Description
Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari river at Basar, Telangana, India. . Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning.The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Nadu naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Devanathan perumal in standing posture and thayar in a seperate sannadhi is Hemambujavalli thayar.Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple is located in Tamil Nadu. It is situated in a town called Koothanur. The vibe around this temple is truly wonderful. To realise the power of prayer, one must keep on remembering and chanting any simple Saraswathi Mantra, to realize the amount of positivity her blessings cause.Sri Sharadamba Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the town of Shringeri. It is dedicated to Saraswati.Mookambika temple is located at Kollur in Karnataka. It is the only temple that is dedicated to Parvathi and is believed to have been created by Parashurama. This temple is well known among the people of Tamil Nadu and is called Thai Mookambika in Tamil. The temple is located exactly on the banks of the perennial river Souparnika.Apatsahayesvarar Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva and is located in the village of Alangudi 38 Kms from Thiruvarur town, Tamil Nadu, India. Vasishteswaraswamy temple is a very antiquated temple located in the village 'Thittai' near Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This temple has another name as 'Thenkudi Thittai' as the temple is located to the south of the river Cauvery. It is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Vasishteswarar.Brahammagnana Pureeswarar is located in Tamil Nadu. It is believed to be 1000-2000 years'old.
History
It is believed that Ottakoothan, a mortal, once sought the blessings of the Goddess Saraswati and Lord Pillayar to grant him the gift of the ability to compose poems. He used bath in the river Harisol every day and used to worship the Goddess.The temple was built in the 8th-century, and was founded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Originally it was an unpretentious shrine with the Murti of Sharada made of sandalwood, installed over the Sri Chakra that Sri Adi Shankaracharya carved on a rock. Subsequently, Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha and Sri Vidyaranya had a temple built in the Kerala style, with timber and tiled roof. Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha substituted the sandalwood idol with the present golden idol.According to legends, Parvati killed a demon called Kamsasuran who lived here. He tried attempted to become all powerful through his penance.As per the Tale, Alangudi is position where God Shiva drank the dangerous poison produced during the rolling of 'paarkadal' (Sea of milk). Hence this position is identified as Alangudi (basically means 'the position where God Shiva absorbed the dangerous poison'.The name of the village 'Thittai' means 'thitthu' in Tamil, i.e Mound. In ancient times, the world was surrounded with water due to 'Pralayam', that moment Brahma and Vishnu worshipped the Lord Shiv for their aegis.Gorakka Siddha came to this temple during his pilgrimage to Shiva temples.He stayed in a mutt here where many devotees were also staying.While he woke up at midnight, he was shocked to see a woman sleeping by his side and her sari on his hands
Importance/Significance
Many pilgrims come to Basara to perform the "Akshara abhyasam" ceremony for children before they start formal school education. Â Due to the presence of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali idols, Basara is considered to be the abode of the divine trinity.Lord Hayagreevar, who resides on top of the mountain is said to be very powerful God and is capable of reducing all of our problems especially knowledge or education related.Those who worship their ancestors on the banks of Arasalar, during the Tamil month of Thai receive the blessing of their elders. Issues faced in employment, business and career get simplified. According to legends, Shiva gifted a crystal Chandramouleeshwara Linga to Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Linga can still be visited and the Chandramouleeshwara Puja is offered to the Linga every night at 8:30 PM. The establishment of the Mookambika temple is attributed to the Supreme, Lord Parameshwara, rather than to an individual person.Guru is linked to fortune, advantage and lot of money. The unfavourable place in the astrology can cause skin issues, joint disease, heart relevant issues, fear & discomfort.On reaching the temple, another speciality found here is the 'Guru Bhagvan' temple that is inside the temple itself.The place assumed Avittam star importance, as Lord Brahmma attained wisdom on this day.
Facts/Mythology
The Perumal in this sthalam is Deva Nayaga Perumal with the Lotus in the inner palm of his right hand, and in the fore head, he has the Eye along with Jada mudi and Changu and Chakram on his hands. This is one of the seva which tells us all the Gods are the same.It is believed that Ottakoothan, an mortal, once sought the blessings of the Goddess Saraswathi and Lord Pillayar to grant him the gift of the ability to compose poems. He used bath in the river Harisol everyday and used to offer floral tributes to the Goddess.During Jagadguru's fiftieth birthday, doors made of gold were installed and inaugurated at the entrance of the sanctum of the temple.Devi Mookambika has three eyes and four arms, with the divine disc and conch in each of her hands. The Mookambika temple is renowned for its beauty and aesthetics, all over the world.Guru Bhagvan – Planet Jupiter has been worshiped by the people. Offering prayer to planet Jupiter relieves the inauspicious duration from the devotees life.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Bramha Utsavam is done for Devanayaka perumal. Malai utsavam for Vedantha Desikar and Theertha Vaari Utsavam is done. In Maargayi, Thirumozhi - Thiruvaai mozhi days (Pagal pathu and Raa pathu) utsavam for 21 days is done. Maasi Magha Utsavam is also done.On Saraswati Puja and Vijayadasami, the idol is taken out for a procession on the swan. Particularly, devotees worship directly the beautifully decorated extended feet of the goddess on Saraswati Puja Day. Navaratri festival is celebrated every year for 11 days. The Shathachandi Homa is performed on Mahanavami. On the Chaitra Shukla Poornima, a special puja is offered in the Sri Sharada Shrine.The Kollur Mookambika temple wears a festival look during Navarathri and Navarathri is celebrated with pomp, show and gaiety.Unique Darshans are organized on Thursdays as well as on the times of Jupiter's transportation to next Zodiac.Mahashivrathri is celebrated during the months of February-March.
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