Description
Basara Temple is situated 200 Kms from Hyderabad, AP. Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple at Basara on the banks of river Godavari is the only temple in South India dedicated to the Goddess of learning.
History
The legend has it that after the Mahabharata war, sage Veda Vyasa embarked on a pilgrimage in search of peace. He reached the serene Kumaranchala hills on the banks of river Godavari and meditated and propitiated the Goddess who eventually appeared before him and granted her presence in the form of the divine trinity.The Goddess ordered the sage to place three handful of sand at three places everyday. Miraculously these sand dunes transformed into the idols of the divine trinity i.e, Saraswathi, Lakshmi, & Kali
Importance/Significance
Despite The presence of The trinity, The temple is dedicated to Saraswathi Kulasekaram. Children are brought here for The Alpha puja ceremony to start of with their EDUCATION The blessings of knowledge.The Vedavathi The Kulasekaram of Sila, OTHER places of interest are The Ashtateertha Around Basar.
Facts/Mythology
The most significant aspect during vasant panchami is that Hindu children are taught reading and writing their first words on this day - as it is considered an auspicious day to begin a child's education. Educational institutions organize special prayers for Saraswati on this day.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Thousands of devotees bath in the river Godavari & seek the blessings of the Goddess during the Mahashivarathri, Dassera navratris and Vasantha panchami
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