Tour at Ajanta Caves Maharashtra India

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The Buddhist caves painted by Ajanta Caves, only 59 kilometers from Jalgoan (a railway station in Delhi-Bombay and Allahabad-Bombay main railway line) and from Aurangabad 104 km (from Ellora 100 km).

At the end of the seventh century, Buddhism began to decline in its native land and its shrines were demolished. For a thousand years, sleeping Ajanta was buried on the slopes of the forest in the western mountain forest, until 1819 it was discovered by accident.

A single cluster of rock-shaped rock climbing over a gorge to a height of 76.20 meters (250 ft.) Makes it ideal for a monastery sanctuary. With a space limit, the caves should have been much closer together than Ellora's.

Most of them date back to antiquity, the oldest of pre-Christian times. The values   of the construction and construction of stone temples surpass the addition of a third art, painting, which, above all else, has given Ajanta its international reputation. .

Upon seeing the gates of the temples the visitor may wonder about the Profusion of country themes and the murals. She can be frustrated by the unrestricted vivacity of women's figures, the famous "Ajanta type" with well-rounded forms, dangling eyes, attractive mien and ample decoration.

The fact was that the artistic monks and their painters painted together and in equal measure the beauty of the female body and the spiritual beauty of the Bodhisattva.

There are thirty caves, some of which are unfinished and neglected. Sixteen contains murals, but the best work is to be found in caves 1, 2, 16, 17 and 19. The best sculptures are in Caves 1, 4, 17, 19, 24 and 26. is made in chronological order and has no relation to their chronological order.

It starts at the western edge of the rock, near the entrance. The current department does not seem to have been the first method of excavation.

Five caves, 9, 10, 19, 26, and 29, are chaitya halls. Some are vihars. As for the ancient artifacts (2nd BC to 2nd century AD), the formation of the Hinayana system, the arc Chaityas Caves 9 and 10, and the viharas 8, 12, 13, and 30. of the fifth and sixth centuries and made a series of Mahayana.

 In ancient times, each cave had a flight of stairs leading to a beautiful stream flowing deep through a narrow gorge. By the fall or in front of the cave most of these steps have been destroyed. The 1,2, 16, and 17 arc caves are illuminated by dot lamps, which are available for payment. Consumption is important.

The technique used by artists in ancient India is described in modern works of Aesthetics. First, clay, cow dung, and rice husks were placed on top of the selected rock and then pressed down. It forms a layer about one and a half inches in diameter.

 In this case the coat of the fine plow was spread out to obtain a smooth surface. The frames were painted with a brush and then dyed. The pigs used were of the simplest type of materials such as yellow earth, red Ocher, green rock crushed into burnt brick, black lamp, and copper oxide. The second was used. In this way, the structures were less visible.

Some brushes are used to complement the color until the image, in the language of ancient Aesthetics, "blooms". Finally, the relief of the plastic is achieved by blurring the black lines and capturing the highlights.

The central theme of the walls falls under two narrative scenes from the life of the Buddha and images of Jataka arguments. Within this spiritual framework, the whole race of life at that time is well covered.

Exposed to these walls is an image not only of either the Buddha and the Bodhisattvas, but of various spheres or types of people of various mental states, under the pressure of various emotions and expressed at all levels of society.

The paintings on the ceiling, unlike the ones on the wall, are especially decorative patterns. It includes geometric shapes, floral and decorative designs, flying figures of celestial beings, animals, birds, plants. A collection of panels or rooms, with enough variation in color schemes.

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