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Temples across India....their Stories, their Speciality.....their Uniqueness....and More
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The most shocking fact about Konarak sun temple. The temple which is around 800 years old, but never ever happened worship in the temple. 1200 workers (stone carving workers) worked for 12year to build the Konarak sun temple with chief architect Bishu Maharana. Temple which total area covered across 12 acres on the command of king Narsimbhadeva 1. The Konarak temple which was in the carcass of a chariot was built of stone which was brought from hills of Kadamgiri and Uday Giri about 100 kilometers away from kinaro.

It was a great engineering masterpiece where the entire structure was built of stone and they were interlocked by metals. The entire metal skeleton was held together by a huge magnet which was more than 5 tons in weight. The ancient story said that the idol of the sun god was made of Astadhatu (an alloy of 8 metals) this was suspended in mid-air balance by the magnet.

The temple was completed in time except for the crown stone which is Dadhinauti. There was some problems occurring while the workers were trying to install dadhi nanti and it used to fall down all hence they were not able to complete the work. King became angry that they not completed the work in time, he decided to behead the 1200 workers along with the chief architect Bishu maharana. 

He was depressed and sat down, suddenly he saw a young boy around 12-year-old coming in search of him. the boy's name was *dharma pada.* The boy came and told bishu maharana that he was his son bishu maharana was shocked because he had never seen his son since his son was 12 years old and all this while he was there busy in the work of the temple. The 12-year-old boy dharmapada surprise everyone by giving idea for installing the *dadhi nathi* and the problem in hand was solved.
But everybody started discussing that if king Narsimbhadeva 1 gets to know that a 12-year-old boy was the person responsible for this success of the work rather than the 1200 experienced workers than anyway the king would kill them all.
So the dharmapada decided to sacrifice his life by kampung from the top of the temple in the chandrabhava river and save the 1200 workers from getting beheaded.
     
Since that time the temple become unholy with the death of dharmapada. Sun god never worshipped there. The myth says that Dharmapada was an avatar of the sun god who comes to break the ego of the king.
Forwarded from BHAKTI SAGAR
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Bhagavan and Goddess Shree Shiva Parvathi Temple,
Thirumuganpoondi Village,
Tirupur District,
Tamilnadu

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*Suprabhatam*

*Avarkhod Hanuman Temple*

The Avarkhod Hanuman Temple, situated in the tranquil village of Avarkhod near Athani in Belgaum district, Karnataka, is a revered site dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple's history dates back approximately 500 years.

The uniqueness of the temple here is, the idol of Lord Hanuman, consecrated in the temple is believed to be in deep meditation.To avoid disturbing his concentration, no noise is made in the village.

The temple's history dates back approximately 500 years. According to local tradition, Bua Maharaj discovered the idol of Lord Hanuman while bathing in the Krishna River and began worshipping it with deep devotion.The idol is South-facing, which is significant in Hindu traditions as it symbolizes protection and strength.

The idol of Lord Hanuman at the Avarkhod temple is a masterpiece carved from a single piece of stone, demonstrating remarkable traditional craftsmanship. Its design is a harmonious blend of simplicity and divinity, capturing the serene and concentrated expression of Lord Hanuman in deep meditation.

*The uniqueness of the Avarkhod temple*

In addition to the age of the Hanuman temple in Avarkhod, the customs and traditions followed in the village make it unique. The belief is that the Dakshina Mukhi Lord Hanuman is deeply engaged in meditation, and no noise should disturb him. To avoid interrupting the deity’s meditation, the people of Avarkhod live in silence. They avoid any noise, such as public speeches, machine sounds, and wedding celebrations. Additionally, villagers involved in trades like carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing carry out their work only on the outskirts of the village. There is a popular belief that disturbing the deity’s meditation will lead to negative outcomes, such as job loss and other misfortunes.

The belief is Lord Hanuman also blesses his devotees with material success, such as prosperity in business, good health, and happy relationships. As he is in deep meditation, he bestows transcendental bliss upon those who worship him.



*Compiled by Manoj Inamdar*
Photo from Srikanth Matrubai
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Thennangur is a village in Thiruvanamalai district

Tamil Nadu
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BEFORE SLEEPING KNOW THIS..
The Lord Balaji Temple in Tirumala (Tirupati) has created a new record with the HIGHEST NET WORTH of 3 lakh crore rupees.
This compared to net worth of other listed companies like TATA, Nestle, Bajaj which are around 2.6 lakhs, the net worth of Lord Balaji stands tall at 3 lakh crore rupees.
BTW 11,225 kg of Gold of Lord Balaji is deposited in various banks
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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Photo from Srikanth Matrubai
*Suprabhatam*

*Banashankari Devi Temple - Badami*

*Today is Banashankari/Banada Hunnime (Pournami)*.

The Banashankari Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cholachagudda near Badami, in Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is called Banashankari or Vanashankari because it is situated in the Tilakaaranya forest. The deity, Banashankari, is also known as Shakambhari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Banashankari is the sixth incarnation of the warrior goddess Durga.

The name "Banashankari" comes from two Sanskrit words: *vana* (forest) and *Shankari* (consort of Shiva, Parvati). Another popular name, "Shakambhari," means "Vegetable Goddess." In Sanskrit, *Shaka* means vegetables or vegan food, and *Ambari* means "one who nourishes the hungry." The name can also be linked to the Sanskrit root *Bhri*, which means "to nourish."

*History*

The temple was originally built by the Chalukyas in the 7th century, as Banashankari was their family deity. According to inscriptions, the image of Banashankari Devi was installed by Jagadekamalla I in 630 AD. The temple was later renovated by the Marathas in the 18th century and now reflects more of the Vijayanagara style of architecture than the original Chalukyan design.

*Architecture*

The temple was initially built in the Dravidian style by the Chalukyas and later reconstructed during the Vijayanagara and Maratha periods. It consists of a *mukha mandapa* (front hall), an *ardha mandapa* (inner hall), and the sanctum, topped by a *vimana* (tower). In the sanctum, the goddess is depicted seated with eight arms, sitting on a lion and crushing a demon under her foot.

In front of the temple is a square tank, originally called Harishchandra Tirtha, now known as Haridra Tirtha. The tank has a walkway and stone mandapas on three sides. Two *Deepa Stambas* (lamp towers) are presentβ€”one near the tank and another at the temple entrance. The lamp tower near the tank also serves as a unique guard tower.

*Legend*

According to the *Skanda Purana* and *Padma Purana*, the demon Durgamasura harassed people in the region. In response to their prayers, the goddess Shakambhari emerged from a fire sacrifice (*Yagna*) to protect them. She fought the demon and defeated him, restoring peace. Banashankari is believed to be an incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Shiva.

During a severe famine, the goddess provided food and vegetables for the people, which is why she is also called Shakambhari, the "Vegetable Goddess."

*Banashankari Jatre*

The Banashankari Jatre is a religious and cultural festival held annually, starting on the full moon day in January. It includes a *Rath Yatra* (chariot procession) where the deity is taken through the village streets. A famous cattle fair also takes place during the festival.

The festival features unique events like:
- Palleda Habba (Vegetable Utsava): Devotees offer 108 varieties of vegetable-based dishes (*bazi*) to the goddess.
- Teppotsava (Boat Festival): Parents use banana-stem boats to ferry newborn children around the temple tank, seeking blessings and good luck for their children.

During the festival, the temple and town are beautifully decorated with various flowers and leaves.

*14.01.2025*

*Compiled by Manoj Inamdar*
Photo from Srikanth Matrubai