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Basar - A Rare Temple of Goddess Saraswathi

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Jnaana Saraswathi Temple In our country we find very few temples of Goddess Saraswathi which are of very ancient origin. Out of two such famous temples dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi one which can be easily accessed is in the Adilabad district of Telangana State in a prominent place called Basar. Situated on the Banks of holy river Godavari, Goddess at Basar is known as Jnaana Saraswathi the one who bestows knowledge. It is the only ancient temple (more than 5000 years old) in the entire South India that is dedicated to the Goddess of Learning Sri Saraswathi. (Jnaana Saraswathi - Basar) Legend behind the Temple... According to the sthala purana (local legend), it is said that Sage Sri Veda Vyasa of Mahabharata fame went on a pilgrimage as part of his spiritual pursuit after the Kurukshetra war. During the course of his journey, he reached Basar, situated on the banks of the holy river Godavari in the Dandakaranya region. Finding this place incredibly peaceful and...

Vasantha Panchami (Sri Panchami)

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Maagha Sukla Panchami (5 th day of the lunar month Maagha maasam) is reckoned as Vasantha Panchami one of the elected days for performing auspicious ceremonies. Vasantha Panchami emphasizes the approaching spring season (Vasantha Ruthu). Though this festival is not very popular in South India, it is a very important festival widely celebrated with great fervor in North, West Bengal and Maharashtra. In North Eastern States of our country it is celebrated as the beginning of a New Year.   This day is also known as Sri Panchami dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi, presiding deity of learning, knowledge and wisdom. Goddess Saraswathi is also referred to as Vaakk Devi, Goddess of Speech. For any student, poet, writer, analyst, journalist, astrologer, musician, singer, preacher, philosopher, etc… to become proficient and to excel in their field, Divine blessings and Grace of Vaakk Devi is very much essential.  She is also known by other names like Vaani, Sarada, Bharathi, Braahmi...