Basara Saraswati Temple

Basar Temple, Andra Pradesh, India

Basar is a town with beautiful gardens surrounded by temple courtyards between the arid plains and barren region of the northern region of Telangana, 30-km from Nizamabad.

 Basar is located on the banks of the Godavari River. It is located at a distance of 220 km by road and 190-km by train from Hyderabad.

Temples

This is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Saraswathi. The Basar Temple is also home to the goddess Lakshmi and Kali. The current structure dates back to the time of Chalukya.

This temple does not have the same beautiful features as the other temples. Going up a few steps, one enters the sanctum sanctorum - a feeling of a better experience than description. 

A feeling of peace, light, and boundless joy envelops a person. The supreme deity, ‘Gnana Saraswathi Devi’, is in a position to sit with ‘Veena’ by hand and covered with turmeric.

 Near the temple of the goddess Maha Lakshmi and not far away, on the east side is the temple of Maha Kali.

Myth

Legend has it that Maharshi Veda Vyasa, a Mahabharata writer, came to the forests of Dandakaryana to meditate. He began to meditate on the banks of the Godavari River and discovered that the area was extremely peaceful. 

The divine mother is believed to have appeared before the sage and anointed him to build temples in the Sky trio: Maha Saraswathi, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Kali.

 Wise Veda Vyasa did this by bringing in three handfuls of sand and drawing out the numbers. The place was originally named Vyasa and was named "Vyasapuri". The names Vasara were later taken and finally Basara / Basar.

Celebrations

The most important festivals celebrated are Maha Shivaratri (February-March) and Devi Navaratrulu (September-October) and on both occasions, about 10,000 visitors visit the area from all parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Now for many days the great haste of the travelers who come to Basara to make for the children "Akshara Abhyasam".

Places to Visit

Here is a list of places you can visit near Basar outside the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devi Temple.

1) Sri Mahankali Temple

2) Sri Dattatreya Temple

3) Sri Vyasa Maharshi Guha

4) Sri Vedavathi Shila (Sri Vedavathi stone)

5) Godavari river

6) Temple of Lord Shiva on the river Godavari bank

How to Get to Basar

The Basar is well connected with Road and Railways.

By Air: 

The nearest airport is Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. From Hyderabad, one can choose to travel by bus, train or by renting a private taxi.

By train: 

Basara has a railway station between Secunderabad Junction - Mudkhed Junction (via Kamareddy, Nizamabad.)

By Road: 

Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Buses (APSRTC) buses are available at Hyderabad Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (Imliban Bus station) and Jubilee Bus Station (JBS Secunderabad)

From Aurangabad:

You can arrange for Ajanta Express 17063 from 11.00 PM which reaches around 5.00 am to basar take place at basar and return via Devgiri Express 17058 which comes by basar at 4.45 pm and then arrives in Aurangabad at 11.20 PM.

Tourist Place Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar was established as a health center in 1829 AD. It was a prison for Chinese & Malay prisoners from 1834 to 1864. Prison power was 120 prisoners. 

The inmates introduced the planting of red potatoes, strawberries and weaving sugarcane and bamboo baskets. Many prisoners remained in Mahabaleshwar after their release

A Brief History

Maharaja Pratapsinha of Sara (1818 to 1839) developed a plan to develop M'war as a health center. Mr. John Malcolum, the first emperor to visit Mahabaleshwar in 1828, founded M'war in 1829. Sir Charles Malet, the first Pune darbar of Peshwas in 1791, happened to be the first European to set foot on the plateau.

Friends The various points in Mahabaleshwar must be considered. 

Here I give details on some of these points

Wilson Point

Also called the Sunrise point. Very high point. 4710 ft above sea level. Great plain. There are three circular platforms to build to see the sunrise. You are advised to watch the sunrise from platform no: 2. You can also see the sunset from this point.

High degree

The second high point. Introduce the panoramic view of the green carpet. You can see the rising and setting of the sun from this point.

Elphiston's point

The first point of the M'war / overlooking the two valleys, the left one & the right side.

Marjorie Point

Shoes are several distances from the Sahyadri range.

Castle Rock

On the way to Arthur's seat it shows the valley of Savitri.

Arthur's chair

Queen of all points. Some compare the placement on the south side to the world-famous Colorado Grand Canyon. EU.SA. It is interesting to see the empty desert valley of Savitri on the left and the shallow green valley on the right.

 It is even more interesting to know that Arthur's seat is the only place that shows the geographical division of kokan & Desh (Deccan), two Mahabaleshwar places, so clear and close. As you walk down the stairs you come across a spring known as the Tiger spring which is supposed to be the source of the Savri river.

Immediately under the seat is a window area. You have to go through the steps to reach the point of the window.

 Kates Point:

It offers a spectacular view of the Krishna valley and the deep waters of the dhom dam. From the south side, it looks like an elephant's head. There is also the point of echoing.

The point of Baghdad

Very good point. It passes through the village of Moleshware on the way. You see a magnificent view of the water behind the Koona dam on your left, the solshi river in front of you, and the small villages as if you were sitting on the banks of the river and the great green slopes of the M'war plain to your right.

Babington Point

Introduces the saddleback & Koyna valley view.

Northcote Point

Introduce the koana valley view & back seat.

Falkland Point

Below it, Artists Point, also known as nature lovers, spans the valley below you.

Carnac Point

In the same way the Falkland point.

Fitzgerald Point

A similar view of the Bombay point.

Bombay Point

The most famous sunset point. It shows the scope of Sahyadri koyana valley & Pratap Garh.

How to Get to Mahabaleshwar:

Distance: Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar by Mahad at 220 kms

Mumbai to Pune at 180 kms

Pune to Mahabaleshwar at 120 kms.

Panchgani goes to Mahabaleshwar in 20 kms.

Location: A beautiful green plain of about 150 sq. M. Kms.

Height: 4500 meters above sea level.

Climate:

 It will never be too hot because of the altitude. Never get too cold because of the proximity of The Arabian Sea. High-temperature time is short.

Seasons: 

October, Diwali & Xmas holidays and summer. Hotels are open all year round even during the rainy season.

The Mahabaleshwar Forest is vast and produces many commercial and medicinal plants and plants. Wildlife is limited to foxes, foxes, and wild boars.

Deers and bison are found in the Brahma Aranya area. Panthers are rare. A popular bird in Urdu poetry, Bulbul is found all over the plain.

 The Mahabaleshwar climate is also healthy and contains 20% oxygen which is usually caused by late summer misty rains and early rains when the plateau is covered with thick mist. Water contains a small percentage of iron that helps increase hemoglobin in the blood.

Visit Mahurgad Maharashtra India

 

Mahur or Mahurgad is a religious site in Maharashtra, India. Mahur is said to be the birthplace of the Hindu goddess Renuka, the mother of Lord Parshuram.

The three and a half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra are Tuljapur comprising Bhavani, Kolhapur comprising Mahalakshmi, Mahur comprising Mahamaya, and Renuka and Saptashrungi comprising Jagadamba.

Other temples in Shakti in their province are Ambe Jogai and Aundh.

Mahur is located in the Sahyadri Ranges, also known as the Western Ghats.

The three most prominent temples, "Renuka Temple," "Dattatreya Temple," and "Anusaya Temple," are all situated on three mountains. Mahur is surrounded by wildlife and beautiful tropical woods.

Several temples may be found in Mahur, including Anusaya Temple and Kalika Temple. The most notable is the Renuka Devi temple, which holds a unique place in Hindu mythology.

Mahur is also said to be the birthplace of the god Dattatreya. Dattatreya was born to the goddess Anusaya. There is an ancient temple of Dattatreya. Every year in Datta Purnima Thousands of people visits Mahur.

Places to visit:

The main attractions of Mahur are: -

Renuka Temple, Dattatreya Temple, Anusaya Temple, Devdeveshwar Temple, Parshuram Temple, Sarva Tirtha, Matru-Tirtha, Bhanu Tirth, Hati darvaza, Bal samudra, Pandav Leni,

Mahurgad Fort, Mahakali Temple (Castle), Mahur Museum, Sona Pir Dargah, Shaikh Farid Waterfall, Raje Udaram Palace.

People who come to Mahur Visit "Unkeshwar" (50 kilometers from Mahur; 15 kilometers from Kinwat), which has natural hot springs. This sulfur-rich water should be cooling.

Devdeveshwar Temple Devdeveshwar mandir (Mahanubhav Panth), called Nidra sthan (lodge) of Jagat Guru Shree Dattatreya Prabhu is located at the top of mahur town, 2 km from mahur bus stand.

The Daily Shree Dattatreya Prabhu will take nitya snan (daily bath) at Meru Wadi Talao (Tank) in Mahur, Bhiksha (a dish made with sada or Indian Monk) in Kolhapur, Bojan (Lunch) in Panchaleshwar and return to sleep in Devdeveshwar Mandir Mahur (i -Nidra sthan God Dattatreya Prabhu) Jagat Guru Shree Dattatreya swami Chiranjeevi avatar (Immortal) so it is believed that even today Shree Dattatreya swami will sleep here.

The beauty of the mountains and the beauty of nature is beautiful.

How can you get to Mahur?

By road:

You can go to Mahur by public transport from the Maharashtra region from Nanded, Kinwat, or Pusad.

Aurangabad to Mahur: 2 routes from Aurangabad

Route-1

Aurangabad - Jalna-Sindkhedraja - Deualgaonraja-bibi-Sultanpur-Mehkar-Washim-Pusad-Mahur

Route 2

Aurangabad-Jalna-Mantha-Jintur-Aundhanagnath-Hingoli-Kalamnuri-Pusad-Mahur

By train:

You may also take the Devgiri Express and Tapovan Express all the way to Nanded and then take the state bus from there to Mahur.

If you wish to take the train from Mumbai to Mahur, take the Nandigram Express from Mumbai to Kinwat, and then the bus from Kinwat to Mahur.

On Air:

You can also fly to Nanded from Mumbai There is a daily flight service from Mumbai to Nanded except for Saturday.

Where to stay in Mahur:

1) Shri Renuka Bhakta Nivas, Main Road, Shri Kshetra Mahur (Telephone: 02460-268416).

2) Shri Ekvira Dham, Main Road, Shri Kshetra Mahur (Telephone: 02460-268680).

12 JYOTIRLINGA - SHRI GRISHNESHWAR JYOTIRLINGA

In this sacred JingotLingas pilgrimage of King Shankara, the last, in which the time of the voyage can be considered complete, is JyotirLis twelfth, of Ghishishesh.

About 20 miles [30 km] west of Aurangabad, there is a village called Verul. In this valley, there is a place of pilgrimage called Shivalay, where the great Holy Triangle of Ghrishneshwar is found. The stories associated with Verul, Shivalay, and Grishneswar are as follows: This was originally the settlement of the Naga drive.

The Naga area is Bambi, the when known as "varul" in Marathi "Varul" gradually changed to "Verul" and is known only by this name the Yelaganga River flowing here. The name "Verul" is derived from Yelaganga, where the village is located on its banks, There was a king named "Yela" here.

The capital of his empire was the lapar, or Yelur or Verul. On one occasion, the king went hunting. While hunting, the king killed animals that lived with the Rishi and the munis as well. Seeing this, the angry Saints cursed the king. as a result, his entire body was infested with insects.

Now, struck by this curse, the king began to wander in the forest. Her throat was dry because she was so dry. There was, alas, no water could be found there. Eventually, he found a hole made in the hooves of a horse. When the king began to drink the water, a miracle occurred. The king's corpse was removed from all the insects. The king has done a great deal of remorse there.

King Brahma rejoiced and appeared before him and placed Parasnta Teerth there. He also built a large and sacred dam nearby. This Brahma Sarovar later became known as Shivalay. There is a story about Shivalay too: Shiva and Parvati were playing chess on Mount Kailasa.

Parvati tested Shiva. Sankara became angry about this and moved south. He went to live in the Sahyadri range, where there is a color freeze. The place was named after Mahheshamauli Bhainsmal. Parvati came looking for Shankar.

She won the heart of Shiva in the form of a girl from the Bhilmountain tribe. They both spend some time together happily. The forest eventually became known as kamyakavana. King Mahesha pleads with the ravens from the mahesmouli or Bhainsmal area. One day. Parvati was very tty. Shankara struck the earth with his trident and found, the water of the Bhagavati from Patal (land of the Netherlands). This is Shivalay.

Shivalay extends a little further where Shivanadi (Shivananadi) meets a lot more, Yelaganga just as Shiva and looking for a deer Miracle Parvati were busy in their love affair, ah glad you and the name Sadhanva became a woman.

This time he did a tough Tapa there. Shankara was excited and appeared. In fact, Sudhanwa was a woman in her previous life. Therefore, Shankara from the very curse of being a woman turned Susanwa into the Yelaganga river, and therefore, Punya Santa Yelaganga was born in Kamvawana.

Later, it would be a bath called Dhara Teerth or 'Sita's Snangriha "(toilet) and flow from a high point past the village of Verul.

He kept them in the palm of his left hand and mixed Shivalay water into it. With the thumb of food, he began to combine them both. Then a miracle happened. Vermillion has become ShivaLinga and a great light has come out of it. Parvati was surprised by this.

Then said, King Shankara. "This Temptation was hidden in Pretoria." And he took us away with this Trident Then a bubble appeared on the ground - with water (Kashi Khand) "Parvati kept that radiant light on the stone Linga and put it there. This Puma (perfect) Jyotirlinga is called Kunkumeshwar.

However, as Dakshayani created this experiment with his thumb, he named it Grishneshwara. (Ghrishna means conflict). This 240 ft X 185 ft temple is still as strong and beautiful as ever. In the center of the temple, the Dashavataras are carved in red. These are great to watch.

There is also the display of some beautiful statuette sculptures. A donor named Jayaram Bhatia, who discovered a copper tower with gold sheets and paintings, was made. The courtroom is made up of 24 pillars. There are fine carvings on these pillars. The scenes and drawings are beautiful. Garbhagriha measures 17 ft x 17 ft. Lingamurty faces east.

There is a beautiful Nandikeshwara in the courtroom. While Pradosh here. Shiva's words. The temple is governed by a government-appointed committee. At noon twelve drums are played and arati is performed. to install Garbhagriha should undress and go.

On Monday, nd Shivaratri and other festivities see a large meta (Fete) event taking place that remains busy with many visitors. Of the 21 peethas in Ganesha, one is known as Lakshavinayaka. First, people go to the Laksha temple for a year.

This place has always echoed the demise of Om Namah Shivaye! Om Namah Shivaya

12 JYOTIRLINGA - SHRI KEDARNATH JYOTIRLINGA

 

Among the twelve JyotirLingas in Bhagwan Shankara, those in Kedarnath are located in the snow-covered Himalayas. This JyotirLinga is only accessible six months out of the year, from Vaisakha to Ashwin (Ashwiyaja). The end of the year is bitterly cold, and the Himalayas are blanketed with snow.

Therefore, the Karnath temple is always closed to pilgrims. In the month of Karthik, due to the snowfall, the statue of Sri Kedareshwar is removed from the temple after the battle with the ghee (buffer oil lamp), "Nandadeep". After that, the temple is sold for the winter.

From the month of Karthik to Chaitra the settlement of Sri Kedareshwar is transferred to Urvi Math, located in the valley. In the month of valshakh, when the doors of the temple are opened, the lamp "Inanda Deepa" is still burning. People came to see this glorious and devotional lamp in Shiva and felt blessed.

Haridwar or Hardwar is considered a gateway to heaven, a magical city or Mayapur. Before Haridwar, there are sanctuaries such as Rishikesh, Devprayag, the son of the prayer and Triyugi Narayan, Gaurikund. To get to Karnath one has to go through these places. One part of the journey travels by car and the other part of the car leaves. 

This section of the Himalayan route is very difficult and dangerous. But the devotees do all of this with dedication and determination. They overcome all obstacles patiently. To climb a mountain, some use mules, some use Dolis (Swing like carriers), and some use walking sticks.

There are plans to get this here. There are dining and relaxation areas between tired yatris. After arriving in Gaurikund, weary travelers take a bath at places not far away. After this, they took the headless Darshan of Ganesha.

It was here in Gaurikund, where Shiva removed Ganesh's head with his trident and later an elephant's head. Not far from Gaurikund, near the snow-capped mountains "" - - on the banks of the Mandakini River, the gk temple. JyotirLinga of King Shankar appears. This is Kailash, where Lori Shankar originally lived.

But there is no Template image here. There is a high triangular mound. It is said that this is the back part of Mahisha (buffalo). There are different powers associated with this strange idea: During the war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, their relatives and friends were killed, In order to free themselves from this sin, Pandavas went on a sacred journey.

But King Vishweshwara was not in Kailasa in the Himalayas. Upon reading this, the Pandavas, left Kashi. They reached the Himalayan mountains by Haridwar. They saw King Shankar in the distance. But King Shankara hid from them. Then Dharmaraj said, "Oh, Lord, you have hidden from our eyes because we have sinned.

However, we point you to another meeting. After we have taken your Darshan where our sins will be washed away. This place, where you hid, will be known as Guptakashi and become a famous temple. ”The Pandavas traveled from Guptakashi (Rudraprayag) to Gaurikund in the Himalayan regions.

They traveled about in search of King Shankara. While doing so, Nakul and Sahadev came upon a buffalo. It was different to look at. Dharmaraje commented, "It really was King Shankar took this form.

He is testing us. "Then! Beema followed the buffalo with his mound. The buffalo was clever and Bheema could not catch him. But Beema managed to hit the buffalo with his fist.

Beema started pulling at his tail. In this tug-of-war, the buffalo's face faces Nepal, leaving behind Kedar. The face of the buffalo is known as Pashupatinath in Nepal. In the back part of Mahesha, the famous JyotiLinga appeared. Lord Shankara emerged from this great light.

He appeared before the punks. By getting Darshan. of Lord Shankar, the Pandavas forgave their sins. The Lord told the Pandavas, "From now on, I will sit here as a triangular JyotirLinga.

By taking the Darshan of Kedarnath, the donors would gain money, "Near Kedardham, there are many symbols of Pandavas Raja Pandu who died here, when he tried to fall in love with Madri.

Tribes here perform a dance called "Pandav Nritya". The top of the mountain where the Pandavas went to Swarga, is known as the "Swargarohini". As Darmaraja walked to Swarga, one of his fingers fell or fell. In that area, Dharmaraj has installed Shiva Linga, which is equivalent to Thumb.

‘Winning Mahisharupa, Shankara and Beema fought the maces. Beema was overcome with remorse. He started rubbing King Shankara's body with Ghee. To commemorate the event, even today, the triangular Shiva 'JyotirLinga is massaged by Ghee.

Shankara is worshiped here in this way. here. Bel water and water are used for worship. When Nar-Narayan went to the village of Badrika and began to serve Partihiva, Shiva appeared before them. A few days later, the happy Shiva gave them some gifts.

Nar-Narayan wished that for the welfare of humanity, Shiva should remain there in his original form. Giving their wish, in the snow-covered Himalayas, to a place called Kedar, Mahesha himself said and lived there as Jyoti. Here, He is known as kedareshwara.

By visiting kedareshwar, sorrows do not come even in dreams. By worshiping Shambala (Kadareshwar) Pandavas removed all their grief. Badri-Keshwar's Darshan opens one of the material bonds. Near the great temple of Kedarnath, there are many sacred sites.

In the background, there is the Samadhi of Shankaracharya. Growing up, there is a dangerous rock called Bariguptan (Bhairav   Udan). One has to go through terrible, life-threatening situations. But what you get is not Morityu (Death) but Moksha (Salvation). On each side of the temple, there are eight holy places. In short, to say that in order to visit Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, one has to go the treacherous path.

But when people are determined and dedicated, they do not tire out. Everyone keeps singing - Jay Kedarnath! Jay Kedarnath !!