|| Planning to visit Ayodhya? Please don't forget to explore these things apart from the Ram Mandir ||
1. Hanuman Garhi - It is a must to visit Hanuman Garhi temple before visiting Shree Ram Mandir.
2. Kanak Bhavan- A beautiful grand palace which was gifted to Maa Sita by Mata Kaikeyi as Muhdikhai. This has been set up as a temple and it is actually very beautiful.
3. Dashrath Bhawan- A historical palace of prabhu Shree Ram's father. Don't miss the carving made on its grand doors. This said to be of treta yuga and Ram ji during his childhood used to play here.
4. Chhoti Chhawani- Also known as valmiki bhawan is made up of white marble and looks very elegant. 24,000 shloka of sampurna Ramayan has recently been carved on its wall.
5. Treta ki thakur- A 300 year old temple of Ram parivar. Ashwamedh yajna was performed here by Prabhu Ram and this is the most ancient temple of Ayodhya. This temple opens only on ekadashi of every month.
6. Sita ki Rasoi- This is a free Rasoi and it is said that Mata sita had cooked food. There is Also Ram Rasoi and now the govt. has installed a modernised version of sita ki rasoi, which are present on the way to Ram Mandir.
7. Ghats of the saryu river- you attend morning or evening aarti there, which looks very spiritual. If you make an early morning or late evening visit, you will be able to see beautiful lighting decorations.
|| Must Try Foods of Ayodhya ||
1. Shahi Kanak Thali- A must try thali which can be found in any restaurant near kanak bhawan. However, I personally find this thali at Amma ji ki rasoi.
2. Dahi jalebi at Maurya Misthan Bhandar- Even yogi ji loves to eat dahi jalebi from here. It is situated 1 km from the Hanuman Garhi temple.
3. Madhuram Dosewala- If you want onion garlic free dish, this is the place. Just nearby the kanak bhawan and there is only one Shop of dosa. (Pic is not from here)
4. Kachori chaat- just opposite to Madhuram, you will find a stall of this which has been running for the last 15 years. If you want a spicy snack this is the place.
5. Chai portal- If you are a tea lover, don't miss this place, situated near saryu river, Ram ki pedi. Its sitting arrangements are made beside the Sarryu river.
6. Badami Kheer and Badami poori - Badami kheer is very famous there. However, I didn't try it anywhere so I cannot recommend any place but you can have it in any restaurant in Ayodhya.
|| More places to explore in Ayodhya ||
Badi Devkali temple- Temple of Kul devi of Prabhu Shree Ram. Here you can see very ancient sculptures of Ram Lalla too..
Chhoti Devkali Temple - A must visit temple during navratri as special and elegant arti performed here. This is the idol of Maa sita's kul devi
Vashishth Kund- A place where on the request of King Ikshwaku, Guru Vashishtha brought the sacred tears of Shree Vishnu and stored them. Later, with his powerful mantras, the Saryu river originated from this kund. It's a must-visit site.
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Electricity, one of the most important resources of todays world. We cannot imagine our life without it. Many believe that Benjamin franklin discovered Electricity, but I believe that our rishis had a vision on this.
If you want a name, I’ll say Maharishi Agstya was the one who worked on the application of electrical power that too in TRETYA YUGA. His book Agastya samhita carries the all the steps of making a working battery. For details check this out-
In the presence of a battery, one can infer the existence of voltage, electric charge, and current. Regrettably, there is no explicit reference to electricity in our scriptures, but subtle indications may be present. Let's explore and unveil these traces.
◆ The name Ganesha translates to "god of the People" because "Gana" refers to the common people.
◆ The origin of his broken tusk is traced back to an incident when Parashurama visited Mount Kailash to pay his respects to Shiva. Ganesha halted him, explaining that his father was resting. Parashurama became enraged and wielded the axe, a divine gift from Shiva, to strike young Ganesha. In a gesture of reverence for the potent weapon bestowed upon him by his father, Ganesha absorbed the blow with one of his teeth. Consequently, he came to be known as "Vedanta." This narrative is recounted in the Brahmanda Purana.
◆ Indeed, the Skanda Purana offers an alternative account regarding Ganesha's broken tusk, suggesting that Ganesha willingly broke his own tusk as an act of devotion to Yogananda.
◆ Additionally, certain later versions of the Mahabharata propose yet another interpretation, stating that Ganesha broke his own tusk to use it as a writing instrument for transcribing the Mahabharata.
◆ Ganesha is wedded to the twin sisters Riddhi (the Goddess of prosperity) and Siddhi (the Goddess of intellect), and from this union, they brought forth two sons: Shubha, symbolizing auspiciousness, and Labha, representing profit and gain.
◆ During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is venerated alongside Ganesha and Saraswati, but not typically with her consort, Bhagawan Vishnu. This tradition is rooted in the significance of Diwali as the festival of wealth and prosperity. The presence of Bhagawan Ganesha and Maa Saraswati alongside Maa Lakshmi symbolizes the idea that acquiring material wealth alone is insufficient for true prosperity. Instead, one must also possess knowledge and wisdom.
◆ Indeed, another reason for worshiping Ganesha alongside Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali is the common Hindu practice of offering prayers to Ganesha before initiating any puja or religious ceremony. Ganesha is often considered the remover of obstacles and is invoked at the beginning of rituals to ensure the smooth and successful completion of any undertaking. Hence, it is customary to start Diwali celebrations with the worship of Ganesha.
The Ganesha statue found in the Kung-sin province of China, with an inscription dating back to 531 AD, is claimed to be the oldest vigraha of Bhagawan Ganesha but, Padma Shri award winner Dr. Prakash Kothari claims that he has 2000 old idol of Ganesh. (pic attached below)-
The following idol believed to be from the Nagvanshi dynasty and dating back to the 9th century, was situated at the peak of Dholkal Mountain. However, it is disheartening to hear that this historical artifact went missing in 2017, as reported in the news.
|| Open This To have A Divine Darshan Of All 12 Jyotirlinga ||
Jyotirlinga are the 12 special shrines dedicated to Shiva since ancient times. Jyoti means 'radiance' and lingam means Sign' of Shiva; Jyotirlinga thus means the Radiant Sign of Shiva. 12 divine Jyotirlinga are-
1. Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga
Location- Gir Somnath, Gujarat
1. Gyan Chaupar- The Western game 'Snakes and Ladders' is actually a copy of an Indian game for adults called Gyan Chaupar, the “Game of Knowledge.” Gyan Chaupar teaches the spiritual path to moksha.
2. Chaturanga- originated in India around the 6th century. It is considered to be the earliest known form of chess. The word "Chaturanga" is derived from Sanskrit & translates to "4 divisions of the military," representing the 4 types of military units present in the game.
3. Pallanguzhi- Pallanguzhi was a board game that was played in Tamil regions. It is a two-player game and is often played on a wooden board with a series of small pits or cups arranged in two parallel rows.
|| 3 Most Significant Shivlinga Sites In Abroad ||
1. Lia Fáil, Tara Hill in Ireland- On Tara Hill in Ireland, there is a mysterious stone known as Lia Fáil or the Stone of Destiny, as referred to by the local people. According to the historical accounts of the Franciscan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
2Angkor Wat- These shivlingas are part of Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia.
Angkor Wat is a famous temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Angkor Wat was built… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3. Sambisari temple, Java, Indonesia- Sambisari temple, is situated in Java, Indonesia, and dedicated to the worship of Bhagawan Shiva, was constructed between the years 812 and 838. Remarkably, the temple had been buried approximately five meters underground. In a stroke of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Gyanvapi, actually written as Jnanavapi, to Hindus, is like what Jerusalem is for Jews, and, the following shloka from Skanda Purana, Kashi khanda confirms it: #Gyanvapi
सन्ति तीर्थान्यनेकानि सद्यः शुचिकराण्यपि ।
परंतु ज्ञानवाप्या हि कलां नार्हंति षोडशीम् ।।
Meaning: There are many Tīrthas that sanctify (devotees) immediately. But they are not equal to even a sixteenth part of Gyanavapi.
Skandha Purana also says that every Hindu must visit Gyanvapi:
अहो कथं हि सा लभ्या यत्प्रभावोयमीदृशः ।
धिग्जन्म तेषां मर्त्येऽस्मिन्यैर्नैक्षि ज्ञानवापिका ।।