Theertha Vidhi at Mathru Gaya Kshethra (Siddhpur)
Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be encroached upon and have to be recognized with due respect without any compromise. One such position is that of a Mother. Prime importance is given to the worship of parents (father & mother) across the world in any religion or philosophy and more so in Hindu Dharma. Famous sloka “ Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava ” is just an example of how much significance is given to these four elements of human life whose worship is considered as equivalent to the worship of God. We have many examples in our Hindu philosophy where several sages, devotees, great personalities, and even the incarnations of Lord Vishnu have glorified the significance of this dictum which has not changed over ages. Lord Sri Rama is quoted as the best example of putting into practice this Sanatana Dharma Sutra. In this order Mother is given the first and the foremost prominence, a uniq...