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.
                                                                                                                               

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.

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.