Sleeping Monkey – This photo was taken at the entrance of Govind Dev Temple in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh).
Shree Vajreshwari Devi – An incarnation of Goddess Parvati
Shree Vajreshwari Devi temple is situated at Vajreshwari Town in Thane district (Maharashtra).
History of Maa Vajreshwari Devi Temple:
Years ago Kalikaal – The demon was troubling people and to get rid of the demon, sages under the guidance of Rishi Vashishta performed Trichandi Yagya. As Indra – The King of Devtas was not part of the Yagya he hurled Vajra (thunderbolt) which caused worries among rishis (sages) and people. They prayed to Goddesses to save them.
To save sages and people Goddess Parvati swallowed Vajra. Thus, Lord Rama said as you have saved people and swallowed Indra Vajra you will be known as ‘Vajreshwari Devi’ and will stay in the region forever. Thus, Shree Vajreshwari Devi is also known as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati.
During the Peshwa era, Mumbai till Daman was under Portuguese rule. As they were troubling locals, the news was heard by Shrimant Chimaji Appa and he started proceeding toward Vasai fort with the army. He prayed to Goddess Vajreshwari that if he conquers the Vasai fort he will rebuild the temple as a fort. His prayers were accepted. Vasai fort was conquered. The Flag was hosted. In the year 1738, he built a temple equal to a fort.
Shri Nityanand Swami Samadhi Mandir – Lord Rama’s Guru, held a Great Yagna here and installed Lord Ganesha
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About: The Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Moti Daman – Built in 1607 A.D.
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About: Fort of Moti Daman – Built in 16th Century A.D.
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About: Fort of Nani Daman – Facing the River
ऊंची पत्थर की दीवारों वाला छोटा किला 12,250 वर्ग मीटर के क्षेत्र को घेरता है। इसमें तीन बुर्ज और दो प्रवेश द्वार हैं।
किले का सबसे विशिष्ट हिस्सा नदी के सामने बना विशाल प्रवेश द्वार है, जिसके दोनों ओर सेंट जेरोम की एक बड़ी मूर्ति और दो विशाल मानव आकृतियाँ हैं।
(English to Hindi Translation by Google Translate)
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About: The Chapel of Our Lady of Rosario – Built in 17th Century
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About: Church of Bom Jesus – Built in 1603 A.D.
बॉम जीसस का चर्च
बोम जीसस का चर्च 1603 ई. में अपने वर्तमान स्वरूप में पूरा हुआ। समृद्ध नक्काशीदार द्वार और ऊंची छत और चमकदार सजावट के साथ अत्यधिक सजाए गए आंतरिक भाग सौंदर्य को आमंत्रित करते हैं।
(Hindi Translation by Google Translate)
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About: Ruined Church, Moti Daman – Built in 1567
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