bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Theertha kshethras have eternal presence of the Supreme God SriManNaaraayana...   Theertha is a holy place of pilgrimage since time immemorial. Theerthas are seldom anonymous places. They all have their unique character and ambience. These places are the living symbols of tradition and culture of history. Sthala purana, Kshetra Mahatmya, speaks about a particular place or Theertha, its significance, culture and traditions in that place. They have gained prominence depending on the merits of Theertha or the deity or the saint associated with. These places are used by the great sages for their spiritual activities which are evident from the sthala puranas. A pilgrimage is a Theertha Yatra and a pilgrim is a theerthayatri, the place where the Theertha is located is called Theertha Kshetra or Theertha Sthala. Theertha Yathra should not become a customary like visit to a picnic spot. Having spent money one may have the satisfaction of completing a pilgrimage (Theertha Ya...

Om! Gam! Ganapathaye! Namaha! Om! Sri Raghavendraya Namaha! Om! Namo! Bhagavathe! Vasudevaya! Om! Ham! Hanumathe Sri Rama Doothaya Namaha! Theertha Yatra - A Pilgrimage Theertha Yatra has acquired lot of prominence especially in Hindu religion. It is a journey undertaken to a sacred or a holy place. India the country as such is a pilgrim centre and that is why it attracts lot of foreign tourists visiting India since historical days. Starting from Kashmir (Himalayas) to Kanya Kumari, from Bay of Bengal to Arabian Sea we find innumerable number of pilgrim centers spread across the country. Majority of the pilgrim centers in India are located on the banks of sacred theerthas. A pilgrimage is a Theertha Yatra and a pilgrim is a theerthayatri, the place where the Theertha is located is called Theertha Kshetra or Theertha Sthana. What is a Theertha? What is its significance? In simple language Theertha means sacred water and Theertha sthala or Theertha Kshetra is a sacred or a h...