Goroba Kaka Temple, Ter, Maharashtra

Goroba Kaka Temple, Ter, Maharashtra

Goroba Kaka Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Sant Gora Kumbhar located at Ter Village in Osmanabad Taluk in Osmanabad District in Maharashtra, India. The temple complex houses the samadhi of Sant Gora Kumbhar and Kaleshwar shrine. The temple complex is situated on the banks of Terna River. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

Sant Gora Kumbhar (1236 – 1317 CE) was a Hindu Sant associated with the Bhakti movement and the Varkari sect of Maharashtra, India. He was a potter by trade and devotee of Vithoba. Gora Kumbhar, along with other saints, wrote and sung hundreds of Abhangs. He was born in this village. It is said that he merged with Lord Vithoba in 1317 CE in Terdhoki. The temple was built in 14^th century CE after the death of Sant Goroba.

The Temple

The temple complex measures 80 feet in length and 80 feet in breadth and is completely enclosed within a compound wall. The temple can be entered through a lofty entrance gate surmounted by a Nagarkhana. The temple complex consists of two major temples namely Kaleshwar Temple and Gora Kumbhar Temple. The  Kaleshwar temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and mukha mandapa. This temple follows Hemadpanti style of architecture.

The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Kaleshwar in the form of Shiva Linga. This temple might be originally dedicated Lord Vishnu but later got converted into a Shiva temple. There is a temple of Vitthal Rakumai housing the samadhi of Gora Kumbhar to the right side of the Kaleshwar Temple. This temple consists of sanctum and a mandapa. The mandapa is supported by two rows of pillars and having three arch formations in the front. The house of Gora Kumbhar is situated in the temple complex.

There is a neem tree in front of this house. It is said that he used to prepare the clay for making the earther vessels under the shade of this tree. Though the tree has died its trunk can still be seen. There is Jain shrine enshrining an idol of Mahavira in a sitting posture in the temple complex. Shiva Lingas, sculpture of lion killing an elephant and architectural fragments can be seen in the temple complex.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Ter Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Palsap Railway Station, 10 Kms from Dhoki, 16 Kms from Murud, 17 Kms from Osmanabad, 51 Kms from Latur, 87 Kms from Solapur and 285 Kms from Pune Airport. The temple is situated on Osmanabad to Murud route via Palsap.

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Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Kalaburagi, Karnataka

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Kalaburagi, Karnataka

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Sharana Basaveshwara located in Kalaburagi City in Kalaburagi Taluk in Kalaburagi District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Sharana Basaveshwara was an 18^th century CE Lingayat saint, eminent teacher and philosopher in the Hindu religion. The temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Gulbarga fort.

History

Shri Sharana Basaveshwara was an eminent Lingayat religious teacher and philosopher of 18^th century CE. He is known for his Dasoha (charity) and Kayaka (removal of inequalities). The parents of Sharana Basaveshwara Sangamma and Malakkappa were the role model for his choice of his path to break the feudalism in the society. This temple is built in memory of him after his death. Sharana Basaveshwara Mahadasoha Peetha was established later. The Peetha currently supports many educational institutions.

The Temple

The temple follows Hindu style of architecture with influences from Mughal style. The temple consists of sanctum and sabha mandapa. There is a circumbulatory passage around the sabha mandapa. The circumbulatory passage around the sabha mandapa has around 36 arches.  The sanctum enshrines the samadhi of Saint Sharana Basaveshwara. The interior of the temple is richly decorated with gold paint, chandeliers and glass mirrors.

There is a marble Nandi at the center of the sabha mandapa. There are several canvas paintings depicts the life story of the peetha leaders and artistic depiction of Hindu gods. The walls and pillars of the temple has carvings of Sharana Basaveshwara, peacock, entangled serpents, Garuda, parrots, flowers and elephants. The panchaloha kalasha can be found here.

There is a throne like seat, probably the seat of the head of the peetha, inside the temple. There is a neem tree inside the temple premises. The main temple is surrounded by Peetha offices, primary and high schools and pre-university college run by the temple administration. The peetha has a collection of antique items like sculptures, bells, electrical clock and paintings. There is a picturesque lake situated adjacent to the temple.

Festivals

The annual fair, Sharana Basaveshwara Jatra, is conducted in this temple to commemorate the death anniversary of Sharana Basaveshwara. A cattle fair is also held here every year. The festival witness huge gathering of people in the temple to offer their homage on the Samadhi of Sri Sharana Basaveshwara. The devotees also perform padayatra from their villages to the temple as a form of devotion to the saint. The farmers from the region donates a portion of their harvest to the temple for providing free food to pilgrims visiting the temple. People will also have a glimpse of the silver plate (Prasada Battala) used by the saint and Linga Sajjike (the cover used for keeping the Linga) made in Sandalwood on this occasion. The temple also conducts a cattle fair every year.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Gulbarga Central Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Gulbarga Railway Station, 15 Kms from Gulbarga Airport, 85 Kms from Basavakalyan, 124 Kms from Solapur, 213 Kms from Hyderabad and 213 Kms from Hyderabad Airport. Gulbarga is well connected to the major cities in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Frequent bus services are available from the nearby cities like Hyderabad, Solapur, Pune, Mumbai, Bijapur, Bangalore and Bidar.

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Bhabar Bhabani Temple, Kalna, West Bengal

Bhabar Bhabani Temple, Kalna, West Bengal

Bhabar Bhabani Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Kalna Town in Purba Bardhaman District in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple is situated on the banks of Hooghly river. The temple is situated on the eastern side of Kalna town.

History

Bhabapagla, a mystic from Bangladesh came to this place with an image of  Mother Anandamayi of Amta Kalibari. He installed the image at Kalna and named her as Bhabar Bhabani. He made Kalna as his abode and led remainder of his life here. He attained Jeeva Samadhi at this place. His descendants look after the Bhabani temple and his Jeeva Samadhi currently.

The Temple

The temple enshrines a black stone image of Anandamayi / Bhabar Bhabani in its sanctum. The paintings and the needle works made by Bhaba are on display in the temple. The Jeeva Samadhi of the Bhaba can be found in the temple premises.

Festivals

Special Pooja is performed in this temple on the last Saturday of the Bengali month of Baisakh.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kalna Old Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kalna Railway Station and 3.5 Kms from Kalna New Bus Stand. Kalna is located at about 22 Kms from Pandua, 23 Kms from Boinchi, 26 Kms from Nabadwip, 26 Kms from Ranaghat, 27 Kms from Satgachia, 30 Kms from Krishnanagar, 33 Kms from Memari, 34 Kms from Purbasthali, 44 Kms from Bandel, 59 Kms from Burdwan, 63 Kms from Katwa, 95 Kms from Kolkata and 95 Kms from Kolkata Airport. Ambika Kalna Railway Station is situated on the Bandel – Katwa railway line.

There are many local trains (EMU) and a few express & passenger trains from Howrah and Sealdah Railway Stations. Kalna is well connected to Pandua, Boinchi, Memari, Krishnanagar, Katwa, Bandel, Bardhaman, Purbasthali and Kolkata. The main bus stand is situated beside the STKK Road (SH 6). Many private local and long route express buses are available. There is a Government bus depot operated by South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) for long distance buses. Autos and Rickshaws are available for exploring this town. 

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Sangameshwara Temple, Kudalasangama, Karnataka

Sangameshwara Temple, Kudalasangama, Karnataka

Sangameshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kudalasangama Town in Hungund Taluk in Bagalkot District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Kudalasangama is an important centre of pilgrimage for Lingayats. It is closely associated with Basaveshwara (Basavanna), the 12^th century CE Indian statesman, poet, philosopher, social reformer and Lingayat saint. The holy Samadhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat is situated here. Kudalasangama is situated at the confluence of Krishna and Malaprabha rivers.

History

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/sangameshwara-temple-kudalasangama-history.html

The Temple Complex

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri is the famous festival celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Kudalasangama, 8 Kms from Kudalasangama Cross Road, 23 Kms from Hungund, 26 Kms from Sitimani, 28 Kms from Kudalasangama Road Railway Station, 51 Kms from Bagalkot and 178 Kms from Hubballi Airport. The temple is situated at about 8 Kms from Kudalasangama Cross Road on Hungund to Sitimani route.

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Haridas Thakur Samadhi, Puri, Odisha

Haridas Thakur Samadhi, Puri, Odisha

Haridas Thakur Samadhi is a Hindu burial shrine, located in located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated on the oceanfront in the area of Svargadvara opposite to ISKCON Temple (Bhakti Kuti) and next to Purusottama Gaudiya Math. It is located at about 2 Kms from Jagannath Temple, 3 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3.5 Kms from Puri Railway Station.

History

Haridasa Thakur made Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu sit down in front of him, and then he fixes his eyes, like two bumblebees, on the lotus face of the Lord. He held the lotus feet of Lord Chaitanya on his head and then took the dust of the feet of all the devotees present and put it on his head. He began to chant the holy name of Sri Krishna Chaitanya again and again. As he drank the sweetness of the face of the Lord, tears constantly glided down from his eyes. While chanting the holy name of Sri Krishna Chaitanya, he gave up his air of life and left his body.

There was a tumultuous noise as everyone chanted the holy names “Hari” and “Krishna.” Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu became overwhelmed with ecstatic love. The Lord raised the body of Haridasa Thakur and placed it on his lap. Then, he began to dance in the courtyard in great ecstatic love. Haridasa Thakur's body was bought in procession from Siddha Bakula (where he left his body) to the beach. Sri Chaitanya personally bathed the body of Haridasa Thakur and declared, "From this day on, this sea has become a great pilgrimage site."

Haridasa's body was placed in a hole in the sand along with Lord Jagannath's remnants (silken rope, sandalwood pulp, food, and cloth). Lord Chaitanya covered the body with sand, chanting Hari Bol! Hari Bol!. A platform was constructed, and a fence erected to protect the site. Lord Chaitanya and the devotees filled the whole universe with tumultuous chanting and dancing all around the platform. After Sankirthana, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu bathed in the sea with his devotees, swimming and playing on the sea water with great jubilation.

After circumambulation the tomb of Haridasa Thakur, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu went to the Simha-dwara gate of the Jagannath temple. Lord Chaitanya then begged prasadam for a festival honoring the passing away of Haridasa Thakur. All the devotees then sat down and had a huge feast. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu gave this benediction: "Anyone who has chanted and danced here at Haridasa Thakura's samadhi will achieve the favor of Krishna very soon. There is such wonderful power in seeing Haridasa Thakura."

The Samadhi

The Samadhi temple of Haridasa Thakur, the Namacharya (the teacher of the chanting of the Holy Name) is located next to Purusottama Gaudiya Math, near by the beach in the Svarga Dwara area. Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu himself placed his samadhi here. It is known as Hari das Math. It is one of the important landmark in Swargadwar Puri. The actual Samadhi is in the courtyard as a small tomb. Towards the west of the samadhi, there are three altars where the deities of Lord Gauranga, Lord Nityananda and Sri Advaita Acharya are worshipped. All the deities are in the sitting posture and doing Nama Bhajana.

Connectivity

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/01/puri-odisha-connectivity-puri.html

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Paramahamsa Nigamananda Saraswathi Nirbikalpa Samadhi, Guwahati, Assam

Paramahamsa Nigamananda Saraswathi Nirbikalpa Samadhi, Guwahati, Assam

Paramahamsa Nigamananda Saraswathi Nirbikalpa Samadhi is a Nirbikalpa Siddhi sthal located very near to the famous Kamakhya Temple located Guwahati City in Kamrup District of Assam, India. It is situated on the Nilachal Hill. It is situated on the banks of Brahmaputra river.

History

Paramahamsa Nigamananda Saraswathi was a great spiritual guru (Master) of India who attained Nirvana at this place. He was the founder of Assam Bangaiya Saraswat Math at Kokilamukh on the banks of river Brahmaputra 9 Kms away from the Jorhat town of Assam. Nirbikalpa means a stage where a person can watch the universal phenomenon of the creator through meditation and find the body is not soul and it is totally out of any bondage. 

To attain such stage is only possible for those who practised different sadhana. Sri Sri Nigamananda in his whole life practised 4 different sadhanas to reach the highest point of universal truth, these are Tantra, Yoga, Gyan and Prem sadhana. He attained his Nirbikalpa Samadhi at this place. It is situated in the Nilachal Hill very close to famous Kamakhya Temple.

Connectivity

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/paramahamsa-nigamananda-saraswathi-nirbikalpa-samadhi-guwahati-connectivity.html

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