Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Sri Kshetra Dattatreya Temple, Gangapur(KA)







Sri Narasimha Sarasvati Swami








Sri Kshetra Gangapur, One of the most famous Dattatreya Peethas, is associated with Sri Narasimha Sarasvati Swami, is 2nd avatar  of Lord Dattatreya. It is situated on the bank of the river Bhima in Afzalpur taluka in Gulbarga district of Karnataka.


Shri Narasimha Saraswati lived from 1378 to 1459 (Shaka 1300 to Shaka 1380). 
Saraswati was born into a Deshastha Brahmin family in Karanjapur, which is modern-day Lad-Karanja (Karanja), in the Maharashtra Wasim Dsitrict. 

 His father (Madhav) and his mother (Amba-Bhavani) initially named him Narahari or Shaligramadeva, with the surname Kale.Saraswati was a quiet child, who did not speak much during childhood.

 This lead his parents to worry about his speech ability; however, Saraswati showed through hand gestures that after his upanayana (munja), he would be able to speak. He started speaking after his munja, which so impressed the vedas and Brahmins in the village that it was talked about, with senior learned Brahmins coming to him for learning.

Saraswati left home in 1386 and went on a pilgrimage to Kashi. He took Sannyasa at Kashi from Shri Krishna Saraswati. The second part of his name came from this guru, who eventually named him Shri Narasimha Saraswati. 

 After becoming a guru, Saraswati visited several holy places before returning to Karanja at age 30 to meet his parents. He visited various places before settling in Ganagapura (Gangapur) (Karnataka) for the last 20 years of his life.

  Now his karma for that avatar had completed. Thus he decided to take samadhi. He left for the jungle of Kardali. Shri Swami Samarth of Akkalkot, who is considered as his Avatar, is supposed to have come from Kardali-van (Jungle of Kardali) to meet with him, although the time difference between them is a few centuries.
Saraswati took nijanandagaman (a type of samadhi) in 1459.

 The water of the rivers Bhima and Amaraja, especially at the spot of their confluence, are considered extremely holy. " Bhima-Amarja Sangam at Gangapur is very sacred. There are Koti Theerthas there. The Aswatha Tree at Gangapur is as powerful as tha KalpaVriksha. Near the Aswatha Tree is Narasimha Teertha, and northwards to it are the PapaVinasini Teertha, Varanasi Teertha, Rudrapada Teertha, Chakra Teertha, Koti Teertha, manmadha Teertha etc. 


Shree kshetra Ganagapur is a holy place of Lord Dattatreya . The place is connected to Sri Nrusimha Saraswathy swami who is the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. The kshetra importance was explained by Shreeguru and one can be seen in “Shree Gurucharitra” . 

 There is an assurance from Shreeguru that he would forever abide at Ganagapur and go round the village for ‘Biksha’ at noon is literally true even today. Offering “maadhukari” to the people at Ganagapur and taking biksha from atleast 5 houses is having very improtance at this holy place. 
Even today also, the process is continuing and the devotees are having faith the Lord Dattatreya is taking biksha everyday at Ganagapur kshetra. Shri guru Sri Nrusimha saraswathy swamy confirmed the same and it can be seen in Gurucharitra. At the time of Antardhan, Shreeguru said to the disciples and citizens of Ganagapur as follows.

Datta Temple@GangaPur




 ” You need not worry. I shall stay at this Ganagapur kshetra secretly. I shall have bath at the Bheema-Amaraja sangam river in the morning. In the mid day, I shall come to Ganagapur math and accept biksha in this village and accept your puja, devotional services in this Muth. From the view point of the public, I am going away from this place. My living presence will be experienced by any one who bathes in the Sangam and takes darshan of my padukas here. I will receive pujas at this kshetra in the form of paudkas”. The Padukas of Shree Nrusimha saraswathy swami at this place are “Nirguna padukas” ( the padukas are not having any shape).


Nirguna Paduka@GangaPur


Important Place @GangaPur :-

 Sangam: Sangam is a meeting point of Bheema and Amaraja rivers. Sangam is like Prayaga. The importance of Sangam was explained by Shreeguru and it can be seen in Shreegurucharitra. Who ever takes a bath in Sangam, he will free from his sins and his wishes will be fulfilled.Bath in Sangam in Kartheeka maasa, Maagha maasa, Makara sankranthi, poornima and Amaavashya days.
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OUDUMBAR TREE: The Oudumbar tree is situated at the place nearer to Sangam. After having bath in Sangam a mug/pot/bottle of Sangam water has to be takne and it should be poured a the root of famous Oudumbar tree. Do the pradakshina with a minimum of 11/21/108 rounds to the tree by chanting Datta nama ‘DIGAMBARA DIGAMBARA SHREE PAADA VALLABHA DIGAMBARA”. Somany Sadhus/devotees are continuously doing Shreegurucharitra payara int he presence of the tree. One who perform Gurucharitra parayan with sapthaha deeksha at the premises of this oudumbar tree, he will definitely have the darshan of Lord Dattatreya in any form and their desires will be fulfilled. It is really true and even for today also.



MORNING POOJA AND ABHISHEKAS:

DHARMADARSHAN: The devotees are permitted for darshan to the deity Sri. Datta Maharaja and darshan is free of cost for every one.

 PANCHOPACHAR POOJA : This pooja is carries the tradition of offering flowers to NIRGUNA PADUKA. The devotees have to pay an amount of Rs.16-00 at Devasthan Counter, wherein 3 persons are allowed to perform this pooja per receipt. 

 ALANKAR POOJA : This pooja is offering flowers to NIRGUNA PADUKA and priest will give one coconut that is blessed with NIRGUNA PADUKA. The devotees have to pay an amount of Rs.27-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter, wherein 5 persons are allowed to perform this pooja. 

 MAHA POOJA : Per receipt of Rs.111-00, 5 persons are allowed to perform this pooja and devotee are allowed to sit infront of the NIRGUNA PADUKA and perform Kshirabhisheka to the SpatikaLinga worshiped by Shri Datta Maharaj and priest will give one coconut that is blessed with on NIRGUNA PADUKA. The devotees have to pay an amount of Rs.111-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter for the pooja. 

 KESARA LEPANA : The devotees have to pay an amount of Rs.222-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter, wherein 6 persons are allowed to perform this pooja. The Devotees performing pooja materials, perfume (attar) and Keasar which will be allowed to pour on NIRGUNA PADUKA, the priest sitting behind the Paduka, wearing clean cloth endowed with purity and will perform the pooja and will paint the attar and Keasar on Paduka. However, in any seva no person is allowed to enter the sanctorum and to touch the NIRGUNA PADUKAS and also to pour water on it.. This pooja includes procedures performed in Mahapooja. After completion of pooja, priest will give one small box of Kesaralepan and one coconut blessed with NIRGUNA PADUKA. 


EVENING SEVA & POOJA :-
SADA PALAKI : In this seva, 8 persons are permitted to enter the entrance hall sanctorum and have a darshana opportunity of sitting in front of the deity of Sri Datta Maharaja that is exquisitely decorated with Mahapooja. The seva performers will be allowed to sleep around the temple and palanquin (palaki) of Datta Maharajas which will be circumambulating the temple along with chanting and singing hymns will be temple will go upon them. After palaki, this seva includes the Paying an amount of Rs.331-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter may perform this seva. 

BRAHMOTSAVA PALAKI : In this seva, 15 persons are permitted and it will be as same as Sada Palaki will whereas they will be allowed to perform Kesarlepan pooja. Paying an amount of Rs.551-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter are eligible to perform this palaki seva. 

KALYANOTSAVA (BELLI PALLAKKI) PALAKI : In this seva, 25 persons are permitted participate in all sevas performed on that day in the temple. The specialty of this pooja is that seva people will have prasad of the respectful offering to the deity in the afternoon 12.30 PM, which will be served at the residence of priests. In the evening sevas, palanquin will be of silver instead of regular palanquin. Paying an amount of Rs.1101-00 per receipt at Devasthan Counter may perform this palaki seva.
In Addition to this, there is facility for performing Rudrabhisheka, Laghu-rudra, Maharudra, Abhishek, Homa-Havan and also religious ceremonies like Upanayana, Marriage and Javala in the temple premises which will be performed by the four lineage priests of the temple. These may be performed on payment of prescribed fee at Devasthan Counter. 

Temple Address:-

 SHREE DATTATREYA DEVASTHAN,
SREE KSHETRA GANAGAPUR,
(TQ) AFZALPUR,
(DT) GULBARGA,
(STATE) KARNATAKA-585212,
INDIA.

Telephone : 08472 230495

Contact Person:-
Shri Sadashi Divakarbhatt Pujari : 09886920273 / 08472–230495

 Shri Vilas Pujari : 98675 62002 / 022-66991045

 DEVASTHAN COUNTER PHONE NO: 08470-274768

 DEVASTHAN COUNTER PHONE NO: 08470-274335

 DEVASTHAN SECTION DC OFFICE PHONE NO: 08472-278677


How To Go:-


Ganagapur Datta Temple is situated at 12 kms from 'Ganagapur Road' (Railway Station Name) in Karnataka. 

  • Nearest City is Gulbarga at 35 kms (approx).
  • Gangapur to Sholapur (Solapur) distance is around 100kms (approx).
  • Hyderabad to Ganagapur is 250 kms (approx).
  • From 'Ganagapur Road' to Ganagapur City (town), where Datta Mandir is situated is around 30 minutes journey by road. Trax/Jeep/Sumo drivers.
  • Hyderabad to 'Ganagapur Road' by car via Humnabad, kamlapur, bidar, Gulbarga.




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Solapur Airport is Approx 100 KM Away from Gangapur.




   Nearest Railway station is Gangapur Railway Station.
  
No
Train Name
Arr.
Dep.
Schedule
Origin
Destination
57130
Hyderabad Bijapur Passen
03:53
03:55
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Hyderabad Deccan
Bijapur
11014
Coimbatore - Lokmanya TT Express
04:09
04:10
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M
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T
F
S
Coimbatore Junction
Lokmanya Tilak Term.
17307
Basava Express
05:19
05:20
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M
T
W
T
F
S
Mysore City Junction
Bagalkot
57631
Solapur - Guntakal Passen
05:49
05:50
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Solapur Junction
Guntakal Junction
17319
Hubli - Secunderabad Express
06:33
06:35
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M
T
W
T
F
S
Hubli
Secunderabad Junction
12701
Husainsagar Express
06:48
06:50
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Mumbai
Hyderabad Deccan
11013
Coimbatore Express
08:08
08:10
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Lokmanya Tilak Term.
Coimbatore Junction
57650
Wadi - Solapur Passen
08:09
08:10
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Wadi
Solapur Junction
11302
Udyan Express
09:14
09:15
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Bangalore City Junction
Mumbai
16530
Udyan Express
09:14
09:15
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Bangalore City Junction
Mumbai
11027
Chennai Mail
10:46
10:48
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Mumbai
Chennai Central
57134
Raichur - Bijapur Passen
11:11
11:12
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M
T
W
T
F
S
Raichur
Bijapur
57659
Solapur - Kcg Falaknuma Passen
12:12
12:13
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M
T
W
T
F
S
Solapur Junction
Kcg Falaknuma
11028
Mumbai Mail
16:11
16:12
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Chennai Central
Mumbai
57628
Gulbarga - Solapur Passen
16:44
16:45
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Gulbarga
Solapur Junction
57133
Bijapur - Raichur Passen
16:44
16:45
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Bijapur
Raichur
11301
Udyan Express
17:43
17:45
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Mumbai
Bangalore City Junction
16529
Udyan Express
17:43
17:45
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Mumbai
Bangalore City Junction
12702
Hussainsagar Express
19:17
19:18
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Hyderabad Deccan
Mumbai
17320
Secunderabad - Hubli Express
20:58
21:00
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Secunderabad Junction
Hubli
17308
Basava Express
21:04
21:05
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Bagalkot
Mysore City Junction
57129
Bijapur - Bolarum Passen
23:13
23:15
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
Bijapur
Bolarum


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