Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Sunday, 22 June 2014
Only now the journey will b completed!!!!!!!
"Camera mana hain, andar rakhiye usse" ranted the security guard with a glaring look. His cantankerous tone can raise anyone's hackles(for a moment I thought, he bawled for intruding in his private property).Disgruntled, I abided by his order. Luckily, the coated sky with pink and orange hues worked akin to memory charm-'Obliviate'.There I was- awestruck by the amidst settled, quaint, archaic Grishneshwar temple, somewhere I was strolling leisurely in the trance state induced by the resonance of hymns and prayers.Simply enamoring, enchanting, enrapturing, fascinating. Euphoria!!!! This imposing 240 ft by 180 ft temple,one of he 12 enshrines of Jyotirlinga was built in 16th century by Maloji Bhonsale and later in 18th century by Ahilyabai Holkar.The massive court hall is built on 24 pillars with Dashavataras carved on them. Quite conspicuous is Nandi, the mount of Shiva in the Sabhamandap.The fabricated sculpted carvings with arcane details would bemuse even a maven.The warm golden light over red sandstone edifice,exquisite carvings and sculpture seemed like golden dust for me.
Significance:
Being one of the twelve shrines of Jyotirlinga which is self-oriented embraces the belief that visit over here will shower you with wealth and pleasure.The journey to he Jyotirlingas is incomplete without the visit to this revered temple.
Mystery:
The origin of the flow of the water in the temple is still a mystery.
Unique factor:
Seeing men removing their clothes their clothes before entering the temple was all Greek to me!!!
History of the temple:
The legend speaks of a devout woman, Kusuma, the wife of the Brahmin Sudhama. She used to form and worship a lingam each day and then immerse it in the river. Sudeha, first wife of the Brahmin was jealous of her as she did not have any children of her own. In a fit of rage, she drowned Kusuma's only son. Though Kusuma was subdued in grief, she continued her prayers as usual. Shiva appeared in front of her and brought back her son to life. Therefore the temple is also acknowledged by the name of Kusumeswara.
Another legend speaks of Parvati, born as a tribal woman wooing the lord.and being united with him here. One day as she grounded vermillion and saffron with water to apply on the parting in her hair( a symbol of the married woman),Shiva in the form of light, appeared in her palm in the form of light. This light turned into a lingam which she called "Grishneshwar" because it was formed by grishna(friction) between her finger and palm.
Antiques:
- Shiva lingas which can be worshipped at home.
- Rudraksha beads which have the power to cure emotional and physical disorders.
- Precious stones and religious gift items.
Other tourist attractions nearby:
- Ellora Caves: Built by the Rashtrakutas dynasty is an archaeological site consisting of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain rock cut temples in 5th and 6th century.
- Bibi Ka Maqbara: Commisioned by sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 17th century in the memory of his wife Dilras Banu Begum.
- Panchakki:The water mill displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture.
Location and mode of transport:
27 kms from Aurangabad.
11 kms from Daulatabad, near Ellora caves.
By air: Aurangabad.
By train: Nearest railway station is Aurangabad which is connected to Mumbai and Pune railway station.
By road: Can travel through Mumbai Pune Express Highway.
If not anything, just get on a road trip here and have an exhilarating experience!!!!!!!!!!!
By air: Aurangabad.
By train: Nearest railway station is Aurangabad which is connected to Mumbai and Pune railway station.
By road: Can travel through Mumbai Pune Express Highway.
If not anything, just get on a road trip here and have an exhilarating experience!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Solace or Fulfillment of wishes???
December is a month where we revel, roister and bask ourselves in fun.But apart from this,it is acknowledged to be a very auspicious month for the Hindus as well as the Christians.I was at Alibaug,Raigad district in Margashirsha,the 10th month of Hindu calendar.
27th December...
The natives over here discerned me that it was Dattatreya Jayanti.The Lord Dattatreya is a Hindu deity encompassing the trinity of Lord Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh. Offerings such as jasmine flowers,sandalwood incense sticks were carried by throng of natives to this temple located at Chaul.
About the temple:
Overview:
17 kilometres away from Alibaug,this temple is perched on a hillock.Enveloped by a panoramic view it is imbued with serenity blended with chirping of birds and gushing of breeze.700 steps seems to be a daunting to reach the ultimate destiny here but it takes barely 20 minutes if climbed with gusto and 45 minutes with ease.
"Digambara,Digambara Shripaad Vallabh Digambara" is the chant constantly reverberating in air.Accompanied by taal,a pair of small hand cymbals creates a perfect atmosphere of devotion.
Panoramic view from the top of the temple.
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| Swayambhu idol of Dattatreya |
Though ripples of sweat will be trickling and the breath will be panting after the laborious climbing of 700 steps,solace can be found at the sheer glimpse of the Dattatreya idol.Being archaic,this venerable stone idol is a Swayambhu(have arisen on its own).It is a belief that pray of devotion to this lord will purge you out of sorrows.Definitely,there exists some surreal enchantment which plummets one in a trance over here.
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| Pandits reading the Gurucharitra (description of glory of the Lord). A must go place even for an atheist..Because here you have lot of opportunities to CLICK,CLICK,CLICK...!!!!!!!!!!!!  OTHER FACTS: Location: Chaul village,Alibaug Alibaug:A city in Raigad District,Konkan Nearby port:Revdanda port. Transport mode:Buses. Launch from Gateway of India,Mumbai. Estimated cost of trip:Rs 1500-2000 exclusive of food,transport and lodge. |
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