KedarNath-Temple

KEDARNATH Shrine TEMPLE:-
Kedarnath Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva and is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river in Kedarnath,Uttarakhand in India.Due to extreme weather conditions,the temoles is open only between the end of april (Akshaya Tririya)to kartik Purnima every year .During the winters ,the dieties from kedarnath temple are brought to ukhimath and worshipped there for six months.Lord shiva is worshipped as kedarnath,the 'lord of kedar khand',the historical name of region.

According to the hindu epics during the mahabharta war ,the pandavas killed their relatives;in order to absolve themselves of this sin ,the pandavas undertook a pilgrimage.But lord Vishweshwara was away in kailasa in the Himalayas.On learning this ,the Pandavas left kasi.They reached the Himalayas via Haridwar.They saw Lord shiva from a distance.But Lord Shiva left from them.Then Dharamraj Udhistar said"oh.lord,you have hidden yourself from us,because we have sinned .But we will reached to you somehow.Only after we take your Darshan would our sins be wished away.This place,where you have hidden yourself will be known as Guptakashi and become a famous shrine."
From Guptakashi(Rudraprayag),the pandavas went ahead till they reached Gaurikund in the Himalayas valley.They wandered there in search of lord shiva.While doing so nakul and sahadev found a he-buffalo which was unique to look at.Then Bheema went after the Buffalo with his mace.The Buffalo had its face hidden in a crevice-in the earth.Bheema started to pull it by its tail.In this tug-of war ,the face of the buffalo went straight to nepal,leaving its hind part in kedar.The face of the buffalo is Doleshwar Mahadev located in Siptol,Bhaktpur Nepal.

On this hind part of Mahesha,a Jyotirlinga appeared and Lord Sankara appeared from this light.By getting a Darshan of Lord Shiva ,the pandavas were absolved of their sins.The lord told the pandavas,"from now on ,I will remain here as a triangular shaped JyotirLinga.By taking Darshan of kedarnath ,devotees would attain piety".The triangular shaped rock is worshipped in Garbhagriha of the temple.Surrounding Kedarnath,there are many symbols of the Pandavas.Raja Pandu died at Pandukeshwar.The tribals here perform a dance called"Pandav Nritya".The mountain top where the Pandavas went to Swarga,is known as "Swargarohini",which is located off Badrinath.When Darmaraja was leaving for Swarga,one of his fingers fellon the earth.At that place,Dharmraj installed a shiva Linga,which is the size of the thumb.The gain Mahisharupa,Shankra and Bheema fought with maces.Bheema was stuck with remorse.He started to massage lord shiva's body with ghee.In memory of this event ,even today ,this triangular shiva JyotirLinga is massaged with ghee.Water and Bel leaves are used for worship.
When Nara-Narayan went to Badrika village and started the worship of Parthiva,Shiva appeared before them.Nara-Narayan wished that for the welfare of the humanity,Shiva should remain there in his original form .Granting their wish,in the snow-clad Himalayas,In a place called Kedar,mahesha himself stayed there as a jyoti.Here,He is known as Kedareshwara.
Opening Date of Kedarnath Temple 2014:
Every year the opening date of kedarnath temple is decided on the Maha ShivRatri festival, by the local priest of Ukhimath. Maha ShivRatri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This year ShivRatri was celebrated on 27 February. in this day a group of local priest decided to reveal the date for opening kedarnath temple door according to their Panchang (Hindu Calendar).
according to local priest Panchang calculation and their consent with Badrianth-Kedarnath Temple Committee, it is officially announced the opening date of kedarnath temple is 4th may 2014.closing date of kedarnath temple is also decided on the same day. Kedarnath shrine will be closed on the day of Bhaiya Duj Festvial (The day after Deepawali festival). This year Bhaiya Duj is celebrating on 25th October 2014. hence Kedarnath temple will closed on 25th October 2014.
This year, its not seems enthusiastic in locals areas as of the last year thousand of pilgrims and local people were lost their lives and worth in Devastation. may God rest in peace all soul. from Gaurikund To kedarnath,the necessary facilities are partially restored.although roads and Trek is not in a well condition in the valley .

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Tanot Mataji-Jaisailmer

Jai mataji,to all my friends today I will give you the glimpses of maa Tanotrai,which is located on the Indo-Pak border,in Jaisailmer.There is very Intresting story related to INDO-PAK War,it is said that soilders of Indian Army take shelter in tanot rai temple,and survive themselves.During that war the bombs and missiles bombarded on temple get diffused by the walls of temple,that are still placed in temple courtyard,which we will discuss in history.
History of Tanot Mata Temple:-
Tanot is a place located at a distance of 120 k.m from Jaisalmer and name Tanot is named on the goddess Tanot.Praise is said to be incarnation of Goddess Hinglaz now located in Lasvela Distt. of Bluchistan. Bhati Rajput king Tanu Rao made Tanot as their capital.In AC 847 foundation of Goddess Tanot was kept and idol was installed.Temple is reversed by generations of Bhati Rajputs and people of Jaisalmer and surrounding areas. Later on with the advent of time,Bhati Rajput brought their capital to jaisalmer but temple remained located at Tanot.

Before 1965 this temple was maintained by personnel of RAC and when BSF was formed,responsibility of maintaining this temple was shifted to BSF.It is great source of inspiration for troops of BSF as well as of army due to miracle happend during 1965 Indo-pak war.It is said that in the month of Oct 1965 Pak Army had advanced from two flanks i.e from kishangarh and Sadewala side to deep inside Indian territory but area in between where this temple is located could not be over run despite heavy pounding by Arty and fierce fighting.Pak army fired more than 3000 shells in area around temple but due to divine power .It is said that most of shell went blind and what so ever exploded could not cause much damage.It is further claimed by inhabitants living in nearby villagers that mother Goddess Tanot appeared in the dreams of the some soldiers and assured them for protection if they do not leave the permises of temple.Later on Indian Army repulsed the Attack of Pak army and after three days of heavy fighting Pak army made a hasty retret leaving hundreds of dead of its soldiers.At that crucial time of war two coys of 13 BN BSF and one Bn of Grenadier was deployed in area of Tanot rai against one Bde of Pak Army but they fought valintly and broke the backbone of enemy due to goddess blessings.

Since then this temple came into prominence and its popularity spread over other regions also.Again in 1971 when Pak Army launched sudden attack in Longewala in the night of 4th Dec,due to inspiration and spritual strength drawn from this temple,only one coy of Punjab regiment alongwith one coy of BSF(14 Bn BSF) repulsed their attack which is unique operation in the world history of battles.Longewala is called as a graveyard of Pak tanks where their entire tank regt was made to bite the dust due to examplary coverage shown by our troops.In the memory of victory in this historic battle of Longewala. A vijay Memorial has been constructed at the entrance of temple where on 16th Dec every year a celebration is organized with fervour and gaity to remember the heroic deeds of our soldiers. Twice in a year i.e in april and Sept Navrtara is celebrated at tanot where free lunger is run by BSF as well as free medical camp.Thousands of devotees from every nook and corner of the country throng the temple to offer their prayer to goddess.In 1989 a Tanot Mata Trust was established.

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Shri Karnimata-bikaner - BHAKT STUDIO

Shri Karnimata-bikaner 

Story of karni mata

How to reach deshnok-Maa Karni

Accomadation in Deshnok

 

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Shri Karnimata-bikaner

story behind the Karni mata temple:-
The karni mata temple is situated in Deshnoke a small town of Bikaner,which was created following her mysterious disappearence from her home.The temple famous for Rats,it is said that it is very lucky to see white rat,in this temple,and if the rat is killed by any one by mistake then he/she have to donate silver rat on the shrine of maa karni.Now we come on the story behind this famous temple,the karni mata had took birth in the charan family(2 oct1387-23march 1538),she is worshipped as the incarnation of the goddess Durga by her followers.She is an official diety of royal family of Jodhpur and Bikaner.She lived an ascetic life and was widely reversed during her own lifetime.At the request of the Maharaja of Bikaner,She laid the foundation stones for two forts in the region.

According to ancient sculptures karnimata,was married to kipoji charan,of village Sathika.However,she later expressed to her husband her unwillingness in relation and karni allowed her younger sister Gulab with him.She herslf remain single,and celibate all over her life. Those days people lives the life in Nomadic way,they roaming around here and there with there families,one such nomads are at the village of Jangloo,but a soldier of Rao Kanha,was the ruler of the place,denied them acess to water for people and cows.Karni mata declared her follower Ridmal of chandasar as new ruler of the village and continued on her journey.When she reached near Deshnok,Rao Kanha himself came to oppose her camping but died.
In 1453,she gave her blessing to Rao Jodha of Jodhpur for conquering Ajmer,Merta and Mandor.In 1472,she arranged the marriage of Rao bika and Rang Kunwar to turn the enamity of the Rathore and Bhati families into friendship.In 1485, she laid the foundation stone of the fort of bikaner at the request of Rao Bika.In 1538,karniji went to visit the maharaja of Jaisalmer.On the 21st march of thar years she was travelling back to Deshnok with her stephson Poonjar and a few other followers.They were near Gadiyala and Girajsar of the Shri KOlayat in the Bikaner,where she asked for water.It is said that she disappeared there ,reportedlyat the age of 151 years.
The maharaja Ganga singh of Bikaner is very strong follower of Maa karni.The maa karni gave him saksat darshan(seen by naked eyes). /br The best Time to visit Desnok maa karni mandir is Karni Mata Fair (March- April and September - October),and once in a year full moon day people perform parkrima(circle)around the land acquired by maa karni mandir it is about 32km,it is said that by performing this one can fulfill his/her all requrement in ths kalyug.
::JAI MAA KARNI::
How to reach Maa Karni:-
BY AIR:-
The nearest Airport are the Jodhpur 235km and the Bikaner 30km.Local taxis can be hired from airport.
By Railways:-
The Bikaner junction networking with all over the India,Delhi,Jaipur,Jodhpur,calcutta.
:-Kalka express(Bikaner-Jodhpur)
:-Bikaner Express(Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner)
:-Chetak Express(Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner)
:-Bikaner mail(Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner)
BY Roadways:-
Bikaner is connected by road with the major cities of India. Some major distances are delhi(456km),jaipur(334km),Jaisalmer(333km).
Accomadation in Deshnok:-
There are large numbers of dhramsalas,hotels options from high end heritage hotels to lower end budegt accomadation.

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Shri RamNavami-The birth anniversary of lord Rama

Hindu devotees across the country celebrated the festival of Ram Navami,the birth anniversary of Hindhu Lord maryada proushotam shri Ram Chandra,which also make end of the nine day long fast of Navaratri.A huge Ram Navami Sobha yatra is taken out across all over the country. Shri Ram Navmi is celebrated in all across the country with ful of joy and happiness.On this day people perform fast,and worship lord Ram. As Ram Navami is a festival that marked as a birthday of lord ram,the son of King Dashrath.It was a joyous occassion in Ayodhya where lord ram take birth on king dashrath house after completion of yag(chating of sacred words in front of fire).It was like a dream come true for the king as the lack of heir had trouble him sorely for many years. As we all know according to hindu sacred books shri Ramchandra is the Avtar of supreme god Lord vishnu.The story of lord Ram as told in the great hindu epic Ramayana written by tulsidas,is one of the most Indians know irrespective of caste,creed and religion.LOrd Ram is the legendry figure of all that is good and true,the man who vanquished the demon Ravana.As by killig Ravana Lord Ram told this world that truth will always win.Lord Ram is not just a hero ,but has been given the status of agod by hindus.The Ramnavmi is celebrated with full of joy and excitement on the ninth day after the new moon sukal Paksh,which falls some times in the month of april. On this day Bhajans Praising the Lord Rama,his loyal brother Lakshman and his devoted wife are sung.On this occassion people perform puja of lord Ram with ful devotion,by sprinkling the water,roli on god and then showering handfuls of rice on dieties,on the end ganga jal is sprinkled all over the places in house,to make it pure of all bad evilS,and parsad is distributed all among family members.
::JAI SHRI RAM::

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Salasar Hanuman Temple

Salasar Balaji dham in India is a temple of Hanuman located on Sujangarh in Churu,district,of Rajasthan.It is said that the temple of salasar balaji is not considerd as a place of shakti sthal(a place of power)and swayambhu(self creation).The principal diety of the temple is hanuman balaji who possess round face with moustache and beared making the most unique idol among the other hanuman idols all over the world.The temple was constructed on 1811.Inspired by appearance of hanumanji in the dreamm of an farmer,the founder of temple is mohandas maharaj,constructed an mud-store temple with the help of muslim craftsman noora and dau of fathepur shekhawati.The place was later developed into a concrete temple by sikar jagirdar Rao Devi singh .Later the temple was renovated by kaniram and Ishwardas ,the descedents of balaji devotee mohandas maharaj.
The story behind salasr balaji:-
There was a small village name as Asota in district Nagaur(Rajasthan).The day was saturday samvat 1811,shravan shukla-Navmi.A farmer was ploughing his field All the sudden the plough was hit by some stone .He dug that place and found an Idolcovered with sand.

His wife reached there with his launch packetHe showed the Idol to his wife ,she cleaned it with cloth. The news of appearance of Lord Balaji spread in the village Ashota immediately.The Thakur of Ashota also heared the news. In his dream Balaji i.e the lord hanuman ordered him to send the idol to salasar at the churu district.At the same Night a devotee of lord hanuman,mohan das of salasar saw lord hanuman or balaji in his dream ,lord balaji told him about the idol of Ashota .Mohandas ji send this message to thakur of Ashota,the thakur become surprised after receiving the message and thought ,how Mohandasji kn0w about this.Then the Idol was sent to the salasar and later it is world famous as salasar balaji. How to reach

By Train:- There is no direct train to salasar daham. after reaching sikar by train,you have to take bus. It is about 50 km from sikar.

By bus There are lots bus services after an half an hour from sikar or from jaipur.

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Jeenmata जीण माता Mataji-sikar

Jeenmataji temple is situated near the hill 10 km from village Rewasa.It is surrounded by thick forest and mountains called ARAVALI parvatmala.The jeen mata temple is in sikar district of the rajasthan,India which is in south of rajasthan.The jeenmata temple,is said to be thousand year old.Thousands of devotees come here for whole year and specially in the month of chaitra and Ashvin during the Navratri.There are a numbers of Dharamsalas to rest or for stay with your family.
There is a Intresting belief among people regarding Jeen mataji temple.It is said that centuries ago,in village Ghangu in Churu ,there was a king named Ghangh.He have two childrens son called Harsha and a daughter Jeen,there is an unbreakable love between them.Slowly and steadly both of them become young,the brother harsha got married.There is an strong bond between sister-in-law and jeen,but as we all know it is not accept by god ,and one day when both gone to take ,water from village well,they bet each other that to whom harsha loves much more.Now according to bet they decided the harsha loves more to whom he relieve first.After reaching home Jeen lose bet.She decided to leave home and where she stops and perform Tapasia(tap),is now a days known as Jeen mataji,and beside this on the top of mountain eight k.m(8km) from temple Harsh bharva temple located.
There is another Intresting story regarding this is king Ganggh of village Ghanghu of churu,married an Apsara on the condition that he would not visit her place without prior information.King Ghangh got a son called Harsha and a daughter Jeen.Afterwards she again concieved but as a chance would have it king Ghangh went to her palace without Information and thus violated solemn vow he had made to Apsara .Instantly she left the king and fled away with her son Harsha and Daughter jeen whom she Abondened at the place where temple situated. Later the Chauhan ancestors built the temple.

It is said that mugha emperior Aurangzeb wanted to collapse the building of temple,being alarmed by priests of temple,the mataji let out its army of bhairons(a family of bees)which brought the Emperior and his soldiers to their knees,and donated akhand oil lamp to temple.This lamp is still glowing in the sacred santorium of the mata.
The another temples in sikar district are KHATUSHYAM TEMPLE AND SALASAR HANUMAN TEMPLE.
Country :- India
State :- Rajasthan
District :- Sikar district
Languages:-
• Official Hindi
Time zone :- IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN :- 332406
Telephone code :- 01576
Vehicle registration :- Rj-23-
Nearest city :- Sikar
Lok Sabha constituency :- Sikar
Vidhan Sabha constituency :- Dantaramgarh

How to Reach:-
By bus:-
Jaipur>chomu>reengus>goriya>rewasadham>jeenmtaji via N.H11
By train
Delhi>gurgion>rewari>neemka thana>reengus>change train>goriyan stand
Note:-from reengus you have to change train

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