Daitya Sudan Temple is located near the Lonar crater – the world’s only salt water lake in basaltic rock, believed to have been caused by a meteorite hitting Earth around 52, 000 years ago.
It is surrounded by forests with a large variety of birds, particularly peacocks, owls, red-wattled Lapwings and ducks. A number of temples surround the lake, most of which stand in ruins today.
According to local belief, Lonar derives its name from the demon Lonasura (also called Lavansura). This demon used to harass and trouble the local people so much that Bhagwan Vishnu descended on earth to vanquish him.
The crater, and the lake that now fills it, was formed when Lonasura was pushed back into the netherworld with tremendous force by Bhagwan Vishnu.
Some other noteworthy temples nearby are Rama Gaya Temple, Mahadeva Temples, Brahma-Vishnu Temple, Kartikeya Temple, Jain Temple, Vishnu Temples and Shukracharya Observatory
Originally believed to be a Sun Temple, Daitya Sudan was built in Khajurao style during the Chalukya rule between 6th and 12th century and has an idol that is composed of a stone-like ore with a high metal content.
There are clear visible evidences of invading Muslim forces who tried to convert this historic Hindu temple into a mosque. Attempts have been made to layer the main gateway of the temple with red bricks in Islamic style.
The lake water consists of sodium chloride, carbonate and fluoride and is highly alkaline due to perennial streams. A location named Sita Nahani where Sita is believed to have taken a bath has sweet water.
The other two smaller crates, believed to be pieces of meteorite split from the bigger counterpart are called Ambar and Ganesh. A rare mineral called maskelynite has been found near the crater.
Today it is surrounded by forests with a large variety of birds and animals such as peacocks, owls, red-wattled Lapwings, ducks, monkeys, lizards, mongoose, fox etc. Many fruit, medicinal and aromatic plants are also known to exist here.
In fact, it is a haven for scientists, geologists, archeologists, naturalists, astronomers to name a few and offers much more than just being a hot spot for wildlife enthusiasts or religious pilgrims.
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🌺।।Ashtabharya – Eight beloved Wives of Sri Krishna।।🌺
⚜️1. RUKMINI DEVI
Rukmini was the first wife of Krishna & the Patarani of Dwarka. Her birthday is celebrated on Rukmini Dwadashi. Bhagavat Purana describes how Krishna kidnaps Rukmini at her request from her own wedding.
⚜️2. JAMBAVATI
Jambavati was the daughter of Jambavan, the bear man who helped Prabhu Sri Ram find his wife, Sita, and fight Ravana. Rama blessed him with a long life.
⚜️3. SATYABHAMA
Satyabhama was the third wife of Sri Krishna, the embodiment of the Earth Goddess Bhumidevi and the daughter of Satrajit Yadava.
The Sudarshan Chakra has 108 serrated blades, and has the capability to travel several million yojanas (1 Yojana = 8 kms) at a blink of an eye.
𝟮.) 𝗞𝗔𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗜 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗔
This is the Mace of Sri Vishnu. He holds this invincible weapon & no creature rather than him can hold this. Although Hanuman ji can hold this coz he's one of the greatest devotee of Prabhu.
𝟯.) 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗪
Sharanga is the celestial bow of Sri Vishnu. In South India, Sharanga is also called as Kodanda. This bow was crafted by Viswakarma himself, the Cosmic architect and maker of weapons, along with the Pinaka, the bow of Bhagwan Shiva.
🌺।।10 Lesser known facts about Bhagwan Sri Ganesha।।🌺
⚜️1. Meaning of Ganesh or Ganpati - These both are Sanskrit words comprising of two where ‘Gana’ means a group and ‘isha’ or ‘pati’ defines master or ruler.
⚜️2. Ganesh word - According to Ganesh Puran, the Muladhara chakra of the human body is also known as Ganesh.
⚜️3. Colour of Bhagwan Sri Ganesha - According to Shiv Maha Puran, Sri Ganesh’s colour was green and red.
🌺।।10 Things that Hindus should and should not do consciously or subconsciously।।🌺
⚜️1. Stop using the term "God fearing" - Hindus never ever fear God. For us, God is everywhere and we are also part of God. God is not a separate entity to fear.
It is integral.
⚜️2. Do not use the meaningless term "RIP" when someone dies. Use 'Om Shanti', 'Sadhgati' or 'I wish this atma attains moksha/sadhgati/Uthama lokas'. Hinduism neither has the concept of "soul" nor its "resting". The terms "Atma" & "Jeeva" are,in a way,antonyms for the word "soul"
⚜️3. Do not use the word "Mythology" for our historic epics (Ithihaas) Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama and Krishna are historical heroes, not just mythical characters. And so are the Dashavatars.
The Mahajanapadas were sixteen kingdoms or aristocratic republics that existed in ancient India from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE, during the second urbanisation period.