Thursday, 9 August 2012
Ayodhya
Ayodhya
Ayodhya pronunciation (Sanskrit: अयोध्या, Urdu: ایودھیا,IAST: Ayodhyā ).
Ayodhya has an average elevation of 93 metres (305 feet). Itis an ancient city of India adjacent to Faizabad city in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. As a result of rapid settlement and development Ayodhya has been merged to Faizabad city. Ayodhya is the birthplace of the Hindu deities Rama and Swaminarayan. It used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. This Hindu holy city is described as early as in the Hindu Epics.
Ayodhya has an average elevation of 93 metres (305 feet). Itis an ancient city of India adjacent to Faizabad city in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. As a result of rapid settlement and development Ayodhya has been merged to Faizabad city. Ayodhya is the birthplace of the Hindu deities Rama and Swaminarayan. It used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. This Hindu holy city is described as early as in the Hindu Epics.
Legacy and importance
1. History of Ayodhya: Ayodhya is
said to be one of the most ancient, magnificent and holy of Hindu cities.
According to the ancient Hindu Scriptures, it is said to have covered an area
of 250 km2 (97 sq mi), and was the capital of the powerful Hindu kingdom of
Kosala (Kaushal). It is on the banks of the Ghaghara River, bathing in which is
supposed to destroy even the deadliest of sins. It stands on the right bank of
the river Ghagra (or Saryu, as it is called within sacred precincts). The
illustrious Ikshvaku of the solar clan (suryavansha) was the ruling dynasty of
this region. This city was the court of the great Dasharatha, the 63rd monarch
of the Solar line. King Dasaratha's son Rama, born in Ayodhya, was believed to
be the incarnation of Vishnu. In the Atharvaveda, this place was described as a
city made by gods and as prosperous as Heaven itself.
2. Among Seven Holy Cities of India: Moreover, Ayodhya is one of seven most holy places for Hindus in India where Varanasi is considered as Holiest of holy cities.
holy places
The
Garuda Purana enumerates seven cities as giver of Moksha.
A Kṣetra is a sacred ground, a field of active power, a place where Moksha, final release can be obtained.
A Kṣetra is a sacred ground, a field of active power, a place where Moksha, final release can be obtained.
Moreover,
Mathura is one of the seven most holy places for Hindus in India.
Rest six are:
1. Ayodhya
2. Māyā (Haridwar)
3. Kāsi (Varanasi)
4. Kāñchī (Kanchi)
5. Avantikā (Ujjain)
6. Puri (Puri)
7. Dvārāvatī (Dwaraka)
SHAHJI TEMPLE :
SHAHJI TEMPLE :
It was constructed in the year 1860. It is a prominent temple of northern India. It is famous for it's explendid art architecture , sculpture and twelve single piece spiral colemns made up of marble approx 15'high. The world famous BASANTI KAMRA is situated in the eastern wing of this temple. This room has spectacular ancient chandelies and rare paintings are available
It was constructed in the year 1860. It is a prominent temple of northern India. It is famous for it's explendid art architecture , sculpture and twelve single piece spiral colemns made up of marble approx 15'high. The world famous BASANTI KAMRA is situated in the eastern wing of this temple. This room has spectacular ancient chandelies and rare paintings are available
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Iskcon
KRISHNA BALRAM MANDIR (ISKCON VRINDAVAN ):
This is a International spiritual organisation having 400 centers around the world . This was founded by srila A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada . thousands of pilgrims and International tourists visited Vrindavan centre which is having beautiful temple of Lord Krishna .
How to reach :
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Mathura
Mathura
is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately
50 km north of Agra, and 145 km south-east of Delhi; about 11 kilometers from
the town of Vrindavan and 22 kilometers from Govardhan. It is the
administrative centre of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. During the ancient
period, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of important
caravan routes. Today, it is a fast expanding city with over 2.5 million
residents.
Mathura
is the birthplace of Lord Krishna at the centre of Braj or Brij-bhoomi, called
Shri Krishna Janma-Bhoomi, literally: 'Lord Krishna's birthplace'. The Keshav
Dev Temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's legendary
birthplace (an underground prison). According to the Mahabharata and Bhagavata
Purana epics, Mathura was the capital of the Surasena Kingdom, ruled by Kansa
the maternal uncle of Shri Krishna.
Mathura
is the birthplace of Lord Krishna at the centre of Braj or Brij-bhoomi, called
Shri Krishna Janma-Bhoomi, literally: 'Lord Krishna's birthplace'. The Keshav
Dev Temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's legendary
birthplace (an underground prison). According to the Mahabharata and Bhagavata
Purana epics, Mathura was the capital of the Surasena Kingdom, ruled by Kansa
the maternal uncle of Shri Krishna.
Friday, 3 August 2012
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