River Prachi attracted almost all the religions
of India like Buddhism, Jainism, and cults like Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism,
Ganapatya, Saura, etc in the Hindu pantheon.
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of India like Buddhism, Jainism, and cults like Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism,
Ganapatya, Saura, etc in the Hindu pantheon.
#PrachiValley (1/n)
Literary
works like Prachi Mahatmya, Sarala Mahabharata, Kapila Samhita, Sunya
Samhita, Padma Purana, Vishnu Purana, Brahma Purana etc referring to this river nd raise its status nd sanctity. Prachi is short term for Prachi Saraswati, means Eastern Saraswati.
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works like Prachi Mahatmya, Sarala Mahabharata, Kapila Samhita, Sunya
Samhita, Padma Purana, Vishnu Purana, Brahma Purana etc referring to this river nd raise its status nd sanctity. Prachi is short term for Prachi Saraswati, means Eastern Saraswati.
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As per Prachi Mahatmya, The river emerged from the Hermitage of Kapila Muni, which is now identified with the place Kapileswar and proceeded for 12 miles before meeting the sea. Though scholars differ on the source saying it might in the Eastern Vindhya.
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In the #PrachiValley is represented by more than 136 temples, 1600 sculptures,
mathas, tirthas, several ancient ports, forts and military strongholds, more than
30 trade centres, flora and fauna, fairs and festivals, an extensive sea beach etc.
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mathas, tirthas, several ancient ports, forts and military strongholds, more than
30 trade centres, flora and fauna, fairs and festivals, an extensive sea beach etc.
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The #PrachiValley was also popular so far as the Krushna Cult concerned. Unlike the 4-handed image of Vishnu, popularly known as #Madhaba, 2-handed images of Krushna carver out of black chlorite stones and holding Vanshi are still to be found in sites.
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#PrachiValley was fortunate to hv the Baraha Cult a form Baishnavism. Temples dedicated to the worship of Baraha came into existance.
It appears that Baraha Cult gained the royal patronage during Ganga rule in Kalinga. As Barahanatha temples on the bank of Baitarani is valid.
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It appears that Baraha Cult gained the royal patronage during Ganga rule in Kalinga. As Barahanatha temples on the bank of Baitarani is valid.
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#PrachiValley has also witnessed the
Lakshmi-Narayana Cult. The sculptural evidences shows Lakshmi was first associated with the Sesa-Narayana and only in the later period her association with Vishnu was emphasized.
And also cults present here like Madhaba Cult, Sambhu cult.
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Lakshmi-Narayana Cult. The sculptural evidences shows Lakshmi was first associated with the Sesa-Narayana and only in the later period her association with Vishnu was emphasized.
And also cults present here like Madhaba Cult, Sambhu cult.
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The #PrachiValley site has also a Shaivism connection. The valley is also kept Dwadasha Sambhu in it.
1. Kapileswara
2. GoKarneswara
3. Bileswara
4. Sobhaneswara
5. Rameswara
6. Angeswara
7. Amareswara
8. Graneswara
9. Someswara
10. Siddheswara
11. Nrutyeswara
12. Mukteswara
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1. Kapileswara
2. GoKarneswara
3. Bileswara
4. Sobhaneswara
5. Rameswara
6. Angeswara
7. Amareswara
8. Graneswara
9. Someswara
10. Siddheswara
11. Nrutyeswara
12. Mukteswara
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