प्रेम निभाया, ग्वाले का बहु मान बढ़ाया। हाथ लगे ग्वाले का जब ही, स्वामी रथ चलता है तब ही।
मेरी है टूटी सी नैया, तुम बिन कोई नहीं खिवैया। मुझ पर स्वामी जरा कृपा कर, मैं हूँ प्रभु तुम्हारा चाकर। तुम से मैं अरु कछु नहीं चाहूँ, जन्म-जन्म तेरे दर्शन पाऊँ। चालीसे को चन्द्र बनावे, बीर प्रभु को शीश नवावे।
सोरठा
नित चालीसहि बार, बाठ करे चालीस दिन। खेय सुगन्ध अपार, वर्धमान के सामने।। होय कुबेर समान, जन्म दरिद्री होय जो। जिसके नहिं संतान, नाम वंश जग में चले।।
Friends, I happen to visit Shri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple which is located on Bannerghatta road. The temple is on the way to Bannerghatta National park and is a must visit if you are travelling towards Bannerghatta for a visit.
This beautiful temple is around 15kms from Bengaluru city center. Banerghatta is a very popular tourist spot and this temple is on the way to Bannerghatta and is just on the main road.
Bannerghatta has other 3 very ancient temples - you can read more on that hereor click on the link at the bottom of this article.
Hence this temple is easily accessible.
About Shri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple
In the presence of the Guru Sri Tirchi Mahaswamy, this temple was built in 1993 by Sri.Narayana Reddy. The temple's massive Gopuram features amazing carvings.
Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwara, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, are worshipped here.
The tenple also has the idols of Navagraha, Lord Ganesha, Lord AyyapaSwamy, Lord Subramanya, lord Chandikeshwara, Lord Hanuman, Surya, Chandra, and Lord Venkateshwara.
Shri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple timings
Temple is open between 06:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and between 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM at evening
So after visiting this temple, you can also plan to visit the Shri Champakdham Swamy temple, Shri Narashimha Swamy temple and Shri Suvarnamukhi Kalyani and temple which are 3 very ancient temples located in Bannerghjatta.
You can click on the link above to know more about that trip.
Another good thing is that , just in the from of Meekashi Temple, you will also see Royal Meenakshi Mall which is quite a big mall in that area and can be a nice visit for kids. It has lot of shopping and food options.
So do plan tp visit the temple and also can plan for mall visit.
So how to reach Shri Meenakshi Temple.
The temple is located on Bannerghatta Main road and hence it is very much accessible.
There are direct buses from different parts of Bangalore going to Bannerghatta. Also you can come to Silk Board bus stop and then take bus, auto or taxi from there.
So the temple is quite easily accessible.
Also note that parking is available in front of the temple, but temple is quite crowded over the weekends and hence parking can be a challenge.
So you can also park you car in the mall and walk down to the temple. The walking distance is approximately 250 meters.
This temple is around 10kms before the Bannerghatta zoo and Shri Champak Dham Swamy temple.
So if you plan early you can actually cover other temples and Bannerghatta Zoo in a single day.
You can also watch this video, will be helpful if you are travelling that side:
https://youtu.be/x60nD1fDNI0
Have a blessed darshan!
Meenakshi Temple – A must visit temple on Bannerghatta Raod, Bengaluru
For all our readers, we bring to you Shri Sai Chalisa Lyrics in English & Hindi.
Om Sai Namah !
Shri Sai baba Chalisa In English
Pehle Sai ke charno mein, apna sheesh nivauo maiy, Kaise Shirdi Sai aaye, saara haal sunau maiy. ||1||
Kaun hai mata, pita kaun hai, yeh na kisi ne bhi jaana, Kaha janam Sai ne dhara, prashan paheli raha bana. ||2||
Koee kahe Ayodhya ke, yeh Ramchandra bhagvan hain, Koee kehta Saibaba, pavan putra Hanuman hain. ||3||
Koee kehta mangal murti, Shri Gajanan hain Sai, Koee kehta Gokul-Mohan Devki Nandan hain Sai. ||4||
Shanker samajh bhakt kaee to, baba ko bhajhte rahte, Koee kahe avtar datt ka, pooja Sai ki karte. ||5||
Kuch bhi mano unko tum, pur sai hain sachche bhagvan, Bade dayalu deen-bandhu, kitno ko diya jivan-daan. ||6||
Kaee varsh pehle ki ghatna, tumhe sunaunga mein baat, Keesy bhagyashaali ki Shirdi mein aaee thi barat. ||7||
Aaya saath usi ke tha, baalak aik bahut sunder, Aaya aaker vahin bus gaya, paavan Shirdi kiya nagar. ||8||
Kaee dino tak raha bhatakta, bhiksha maangi usne dar dar, Aur dikhaee aisee leela, jug mein jo ho gaee amar. ||9||
Jaise-jaise umar badi, badti hee vaisy gaee shaan, Ghar ghar hone laga nagar mein, Sai baba kaa gungaan. ||10||
Digdigant mein laga goonjane, phir to Saiji ka naam, Deen-dhukhi ki raksha karna, yahi raha baba ka kaam. ||11||
Baba ke charno mein ja kar, jo kehta mein hoo nirdhan, Daya usee par hoti unkee, khul jaate dhukh ke bandhan. ||12||
Kabhi kisee ne maangi bhiksha, do baba mujhko suntaan, Aivom astoo tub kaihkar Sai de te thay usko vardaan. ||13||
Swayam dhukhi baba ho jaate, deen-dukhijan ka lukh haal, Anteh: karan bhi Sai ka, sagar jaisa raha vishal. ||14||
Bhakt ek madrasi aaya, ghar ka bahut bada dhanvaan, Maal khajana behadh uskaa, keval nahi rahi suntaan. ||15||
Laga manane Sainath ko, baba mujh per daya karo, Junjha se junkrit naiya ko, tum hee mairee par karo. ||16||
Kuldeepak ke bina andhera, chchaya hua ghar mein mere, Isee liye aaya hoon baba, hokar sharnagat tere. ||17||
Kuldeepak ke abhav mein, vyarth hai daulat ki maya, Aaj bhikhari ban kar baba, sharan tumhari mein aaya, ||18||
De de mujhko putra-daan, mein rini rahoonga jivan bhar, Aur kisi ki aas na mujko, siraf bharosa hai tum per. ||19||
Anunaye-vinaye bahut ki usne, charano mein dhar ke sheesh, Tub prasana hokar baba ne, diya bhakta ko yeh aashish. ||20||
‘Allah bhala karega tera,’ putra janam ho tere ghar, Kripa rahegi tum per uski, aur tere uss balak per. ||21||
Ab tak nahi kisi ne paya, sai ki kripa ka paar, Putra ratan de madrasi ko, dhanya kiya uska sansaar. ||22||
Tan-man se jo bhaje usi ka jug mein hota hai uddhar, Sanch ko aanch nahi haiy koee, sada jooth ki hoti haar. ||23||
Mein hoon sada sahare uske, sada rahoonga uska daas, Sai jaisa prabhu mila haiy, itni ki kum haiy kya aas. ||24||
Mera bhi din tha ik aisa, milti nahi mujhe thi roti, Tan per kapda duur raha tha, sheish rahi nanhi si langoti, ||25||
Sarita sammukh hone per bhi mein pyasa ka pyasa tha, Durdin mera mere ooper, davagani barsata tha. ||26||
Dharti ke atirikt jagat mein, mera kuch avalumbh na tha, Bana bhikhari maiy duniya mein, dar dar thokar khata tha. ||27||
Aise mein ik mitra mila jo, param bhakt Sai ka tha, Janjalon se mukt, magar iss, jagti mein veh bhi mujh sa tha. ||28||
Baba ke darshan ke khatir, mil dono ne kiya vichaar, Sai jaise daya murti ke darshan ko ho gaiye taiyar. ||29||
Paavan Shirdi nagari mein ja kar, dhekhi matvaali murti, Dhanya janam ho gaya ki humne jab dhekhi Sai ki surti. ||30||
Jabse kiye hai darshan humne, dukh sara kaphur ho gaya, Sankat saare mite aur vipdaon ka ant ho gaya. ||31||
Maan aur sammaan mila, bhiksha mein humko baba se, Prati bambit ho uthe jagat mein, hum Sai ki abha se. ||32||
Baba ne sammaan diya haiy, maan diya is jivan mein, Iska hee sambal le mein, hasta jaunga jivan mein. ||33||
Sai ki leela ka mere, mun par aisa assar hua, Lagta, jagti ke kan-kan mein, jaise ho veh bhara hua. ||34||
‘Kashiram’ baba ka bhakt, iss Shirdi mein rehta tha, Maiy Sai ka Sai mera, veh duniya se kehta tha. ||35||
Seekar svayam vastra bechta, gram nagar bazaro mein, Jhankrit uski hridh-tantri thi, Sai ki jhankaron se. ||36||
Stabdh nisha thi, thay soye, rajni aanchal me chand sitare, Nahi soojhta raha hath ka, hath timiri ke mare. ||37||
Vastra bech kar lote raha tha, hai! Haath se ‘kaashi’, Vichitr bada sanyoga ki uss din aata tha veh akaki. ||38||
Gher raah mein khare ho gaye, usse kutil, anyaayi, Maaro kaato looto iski, hee dhvani pari sunaee. ||39||
Loot peet kar usse vahan se, kutil gaye champat ho, Aaghaton se marmahat ho, usne di thi sangya kho. ||40||
Bahut der tak para raha veh, vahin usi halat mein, Jaane kab kuch hosh ho utha, usko kisi palak mein. ||41||
Anjane hee uske muh se, nikal para tha Sai, Jiski prati dhvani Shirdi mein, baba ko parri sunai. ||42||
Shubdh utha ho manas unka, baba gaye vikal ho, Lagta jaise ghatna sari, ghati unhi ke sunmukh ho. ||43||
Unmadi se idhar udhar tab, baba lage bhatakne, Sunmukh chizein jo bhi aiee, unkoo lage patkne. ||44||
Aur dhadhakte angaro mein, baba ne kar dala, Huye sashankit sabhi vaha, lakh tandav nritya nirala. ||45||
Samajh gaye sab log ki koi, bhakt para sankat mein, Shubit khare thai sabhi vaha par, pare huye vismaiye mein. ||46||
Usse bachane ke hi khatir, baba aaj vikal hai, Uski hi piraa se pirit, unka ant sthal hai. ||47||
Itne me hi vidhi ne apni, vichitrata dhikhlayi, Lukh kar jisko janta ko, shradha sarita lehrayee. ||48||
Lekar sanghya heen bhakt ko, gaari ek vaha aayee, Sunmukh apne dekh bhakt ko, Sai ki aankhe bhar aayee. ||49||
Shant, dheer, gambhir sindhu sa, baba ka anthsthal, Aaj na jane kyon reh-rehkar, ho jaata tha chanchal. ||50||
Aaj daya ki murti svayum tha bana hua upchaari, Aur bhakt ke liye aaj tha, dev bana prati haari. ||51||
Aaj bhakti ki vishum pariksha mein, safal hua tha Kaashi, Uske hee darshan ki khatir, thai umre nagar-nivasi. ||52||
Jab bhi aur jahan bhi koyee, bhakt pare sankat mein, Uski raksha karne baba jate hai pulbhur mein. ||53||
Yug yug ka hai satya yeh, nahi koi nayee kahani, Aapat grast bhakt jab hota, jate khudh antar yami. ||54||
Bhedh bhaav se pare pujari manavta ke thai sai, Jitne pyare Hindu-Muslim uutne hi Sikh Isai. ||55||
Bhed bhaav mandir masjid ka tor phor baba ne dala, Ram rahim sabhi unke thai, Krishan Karim Allah Tala. ||56||
Ghante ki pratidhvani se gunja, masjid ka kona kona, Mile paraspar Hindu Muslim, pyar bada din din doona. ||57||
Chamatkar tha kitna sundar, parichaye iss kaya ne dee, Aur neem karvahat mein bhi mithaas baba ne bhar dee. ||58||
Sabko sneha diya Sai ne, sabko suntul pyar kiya, Jo kuch jisne bhi chaha, baba ne usko vahi diya. ||59||
Aise snehsheel bhajan ka, naam sada jo japa kare, Parvat jaisa dhukh na kyoon ho, palbhar mein veh door tare. ||60||
Sai jaisa daata humne, aare nahi dekha koi, Jiske keval darshan se hee, saari vipda door gayee. ||61||
Tan mein Sai, man mein Sai, Sai bhajha karo, Apne tan ki sudh budh khokur, sudh uski tum kiya karo. ||62||
Jab tu apni sudh tajkur, baba ki sudh kiya karega, Aur raat din baba, baba, baba hi tu rata karega. ||63||
To baba ko aare! vivash ho, sudh teri leni hee hogi, Teri har icha baba ko, puree hee karni hogi. ||64||
Jungal jungal bhatak na pagal, aur dhundne baba ko, Ek jagah keval Shirdi mein, tu paiga baba ko. ||65||
Dhanya jagat mein prani hai veh, jisne baba ko paya, Dukh mein sukh mein prahar aath ho, sai ka hee gune gaya. ||66||
Gire sankat ke parvat, chahe bijli hi toot pare, Sai ka le naam sada tum, sunmukh sub ke raho arre. ||67||
Iss budhe ki sunn karamat, tum ho jaoge hairaan, Dang reh sunkar jisko, jane kitne chatur sujaan. ||68||
Ek baar Shirdi mein sadhu dhongi tha koi aaya, Bholi bhali nagar nivasi janta ko tha bharmaya. ||69||
Jari, butiyan unhe dhikha kar, karne laga vaha bhashan, Kehne laga sunno shrotagan, ghar mera hai vrindavan. ||70||
Aushadhi mere paas ek hai, aur ajab iss mein shakti,Sai Tu Hi Tu Jagriti Mision Iske sevan karne se hi, ho jaati dukh se mukti. ||71||
Aggar mukta hona chaho tum, sankat se bimari se, To hai mera numra nivaidan, har nar se har nari se, ||72||
Lo kharid tum isko, sevan vidhiyan hai nyari, Yadyapi tuch vastu hai yeh, gun uske hai atisheh bhari. ||73||
Jo hai suntaan heen yeh yadi, meri aushdhi ko khaye, Putra ratan ho parapat, aare aur veh mooh manga phal paye. ||74||
Aushadh meri jo na kharide, jeevan bhar pachtayega, Mujh jaisa prani shayad hi, aare yaha aa payega. ||75||
Duniya do din ka mela hai, mauj shaunk tum bhi kar lo, Gar is se milta hai, sub kuch, tum bhi isko le lo. ||76||
Hairani barti janta ki, lakh iski kaarastaani, Pramudit veh bhi man hi man tha, lakh logo ki nadani. ||77||
Khabar suna ne baba ko yeh, gaya daud kar sevak ek, Sun kar bhukuti tani aur, vismaran ho gaya sabhi vivek. ||78||
Hukum diya sevak ko, satvar pakar dusht ko lao, Ya Shirdi ki seema se, kapti ko duur bhagao. ||79||
Mere rehte bholi bhali, shirdi ki janta ko, Kaun neech aisa jo, sahas karta hai chalne ko. ||80||
Pulbhur mai hi aise dhongi, kapti neech lootere ko, Maha naash ke maha gart mein, phahuncha doon jivan bhar ko. ||81||
Tanik mila aabhaas madari, krur kutil anyayi ko, Kaal nachta hai ab sir par, gussa aaya Sai ko. ||82||
Pal bhar mein sab khel bandh kar, bhaga sir par rakh kar pairr, Socha tha sabh hi ab, bhagvan nahi hai ab khair. ||83||
Such hai Sai jaisa daani, mil na sakega jag mein, Ansh iish ka Sai baba, unhe na kuch bhi mushkil jag mein. ||84||
Sneh, sheel, sojanya, aadi ka abhushan dharan kar, Badta iss duniya mein jo bhi, manav sevaye path par. ||85||
Vahi jeet leta hai jagti, ke jan jan ka anthsthal, Uski ek udasi hi jag ko kar deti hai vrihal. ||86||
Jab jab jug mein bhar paap ka bar bar ho jaata hai, Usse mita ne ke hi khatir, avtari ho aata hai. ||87||
Paap aur anyaya sabhi kuch, iss jagti ka har ke, Duur bhaga deta duniya ke danav ko shan bhar mein. ||88||
Sneh sudha ki dhar barasne, lagti hai duniya mein, Gale paraspar milne lagte, jan jan hai aapas mein. ||89||
Naam dwarka masjid ka , rakha Shirdi ne, Haap taap, suntaap mitaya, jo kuch aaya Sai ne. ||91||
Sada yaad mein mast ram ki, baithe rehte thai Sai, Peher aath hee naam ram ka, bhajte rehte thai Sai. ||92||
Sookhee rookhee tazi baasi, chahe ya hovai pakvaan, Sada pyar ke bhooke Sai ke, khatir thai sabhi samaan. ||93||
Sneh aur shradha se apni, jan jo kuch de jaate thay, Bade chaav se uss bhojan ko, baba paavan karte thay. ||94||
Kabhi kabhi man behlane ko, baba baag mein jate thay, Pramudit man nirukh prakrati, chatta ko veh hote thay. ||95||
Rang-birange pushp baag ke manam manam hil dul karke, Beehar birane man mein bhi sneh salil bhar jate thai. ||96||
Aise su-madhur bela mein bhi, dukh aafat bipda kai maare, Apne man ki vyatha sunane, jan rehte baba ko ghere. ||97||
Sunkar jinki karun katha ko, nayan kamal bhar aate thay, De vibhuti har vyatha, shanti, unke uur mein bhar dete thay. ||98||
Jaane kya adhbut, shakti, uuss vibhuti mein hoti thi, Jo dharan karke mastak par, dukh saara har leti thi. ||99||
Dhanya manuj veh sakshaat darshan, jo baba Sai ke paye, Dhanya kamal kar unke jinse, charan kamal veh parsai. ||100||
Kaash nirbhaiy tumko bhi, saakshat Sai mil jaata, Varshon se ujra chaman apna, phir se aaj khil-jata. ||101||
Gar pakar mein charan shri ke, nahi chorta umar bhar, Mana leta mein jaroor unko gar rooth te Sai mujh par!! ||102||
Shri Sai baba Chalisa In Hindi
पहले साई के चरणों में, अपना शीश नमाऊं मैं। कैसे शिरडी साई आए, सारा हाल सुनाऊं मैं॥
कौन है माता, पिता कौन है, ये न किसी ने भी जाना। कहां जन्म साई ने धारा, प्रश्न पहेली रहा बना॥
कोई कहे अयोध्या के, ये रामचंद्र भगवान हैं। कोई कहता साई बाबा, पवन पुत्र हनुमान हैं॥
कोई कहता मंगल मूर्ति, श्री गजानंद हैं साई। कोई कहता गोकुल मोहन, देवकी नन्दन हैं साई॥
शंकर समझे भक्त कई तो, बाबा को भजते रहते। कोई कह अवतार दत्त का, पूजा साई की करते॥
कुछ भी मानो उनको तुम, पर साई हैं सच्चे भगवान। बड़े दयालु दीनबन्धु, कितनों को दिया जीवन दान॥
कई वर्ष पहले की घटना, तुम्हें सुनाऊंगा मैं बात। किसी भाग्यशाली की, शिरडी में आई थी बारात॥
आया साथ उसी के था, बालक एक बहुत सुन्दर। आया, आकर वहीं बस गया, पावन शिरडी किया नगर॥
कई दिनों तक भटकता, भिक्षा माँग उसने दर-दर। और दिखाई ऐसी लीला, जग में जो हो गई अमर॥
जैसे-जैसे अमर उमर बढ़ी, बढ़ती ही वैसे गई शान। घर-घर होने लगा नगर में, साई बाबा का गुणगान ॥10॥
दिग्-दिगन्त में लगा गूंजने, फिर तो साईंजी का नाम। दीन-दुखी की रक्षा करना, यही रहा बाबा का काम॥
बाबा के चरणों में जाकर, जो कहता मैं हूं निर्धन। दया उसी पर होती उनकी, खुल जाते दुःख के बंधन॥
कभी किसी ने मांगी भिक्षा, दो बाबा मुझको संतान। एवं अस्तु तब कहकर साई, देते थे उसको वरदान॥
स्वयं दुःखी बाबा हो जाते, दीन-दुःखी जन का लख हाल। अन्तःकरण श्री साई का, सागर जैसा रहा विशाल॥
भक्त एक मद्रासी आया, घर का बहुत ब़ड़ा धनवान। माल खजाना बेहद उसका, केवल नहीं रही संतान॥
लगा मनाने साईनाथ को, बाबा मुझ पर दया करो। झंझा से झंकृत नैया को, तुम्हीं मेरी पार करो॥
कुलदीपक के बिना अंधेरा, छाया हुआ घर में मेरे। इसलिए आया हूँ बाबा, होकर शरणागत तेरे॥
कुलदीपक के अभाव में, व्यर्थ है दौलत की माया। आज भिखारी बनकर बाबा, शरण तुम्हारी मैं आया॥
दे दो मुझको पुत्र-दान, मैं ऋणी रहूंगा जीवन भर। और किसी की आशा न मुझको, सिर्फ भरोसा है तुम पर॥
अनुनय-विनय बहुत की उसने, चरणों में धर के शीश। तब प्रसन्न होकर बाबा ने , दिया भक्त को यह आशीश ॥20॥
‘अल्ला भला करेगा तेरा’ पुत्र जन्म हो तेरे घर। कृपा रहेगी तुझ पर उसकी, और तेरे उस बालक पर॥
अब तक नहीं किसी ने पाया, साई की कृपा का पार। पुत्र रत्न दे मद्रासी को, धन्य किया उसका संसार॥
तन-मन से जो भजे उसी का, जग में होता है उद्धार। सांच को आंच नहीं हैं कोई, सदा झूठ की होती हार॥
मैं हूं सदा सहारे उसके, सदा रहूँगा उसका दास। साई जैसा प्रभु मिला है, इतनी ही कम है क्या आस॥
मेरा भी दिन था एक ऐसा, मिलती नहीं मुझे रोटी। तन पर कप़ड़ा दूर रहा था, शेष रही नन्हीं सी लंगोटी॥
सरिता सन्मुख होने पर भी, मैं प्यासा का प्यासा था। दुर्दिन मेरा मेरे ऊपर, दावाग्नी बरसाता था॥
धरती के अतिरिक्त जगत में, मेरा कुछ अवलम्ब न था। बना भिखारी मैं दुनिया में, दर-दर ठोकर खाता था॥
ऐसे में एक मित्र मिला जो, परम भक्त साई का था। जंजालों से मुक्त मगर, जगती में वह भी मुझसा था॥
बाबा के दर्शन की खातिर, मिल दोनों ने किया विचार। साई जैसे दया मूर्ति के, दर्शन को हो गए तैयार॥
पावन शिरडी नगर में जाकर, देख मतवाली मूरति। धन्य जन्म हो गया कि हमने, जब देखी साई की सूरति ॥30॥
जब से किए हैं दर्शन हमने, दुःख सारा काफूर हो गया। संकट सारे मिटै और, विपदाओं का अन्त हो गया॥
मान और सम्मान मिला, भिक्षा में हमको बाबा से। प्रतिबिम्बित हो उठे जगत में, हम साई की आभा से॥
बाबा ने सन्मान दिया है, मान दिया इस जीवन में। इसका ही संबल ले मैं, हंसता जाऊंगा जीवन में॥
साई की लीला का मेरे, मन पर ऐसा असर हुआ। लगता जगती के कण-कण में, जैसे हो वह भरा हुआ॥
‘काशीराम’ बाबा का भक्त, शिरडी में रहता था। मैं साई का साई मेरा, वह दुनिया से कहता था॥
सीकर स्वयं वस्त्र बेचता, ग्राम-नगर बाजारों में। झंकृत उसकी हृदय तंत्री थी, साई की झंकारों में॥
स्तब्ध निशा थी, थे सोय, रजनी आंचल में चाँद सितारे। नहीं सूझता रहा हाथ को हाथ तिमिर के मारे॥
वस्त्र बेचकर लौट रहा था, हाय ! हाट से काशी। विचित्र ब़ड़ा संयोग कि उस दिन, आता था एकाकी॥
घेर राह में ख़ड़े हो गए, उसे कुटिल अन्यायी। मारो काटो लूटो इसकी ही, ध्वनि प़ड़ी सुनाई॥
लूट पीटकर उसे वहाँ से कुटिल गए चम्पत हो। आघातों में मर्माहत हो, उसने दी संज्ञा खो ॥40॥
बहुत देर तक प़ड़ा रह वह, वहीं उसी हालत में। जाने कब कुछ होश हो उठा, वहीं उसकी पलक में॥
अनजाने ही उसके मुंह से, निकल प़ड़ा था साई। जिसकी प्रतिध्वनि शिरडी में, बाबा को प़ड़ी सुनाई॥
क्षुब्ध हो उठा मानस उनका, बाबा गए विकल हो। लगता जैसे घटना सारी, घटी उन्हीं के सन्मुख हो॥ उन्मादी से इ़धर-उ़धर तब, बाबा लेगे भटकने। सन्मुख चीजें जो भी आई, उनको लगने पटकने॥
और धधकते अंगारों में, बाबा ने अपना कर डाला। हुए सशंकित सभी वहाँ, लख ताण्डवनृत्य निराला॥
समझ गए सब लोग, कि कोई भक्त प़ड़ा संकट में। क्षुभित ख़ड़े थे सभी वहाँ, पर प़ड़े हुए विस्मय में॥
उसे बचाने की ही खातिर, बाबा आज विकल है। उसकी ही पी़ड़ा से पीडित, उनकी अन्तःस्थल है॥
इतने में ही विविध ने अपनी, विचित्रता दिखलाई। लख कर जिसको जनता की, श्रद्धा सरिता लहराई॥
लेकर संज्ञाहीन भक्त को, गा़ड़ी एक वहाँ आई। सन्मुख अपने देख भक्त को, साई की आंखें भर आई॥
शांत, धीर, गंभीर, सिन्धु सा, बाबा का अन्तःस्थल। आज न जाने क्यों रह-रहकर, हो जाता था चंचल ॥50॥
आज दया की मूर्ति स्वयं था, बना हुआ उपचारी। और भक्त के लिए आज था, देव बना प्रतिहारी॥
आज भक्ति की विषम परीक्षा में, सफल हुआ था काशी। उसके ही दर्शन की खातिर थे, उम़ड़े नगर-निवासी॥
जब भी और जहां भी कोई, भक्त प़ड़े संकट में। उसकी रक्षा करने बाबा, आते हैं पलभर में॥
युग-युग का है सत्य यह, नहीं कोई नई कहानी। आपतग्रस्त भक्त जब होता, जाते खुद अन्तर्यामी॥
भेद-भाव से परे पुजारी, मानवता के थे साई। जितने प्यारे हिन्दू-मुस्लिम, उतने ही थे सिक्ख ईसाई॥
भेद-भाव मन्दिर-मस्जिद का, तोड़-फोड़ बाबा ने डाला। राह रहीम सभी उनके थे, कृष्ण करीम अल्लाताला॥
घण्टे की प्रतिध्वनि से गूंजा, मस्जिद का कोना-कोना। मिले परस्पर हिन्दू-मुस्लिम, प्यार बढ़ा दिन-दिन दूना॥
चमत्कार था कितना सुन्दर, परिचय इस काया ने दी। और नीम कडुवाहट में भी, मिठास बाबा ने भर दी॥
सब को स्नेह दिया साई ने, सबको संतुल प्यार किया। जो कुछ जिसने भी चाहा, बाबा ने उसको वही दिया॥
ऐसे स्नेहशील भाजन का, नाम सदा जो जपा करे। पर्वत जैसा दुःख न क्यों हो, पलभर में वह दूर टरे ॥60॥
साई जैसा दाता हमने, अरे नहीं देखा कोई। जिसके केवल दर्शन से ही, सारी विपदा दूर गई॥
तन में साई, मन में साई, साई-साई भजा करो। अपने तन की सुधि-बुधि खोकर, सुधि उसकी तुम किया करो॥
जब तू अपनी सुधि तज, बाबा की सुधि किया करेगा। और रात-दिन बाबा-बाबा, ही तू रटा करेगा॥
तो बाबा को अरे ! विवश हो, सुधि तेरी लेनी ही होगी। तेरी हर इच्छा बाबा को पूरी ही करनी होगी॥
जंगल, जगंल भटक न पागल, और ढूंढ़ने बाबा को। एक जगह केवल शिरडी में, तू पाएगा बाबा को॥
धन्य जगत में प्राणी है वह, जिसने बाबा को पाया। दुःख में, सुख में प्रहर आठ हो, साई का ही गुण गाया॥
गिरे संकटों के पर्वत, चाहे बिजली ही टूट पड़े। साई का ले नाम सदा तुम, सन्मुख सब के रहो अड़े॥
इस बूढ़े की सुन करामत, तुम हो जाओगे हैरान। दंग रह गए सुनकर जिसको, जाने कितने चतुर सुजान॥
एक बार शिरडी में साधु, ढ़ोंगी था कोई आया। भोली-भाली नगर-निवासी, जनता को था भरमाया॥
जड़ी-बूटियां उन्हें दिखाकर, करने लगा वह भाषण। कहने लगा सुनो श्रोतागण, घर मेरा है वृन्दावन ॥70॥
औषधि मेरे पास एक है, और अजब इसमें शक्ति। इसके सेवन करने से ही, हो जाती दुःख से मुक्ति॥
अगर मुक्त होना चाहो, तुम संकट से बीमारी से। तो है मेरा नम्र निवेदन, हर नर से, हर नारी से॥
लो खरीद तुम इसको, इसकी सेवन विधियां हैं न्यारी। यद्यपि तुच्छ वस्तु है यह, गुण उसके हैं अति भारी॥
जो है संतति हीन यहां यदि, मेरी औषधि को खाए। पुत्र-रत्न हो प्राप्त, अरे वह मुंह मांगा फल पाए॥
औषधि मेरी जो न खरीदे, जीवन भर पछताएगा। मुझ जैसा प्राणी शायद ही, अरे यहां आ पाएगा॥
दुनिया दो दिनों का मेला है, मौज शौक तुम भी कर लो। अगर इससे मिलता है, सब कुछ, तुम भी इसको ले लो॥
हैरानी बढ़ती जनता की, लख इसकी कारस्तानी। प्रमुदित वह भी मन- ही-मन था, लख लोगों की नादानी॥
खबर सुनाने बाबा को यह, गया दौड़कर सेवक एक। सुनकर भृकुटी तनी और, विस्मरण हो गया सभी विवेक॥
हुक्म दिया सेवक को, सत्वर पकड़ दुष्ट को लाओ। या शिरडी की सीमा से, कपटी को दूर भगाओ॥
मेरे रहते भोली-भाली, शिरडी की जनता को। कौन नीच ऐसा जो, साहस करता है छलने को ॥80॥
पलभर में ऐसे ढोंगी, कपटी नीच लुटेरे को। महानाश के महागर्त में पहुँचा, दूँ जीवन भर को॥
तनिक मिला आभास मदारी, क्रूर, कुटिल अन्यायी को। काल नाचता है अब सिर पर, गुस्सा आया साई को॥
पलभर में सब खेल बंद कर, भागा सिर पर रखकर पैर। सोच रहा था मन ही मन, भगवान नहीं है अब खैर॥
सच है साई जैसा दानी, मिल न सकेगा जग में। अंश ईश का साई बाबा, उन्हें न कुछ भी मुश्किल जग में॥
स्नेह, शील, सौजन्य आदि का, आभूषण धारण कर। बढ़ता इस दुनिया में जो भी, मानव सेवा के पथ पर॥
वही जीत लेता है जगती के, जन जन का अन्तःस्थल। उसकी एक उदासी ही, जग को कर देती है विह्वल॥
जब-जब जग में भार पाप का, बढ़-बढ़ ही जाता है। उसे मिटाने की ही खातिर, अवतारी ही आता है॥
पाप और अन्याय सभी कुछ, इस जगती का हर के। दूर भगा देता दुनिया के, दानव को क्षण भर के॥
स्नेह सुधा की धार बरसने, लगती है इस दुनिया में। गले परस्पर मिलने लगते, हैं जन-जन आपस में॥
ऐसे अवतारी साई, मृत्युलोक में आकर। समता का यह पाठ पढ़ाया, सबको अपना आप मिटाकर ॥90॥
नाम द्वारका मस्जिद का, रखा शिरडी में साई ने। दाप, ताप, संताप मिटाया, जो कुछ आया साई ने॥
सदा याद में मस्त राम की, बैठे रहते थे साई। पहर आठ ही राम नाम को, भजते रहते थे साई॥
सूखी-रूखी ताजी बासी, चाहे या होवे पकवान। सौदा प्यार के भूखे साई की, खातिर थे सभी समान॥
स्नेह और श्रद्धा से अपनी, जन जो कुछ दे जाते थे। बड़े चाव से उस भोजन को, बाबा पावन करते थे॥
कभी-कभी मन बहलाने को, बाबा बाग में जाते थे। प्रमुदित मन में निरख प्रकृति, छटा को वे होते थे॥
रंग-बिरंगे पुष्प बाग के, मंद-मंद हिल-डुल करके। बीहड़ वीराने मन में भी स्नेह सलिल भर जाते थे॥
ऐसी समुधुर बेला में भी, दुख आपात, विपदा के मारे। अपने मन की व्यथा सुनाने, जन रहते बाबा को घेरे॥
सुनकर जिनकी करूणकथा को, नयन कमल भर आते थे। दे विभूति हर व्यथा, शांति, उनके उर में भर देते थे॥
जाने क्या अद्भुत शिक्त, उस विभूति में होती थी। जो धारण करते मस्तक पर, दुःख सारा हर लेती थी॥
धन्य मनुज वे साक्षात् दर्शन, जो बाबा साई के पाए। धन्य कमल कर उनके जिनसे, चरण-कमल वे परसाए ॥100॥
काश निर्भय तुमको भी, साक्षात् साई मिल जाता। वर्षों से उजड़ा चमन अपना, फिर से आज खिल जाता॥
गर पकड़ता मैं चरण श्री के, नहीं छोड़ता उम्रभर। मना लेता मैं जरूर उनको, गर रूठते साई मुझ पर ॥102||
One of the must visit temples in Nashik, SundarNarayan Temple is located in Panchavati area of Nashik in Maharastra.
It is said that the Sundar Narayan temple was built by the Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud in the year 1756. Though the legend behind this temple is related to lord Vishnu.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu/ The idol of Goddess Shri Lakshmi and Goddess Shri Saraswathi are also placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. So the main deity is Lord Vishnu ( also called lord Narayan). To the left and right are Shri Lakshmi and Shri Saraswathi respectively.
Shri SundarNarayan Temple is known for its fine stone carvings. Fine designs are carved on the stones of the temple.
There is a pond called Badarika Sangam along the road that leads to the Godavari river. The king of Devgiri is reported to have bathed and performed rituals in this pond.
This pond is also mentioned in the sacred text Dyaneshwari.
This temple is notable for being constructed at such an angle that, on March 21, the rising Sun's rays fall directly upon the idols.
There are small carvings of Lord Hanuman, Narayana and Indira on the walls of the temple.
The Sundarnarayan temple is east facing and has three porches with balcony seating, lobed arches and globular domes.
The temple presents imposing architecture especially the vaulted niche, which strikes a chord with the Mughal sculpture.
The temple is built in the Nagar Shaili or civil style, and its designs are comparable to those of other temples in the Gujarat region. According to the archaeological agency, the temple exhibits 18th-century Muslim and Hindu architectural fusion.
Legend behind Shri Sundarnarayan temple
Its a Lord Vishnu's temple and the reason for the name "Sunder" is that, he once became ugly by the curse given by Jalandar's (wicked demon) wife Vrinda .
Due to this curse, Lord Vishnu turned black and ugly.
He then took bath in river Godavari and thus was relieved from the curse. Hence Lord Vishnu is called as Shri Sundar Narayan here.
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Sri Gavi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple Denkanikottai . This is one of the famous Cave temple near Bangalore and Hosur and one of the oldest Lord Narashimha temple.
Gavi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple located at Denkanikottai is a temple not very far from Bangalore and Hosur. The legend talks about the existence of this temple being 5000 years old, around the time of Mahabharata. It is said that Arjuna established this temple inside this cave and they have stayed here for some time during their vanwas perod.
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Denkannikottai is located in krishnagiri district in the state of tamil nadu .it is around 27 km hosur and 65 km bengaluru.
Why the name Denkanikottai? Legend behind Denkanikottai
There was a demon by name Devakandan who worshipped lord Brahma. Lord Brahma was happy with his tapa and gave him boon of immense strength.
He started troubling the sages as well as the Deva. To kill the demon, Lord Vishnu ( lord Narashimha ) took the form of hunter and killed him with the help of the weapon named as Denkani.
And hence people started calling this place as Denkanipuram. Then it was named as Denkani kottai (fort). Over a period of time people also started calling it as Thenkanikottai.
Story of Shri Sri Gavi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple Denkanikottai
Gavi means cave in Kannada. The temple as the name suggests is a cave temple. The temple is dedciated to Lord Narashimha. Of the 10 avataars, Lord Narasimha is the intense avatar of Lord Vishnu.
It is said that Oandavas during their exile period visited this place. It is said that Arjuna has carved the idol of Lord Narashimha at the cave here in Denkanikottai.
With time temple got lost in the jungles around.
Later in time there was a king named Dharmavarma who ruled this area. He visited this forest for hunting. On his way back to his palace, he noticed this small hill lock. In search of an animal he ventured inside the cave at this small hilllock.
He did not find any animal there, but he did see the idol of Lord Narashimha. He was surprised to find an old Lord Narashimha temple inside the cave in this dense forest.
Sage Kanva used to live nearby and did penance there. He approached sage kanva and took him to this hilllock.
Sage Kanva then told the story of Lord Narashimha and how he killed Hyrunaksahyapa and also how one of the pandavas visited this place in past and has established this cave temple.
The temple today has been renovated and temple gopuram is coloured in golden. It is five tier strucure.
The sanctum sanctorum with the main diety is a cave temple. On the pillars of temple you will find various inscriptions of lord Vishnus various avataras.
Just before the entrance, outside the temple wall there is a stone marked with lotus feet of the lord.
As soon as you enter the temple you will see some stairs gioing down. That is the way to go down to the cave and the main temple is inside the cave as you can see.
How to reach Gavi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
Address of temple: Sri Gavi Narasimha Swamy & Betaraya Swamy temple, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri.
The temple is situated on a hill. you can drive up the hill.
There are also stairs going till top so you can also park your car little bit down and then take the stair.
Denkanikottai is 16 Kms from Thali
Denkanikottai is about 27 Kilometers from Hosur.
From Krishnagiri one can reach Denkanikottai via Rayakottai or via Shoolgiri ( around 70 Kms)
From Bangaore its is around 70 Kms
5 km Denkanikoti bus stand
Regular bus from Bangalore and Krishangiri, salem to Hosur and from Hosur to Denkanikottai
This is a elephant prone area as this jungle lies in elephant corridor so it is advisable not to stay late in the area.
Temple is open only from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM.
5000 year old Sri Gavi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple Denkanikottai – Near Hosur and Bangalore
Sri Adi Janardhana temple is one of the famous temples of Tulu Region, also called as Tulu Nadu. The temple is located Seemanthooru which is a place in Dakshin Kannada.
Seemanthooru is a small village very near Mulki and falls on the Mangalore – Udupi Highway.
The village is quite close to the Mulki railway station and is easily accessible.
Do you know that the name Seemanthooru is also very interesting ?
It is said that the name Seemanthooru is an offshoot of “Shrimantara Ooru” which means “land of the rich people!”.
It is said that this place, Seemanthooru was once indeed a land of the rich people.
So Sri Adi Janardhana temple is in Seemanthooru. It is also known as the Sri Adi Janardana Devasthana or Sri Adi Janardana swamy .
But do you know why this temple is called as “Adi” Janardana temple?
Sri Adi Janardhana temple history
It is said that the Seemanthooru Janardana temple was established by Bhagawan Parashurama. It is one of the many temples in the Tulu Nadu region that was established by Lord Parashurama.
As per local legend the temple idols established by Rishis and Aparoksha Gnanis and it never gets “damaged”.
People here say that a few hundred years ago, the idol of Lord Janardana was damaged. Hence people from the village made a new idol and established it in the sanctum sanctoram.
It is said that after this the temple and village's popularity declined.
Upon enquiring with scholars, it emerged that the original idol still has the full Sannidhana and hence the problem.
The original idol was repaired and placed back in sanctum sanctoram. The original idol is now known as “Adi Janardana” . The new idol also exists in the temple.
Hence this unique temple has two Janardana idols!
Another unique feature of this temple is that it is one of the very few temples in Tulu Nadu that does not have a Ganapati temple.
Seemanthooru Janardana is the “Akhilanda Koti Brahmanda Nayaka” and hence there is no other idol!
Address & Phone number of the temple
Sri Adi Janardana Temple, Shimanthur, Post Panjinadka – 574 195, Mulky, D.K
0824 – 2294745
How to reach Shri Adi Janardhana Temple
From Mangalore reach Mulki using the Udupi highway
From Bangalore it will be it will be around 8 hrs ( NH75 & NH73)
Then turn towards Kinnigoli. About 2kms later, you will find a temple arch.
After arch it is around 1Km.
There is annual car festival at the temple which is for 6 days starting Kumbha Masa Saptami (late February – early March)
Sri Adi Janardhana temple Mangalore etablished by Bhagawan Parashurama
Keesaragutta Temple is of immense historical and mythological importance.
Keesaragutta Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and his consorts Bhavani and Sivadurga at Keesaragutta in Rangareddy district which is near hyderabad in Medchal-Malkajgiri District .
It is about 30 km from the city of Hyderabad. It is located on a small hillock. The temple draws thousands of devotees on Shivaratri. The temples is also known by the name Shri Ramalingeswara Swami.
keesaragutta temple history
As per leegend lord Sri Ram installed the Siva lingam here to atone for the sin of killing Ravana, a Brahman. He chose this beautiful valley, surrounded by hills and lush greenery.
He then requested Lord Hanuman to bring the Shivalingam from Varanasi.
When Lord Hanuman went on a search for the same, he was unable to choose which one to bring. His uncertainty in the matter caused a lot of delay.
So Lord Hanuman was late in arriving with the Siva lingam and as the auspicious hour was nearing, Lord Siva himself appeared before Sri Rama and presented a Sivilingam for installation.
This is the reason why the lingam in the temple is called Swayambhu Linga.
It is also called Ramalingeswara as Lord Sri Rama had installed this Shivalinga here.
Hanuman returned with 100 lingams for selection from Varanasi and felt aggrieved as was late.
He was greatly disappointed to see that a Lingam has already been installed. Agitated by this, he thew the Shiva Lingam in his hand on the ground. So now there were a total of 101 shiva lingams there.
Hence Sri Rama ordained that precedence would be given to him for worship at the temple.
He also said that the hillock where the lingam was installed will be called kesarigiri i.e, the son of Kesari , another name of Lord Hanuman...
Over a period of time, the name became Keesara and the hill was known as Keesaragutta.
Architecture of Keesaragutta Temple
Since lord Sri Rama had worshipped this Swayambumurthi the shivalinga is also called as Ramalingeshwara and is present in the sanctum sanctoram.
The temple also has shrines separately for Lord Lakshmi Narasimha and Lord Rama with ma Sita.
There were many excavations which were undertaked around this area by ASI ( archaeological survey of India ).
On the north of the temple remains of several Shiva Lingas and brick remnants were found.
The remains belonged to the rule of the Chalukyan Empire. Here, prayer halls, Yagasalas, and fortification walls were unearthed.
On the hills, some vestiges and rock-cut cisterns were discovered as proof that Jainism and Buddhism coexisted and thrived.
Twelve Jain Tirthankara idols from the fourth or fifth century that were discovered on October 18, 2014, close to the temple stairs at a depth of one foot demonstrate that Jainism and Hinduism co-existed at Keesaragutta during the reign of the Vishnukundinas in the fourth or fifth century.
Source - wikipedia
How to reach Keesara
keesaragutta temple distance from hyderabad is around 45 Kms and will generally take an hour to reach.
The bus route no. is 242 and there are many buses available from all parts from Hyderabad to the temple
You can also hire cabs / autos from the city
keesaragutta temple distance from bangalore is around 610 Kms
So this temple is very important from religious and historical stand point. Do visit this temple when you find some time.
Keesaragutta Temple – Keesara Village, Medchal-Malkajgiri District – Telangana
The Pataleshwar Mandir is located in Hajipur, Bihar, India's Vaishali district. It is situated on Jadhua Road in Hajipur and is devoted to Lord Shiva.
Shri Pataleshwar mahadev mandir is said to have existed since the beginning of time, and according to local tradition, it is said that Lord Shiva has himslef established this temple here.
The history of Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir is interesting. King Siddharaj Solanki of Solanki era was born at this place. In the festival, Queen Minaldevi ordered that a well should be dug for the thirsty travelers. The Shivalinga originated while digging the well and only then later the Pataleshwar temple was constructed in the shape of a well.
It was aptly christened Patal-eshwar, which means ‘Lord under the ground’; The actual temple built in the 8th century AD lies 40 feet below the ground, while the new structure on top has only been recently added.
Many of the original stones that were used to construct the temple have inscriptions on them that depict various symbols for the snakes that adorn Lord Shiva's neck.
It is a Swayanbhu Shivlinga (self-created), and people think it spontaneously sprang from the ground. A lion is said to have roared twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, close to the temple in ancient times.
Pataleshwar Mandir, Hajipur,Bihar | Pataleshwar Mandir History
A stunning statue of the serpent god Nandi is also present in front of the temple. Many saints frequently come here to reflect.
Other legends behind shri Pataleshwar Mandir, Hajipur
It is said that during the exile period of Pandavas, Arjun meditated hard for lord Shiva. Pleased with his dedication, lord Shiva appeared himself before Arjun and asked him to ask for a boon.
Arjun prayed lord Shiva to stay at this place. Lord Shiva accepted his prayer and told him that he will stay there as shiv ling and any one who worships him and pours water on the Shivling will be blessed and fulfilled with all his wishes.
The place where Lord Shiva was standing the temple was constructed. Since the shiv ling ins syambhu and came out from beneath the earth, the place is called as Pataleshwar Mahadev.
It is said that every year on Shivratri the Shivlinga increases by an inch.
That is why Pataleshwar Mahadev shivling is unique in the world and has become the centre of religious faith for Hindus.
The Pataleshwar Mandir, Hajipur,Bihar | Pataleshwar Mandir History
One of the famous cave temples in Bihar, Chandika Sthan is situated in Munger, in Bihar on the bank of river Ganga, among the Vindhya mountain in a cave.
Chandika Sthan is one of the fifty one Shakti Peethas, places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti.
The temple is situated at the Northeast corner of the city of Munger.
The famous shaktipeetha temple is just two kilometers away from the Munger town.
Being a Siddhi-Peetha, this temple is considered to be one of the most sacred and sanctified temples.
Legend behind Chandika Sthan Munger
The Chandika Sthan Temple is one of the Shakti Peetha's, the divine shrine of Shaktism.
The mythology of Daksha Yaga and Sati’s self-immolation and Shiva carrying the corpse of Sati Devi is the story of origin behind the Shakti Peetha shrines. It is believed that Sati Devi’s left eye has fallen here.
According to the legend, it was done to spare the world from Lord Shiva's wrath while he travelled with Sati's corpse.
According to the same tale, the left eye of the Sati fell in Munger, which later turned into a temple dedicated to the Divine Mother Chandi. According to the conventional wisdom of the local folklore, Chandika Sthan is renowned among the several Shakti peethas for its ability to treat eye problems.
Another legend relating this temple is about King Karna of the ancient kingdom of Anga. Karna used to worship Chandi Mata on a daily basis. Raja Karna used to worship Maa daily, he used to daily come in mandir and jump into boiling ghee, according to saints, Maa used to give Darshan to Raja Karna and made his dead body alive.
In return, the Goddess gave him 11/4 pounds (equivalent to 50 kilogrammes) of gold to give to the needy and downtrodden at Karanchaura, which is now a local name for the area.
Shakti Peeth Maa Chandika Sthan is a historical site that is located in the eastern part of the city of Munger, along the banks of the Ganga, in a cave among the Vindhya Mountains.
The place where the temple is situated, is the place where left eye of Maa had fallen.
How to reach Chandika Sthan temple
Chandika Sthan is located approx 1 km from ITC Ltd, Basudeopur, Munger
Nearest railway station is Munger Junction
Nearest airport is Patna airport
There are cab and autos available from railway station as well as airpot for the mata How to reach Chandika Sthan temple.
Hidden somewhere in a small hamlet near Bangalore and Hosur a place called as Athimugam, there is a temple, known as Sri Iravadeswarar Temple is of immense importance.
Athimugam is located in Shoolagiri Taluk in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu State, India.
Sri Iravadeswarar temple in Athimugam, Hosur is believed to be a 1800 yrs old temple.
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Legend of Sri Iravadeswarar Temple Athimugam
This is the temple where Indiran (King of Devas) and his vahana Iravadham got relieved of Brahmahathi dosham.
As the Iravadham or the wahana of lord indra worshipped the Lord shiva here in this temple, it is said the Shivalinga has that image on the face.
Hasthi means Elephant in Sanskrit and mugam means face. The village is also known as Hasthimugam which later got changed to Athimugam.
You will also find the small shrine of Mother Kamakshi Amman standing behind the Iravatheswar lingam within the same sanctum’s sanctorum (Garba graha).
Since we were not allowed to go very near to Shivainga in the temple we could not see the face of Iravadham on the shiva linga.. but the legend behuind this temple was enough for us to visit this temple and pay our repect to lord iradeshwara.
At the outer coridor of the temple you wil find lord Ganapathy and lord dakshinamurty.
The temple has two presiding deities. Besides the one mentioned above, Lord Shiva in the form of Sri Alageshwara Swamy graces with Mother Akilandeswari in a different sanctum in this temple.
This temple is an Irratai sannithi temple ie. there are two moolavars. The Iravatheswar shrine has Appar and Thirugnana Sambandar statues. So it is believed that this temple should have been visited by them.
This is also a temple of Sun Worship. Nandhi (Vahanam of Lord Shiva) is seated slightly away in front of Lord Iravatheswar leaving way for the Surya puja. The rays of Sun fall on the Lord during the first week of Tamil month of Thai (mid January to mid February). As Nandhi is on a side to facilitate Surya puja, other planets (navagrahas) are also in a calm and sitting form. The Navagrahas in this temple are in a calm and seated position.
There is a pancha lingam sannidhi with 5 Shiva lingams in 5 sanctums in a row with Nandhi in front of each Shiva linga.
The Sthala viruksham is Vilva tree. Vilva tree in this temple is about 1800 years old and it is said to be the very oldest, tallest and biggest in the world. The tree is still very lively and majestic.
Lord Murugan is seen with his consorts Valli and Deivanai. Lord Murgan’s vahanam peacock is seen facing the left side of Lord Murugan and it is a rare thing to see.
The temple is specifically beneficial for education and career growth. People pray for removal of obstacles in marriage , for child boon, achievements in education and career growth.
The Iravadeswarar Temple has immense religious as well has historical importance.
The Chaurashi temple is located at Bharmour and is one of the most famous temples in Himachal Pradesh. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex.
About Bharmour Temple - The Chaurashi temple of Bharmour
The Chaurasi Temple was constructed around 1400 years ago. The Chaurasi temple complex, named for the 84 shrines constructed around it, is the focal point of life in Bharmour.
The Hindi word for the number 84 is chaurasi.
The complex's focal point is the stunning Manimahesh temple, which is built in the shikhara style.
The Chaurasi temple complex was constructed sometime in the ninth century. The temple was meticulously decorated with 84 old, artistically carved pillars, earning it the name Chaurasi chamba temple.
Legend of Chaurashi temple of Bharmour
According to legend, 84 Siddhas from Kurukshetra who were travelling through Bharmour to see Manimahesh fell in love with the tranquilly of the town and decided to get together to meditate here.
The Chaurasi Temple Complex was probably constructed in the seventh century, however many of the temples have since undergone restorations.
As per another legend connected to the Chaurasi temple complex. 84 yogis are said to have visited this location soon after Sahil Varman took control of Brahampura (the former name of Bharmour).
They were extremely happy with the King's generosity. Yogis blessed King for ten sons as he was without an heir.
The King asked them to remain in Brahampura until the Yogis' prophecy was realised. The king was eventually blessed with ten sond and a daughter.
Champavati, the name of the daughter, led to the establishment of Chamba as the new capital. It is said that the Chaurasi temple complex in Bharmour was created in their honour and given the name Chaurasi.
The main Chaurasi temples are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Manimahesh and Narasimha.
At the entrance of the Chaurasi Temple you will find Lord Ganesha temple. The temple of Ganesha is enshrined in a bronze image of Lord Ganesha.
The shrine stands near the entrance to the Chaurasi compound and hence the first temple you find as soon as you enter the premises..
The Chaurasi Temple's oldest temple is that of Lakshana Devi. Many of the original wooden temple architecture's elements are still present.
Raja Maru Varman was in charge of building the temple. The temple has a rectangular design. This tiny cella houses the goddess Lakshana devi's astadhatu picture. This temple has a slate-thatched roof that slopes laterally from the main ridge.
Manimahesh temple which stands in the centre of Chaurasi temple. Manimahesh Temple is main temple in Chaurashi complex, enshrining a huge Shiva Linga.
So there are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex.
How to reach the Bharmour Chaurashi Temple
Gaggal (Kangra), which is nearby Dharamshala and 190 kilometres from Bharmour, has the closest airport. From Gaggal Airport, there are buses and taxis that may take you to Bharmour.
Pathankot Cantt Railway Station (PTKC) and Pathankot Railway Station (PTK), both 180 kilometres from Bharmour, are home to the closest railway terminals. From these train stations, there are taxis and buses that go to Bharmour.
Road connections between Bharmour and major Himachal Pradesh cities like Chamba, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, etc. are excellent. It is located at a height of 2195 metres above sea level, 60 kilometres from Chamba and about 200 kilometres from Dharamshala. There are taxis and buses available.
Bharmour Temple – The Chaurashi temple of Bharmour Himachal Pradesh.
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Hyderabad today a famous IT hub, is also famous for many historical monuments, museums, parks, gardens and hyderabadi biryani. Ofcourse hyderabad is famous for food delicacies. But hyderabad is also known for some famous religious places. And today we look at some famous temples in Hyderabad!
So if you are in town and have a day or two in hand, do plan to visit few of these temples and take blessings of almighty.
Festivals like Janamastmi, Rama Navami and Radhastami are celebrated in a grand way.
Temple Address: Hare Krishna Land, Nampally Station Road, Abids Temple Timings: All days of the week -4:30 AM to 8:30 PM
How to reach: The temple is located 15 km from Falaknuma station and you can get regular taxis / autos to reach this place.
3. Jagannath Temple
This is another modern temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. We all have heard of Lord Jagannatha temple at Puri in Odisha. It is said to replica of Shri Jagannath temple in Puri.
Like Sri Jagannatha temple in Puri, this temple in hyderabad is also famous for annual rath yatra and is celebrated in a grand way by the Odiya community of Hyderabad.
The temple was built in 2009 and is located at the Banjara Hills, center of the city.
Temple Address: Banjara Hills Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (All Days)
How To Reach: Very easy to reach Banjara Hills and this temple. Bus route number 127K from Koti or 10H from Secunderabad can be taken.
The best time to visit this temple is during the Annual Ratha Yatra in Ashad Month. Other Attractions near the temple is KBR Park.
4) Chilkur Balaji Temple
This place is popularly known as ‘Visa Balaji Temple’. Situated on the banks of Osman Sagar this temple is dedicated to Lord Balaji.
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This temple is a bit far from main city, but a very famous temple and popular among people seeking foreign visa. It is one of the unique temples of India.
The temple is situated in Chilkur, a small beautiful village around 30 Kms from Hyderabad.
The temple is quite a old temple and is said to be more than 500 years old.
A fine example of fine temple architecture of India, this temple is visited by thousands of people and should be a must visit if you are in Hyderabad
This temple claims not to accept any money from devotees visiting. This temple doesn’t have any green channel or extra privileges for VIP’s making it a special one.
One of the similar kinds of the temple is located in Virpur (Rajkot), by the name of Jalabram temple. Located at a distance of 30 km from the main city this temple has a very pleasing architecture.
Temple Address: Chilkur Balaji Temple Rd, Himayat Nagar Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (All Days)
How To Reach: You can catch buses from Mehdipatnam and Patacheruvu Best Time To Visit: You can visit this temple throughout the year.
Remember this temple is pretty crowded as people come here to seek lords blessings for visa. So weekend can be very crowded. Weekdays are best to visit.
5) Ratnalayam Temple
Ratnalayam temple is also one of the most famous temples near Hyderabad. This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara and also to Goddess Padmawati and Goddess Andal.
courtesy: google
The temple has a main big hall where you can see devotees chanting Vishnu Sahashranamam (1000 names for lord Vishnu). This hall is used for meditation.
Located at a distance of around 30 kms from city center, this will be a nice one day temple trip for you.
6 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9pm (weekends and holidays)
5) Kesari Hanuman Temple or Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
A very famous temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
The temple is located on the banks of Musi River in Jiyaguda. This 300 year old temple, is said to be constructed by Samartha Ramdas Swami, the Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
By Sriharsha Rao - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16053896
It is said that this place is related to the period of Ramayana. As per mythology, during his search for Ma Sita, Lord Hanuman visited this place and at this place he worshipped Lord Ram. Hence Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated at a grand scale here. It attracts devotees in large numbers.
Temple Address: Pachbai Alwa, Karwan Sahu, Karwan East
Temple Timings: 6.30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM (all days except sundays)
How To Reach: The temple is around 12 Km from the MGBS bus stop. You can take bus or hire a auto / cab to reach there.
So these are five famous temples which you can visit if you are in town. But there are many other famous temples as well which can be part of your list.
Shri Shyam Temple
Shri Gnana Saraswati Temple
Shri Adinatha Jain Temple
Balkampet Yellama Temple
Keesara Gutta Ramalingeswara Devasthanam
There are many other historical temples in the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
If you have visited any of above, do write to us about your experience.
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Durgiana Temple - दुर्गियाना मंदिर : यहीं पर लव और कुश ने अश्वमेध यज्ञ के घोड़े को चुनौती दी थी !
दुर्गियाना मंदिर, अमृतसर शहर में स्थित , एक प्रमुख माँ दुर्गा का मंदिर है।
इसका निर्माण 16वीं शताब्दी में हुआ था और इसे लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। यहां एक पानी की टंकी या झील भी है जो बहुत ही सुन्दर है ।
इसमें जटिल नक्काशीदार चांदी के द्वार हैं और इसे कभी-कभी चांदी के मंदिर के रूप में जाना जाता है।
मंदिर में भगवान कृष्ण और भगवान विष्णु की मभी मूर्तियां हैं।
Durgiana Temple - दुर्गियाना मंदिर का निर्माण
इस मंदिर को , कहा जाता है की 16th शताब्दी में बनवाया गया था। फिर 1921 में इस मंदिर का पुनःनिर्माण किया गया। पंडित मदन मोहन मालवीय जी ने नए मंदिर का उद्घाटन किया था।
भले ही अमृतसर को पवित्र शहर घोषित नहीं किया गया है, लेकिन इस मंदिर और स्वर्ण मंदिर के आसपास 200 मीटर (660 फीट) के दायरे में तंबाकू, शराब और मांस की बिक्री पर प्रतिबंध लागू है।
श्री दुर्गियाना मंदिर ( Durgiana Temple ) हिंदुओं के लिए एक बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण मंदिर है। मंदिर के प्रांगण में एक पेड़ है जहां अश्वमेध यज्ञ के चुनौती घोड़े के बाद लव और कुश ने हनुमान जी को बांध दिया था।
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Durgiana Temple - दुर्गियाना मंदिर कैसे पहुंचे
यह मंदिर अमृतसर में हाथी गेट के पास स्थित है।
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Friends let me take you today to one if the ancient Kali Mata temples. The temple I am referring to is Patiala Kali Mata Mandir , an ancient Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala in Punjab.
The temple is dedicated to Ma Kaali and in an important places of worship in the city and region.
The temple is located on the Mall Road area of the city. This magnificent temple is situated just in front of the Baradari Garden next to the Rajendra Tank.
The Patiala Kali Mata Mandir was built by the late Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in 1936.
The Maharaja brought the six-foot idol of Kali Devi and the “pawan jyoti” (sacred flame) from Kolkatta ( then called as Calcutta )
The Patiala Maharajas were a great supportes and promoters of art and culture and this temple is a living testimony of that. The temple is an architectural wonder.
A much older temple of Shri Raj Rajeshwari ji is also situated in the center of this complex.
Temple’s infrastructure as I mentioned before is amazing and it has been declared a national monument.
At the temple devotees offer
Mustard Oil,
Daal (lentils),
Sweets,
Coconuts,
Bangles,
Chunnis,
Goats / hens and
Liquor
Mandir Shri Kali devi ji Patiala official website
Please find the link below for Mandir Shri Kali devi ji Patiala - Please click here for the official website
Mandir Shri Kali devi ji Patiala timings
Open - > 05:00 A.M. every day Close - > 09:00 P.M. every day
Morning - >
5:00 AM (everyday)
Evening - >
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Winters)
7:00PM – 7:30 PM (Summers)
Mata ki Rasoi- >12.00 noon (everyday)
Shri Patiala Kali Mandir Address:
Address: Mall Road, Opposite Baradari Gardens, Patiala, Punjab – India.
Phone:9781535177
Email: info@mandirkalidevijipatiala.org
How to reach Shri Kali Devi Patiala Temple
Shri Kali Devi Temple is located just one kilometer away from Bus Stand and Railway Station.
The temple can be reached in 10 minutes on foot from bus stand and railway station and only five minutes by rickshaw or three wheeler.
Langar is arranged in the temple daily for the devotees.
Due to the location of the temple on the Mall Road, people can stand outside the temple and bow their heads.
Please also note that lakhs of devotees visit the temple during Navratri festival.
The worship of nine goddesses is also done with rituals.
A fair is held around the temple and vehicles are banned from passing through the Mall Road for nine days.
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Shri Naina Devi Temple is located at an elevation of 1177 metres in the Himachal Pradesh district of Bilaspur is one the very important religious places in Himachal.
Shri Naina Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas and is linked to several mythological stories.
The legend of Shri Naina Devi Temple Bilaspur
There are many legends sorrounding this temple.
As per one legend ( and the most popular one ) goddess Sati is said to have burned herself alive during a Yagna, which upset Lord Shiva. He took Sati's body on his shoulder and began his Taandav dance.
All of the gods in heaven were terrified because this may lead to a worldwide catastrophe. Lord Vishnu was requested to use his Chakra to sever the Sati's body into 51 pieces.
Sati's eyes fell to the ground at Shri Naina Devi Temple.
Yet, another legend associated with the shrine is that of Naina, a Gujjar boy. He was grazing his cattle one day when he noticed a white cow dripping milk from her udders onto a stone.
For the next few days, he observed the same thing. He saw Goddess in her dreams one night while sleeping, and she told him that the stone was her Pindi.
Hence he informed the then king of the region raja Bir Chand . When Raja witnessed it unfold in real life, he built a temple on the place and named it Naina's Temple.
There is another legend associated with this temple as well. It is said that the Goddess defeated the demon Mahishasur at this place, hence Shri Naina Devi Temple is also known as Mahishapeeth.
Mahishasur was a formidable demon who was granted immortality by Lord Brahma on the condition that he could only be defeated by an unmarried lady.
Mahishasur began to terrorise the Earth and the Gods . To deal with the demon, all of the Gods pooled their resources and formed a Devi to help them defeat him.
All Gods bestowed various types of weaponry on the Devi. When Mahishasur was attracted by Devi's amazing beauty and proposed to her, she accepted. Devi informed him that if he could overcome her, she would marry him.
There was fight between the Devi and the Demon. Devi overcame the demon and removed both of his eyes during the struggle. This prompted the Gods to joyfully say "Jai Naina," thus the name.
And Sikh Guru Shri Gobind Singh Ji is linked to yet another narrative. In 1756, before embarking on his military campaign against the Mughals, he performed a Sacrificial Yagna to seek the Goddess's blessings. After receiving the blessings, he was able to beat the Mughals.
How to reach Shri Naina Devi Temple Bilaspur
The temple is located at around
70 Kms from Bilaspur
350 Kms from Delhi
110 Kms from Chandigarh
There are regular buses from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Bilaspur has railway station and there are direct trains from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Naina Devi Temple address and contact details
Temple Trust Shri Naina Devi Ji - for official website click here Shri Naina Devi Ji Distt. Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh
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Shri Jagannath Puri temple is a sacred temple built in the 11th century in the city of Puri. Its construction was ordered by King Indrayumna. The place is called as Jagannath Puri .
This magnificent puri temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu also known as Lord Jagannath. This temple is among the pious pilgrims that have been included in the Char Dham yatra. Others being in Badrinath, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka.
The whole puri temple complex has many small temples as well, so it feels like a small city for Gods. There are four main gates of the Jagannath Puri.
The mahaprasadam is a must-have. The food is not just scrumptious but also feels like it comes straight from heaven. Cooked in one of the largest community kitchens in India.
The Rath Yatra is a very colourful festival which is the speciality of this temple. The rituals and the vigour among the devotees are something you are sure not to miss.
History and legend of Shri Jagannath Temple:
In the beginning, Lord Jagannath was worshipped in a forest secretly as Lord Neela Madhaba by King Viswavasu.
King Indrayumna was very curious and wanted to know more about the deity. He sent a brahmin named Vidyapati to inquire.
But all the efforts made by him went in vain. During all this, the brahmin fell in love with the daughter of Viswavasu.
After marriage, the king took his son in law blindfolded to the spot in the cave to see the god he was worshiping.
On his way, Vidyapati started to drop mustard seeds to form a secret pathway. Thereafter king Indrayumna went there to see the idols but could not find them.
One night in sleep a voice told him to construct a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The voice also directed him towards logs floating in the sea.
He ordered to make idols out of that wood. The idols had been made of Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra.
The architecture of the Shri Jagannath Puri Temple:
The Jagannath temple is among the most sacred pilgrims in India for Hindus. It has mesmerising architecture. The temple is made in classical oriyan style.
The area covered is around 4,00,000 sq feet. The outer wall is called Meghananda Pacheri. It is around 20 feet high. The main Shikhar is higher than others in the complex.
The four main structures are The Vimana, the Nata Mandir, Jagamohan (porch), and the Bhoga Mandap. There are four main gates named Singhadwar-the lion gate, Ashwadwar-the horse gate, Vyaghrasan-tiger Gate, and the Hastidwar-elephant gate.
The Lion Gate is the main gate for entrance. On top of the temple is a wheel called the Neela chakra because of its blue colour.
This is made of many different metals together. A new flag is hoisted on the wheel every day.
Best time to visit Puri Temple
The temple is open all throughout the year. But the time of Rath Yatra is the best time to visit in the month of June or July.
You will be able to feel and experience the real devotion of the devotees. There special timings for the arti.
One can go there in the winter season as it will be pleasant as compared to the summers when it is quite hot and humid. You will be able to stay out in the sun longer.
How can you reach Jagannath Puri?
If
one wants to go by
air then
the closest airport is the Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneshwar.
From there it is 56 km by road. You can take a cab or go by bus; it
will take around 1 hour.
For
going by
rail,
Puri is a well-connected railway station. Trains from all over the
country come here.
You
can come to Puri by
road from
anywhere in India. It is situated on national as well as interstate
highways. You can come here from any place in India.
Festivals
celebrated:
India
is a country where all the festivals are celebrated with great
excitement and it is a very colourful and musical event. Many such
festivals are celebrated here in the Jagannath Temple.
Rath Yatra:
This is the most important festival; in fact, the whole country celebrates it in honour of this Jagannath temple each year.
It occurs in the month of June or July. In this, the three main idols are taken out of the temple and mounted on three huge and amazingly decorated chariots. The route is from Bada Danda to the Gundicha temple.
After completing nine days the idols are brought back to the main temple. This yatra too has a special name, Bahuda yatra.
The chariots are pulled by thousands of devotees, while the prince of the state brooms the road ahead.
This is done to show that he does not hold any ego in front of the Lord. All the devotees dance and sing prayers while pulling the chariots.
Snana yatra:
The deities are bathed on a full moon day. The deities are taken out of the temple for this process as well.
Chandan Yatra
This is a 21-day festival. The idols along with the idol of Lord Shiva from 5 temples are taken to the Narendra temple and placed in beautifully decorated boats. They are then worshipped there.
Makar Sankranti
special dresses are made for the deities. Boiled rice mixed with candy and juices is offered as a part of the worship. This festival is related to agriculture.
Other places close to Jagannath Puri Temple :
Below are the two places which you must visit if you are visiting Shri Jagannath Puri Temple
Puri Beach:
It is a fine beach in the eastern part of India. it is just 35 km from the sun temple.
On a sunrise, the sun reflects in the pristine waters and creates a magical aura. Devotees also take a dip in the sea before visiting Jagannath Temple.
Many sand sculptures by famous sand artists can be seen on this beach. There are a few water sports also available. Horse riding is very common.
Sudarshan craft museum:
This has been set up to showcase the art and craft of the local artisans. One can witness the changes that have taken place in the art and craft from being traditional to modern.
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Famous temples of Kanpur: Kanpur is a famous industrial town of Uttar Pradesh, India and is famous for its leather and cotton products and attracts trade from India and world.
There are many tourist places in and around Kanpur. At first glance, Kanpur is like any other city in India - busy, colorful, lively and always engaged in some activity.
Apart from being industrial town there are many other places of interest in Kanpur.
And if you are in Kanpur there are also a lot of temples which are very interesting like Sri Radhakrishna Temple, Bhitargaon Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple etc. So let us look at somefamous temples of Kanpur.
Famous temples in Kanpur
Here are list of some famous temples of kanpur which you should plan to visit if you are in town.
Also known as Sri Radha Krishna Temple. This is one of the famous temples of Kanpur. The temple is built by the JK Trust. The temple is a very good example of model temple architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, also has statues of Lakshminarayana, Shri Ardhanarishwara, Narmadeshwar and Sri Hanuman.
Address: First Street, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208005 Timings: 5 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm Time needed to visit: 30 mins to 1 hour How to Reach: Many options. Local transport is available Festivals: Janmashtami, Holi
Jain Glass Temple - famous jain temple in kanpur
It is known by the name Jain Glass Temple because this temple is made entirely of glass. This jain temple is said to be one of the ancient and magnificent temples of Kanpur. This temple made of beautiful carvings. The temple has amazing decoration of glass.
The Jain Glass Temple was built by the Jain community in memory of the 24 Tirthankaras of their religion. The temple also has idols of Lord Mahavira and Tirthankaras.
These sculptures stand on a marble platform under a huge umbrella. The walls have glass murals and depict the teachings contained in Jain texts.
Address: General ganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208001 Timings: 8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 5 pm Time needed to visit: 30 mins to 1 hour How to Reach: Many options are available Festivals: Mahavir Jayanti, Jain New Year
Dwarkadhish Temple
One of the another popular temples of kanpur, the Dwarkadhish Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is located near the Kamala Tower in Kanpur. It is a magnificent temple in Kanpur. This temple is famous for its swing where devotees swing the Lord Radha Krishna with great enthusiasm.
Dwarkadhish Temple, Kanpur
Address:21/27, Dwarikaheesh Rd, Naughara, General Ganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001 Timings: 7 am to 7 pm Time needed for visit Duration: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Many, Local modes of transport Festivals: Janmashtami, Gaur Purnima, Holi
Bhitargaon temple
The Bhitargaon Temple is very old temples and one of the very famous temples in Kanpur. It is in Bhitargaon village. The temple was constructed during the Gupta period, one of the golden era's of Indian history. It was built in the 6th century. The temple got it's name from the village it is located. It is considered to be the oldest temple of the region.
Bhitargaon temple
Address: Bhitargaon, Uttar Pradesh – 209214 Temple Timings: 6.00 AM till Sunset Time needed to visit: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Local transport
Brahmakuti Temple
The temple of Brahmakuti situated in the city of Kanpur is the shrine of Lord Brahma, believed to be the supreme creator. The temple sits on the banks of the River Ganges. This temple is the only Brahma temple in the Kanpur region other than Brahmeshwar Mahadeva, a small temple . The temple is regularly visited by pilgrims in the town
Ravana Temple
A temple dedicated to Ravan? Yes there is one in Kanpur.
Ravana temple, is one of the unique temples of Kanpur, and is one of its kind in India. Ravana, who was Lord Shiva's follower, is worshiped as patron deity here. Ravana was considered an evil man . Lord Ram and his army defeated him during the time of Ramayana. A epic we all know . Every year during Dussehra lots of devotees visit here.
Address: Shivala Area, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Timings: 8 am to 9 pm Time needed for visit Duration: 1-2 hours How to Reach: Many, Local modes of transport
So friends if you are in town, do visit these temples and I am sure you are going to like it.
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Famous temples of Kanpur
Somnath Temple or the Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple at Somnath is one of the holy twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.this temple is situated in the state of Gujarat in the city of Prabhas Patan.
Somnath Temple is believed to be among the oldest temples present in India. The mention of Somnath Temple is found in the ancient inscriptions and texts of Bhagavat Gita, Rig Veda, Shivpuran, Skandpuran, and so on.
Somnath Temple holds a special place as a pilgrimage in these texts for ages in the Hindu Religion. the place of building this temple is on the confluence of three rivers, known as Triveni Sangam of Kapila, Saraswati, and Hiran.
The Somnath Temple is honey coloured and can be seen from a distance due to its magnificent structure.
It is believed that Lord Shiva had appeared here in the form of a fiery column of light. The waves for the Arabian sea come to touch the feet of this temple and becomes pious.
The age of this temple has not been evaluated correctly to date bit evidence of its existence even before 649 BC has been found.
The temple has held strong its position against time as well. The temple was looted and attempts to destroy it was done several times by the Mughal rulers.
It is believed that there were as many as 17 attacks in total by Mohammad Ghazni, Alauddin Khilji, and Aurangzeb. Each time they found some gold.
Shree Somnath jyotirling temple history
History of the temple: it is said that the temple was originally made by Somraj the Moon God. It is believed to have been made of gold at that time.
Later it was made with silver by Ravana and then Krishna made it with Wood, and after that, it was made in stone by Bhimdev.
Restoration of Somnath Temple
The present-day structure and complex is the one that had been recreated in the year 1951 under the restoration work of the heritage site.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel was the person who initiated the work of reconstruction and revival of this holy temple. The temple attracts millions of devotees each year. They throng the temple throughout the year alike.
Somnath Temple architecture
The structure that can be seen now is a replica of the original and based on the traditional designs themselves. It is cream colored and there are small sculptures on the coastal side.
There is a large black Shiva Lingam at the center of the 12 sacred shrines in the complex. This main Shiva Lingam is known as the holy Jyotirlinga.
There are different forms of Natraja the dancing form of Lord Shiva. the flag on the top of the temple has the symbols of Nandi and Trishul drawn on them.
How to reach Somnath Temple:
The place is very well connected by road and rail. One can reach there by road as it is well connected to the cities around.
Nearest railway station to somnath temple gujarat
The closest one is Veraval at 7 km. The other cities are at a distance of 889 km for Mumbai, 400kms for Ahemdabad, 122 for Porbandar, and Junagarh at 85 km. By rail, the approach will be through Veraval, which is the closest rail station at a distance of only 6 km.
There are regular trains from across India from cities like Mumbai and Ahemdabad. By air one can reach Dui airport. It is the closest to the temple at a distance of 65 km from the temple.
Nearest airport to somnath temple
The nearest airport to somnath temple by distance is the Diu Airport, which is about 63 km away from Somnath.
From Diu airport you can get regular buses and taxis or luxry buses to reach Shri Somnath Ji temple.
If you are treavlling from outside country, the closest International Airport is the Sardar Vallabhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad.
Best time to visit Somnath Temple
Though the temple is open all the year round and devotees throng here in every season, but there are certain special occasions as well.
You must prefer to go in the months of October to February when the weather is cool.
Shivratri in the month of February or March is the most celebrated time for the devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple is decorated and is worth visiting.
There Another special time is that of the Kartik Purnima which comes close to Diwali. There are enthusiasm and religious spirit in the air. All the people are so full of happiness and spirituality.
Somnath temple timings
The timings for Darshan are from 6 am to 9:30 pm every day.
The special aarti timings are at 7 am in the morning, at 12 noon and 7 pm in the evening.
There is also a special light and sound show in the evening at 7:45 pm daily.
Somnath temple trust accommodation
Please visit Somnath temple trust website for details. You can perform Online Pooja, give donation, do room booking, and do a live darshan. There are many other information which you can get from this website. Please refer to below for links
There is a museum in the complex of the temple that has the old stones carved in the natural form. They may seem like clutters but they are the original stones of the temple.
There is a collection of seashells and pottery shards. There is also a unique collection of water from different rivers and sea from around the world. those found here are from the river Danube, Nile, Tigris, Murray, St. Lawrence, and the seawater from New Zealand and Tasmania.
Another important spot is the Bhalka teerth. It is believed to be the same place where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and injured by an arrow as he was sleeping in the deerskin. There is a Sun Temple in the complex as well.
There is Somnath beach just behind the temple premises. There is clean sand and has a mesmerizing view. One can enjoy a camel ride and have coconut water.
Summary
You must plan a trip to this sacred Somnath Temple. It is bound to blow your mind with the unique architecture and design of the premises. There is clear sand and not very deep seawater. So it is ideal for a family visit.
Make sure to have an advance booking in the hotel where you stay so that you can get the best spot to enjoy the sunset and sunrise.
During festive times, there are numerous devotees in the area. Be aware of the route you shall be following. There are tour packages available to enjoy the area to the fullest. There are numerous places to visit in the area.
Plan a trip in the winter season to be able to have a long time in the open and enjoy.
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