About: Bhandirvan – Shri Radha–Krishna Marriage Venue

• • Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
About: Bhandirvan – Shri Radha–Krishna Marriage Venue

Bhandirvan is in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.

Braj 84 kos yatra i.e., 252 km pilgrimage within Vrindavan and nearby locations mostly by a group of people. A friend from Vrindavan organized and invited me to join. Why not – said I and I joined. It will be a 9 – 10 days pilgrimage starting with visiting Bhandirvan. But why 84 kos I question and a friend’s reply:

Once Yashoda and Nand Baba (father and mother of Lord Krishna) wish for Tirth i.e., pilgrimage. Lord Krishna – The son suggested that it is not that easy to do so because of their old age as well as the long tiring journey and tough climate conditions at a few places, especially at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. It is said Lord Krishna with his Godly power set up all Tirth within 84 kos for their parents to do pilgrimage and thus whoever does pilgrimage within the said location is known as 84 kos yatra. All location within 84 kos has their own story and importance.

We started our journey from Keshi Ghat toward Bhandirvan. Bhandirvan is the Shri Radha – Krishna marriage venue and is 5 km from Keshi Ghat, Vrindavan towards Naujheel.

We reach Bhandirvan. Om Bhardwaj Ji (0-9897243489) – a local famous knowledgeable person welcome us and narrated a few old stories about Bhandirvan:

Vatsasur (cousin brother of Kans) was a demon who once shaped himself as a calf and tried to kill Lord Krishna and Balarama ( brother of Lord Krishna ). Lord Krishna noticed that a demon has entered as a calf with other calves to do some evil. He caught Vatsasur and killed him but killing a calf is a sin said Radha and was angry about this thus, Lord Krishna has to bring water from all rivers and Tirth and have a bath to remove the sin. Lord Krishna dig well, brought water from all rivers and Tirth, and had a bath thus sin was removed. A huge Bhandara (a large gathering of people) was organized and Prasad, food was distributed thus the location was named Bhandirvan. (Palambasur another demon was killed by Balarama at Bhandirvan only)

(You can see Swastika pasted upon walls. It is people’s prayer for wishes to be fulfilled. Monday’s Amavasya (Monday’s new moon) it is said and believed the water of the well is as equal as milk and to watch the same hundreds of devotees visit and pray)

Another story:

Once Nand Baba (father of Lord Krishna) along with Kanhaiya (another name of Lord Krishna during childhood) and cows reached Bhandirvan to graze the cows. Suddenly a rainstorm started. Nand baba was confused about whom to save Kanhaiya or the cows. He started praying to the lord to save Kanhaiya, Cows and a miracle happened. A young girl in the midst of a jungle and rainstorm appeared and started walking toward him. She was Radha. She requested Nand Baba to hand over Kanhaiya to him and took Kanhaiya from Nand Baba towards Bhandirvat (a huge Banyan tree) and save Kanhaiya from the rainstorm. This was also watched by Lord Brahma. He appeared and Kanhaiya appeared as Lord Krishna and finally, Lord Brahma performed the marriage of Shri Radha – Krishna under the tree. Sage Narad did the Kanyadaan.

Very nice – said I. Very knowledgeable. I was very happy to be at this location. We started walking towards the well where Lord Krishna had a bath. Devotees along with us did Parikrama (a walk all around) and we walked towards Bhandirvat – The huge banyan tree. It is said during Lord Krishna’s time the banyan tree was so huge its branches were spread within the vast area and Lord Krishna along with Balarama and friends used to walk over branches to cross the Yamuna river.

Prayers and thoughts to visualize history. Anyways, we came back after prayers. Om Bhardwaj Ji was waiting as well as Pandit Mukesh Bhardwaj Ji in the temple.

The temple is especially famous as Lord Krishna is applying Sindoor (vermilion) within Radha’s forehead which is said never to be found anywhere in the world.

A nice session of bhajans and Holi songs was organized. Pandit Mukesh Bhardwaj specially sang some really nice Holi songs. Gulaal (pink color powder) was applied over faces, flowers were showered by friends, and devotees, and thus the tour was completed and with folded hands, we all left towards Vrindavan with memories of the past that are present till-date. Thanks to the people who organize such Yatras.

(In short: Fularia dooj is the day Shri Radha-Krishna got married and we visited Bhandirvan and celebrated Vyaula Utsav)

FYI: Magh mahina (month) “Vyahula Utsav” is organized and during Sawan mahina “Jhula” is organized.

The date is decided as per Panchang ( Hindu calendar ).

Is There A Royal Enfield Authorized Service Center in Pushkar?

• • Ajmer, Rajasthan • Tags:

Royal Enfield Authorized Service Center in Pushkar? – No as per knowledge.

During the tour of Pushkar by Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike I inquired with the guest house owner about the Authorized Royal Enfield Service center at Pushkar or nearby. The answer was NO for Pushkar, but he guided about Royal Enfield dealer’s shop – Jogbala Motors Pvt. Ltd. near RTO at National Highway 8, Ajmer.

Pushkar to Ajmer is a few km only, and motorcycle service was done.

Pushkar though has three or four private shop owners who do service for motorcycles but I prefer Authorized Royal Enfield Service centers and Jogbala Motors Pvt. Ltd. is one of them. Phone: 0145 – 2787666 / 999 Mobile: 0 – 9829072298 / 082915 79441.

Names of Ghats around Holy Pushkar Lake

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Names of Ghats around Holy Pushkar Lake

I ask a few friends at Pushkar: Do you know the names of ghats around holy Pushkar Lake?

NO was the reply. I ask a few unknown people, the reply was the same. Finally, I decided to walk around Pushkar Lake (outer circle) to know.

At the entrance of the ghats, there is a gate with the name mentioned. How many I was able to find I am sharing them with you. Yes, maybe I have missed a few I agree but it is sure I was unable to know 52 ghats’ names. There are ghat’s names also mentioned within the inner circle walls around Pushkar Lake. Maybe if I walk again, I will be able to know all 52 ghats’ names. Anyways, below is what I find while walking around Pushkar Lake (outer circle).

Varah Ghat, Jaipur Ghat, Guru Govind Singh Ghat, Saptrishi Ghat, Shiva Ghat, Jodhpur Ghat, Veer Gurjar Ghat, Shree Tantu Vai Vaishya Ghat, Chauri Pedi Ghat, Tarni Ghat, Bengali Ghat, Brahma Ghat, Mahirishi Dadhichi Ghat, Yagya Ghat, Cheek Mata Ghat, Gau Ghat, Cheer Ghat, Ram Ghat, Gangaur Ghat, Badri Ghat, Vishram Ghat, Narsing Ghat, Kurmanchal Ghat, Namdev Vithal Ghat, Holkar Ghat

The above list is incomplete. And I was at Pushkar again. Walking again (the inner circle) to know more.

1. Banshi Ghat, Mhadev Ghat, Chandra Ghat, Indra Ghat, Gwalior Ghat, Bangla Ghat, Vallabh Ghat, Rajbohra Ghat, Kalyan Ghat, Karni Ghat, Parshuram Ghat, Savitri Ghat, Hada Ghat, Amarnath Ghat, Regraan Ghat, Janana Ghat, Nagar Ghat, Jagannath Ghat, Ram Ghat, Mukti Ghat, Gangoor Ghat, Asthal Ghat, Palika Ghat

I have excluded 25 ghats (outer circle) names within 23 (the inner circle) because it is mentioned earlier. Finally 48 ghats of Pushkar Lake out of 52 ghats – knowledge enhanced. Four ghats’ names are yet to know. Please share if you know. Thank you.

(The photo was taken from the steps of Savitri Temple in Pushkar (Rajasthan).

Distance Chart and Tourist Places to Visit in Ajmer

• • Ajmer, Rajasthan • Tags:
Distance Chart and Tourist Places to Visit in Ajmer

During the journey towards Pushkar via Ajmer, I stopped the motorbike to read a display board – Welcome to Ajmer. It was about the distance of places, and the tourist places to visit in Ajmer.

Pushkar – 25, Dargah Sharif – 12, Akbari Fort – Govt. Museum – 11, Anasagar Baradari – 11, Abdulla Khan & Bibi Ka Makbara – 9.5, Sai Baba Temple – 5, Prithviraj Smarak – 8, Badshahi Building – 11, Taragarh Fort – 10, Gyanodaya Jain Tirth Kshetra – 19, Dhai Din Ka Jhopra – 12.5, Soniji Ki Nasiyan – 11

(Distance in km)

Brahma Temple – The Only Used to be Temple of Brahma in India

• • Ajmer, Rajasthan • Tags:

Lord Brahma Temple at Pushkar – a sacred religious enlightened accomplished town and birthplace of Goddess Gayatri. It is said and believed Pushkar is the center of the birth of the Universe, the Head of all Tirth (Hindu pilgrimage), the right eye of earth, and the location of various Gods, and saints who meditated and performed Yagya at this very location. Within the center of the town is a lake named Pushkar Lake. Having the bath within the Lake removes sin as well as evil thoughts.

As I know Lord Brahma is not worshiped in general except at Pushkar but I do not know the reason for the same. I inquired and the knowledge shared by a local present within the Lord Brahma Temple. Thanks – said I.

Once Lord Brahma decided to perform Yagya (sacred fire). After numerous location searches, he finds Pushkar the best place. He requested his son sage Narad to convey the message to Savitri (wife of Lord Brahma) to be present on such and such day (It is believed if the wife and husband are present together and Yagya is performed it is the best to do so). Narad thought otherwise and conveyed the message but requested Goddess Savitri to visit a little late to check whether Lord Brahma waited for her or not and at the same time, and he requested Lord Brahma to check whether his wife obliged his request or not on time.

Lord Brahma invited God, and Goddesses for Yagya. On the day of Yagya, everyone was present except Savitri his wife. Lord Brahma waited long enough for her to arrive and finally decided to marry another woman to perform Yagya. He requested his two main guards, Lord Indra, and Lord Kuber to bring one woman for him as the time for performing Yagya is running out. Lord Indra, Lord Kuber with the help of a cow created a woman and was named * Gayatri. Finally, Yagya was performed. Once Yagya was completed, sage Narad ran towards Savitri and narrated the whole story. This made Goddess Savitri angry. She curses Lord Brahma and others present there. She cursed Lord Brahma from now onwards you will be worshiped by devotees only at this location i.e., Pushkar, and nowhere else nobody will worship you. Thus Lord Brahma is worshiped only at this very location i.e., Pushkar.

* (cow is गाय in Hindi thus Gayatri is named)

Another story: Once at Pushkar Pushpa (flowers) fell on the ground from the sky. Lord Brahma was in search of a location to perform Yagya. He decided Pushkar to visit to perform Yagya as flowers fell on the ground at this very location.

(Not to forget Pushkar is also known as Pushkar Raj (where flower rules) but in short, we say: Pushkar)

Goddess Savitri temple can be seen through a window from Brahma Temple. Savitri temple is on top of a hill close by. Climbing is a little tough as stairs, as well as rocks, are present.

Note: Savitri temple is closed between 12-2 afternoons (1 July – 31 March) and 12-4 afternoons (1 April – 30 June).

In the past various Mughal invaders destroyed and demolished Hindu temples. In the year 713 samvat i.e., 658 (currently 2011 i.e., 2066 samvat as per the Hindu calendar) Adi Shankaracharya visited Pushkar and renovated and re-established the temple of Lord Brahma. The temple is taken care of by saints who are followers of Adi Shankaracharya and are bachelors. It is a Guru-Shishya parampara (The Guru is a teacher in general terms, and Shishya is a disciple) and currently, the 33rd follower of Adi Shankaracharya is the head priest of the temple. During Kartik month i.e., somewhere around October – November a huge festival is organized at Pushkar but 5 days are very special days and a huge number of devotees visit Pushkar especially to visit the Brahma temple.

Knowledgeable journey – said I and I know why in-general Lord Brahma is not worshiped.

Thanks again – said I for enhancing my knowledge. Click to learn more about Brahma Temple.

Udaipur to Pushkar – Driving Directions via NH8

• • Ajmer, Beawar, Delhi, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Sirohi, Udaipur • Tags: ,

Udaipur to Pushkar distance is 292 Km approx.

Udaipur City > *Gomti Chouraha (98.5 km)

Gomti Chouraha > *Beawar (119 km)

Beawar > Ajmer City (62.5 km)

(once you reach Tabiji gaon, Ajmer on National Highway 8 take a left-turn for Ajmer City )

Ajmer City > Pushkar (12 km)

*Distance from Gomti Chouraha:

Mount Abu – 250 km, Jodhpur – 187 km, Delhi – 572 km

*Distance from Beawar:

Delhi – 455 km, Jodhpur -154 km

Shri Eklingji Lord Shiva Temple (Kailashpuri) – Visiting Time

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Shri Eklingji Lord Shiva Temple (Kailashpuri) – Visiting Time

Shri Eklingji Temple Visiting Timings

Vaishakh Shukla Pratipada to Kartik Shukla Purnima (15-04-10 to 21-11-10) – 4 am / 10:30 am / 5:30 pm
Magh Krishna Pratipada to Falgun Krishna Amavasya (22-11-10 to 04-03-11) – 4:30 am / 10:30 am / 5 pm
Falgun Shukla Pratipada to Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya (05-03-11 to 03-05-11) – 4:15 am / 10:30 am / 5:15 pm
Note – The Trust has full rights to change the timings of any type of darshan (view) etc.
Rajopchar Seva’s special worship takes 2 and 1/2 hours.

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