Monday, 29 February 2016

Sahastrling, Sirsi

Sahastrling is a very old place in Sirsi Taluka, Karnataka state, India. There is a Shalmala name river flown. There are thousand of Shivlingas on the route of this river, so that this place is known as Sahastrling. Also there is Nandi, Snack, etc related with lord Mahadev is made on this route of river. 

In 16 century, there was a kingdom of Sadashivray who is big devotee of Mahadev. To continue worship of Mahadev he made these pictures in Shalmala river. Due to Shivlings situated on the path of  river, the river Shalmala is continuous sprinkling water on these thousand shivlings. 

To this awesome place, devotees come in huge rush, Mostly on the festival of Shivratri and Monday of  Sharavan hindu month many numbers of devotee comes here. 


Saturday, 27 February 2016

Amarnath Dham, Gandhinagar

This is a artificial Amarnath dham same as real Amarnath. This place situated near Amrapur village . The path to reach this place is from Gandhinagar - Mahudi road, Gram bharti cross road, Amrapur. From the Main entrance gate devotees have to walk 3 km to reach temple. Whole the construction of the temple and the path to reach this temple has been made same as the real Amranath temple. The path is full with small shops of toys, snacks, cold drinks, etc. The some part of this path is like we are walking in valley with slope, after that walk on hills then some steps.

The idol of the Mahadev also made artificially using some chemicals but same as made from ice. Behind this temple, 12 shrines in caves made artificially, each with description of one Jyotirling form the hindu religion's 12 Jyotirling. Also there is some rides available for tourist, big garden with grass to seat and canting also.

This is very nice place for those people who want to visit real Amarnath but can't and also for school visit. Students can enjoy a lot.

Friday, 26 February 2016

Vaghesvari Mataji, wadhwancity

This is a very old temple, known as a "Vaghesvari Temple". Wadhwan is a taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. This is a very famous temple. The idol of vaghesvari mataji found by a farmer during he was worked in his farm before around 200 years ago. The farm was behind the Ganpati fatsar temple. Which is very big idol and the expression of the idol much terrible. Vaghesvari mataji is a kuldevi of  goldmith society. The rush of devotees increasing on Sunday and the day of Full moon. During the festival of Navratri the atmosphere of temple is much wonderful. The devotees play garaba and enjoyed a lot in this nine days festival. Many cultural activities done by the peoples in this temple, Many other shrine also situated there - Gaytri mandir, Khemshankar mahadev, Annpurna mataji, Randal mataji, Kalbhairav, Guru dattatrey, Shitla mata, etc. Every year the foundation day of this temple enjoyed with organization of special worship in this temple.

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Mandavrayji Temple, Muli

This temple is situated in Muli- the taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. Muli is a very old village from the time of monarchy. This village is situated on the highway from Surendranagar to Rajkot. The lord Sun - Mandavrayji dada is present in this temple.  The idol of Lord Mandavrayji with 7 horses is established in this temple. This is a very big temple with large ground. Mostly on Sunday the rush of devotees increases. This temple is established before many years, the lord Mandavrayji is a kuldev of Parmar family. Till today, the devotees have faith on almighty Mandavrayji for completing their wish. There is also big Swaminarayn temple is also in Muli. 

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Dholi Dhaja Dam, Surendranagar

This is a dam of Surendranagarcity, Gujarat state, India. Which situated on highway of Surendranagar to Rajkot. Which is a dam without gates. When the dam overflowed then whistle rang by the government to inform the people. Before some years there is constructed big canals to divert the flow of narmada holy river towards this dam. So that the  problem of water for people was solved. Before that many problems regarding water were faced by people. After monsoon, when the dam overflowed, there is a fantastic atmosphere. During this time, on weekends people come and enjoyed the much. There is a temple of lord Shiva in the dam. Due to overflowed the dam, people have to go through water, which is a favorite moment for people to walk in water. Before many years the original temple hide, when the new temple constructed. This is a one of the place for Surendranagar people to visit on holidays. On the festival of Mahashivratri, devotees come in large crowd and to reach this temple there was a long queues.

Crystal Temple, Surendranagar

This is a temple of Mahadev. The phallus is made from rock-crystal. The temple is situated on the Amhedabad-Surendranagar highway. Which is nearest to Kothariya village, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. The atmosphere of this place is much calm and cold. two saints are living there. In every hindu Shravan month- the month of Mahadev Shankar, the saint is doing fast and not sit till the end of this month. He passed the whole night with the help of swing, hang on tree. On every Monday of this month , at 12 AM mahaarti organised. On the festival of Mahashivratri also the Mahaarti organised and the special Bhang as a prasad is given to the all devotees. This is a very famous temple and people can easily visit of crystal temple. 




Kaneti Hanumanji Temple, Wadhwan

This is a very old place from monarchy. Which is a place situated out of town nearest to railway station of wadhwancity taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. This temple is on the road of Wadhwan to Vadod village. During monarchy there was a 4 temple of hanumanji maharaj in 4 directions. This is on of these 4 temples. During hindu kartik month after, diwali and hindu new year the rush of devotees increase every year. On every Saturday of this month there is a small fair organised. The people come to take lunch here. They are taking their food by cooking from home and has taken it in the ground of this temple. There is a big ground with trees, people come here and stay whole days. Also there is small rides for children available. Many farms are there around this temple. One oldage home also made by trust nearest to this temple. There is a big idol of Hanumanji situated there. Also Mahadev, Radha-Krishn, Ram-Sita-Laxman's idols also in this temple.