This one of the oldest,most important and spectacular Ghat located near Shri Vishwanath temple on the Bank of Maa Ganga in Varanasi .This is considered as the oldest Ghat as Lord Brahma himself had created it to welcome Lord Shiva .
There is a beautiful legend associated with this.Once there was a King in Varanasi named Divodasa.His was an Atheist.During his period he never worshiped god godess even he forgot to worship Shiva, the Aradhya of Kashi. If
there is no devotion and love then why would Mahadev
remain in that place .He left kashi & went back to Kailasa. But he couldn't forget kashi. Brahma understand Mahadev's mind. He thought 'in what courage king could survive with out Devapuja?" In search of the answer to his question Brahma came in disguise as a priest & informed
the king Divodasa about his intention to perform Ashwamedha Yagna on the bank of Ganga. It was a very difficult task to arrange all the essential thing for the great Ashwamedha Yagna.
But King Divodasa provided all the requisite thing for the rituals with out any mistake. At the end of the ceremony Lord Brahma said that he was inspired to performed the Yajna once again. King maid arrangement without any hesitation In this way Bhrahma performed the
Ashwamedha Yajna for ten times and he himself became tired. But the King was not discouraged to helping him everytime. Brahma realised the King's power, his extraordinary patience ,confidence and principles. The need for god and godess for
that self-sufficient ,self-reliant personality has never been felt. Bhrama fell in love with the king. But he realised if he will only satisfy with his own perfection then the overall development will not be possible . For that one should maintain a high level commitment to
to the higher energy. After several attempted Brahma abled to convince the king. King Divodas understood that no matter how great and loyal he may be,he is mortal,his power and virtue will one day fade .But God and Goddess are immortal.Only one generation could survive without
their blessing .But to maintain the loyalty and righteousness in the society Blessing of the Supreme Power is always required. Shiva Puja was Resumed in Varanasi .
Accoding to Kalika Purana Narakasura was the noted demon king of Pragjotisha-Kamarupa.His mother had granted a boon from Vishnu that he would be all powerful & hv long life.Naraka was generous but with association with Demon Banasur
He became evil.
Once Devi Kamakhya appeared before Naraka in person.
Naraka got attracted by the beauty of Devi & motivated by his desired he wanted to marry Devi Kamakhya.
When he proposed her in his arrogance, Devi Kamakya put a condition that he should construct a
Stone path
from the foot hill to the temple in one night.Confidence Narakasura agreed with this & started the work.
He was about to complete the path devi order a cock & made it crow giving the indication of dawn. Narakasur left the work.Later when he came to know abt the trick & cased the
'Never forget to chant his name what ever may be the situation.His name is enough to remove all the difficulties'
This is a part of daily rituals, Priest climbs atop the Jaggannath temple
(214ft height) to change the flag.This ritual has been followed for 1800ys & never missed.
1.More than five thousand years ago
The one of the most important & mighty river Sarasvati was flowing through the arid desert into the Arabian Sea.
2.Sarasvati is mentioned in Rig Veda and ancient sanskrit text.
3.The trace of ancient
riverbed was recently found which was followed to the far West. 4. In forty five of its hymns ,the Rig Veda praises Sarasvati .Her name appears 72 times & 3 hymns wholly dedicated to her.
5.Sarasvati's water,lauded as "Great flood,Greatest among the great ,the most important
rivers.She is regarded as "Mother of water" Sindhumata.
6.The Rig Veda mentioned its geographical description in NADISTUTI SUKTA which invoke 19 major rivers of Vedic Era
7.This Sukta mentions the Sarasvati is between the Yamuna in the east & Sutlej in the west means Saraswati
CHAND BAORI, situated in the 'City of Brightness',Abha Nagari (Abhaneri).
The Deepest & largest Stepwell in India is the finest example of
Wonderful architecture.
Perfect symmetry.
Water conservation purpose.
Bottom of the well remains 5-6 degrees cooler than surface.
3500 narrow steps arrange in perfect geometrical Patten.
Located in Dausa district ,Rajasthan.
Near Jaipur .
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HIDIMBA devi temple located amidst the lush Cedar Sanctuary called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of Himalaya in Manali ,Himachal Pradesh.
When the Five Pabdava Brother reached to the forest of Manali during their exile, their presence was challenged by the Rakshas Hidimba
His Sister Hidimba had vowed that she would marry the person who is as strong as her brother.
Bhima, the 2nd pandaba slayed Hidimb in a mortal combat. Bhima and Hidimba got married & and were bless with son Ghatochkacha .
This temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi.There is no Pratima in the shrine ,but a cave with a rock face bearing the footprint of Hidimba Devi ,the patron Godess of the area.
The temple is famous for the Nsvaratri festival ,where Hidimba devi is worshiped as Maa Durga.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple,Situated on the eastern bank of Hooghly River Kolkata dedicated to Jagat Janani Kali known as "Bhavatarini".
Built in traditional "Nava-Ratna"(nine spire) style of Bengal Architecture.
Garvagriha houses the Vigraha of Maa Kali, standing on the
chest of lying Shiva.
The temple is built by Rani Rashmoni in the year 1855, famous for the association of Ramakrisna Paramahansa,the greatest devotee of Maa Kali & the spiritual Guru of Swami Vibekananda.
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