Monday, 15 June 2015

Rameswaram

Rameswaram


Rameswaram, is a town and a second grade municipality in the Ramanathapuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Temple:
 The temple and the island of Rameswaram have acquired this name because, Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, the God of Gods here on return from Sri Lanka. According to legend, after killing Ravana Lord Rama returned with his consort Goddess Seetha to India first stepping on the shores of Rameswaram. To expiate the "dosha" of killing a brahmin, Lord Rama wanted to offer worship to Lord Shiva. Since there was no shrine in the island had despatched Sri Hauman to Kailash to bring an idol of Lord Shiva.Between 1897 and 1904, the ALAR family of Devakottai completed the imposing eastern tower of nine tiers 126 feet in height from Thiruppani funds. Between 1907 and 1925 they renovated the Sanctum Sanctorum and the prakaram(inner most corridor) by replacing the lime stones by black granite with adequate provision for light and ventilation and also arranged for the performance of Ashtabandana Kumbabishekam in 1925; then on 22-2-1947 and the third Ashtabandana Maha Kumbabishegam was performed on 5-2-1975.

pooja Time:

1. Palliyarai Deepa Arathana 05:00 A.M

2. Spadigalinga Deepa Arathana 05:10 A.M

3. Thiruvananthal Deepa Arathana 05:45 A.M

4. Vila Pooja 07:00 A.M

5. Kalasanthi Pooja 10:00A.M

6. Uchikala Pooja 12:00 NOON

7. Sayaratcha Pooja 06:00 P.M

8. Arthajama Pooja 08.30 P.M

9. Palliyarai Pooja 08:45 P.M



Inside Theertham:-
  • Mahalakshmi Theertham   
  •  Savithri Theertham                      
  • Gayathri Theertham
  • Saraswathi Theertham
  • Sethu Madhava Theertham
  • Gandhamadana Theertham
  • kavatcha Theertham
  • Gavaya Theertham
  • Nala Theertham
  • Neela Theertham
  • Sanku Theertham
  • Sakkara Theertham
  • Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham
  • Sooriya Theertham
  • Chandra Theertham
  • Ganga Theertham
  • Yamuna Theertham
  • Gaya Theertham
  • Siva Theertham
  • Sadyamirtha Theertham
  • Sarva Theertham
  • Kodi Theertham
 

Sunday, 14 June 2015

Sariska National Park,Alwer

Sariska National Park:-

 Alwar, Rajasthan 301001

Sariska:


is probably one of the most visited parks in India. Unfortunately though, the main reason for this is not wildlife enthusiasm but only it's excellent proximity to some large towns like Delhi and Jaipur. The park was, as with many other parks, the hunting  of the royal family in the area. In this case, it was the Royal family of Alwar Rajasthan . The  was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a Sariska tiger in 1979. The park covers quite a large area of 800 square kilometers, 480 square kilometers of which form the core area of the national park. It is located among the Aravalli hill ranges in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Due to the presence of monuments of religious importance located within the park boundaries, the park authorities are compelled to keep the park open throughout the year. The summer months are better for animal viewing but are extremely hot with temperatures going up to as high as 49 degrees centigrade. In the winter months, the temperature touches a low of 4 degrees.
Although larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialised and has less tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The landscape of Sariska comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses. The broad range of wildlife here is a wonderful example of ecological adoption and tolerance, for the climate here is variable as well as erratic.

Sariska National Park:
is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.
The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl.

Best Time to Visit Sariska Tiger :
November to March is the best period to visit Sariska. April, May and June is better for game viewing around water holes though it is the driest and hottest season of the year. In short Sariska awaits you any time of the year.

 place to visit sariska:
 Pandupol:-


Another interesting place among the places to see in Sariska and a major attraction for the tourists is the Pandupol. It is also the most frequently visited spot inside the Sariska National Park. According to the legend, the Pandavas spent some part of their exile period at the Pandupol in Sariska. This has given the place a significant historical importance and a reason why so many tourists stop to visit the Pandupol en route to the national park. History also claims that it is here at Pandupol that Bhima, who acquired the strength of a thousand elephants, had been defeated in the ego battle by Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman Temple:-

The ancient hanuman temple at Sariska is called Pandu Pole. It is hidden well amidst the green foliage of the forest and creates a mysterious ambience. There is a giant idol of Hanuman that is present in a reclined position and goes back to the days of Mahabharata. There are hundreds of monkeys and langurs running about the hanuman temple premises. Most of these are harmless.
The Kankwadi Fort:-

Among the historic landmarks located within the Sariska National Park, includes the Kankwadi For, where, Emperor Aurangzeb once imprisoned his brother, Dara Shikoh.

The Ancient Shiva Temples:-

Within the area of the Sariska tiger sanctuary, Neelkanth temples, that dates back to the 6th-13th century AD, now in ruins, afford a wonderful sight to the visitors.

Bhartrihari Temple:-
 Bhartrihari Temple is located in Alwar, the nearest city to the Sariska National Tiger . The temple, situated at a distance of about 30 km from Alwar, is dedicated to Yogi Bhartrihari Nath, who is one among the most revered spiritual leaders of Rajasthan. This temple is constructed in traditional Rajasthani architectural style, above the samadhi of Yogi Bhartrihari Nath.

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Tirupati Balaji ,Tirumala

Tirupati Balaji

Address: S Mada St, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504

Tirupati Balaji Temple 
The Sri Venkateshwara Temple is the major magnetism of Tirupati. This temple is situated at the top of the hill of tirumala hills. This place is devoted to Lord Vishnu, it has a compelling icon of the Lord, wholly made out of pure gold and ornamented with a magnificent crown. It is made on the basis of Dravidian architecture. This temple claims to be one of the richest temple of the world.

Best Time to Visit for Tirupati Balaji Darshan:
For the visiting of the Tirupati Balaji temple is during November and December, mostly in the winter’s season only. The climate of this place is very peacefully and pleasant too. Here the climate is same though out the year. But winter is season which is the most commonly chosen time by the tourists. This place remains crowdie throughout the year and here pilgrims came from the all over the world. So it is the busiest pilgrimage all over the world. fint best time information for visiting Tirupati balaji Temple.

 visit in tirupati dham:   

Tirupati Balaji Temple:-
The Sri Venkateshwara Temple is the major magnetism of Tirupati. This temple is situated at the top of the hill of tirumala hills. This place is devoted to Lord Vishnu, it has a compelling icon of the Lord, wholly made out of pure gold and ornamented with a magnificent crown. It is made on the basis of Dravidian architecture. This temple claims to be one of the richest temple of the world.

Sri Govindraja swamy Temple:-
Sri Govindrajaswamy Temple is the most visited shrine following the Balaji temple is Sri Govindrajaswamy Temple, this temple is belongs to the Lord Vishnu's personification, Lord Krishna. There are so many others temples are also available they are as Sri Andal, Sri Parthasarathy and Sri Venkateswara also all these temples are situated in the same area. This temple is very old it was construed in the year 1130, this temple was blessed by Saint Ramanujacharya, since then followers are being paying attention towards this temple

Sri Kapileswara swami Temple:-
Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva ji, lord Shiva is one of the three Gods who structure the Hindu trinity. Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple is situated at the bottom of the Tirumala hills and one of the main features of this temple which is the majority estimable is its beautiful architectural beauty. Visitor visits this place for its natural beauty as well as for the waterfall here, which is famous by the name of Kapila Teertham.

Sri Kodandarama swami Temple:-
Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple is devoted to the 'Ram Parivar' (Lord Rama, Mata Sita and Sri Lakshmana and lord hanumaan), Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple is situated at the middle of Tirupati and Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple was built in the 10th century.  According to the Hindus It is said that this temple was built to memorialize Lord Rama's trip to Tirupati. This place is precisely conflicting stands the Sri Anjaneyaswami (Hanuman) arranges to whole the 'Ram Parivar'.

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara:- 
Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple As per their name they suggest, Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple is devoted to Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami. This temple is situated at a distance of near about 12.5 km as of Tirupati, it is located on the Titupati-Madanapalli road, in Srinivasa Mangapuram. According to the history it is believed, that Venkateswaraswami be located on the banks of the river Kalyani for the time period of six months only during the journey of Tirupati.

Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple:- 
The distance between this city and Tiruchanur is near about 5 km. according to the Hindu religion this trip of the Tirupati is incomplete without visiting the place of the Sri Padmavathi Devi temple (goddess lakshmi) this temple is located at this place. This place is popular for the practice of Tonsure. At this place either people cut their hair or they go for the blad for the showing of respect for the lord and represent the rejection of experienced fashion. Mostly this is to done by the tourists and devotees both.


 History Of  Tirupati Balaji:-

 There is ample literary and epigraphic testimony to the antiquity of the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara. All the great dynasties of rulers of the southern peninsula have paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancient shrine. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram (9th century AD), the Cholas of Thanjavur (a century later), the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar (14th - 15th century AD) were devotees of the Lord and they competed with one another in endowing the temple with rich offerings and contributions.It was during the rule of the Vijayanagar dynasty that the contributions to the temple increased. Krishnadevaraya had statues of himself and his consorts installed at the portals of the temple, and these statues can be seen to this day. There is also a statue of Venkatapati Raya in the main temple. After the decline of the Vijayanagar dynasty, nobles and chieftains from all parts of the country continued to pay their homage and offer gifts to the temple. The Maratha general, Raghoji Bhonsle, visited the temple and set up a permanent endowment for the conduct of worship in the temple. He also presented valuable jewels to the Lord, including a large emerald which is still preserved in a box named after the General. Among the later rulers who have endowed large amounts are the rulers of Mysore and Gadwal. After the fall of the Hindu kingdoms, the Muslim rulers of Karnataka and then the Britishers took over, and many of the temples came under their supervisory and protective control. In 1843 AD, the East India Company divested itself of the direct management of non-Christian places of worship and native religious institutions. The administration of the shrine of Sri Venkateswara and a number of estates were then entrusted to Sri Seva Dossji of the Hatiramji Mutt at Tirumala, and the temple remained under the administration of the Mahants for nearly a century, till 1933 AD.In 1933, the Madras Legislature passed a special act, which empowered the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Committee to control and administer a fixed group of temples in the Tirumala-Tirupati area, through a Commissioner appointed by the Government of Madras.
Sri Venkatachala Mahatmya is referred to in several Puranas, of which the most important are the Varaha Purana and the Bhavishyottara Purana. The printed work contains extracts from the Varaha Purana, Padma Purana, Garuda Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Markandeya Purana, Harivamsa, Vamana Purana, Brahma Purana, Brahmottara Purana, Aditya Purana, Skanda Purana and Bhavishyottara Purana. Most of these extracts describe the sanctity and antiquity of the hills around Tirumala and the numerous teerthams situated on them.
 

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Shri Mehandipur Balaji,Dausa

Shri Mehandipur Balaji

Address :
Village Ghata, Mehandipur, Dausa Ho, Dausa, DAUSA, RAJASTHAN

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located at Ghata in Mehandipur in Dausa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is believed that temple has the power of healing the victims with evil spirit and black magic. It is also believed that Shri Bheruji Pret Raj Sankar cures all the problems of Sankatwalas suffering from the related ailments. The temple is visited by number of local people as well as devotees especially during the festivals like Diwali and Holi.
Sri Mehandipur Balaji Temple is situated in Dausa,Rajasthan.Basically Shri Mehendipur Balaji Temple is Lord Hanuman Ji's Temple.Long ago the image of Lord Balaji and that of Pret Raja (the King of spirits) appeared from the Arawali hills. Now people suffering from malignant spirits and black magic or spell get their relief when they make an appeal for relief to Shri Bhairav ji and Shri Pret Raj Sarkar who holds his court and awards punishment to the malignant spirits, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, evil eyed witches etc.Shrine of Balaji, Court of Pret Raja, Pooja griha, Bhairav ji temple and Ram Darbar are some of the spots worth seeing here. Religious ritualistic performances, charity, feeding the poor, homeless and incapacitated people, water supply for all and fodder for cows and stray animals are the activities of this temple. Balaji temple at Mehandipur in Rajasthan is very Powerful place. It is believed that the deity in this temple has divine power to cure a person possessed with evil spirit.Hundreds of 'Sankatwalas', as the possessed people are refereed to in local lingo, throng to the temple everyday to offer prayers and have 'darshan'. The temple has also become a home and the last respite for the victims.The 'Mahant' of the temple, Shri Kishor Puri Ji, prescribes the treatment. It can include reading holy texts, following a strict vegetarian and simple diet, and even afflicts physical pain to one's body. One can witness people going through various physical therapies like keeping heavy stones on their body , on arms, legs and chest , to ease their pain. There are others who inhale the smoke that fumes out of the sweet Patasa's kept on smoldering cowpats. The ones with serious case of spirit possession, who tends to get violent, are even shackled in chains within the temple premises. This may appear a bit anachronistic at the first glance, but thousands of people are believed to have been cured in this way. Festival time (Holi, Hanuman Jayanti and Dusshera etc) are regarded as the most auspicious time to emancipate from the evil spirit Medical science may discard such approach to the ailment as self-deceptions based on blind faith, but for the believers, the power of Balaji is something supernatural, something beyond metaphysics.  

Sunday, 7 June 2015

Shrinathji,Nathdwara

Nathdwara:-


Nathdwara is a town in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas River in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur
 

Shrinathji Mandir

Nathdwara, Rajasthan - 313 301
Phone: +91 02953 233484 ,Fax: +91 02953 232482   

Darshan :

Mangla:-
This is the first darshan of the day. The name Mangla underlines auspiciousness of beginning the day with a glimpse of lord. In winter this darshan takes place before sunrise, while in summer, it is later.

Shringar:-
The next darshana follows the first by hour and is called shringara. Shrinathji is dressed carefully from head to foot, and a garland of flowers is placed around his neck. A Mukhiya holds a mirror in front of him so that he can satisfy himself that, he is well dressed. This is his play hour like that of any other child, and he is offered dry fruits and sweets representing food brought to him by his beloved gopis. This explains why he is called gopivallabha

Gwal:-
Third darshana takes place at the hour when the lord takes his cows to pasture. The Mukhiya of the Gaushala (Cowpen) of Nathdwara visits Shrinathji at this time to inform him that all his Cows are well. He is then offered makhan mishri, a light dish with a milk base. The refreshments offered at gwala darshana have to be light, since the lord is believed to have already eaten the comparatively rich foods offered to him by the gopis earlier. Neither flowers nor his flute are shown during this darshana it is assumed that he will be playing with his cowherd friends.

Rajbhog:-
 The main meal of the day is offered to Shrinathji at Rajabhoga. Vitthalnathji, the son of the founder of Pushti Marga, has planned this as the most elaborate darshana of all. A temple priest ascends to the terrace prior to the darshana and calls out, 'Mala Begi Laiyo!!' (bring the garland quickly). This loud call heard over a wide area, dates back to the time when Shrinathji was at Mount Govardhana. The flower garden of the temple used to be located at Chandra Sarovar, Nathdwara. 'The call for the Garland' is the signal for the darshan to be opened to the crowds waiting to catch a glimpse of the lord. The rhythmic sound of drums is heard, excitement mounts, and the doors are flung open.

Utthapan:- 
During the afternoon, around 3.30 p.m., Shrinathji is aroused from his nap. A Conch is blown, it is time for him to return home with his Cows. The vina is played followed by kirtana. Surdas, the celebrated blind devotee, mystic and poet, is supposed to be the chief singer of this darshana.

Bhog:-
 Sixth darshana of the day takes place an hour after Utthapana. A light meal is served to Shrinathji. A Chhadidara stands guard formally dressed in a Pagha (Turban), a Pataka (Sash) and a Gheradar Jama (A Garment with a Flaring Skirt). He holds a staff and wears a golden kada, anklet. The Chhadidara's function is to inform Swaminiji of Shrinathji's arrival, so that she can obtain his darshana and arrange to milk the Cows.

Aarti:-
Sandhya Aarti is the evening darshana. This darshana takes place at dusk, when krishna use to bring his Cows home from the fields. The predominant mood is matrubhava (motherly love). The fear of any ill effects resulting from his wonderings in the woods and protects from harm.After the day’s exertions, his garments now are light. He is offered his flute so that he can enchant his devotees and his Cowherd friends.

Shayan:-
 Final Darshana of the day commences only after rasoiya boli, when the priest ascends the terrace of the haveli and calls out - Cook, come early the following day. After this, drumming heralds Darshana. Since it is time for Lord to retire, various eatables are offered to Shrinathji. A singer praises lord in his kiratana, which may take form of an expression of a beloved's emotion and is offered to both Shrinathji and Swaminiji. Paan-Beeda (betal leaves with spices) are again offered to him.


About Attack on Nathdwara:

 द्वापर युग में जरासंध और कालयवन ने जिस प्रकार मथुरा पर आक्रमण कर दिया था और उससे बचकर भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण कुछ समय के लिये अन्यत्र चले गये थे एवं शांति होने पर पुनः व्रज लौट आये वैसा का वैसा लीला चरित्र नाथद्वारा में श्रीकृष्ण स्वरूप प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के साथ बना।
 

वि.स. १८३५ में अजमेर मेरवाड़ा के मेरो ने मेवाड पर भयानक आक्रमण किया तथा नृशंस हत्याएं करना प्रारंभ कर दिया। इधर पिंडारियों ने नाथद्वारा में घुसकर लूट खसोट की और धन-जन को हानि पहुँचाई। निरन्तर बढती हुई अशांति के बादल अभी छितरा भी नहीं पाये कि वि.स. १८५८ में दौलतराव सिन्धिया से पराजित होकर जसवन्तराव होल्कर यत्र तत्र भटकता हुआ मेवाड़ भूमि के समीप आ गया। परन्तु सिन्धिया की सेना उसे खोजती हुई नाथद्वारा आ पहुँची। अनवरत युद्धों की विभीषिका के मध्य भी नाथद्वारा का अनुपम वैभव देखकर उन्होने गोस्वामी जी से तीन लाख रूपया मांगा और व्यर्थ का श्रम देकर वसूलने का निरर्थक प्रयास किया। मंदिर की अचल संपति पर भी उसका मन मचल उठा और उसे भी हथियाने की चैष्ठाएँ की जाने लगी। आगत विकट स्थिति को भांपकर प्रभु श्रीनाथजी को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए गो.ति. श्री गिरिधरजी महाराज ने घसियार नामक वीहड़ में नाथद्वारा के समान ही मन्दिर बनवाना प्रारंभ कर दिया और नगर की संकटापन्न स्थिति के बारे में महाराज श्री ने वि.स. १८५७ आषाढ सुदी २ को मेवाड़ महाराणा श्री भीमसिंह को एक पत्र लिखा। प्रभु श्रीनाथजी एवं नगर का जन जीवन संकटग्रस्त देखकर गो.ति. श्री गिरिधर महाराज को मेवाड़ महाराणा ने श्री ठाकुर जी को उदयपुर पधारने की आज्ञा दे दी। भगवत् भक्त महाराणा ने त्वरित ही देलवाडा के राजा कल्याणसिंह झाला, कूंठवा के ठाकुर विजयसिंह जी चूंडावत सांगावत आगर्या के ठाकुर जगतसिंह जेत मालोत, मोई के जागीदार अजीतसिंह भाटी, शाह एकलिंगदास बोल्या तथा जमादार नाथूसिंह को सेना सहित नाथद्वारा की ओर रवाना किया। मेवाड़ की बहादुर सेना ने नाथद्वारा आकर घोर संग्राम किया तथा शत्रुओं को तितर-बितर कर दिया। गो.ति. श्री गिरिधरजी महाराज ने उदयपुर चले जाने में ही अपना हित समझा और वि.स. १८५८ माघ कश्ष्ण १ तद्‌नुसार दिनांक २९ जनवरी १९०२ को प्रभु श्रीनाथजी, श्री नवनीप्रियजी और विट्ठलनाथजी को रत्नालंकारों सहित लेकर महाराज श्री उदयपुर की ओर लेकर चल पडे़। कुछ ही समय में कोठारिया के रावत विजयसिंह चौहान उनके साथ हो लिये। इनका पहला पड़ाव उनवास नामक ग्राम में हुआ। वहां जब सुना की नाथद्वारा में होल्कर की सेना बडा उत्पात मचा रही है तब कोठारिया रावत नगर की रक्षार्थ नाथद्वारा लौट आये। यहां पर होल्कर की सेना ने उन्हे घेर लिया तथा शस्त्र एवं घोड़ा दे देने को विवश किया। कोठारिया रावत ने इसमें अपना अपमान समझा। उन्होने होल्कर की सेना से युद्ध ठान लिया और लड़ते- लड़ते वीरगति को प्राप्त किया।
प्रभु श्रीनाथजी उदयपुर की सीमा में आगे बढ़ने लगे। मेवाड महाराणा ने घसियार में प्रभु श्रीनाथजी व अन्य स्वरूपों की अगवानी की लेकिन उस समय तक घसियार का मंदिर निर्माणाधीन था। अतः मेवाड़ महाराणा प्रभु को लेकर उदयपुर पधारे।
उदयपुर में प्रभु का दिव्य स्वागत :- उस समय उदयपुर मेवाड़ की सुप्रसिद्ध राजधानी थी। भारत के वैभवशली नगरों में इसकी गणना होती थी। जिसके चारों ओर सुन्दर-सुन्दर जलाश्य थे। उनके किनारे हरे-भरे उपवन लहरा रहे थे। वृक्ष फल-फूलों से लदे हुए थे। उन पर विविध प्रकार के पक्षी कलरव कर रहे थे। हिरण चौकडी भरते स्पष्ट दिखाई देते थे। दूसरी ओर नगर की सम्पन्नता भी वर्णनातीत थी। बडी-बडी अटारियां ,बाजार, अन्न के गोदाम, घी तेल के कुंड ,सभा भवन, बडे-बडे गोपुर तथा चार दिवारियों से यह नगर अत्यन्त ही शोभा पर था। अस्तबल घोडो से भरे हुए थे तथा गज शाला में अनेक मदमस्त हाथी सुशोभित हो रहे थे।
जैसे ही प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के शुभागमन की चर्चा इस नगर में फैली वैसे ही राजप्रसादों के गगनचुम्बी शिखरों पर चमकते स्वर्ण कलशों को स्वच्छ कर दिया गया और उन पर विचित्र झांडियां फहरा दी गई। कितने ही दिनों पूर्व से ही नरनारियों ने प्रभु के आगमन की खुशी में घरबारों को लीपापोता तथा गृहद्वारों को आम्र तथा आशा पल्लवों से सजा दिया। नगर में बड़े-बड़े दरवाजे बनाये गये तथा रंग बिरंगी पताकाओं की सैकड़ो, वन्दनवारों से प्रधान मार्गो को सुशोभित कर दिया गया। नगर के राजपथ, गलियों और चौराहे झाड़ बुहारकर साफ कर दिये और उन पर निर्मल जल का छिड़काव कर दिया गया। प्रत्येक घर में उस दिन आनन्द का स्रोत फूट पड़ा। लोगो ने नई पौशके पहनी। जगह-जगह पर अगर धूप लगाकर नगर को महका दिया गया। अनेक नरनारी सजधज कर राजमार्ग में एकत्रित हो प्रभु श्रीनाथजी की बाट निहारने लगे। वर्तमान श्रीनाथजी मंदिर से लेकर राजमार्ग प्रमुख चौक और नगर से बाहर तक आपारन समूह लालायित था। सुहागिन नारियों ने किनारीदार कसुमल साड़ियों को पहिना, हाथो में कंकड तथा मंगलसूत्र से अपने आप को साजा लिया। पुरूष धोती, लम्बी अंगरखी पहिने हुये थे। उनके मस्तक पर रंग बिरंगी पगड़िया व मोठ़डे देखते ही बनते थे। ऐसे ही नौजवानों के सुगठित शरीर पर नाना प्रकार के उपरणे लहरा रहे थे उनमें भी कुछ लोगों ने अपने पैरों मे सोने के लंगर पहिन रखे थे। वृद्ध मनुष्यों की रजतधवल दाढ़ियां अत्यन्त ही गौरवान्वित हो रही थी। उस महोत्सव में सम्मिलित होने वाले अनेक रावराणा शोभायात्रा में यथावत् अपने-अपने स्थान पर खड़े थे जैसे ही प्रभु के आगमन का बिगुल बजा, सब लोग सतर्क हो गये और अपने हाथों में पुष्पगुच्छो को ले लिया।
महाराणा भीमसिंह पहले से ही श्रीनाथप्रभु के स्वागतार्थ नगर के प्रमुख द्वार पर खडे़ थे। शोभायात्रा के अग्रभाग में अश्व पर नगाढा बज रहा था। उसके पीछे हाथी पर उदयपुर महाराणा का निशान था और उसके पीछे कई सुसज्जित मदमाते हाथी अपनी अल्हड़ चाल से चल रहे थे। इनके पीछे सोने व चाँदी के आभूषणों से युक्त इठलाते घोड़े और इनके बाद महाराणा के अनेक शस्त्रधारी अद्वितीय योद्वा एक-एक कदम पंक्तिबद्ध बढा रहे थें। उदयपुर का प्रसिद्ध बाजा इस समय अपनी मधुर आवाज से सभी दर्शकों को आत्मविभोर किए हुए था। इसके पश्चात् गोपाल निशान को लिये ब्रजवासी अश्व पर सवार था। इनके पीछे गोस्वामी जी की सेना शनेःशने अपने कदम बढ़ा रही थी। इसके पश्चात् अरबी ताशे बजाने वालों का समूह बाजे बजाता चल रहा था। तदनन्तर छडी़दार ,समाधानी तथा मंदिर के अनेक कर्मचारी छडी़ लिए हुए आगे बढ रहे थें। इनके पीछे गोस्वामी बालक दिखलाई पड़ते थे। महाराज श्री गिरधरजी के मुख पर उस समय एक दिव्य चमक थी। गोस्वामी बालकों के साथ ही सच्चिदानन्द घन प्रभु श्रीनाथजी का अनुपम रथ चल रहा था और कईं सेवक उस पर चँवर आदि डुला रहे थे।
जैसे ही श्रीनाथजी का रथ महाराणा को दिखलाई पड़ा वे नतमस्तक हो गये। वे बार-बार प्रभु को वन्दन करने लगे। जय जयकार की तुमूल हर्ष की ध्वनी से सारा नगर निनादित हो उठा। महाराणा सही समय पर रथ के साथ सम्मिलित हो गये और स्वयं श्रीजी पर चँवर डुलाने लगे। श्रीजी के रथ के पीछे श्रीनवनीत प्रियजी और पीछे श्री विट्ठलेशरायजी के रथ चल रहे थे। इनके पीछे नाथद्वारा नगर की असंखय महिलाएँ चल रही थी। उनके धूल घुसरित मुखडे पर पसीने की बूंदे दिखलाई पड रही थी। उनमें से कई ने मस्तक पर टोकरे ले रखे थे। अनेको की गोदी में कई नन्हे-नन्हे बच्चे किल्लोल कर रहे थे। महिलाओं के बाद नाथद्वारा के कई संभ्रान्त नागरिक चल रहे थे। इनके बाद अनेक बैलगाडियाँ थी जिन पर सामान लदा हुआ था। शोभायात्रा में सबसे पीछे महाराज श्री के नगर रक्षक सांडनी सवारों की कतारे चौकन्नी होकर धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ रही थी। इस प्रकार ''श्री गिरिराज धरण की जय'' उद्गोष के साथ प्रभु का रथ अनवरत अग्रसर होता जा रहा था। सड़के, छते तथा दुकाने दर्शनार्थियों से खचाखच भरी थी। लोग जय जयकार करते हुए पुष्प् वर्षा कर रहे थे। ऐसे परमानन्दमय अवसर पर कुछ भक्त आँखों में प्रेमाश्रु बहाकर प्रभु का स्तवन करने लगे और कुछ आनन्दोन्मत होकर नाचने लग गये।
जैसे ही श्री गोवर्धन धरण प्रभु श्रीनाथजी का रथ राजप्रसाद के समीप पहुँचा, मेवाड की महारानियों ने प्रभु श्रीनाथजी का स्वागत किया। उस समय वे अद्भुत रूप लावण्य से सम्पन्न और बहुमूल्य वस्त्रालंकारों से सुसज्जित थी। राजमहिषी ने मुट्ठि भर-भरकर प्रभु के रथ पर मुद्राएं उछाली और रजत कनक पुष्पों की वर्षा की। इस प्रकार मन्थर गति से यह शोभायात्रा सात घंटो तक चलकर वर्तमान श्रीनाथजी मंदिर तक पहुँची । बडी़ धूमधाम के साथ रथ की आरती उतारी गई और रथ में ही श्रीकृष्णस्वरूप प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के दर्शन कराये गये। जिस समय प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के दर्शन खुले उस समय भक्तों में अपार अहाद देखते ही बनता था। प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के उदयपुर पहुँचने पर एक लघु मंदिर में प्रभु बिराजे। उसके बाद वहां भी नाथद्वारा के समान ही मंदिर का निर्माण कार्य कराया गया। श्री नवनीत प्रिय प्रभु श्रीनाथ प्रभु के साथ थे। श्री विट्ठलेशराय अपने अलग मंदिर में प्रतिष्ठापित हुए। प्रभु के साथ यहां फाल्गुन चैत्र, वैशाख, ज्येष्ठ, आषाढ़, श्रावण, भाद्रप्रद, आद्गिवन एवं कार्तिक के दीपावली व अन्नकूट आदि के उत्सव सम्पन्न किये। परन्तु सिन्धियां की सेना धीरे-धीरे बढते हुए यहां भी आ पहुँची। महाराणा भीमसिंह ने उसे पुनः लौट जाने तथा उदयपुर को कोई क्षति नहीं पहुँचाने के लिये कर रूप में अपनी राजरानियों के मूल्यवान हीरे-जवाहरात युक्त आभूषण भी दे दिये। ऊपर से तीन लाख रूपया और दिया। फिर भी उसकी अर्थ पिपासा शान्त नहीं हुई और उसने मेवाड की प्रजा को लूटा। महाराणा के शूखीर योद्वा उनसे भीड़ गये। देखते ही देखते युद्ध के प्रलयंकारी बादल दिखलाई पड़े । ऐसी विषमावस्था में प्रभु के निवास स्थान के लिये एकमात्र घसियार ही उपयुक्त स्थान दिखलाई पड़ा । उदयपुर में प्रभु श्रीनाथजी दस माह और नौ दिन बिराजे। तत्पश्चात् घसियार में सुदृढ़ दुर्गनुमा मंदिर बन जाने के बाद प्रभु श्रीनाथजी उस ओर रवाना हो गये।
घसियार प्रस्थान :- घसियार सुन्दर पर्वतीय उपत्यका में हरितिमा लिये हुए एक भयानक स्थान था। यकायक यहां किसी का पहुँचना सहज नही था तो दुभर अवश्य था। गो.ति. श्री गिरधरजी महाराज ने पन्द्रह लाख रूपया लगाकर जो प्रभु श्रीनाथजी का मंदिर बनवाया अब तो वह पूर्णरूपेण निर्मित हो चुका था। अतः प्रभु को वहीं पधराना उचित समझा गया। नन्दनन्दन प्रभु श्रीनाथजी अब घसियार पधारे और अपने दुर्गाकार मंदिर में बिराजमान हुए। देखते ही देखते घसियार नाथद्वारा हो गया। मंदिर के चारो ओर गली मोहल्ले तथा चौराहे बनने लगे। नित नये आनन्द व मनोरथों की वहां झडी लगने लग गई। जंगल में मंगल के नगाडे़ बज उठे।
घसियार से पुनः नाथद्वारा आगमन :- वहां घसियार का जलवायु सभी को अनुकूल नहीं हुआ। वहा का पहाड़ी पानी प्रभु श्रीनाथजी की सेवा योग्य नही था। यहाँ तक कि विपरित वातावरण से आचार्य ति. श्री गिरधरजी महाराज के तीन पुत्र कुछ ही वर्षो में परलोक सिधार गये। अतः महाराजश्री ने अपने चतुर्थ पुत्र श्री दाऊजी को प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के श्रीचरणों में डाल दिया। करूणावरूणालय प्रभु श्रीनाथजी ने तुरन्त ही अपना दायाँ श्रीहस्त दाऊजी के ऊपर रख दिया और अभय वर दिया। इसके साथ ही पुनः नाथद्वारा कूच करने की आज्ञा प्रदान की। इस प्रकार एक वर्ष उदयपुर और पांच वर्ष घसियार वास करने के पश्चात् वि.सं. १९६४ में प्रभु श्रीनाथजी दलबल सहित अनेक भक्तों को साथ लेकर युद्ध भूमि हल्दीघाटी के अरण्य मार्ग को पारकर खमनोर होते हुए नाथद्वारा आ पहुँचे। लेकिन श्री विट्ठलनाथजी प्रभु श्रीनाथजी संग नही पधारे। वे उदयपुर से सीधे वि.सं. १८५८ में कोटा पधार गये। जब गो.ति. श्री दाऊजी महाराज ने वि.सं. १८७८ में प्रभु श्रीनाथजी में द्वितीय सप्तस्वरूपोत्सव किया तब कोटा से पुनः श्री विट्ठलेशरायजी नाथद्वारा आये और अपने मंदिर में बिराजे तभी से अभी तक आप इस नगर को पावन किये हुए है।प्रभु श्रीनाथजी पुनः छः वर्षो बाद नाथद्वारा पधारे उस समय तक इस नगर की ऐसी दुर्दशा हो गई कि लोग अपने पुराने मकानों तक को नहीं पहचान सके। तिलकायत महाराज का भवन मात्र भग्नावशेष रह गया। परन्तु ऐसे समय में प्रभु श्रीनाथजी का जीर्ण शीर्ण मंदिर सभी भक्तों के लिए परम वंदनीय था। जिस दिन से प्रभु श्रीनाथजी ने पुनः पदार्पण किया। उसी दिन से अनवरत इस वसुधा पर सुधा वर्षण होने लगा है।
महाराणा भीमसिंह ने जब देखा कि प्रभु श्रीनाथजी आनन्दपूर्वक नाथद्वारा पधार गये है और पुनः उसी मंदिर में बिराजे है, उनका हृदय प्रसन्नता के मारे बाँसो उछल पड़ा। क्योकि प्रभु के घसियार वास करने से महाराणा काफी चिन्तित हो गये थे। अतः शुभवेला देख महाराणा भीमसिंह नाथद्वारा आये और प्रभु श्रीनाथजी के दर्शन कर गद् गद हो गये। इसके साथ ही श्रीजी में अनेक मनोरथ करवाकर सालोर, घसियार, व्याल, चेनपुरिया, चरवोटिया, भोजपुरिया, टांटोल, बाँसोल, होली, जीरण, देपुर छोटा, सिसोदिया, ब्राह्मणों का खेडा़ तथा माँडलगढ का मंदिर आदि गाँव प्रभु को भेंट कर प्रभु श्री गोवर्धनधरण श्रीनाथजी के प्रति अपनी अटूट श्रद्धाभक्ति का परिचय दिया।

Place to visit

 Lalbag     



Giriraj Parikrama
 
Shrinath Gaushala
 
Bhool Bhulaiya (Vrindavan bag)
 
Ganesh Tekari
 

Saturday, 6 June 2015

Hyderabad

Hyderabad:-

Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it's home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the long-standing Laad Bazaar.
The city of smiles, of lights, of a thousand faces, endearingly called the Pearl City, Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from Heritage monuments, Lakes and Parks, Gardens and Resorts, Museums to delectable cuisine and a delightful shopping experience. To the traveller, Hyderabad offers a fascinating panorama of the past, with a richly mixed cultural and historical tradition spanning 400 colourful years. Some of the tourist attractions include...

Place to visit in hyderabad

 Ramoji Film City:-
The Ramoji Film City in India is located in Anajpur village, Hayathnagar Mandal in Hyderabad, Telangana. At 1666 acres, It is the largest integrated film city in the world

 Birla Mandir:-
 Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres plot. The construction took 10 years and was constructed in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission

 Qutub Shahi Tombs:-

The tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers in the Ibrahim Bagh are located close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied

 Necklace Road:-
Necklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Telangana, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. Named after the first and the famous Necklace Road in Mumbai's Marine Drive

 Charminar:-
The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.

 Golconda Fort:-
Golconda (sometimes spelled as Golkonda) Fort was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Golconda which flourished in the 14th to 16th century. It is situated 11 kilometers from Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. With walls ranging from 17 to 34 feet broken by 87 semi-circular bastions, some reaching 60 feet in height, and built on a granite hill that is 400 feet high, it remains one of India’s most magnificent fortress complexes

 Mecca Masjid:-
The Mecca Masjid is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad and is situated near Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace and Laad Bazaar. The construction of Mecca Masjid was started by Sultan Mohammed Qutub Shah, but was completed after 77 years by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1694. A listed heritage building in the city of Hyderabad, Mecca Masjid is a remarkable structure built in granite with beautiful interiors. 

 Nehru Zoological Park:-
Also called as Hyderabad Zoo, Nehru Zoological Park was established in the year 1959 but it was only in 1963 when it got opened for public. A must visit for animal lovers, this zoo houses around 250 species of fauna. All the animals are kept in surroundings similar to their natural atmosphere. Spanning across an area of 300 acres, it has species of Indian rhino, Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, python, panther, Asiatic lion, gaur, antelopes, deer, Himalayan Black Bear and number of birds as its inmates. A number of animals from zoo across the country have been brought here showcasing the variety of wildlife it inhabitants.

 Hussain Sagar Lake:-
Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilom
Tank Bund
Tank bund road
Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain Shah Wali who helped him to recover from illness. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially, built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562. Linking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the lake and its environs have several parks and scenic spots. The broad road on the tank bund is lined with lawns and 33 statues of famous personalities of the State stand along the bund of the lake. The well laid out Lumbini park located in the Buddha Purnima project has a musical fountain.

Chowmahalla palace:-
Hyderabad is a city with a history that reads like a love story and a past that sounds like a fairy tale. The rule of the Nizams fill pages and pages of this history with a legendary patronage of arts, architecture and science.