Poojas (Archane and Abhishekam) / Sevas to be Performed at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple

Below is the List of Various Types of Sevas / Poojas (Archane & Abhishekam) that one can perform at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur :

Nirgun Paduka Poojan of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Dattatreya Maharaj (7am-2pm) :

Panchopachar Pooja in which the Devotees can offer Flowers to Nirun Padukas.
Alankar Pooja in which the Devotees can offer Flowers to Padukas and also get a Phala Prasad of Coconut blessed with Nirgun Paduka. 
Maha Pooja : It includes both above and the devotee can sit in front of Nirgun Padukas and after the required Sankalpam perform Kshirabhisheka to the Sphatika Linga worshipped by Datta Maharaj.

Kesara Lepan Paduka Poojan (7am-2pm) :

This Seva is of Great Importance at Ganagapur as the Kesara (Saffron Paste) is Smeared on the Swamis Nirgun Padukas and the same Kesara Lepan is given to the Devotees as the Prasad in a small box. This Prasadam is of Great Importance and is considered as the Main Prasad of Sri Kshetra Ganagapur.This Seva includes all the above 3 Sevas. 

Note: As the Maha Naivedyam is offered to the Lord From 12pm-1pm there will be no Pilgrims pooja for an hour. The Dharma Darshanam at Ganagapur Continues throughout the Day (i.e 3am-9pm)

Rudrabhisheka to the Shiva Lingam :

Rudrabhisheka of Eka avarthan / Ekadasha aavarthan etc., can be performed in the premises of Devasthan / Abhisheka hall.

Pallakhi Seva (Palanquin of the Lord Datta) :

Everyday at Ganagapur there will be Pallakhi Seva of the Lord Datta at around 7.30 to 8.30pm and the Palanquin will be Circumambulating the Temple along with Chanting and Singing hymns in praise of the Lord Datta and the Devotee performing this seva can have Darshana Opportunity of sitting in front of the Deity of Shri Datta (Utsav Murti of Pallakhi) exquisitely decorated with Mahapooja.

Madhukari Seva (Offering Alms):

There is an assurance given by Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati (Lord Datta) to the people of Ganagapur in Shri Guru Charitra i.e., “Vasathi Rani Sangamase Jate Nithya Bikshese Taya Vare Gangapurase Madyana Kala Pareyasa “ In these Marathi Words Shri Datta Guru has given an Assurance to all his Devotees that he would forever continue to accept alms at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur in the Afternoon Time. As it is believed that Datta Maharaj himself takes the bhiksha here at afternoon , each and everyone Visiting Ganagapur must offer Madhukari (Bhiksha/alms) to Some people atleast and also accept bhiksha from 5 houses as the Prasadam.

Shri Guru Charitra Parayan:

Shri Guru Charitra is the Most Important Grantha of Datta Sampradaya that recounts the Life History of Shri Dattatreya, Shripad Shri Vallabha and Shri Narasimha Saraswati. The reading of which provides Spiritual, physical and Worldly well being to the Devotees. In this Seva the Sankalpam will be done in the name of the devotee for the solution of some obstacle / Problems. People Suffering of Various Problems like Physical and Mental illness and Financial Crisis can get them solved. Also people having Kundali Dosha (Defect in Horoscope) are now suggested by many Astrologers to perform the Guru Charitra Parayana. This Seva can be done for 7days (1 Parayan),14days(2 Parayan) ………49days(7 Parayan) etc..

Nandadeep Seva for Deepas in the Garbha Gruha:

In this Seva Sankalpam will be done in the Name of the Devotee for his Spiritual and Worldly Well being. This seva can be done for a specified period of time like 1 week, 3weeks, a month etc.

Sarva Seva : Includes all the Sevas at the Temple from Morning to Night.

Other Important Sevas at Ganagapur are like Naivedya to Lord Datta, Datta Homam and other Havans,Shata Rudra, Maha Rudra, Laghu Rudra etc Brahmnical Practices like Javala, Upanayan(Munjvi) etc can also be performed at the Kshetra.

Poojas and Sevas during Festivals and Special Events :

In addition to the above listed Poojas there will be Special Poojas during the Utsavs viz;

Guru Pournima (Pournima of the Ashada Masa)

Shravana Masa

Dushera (Ashwina Sh.10)

Deepavali ( Ashwina Kr.14 to Kartika Sh.5)

Kartika Pournima Utsav (Gouri Hunnime & Vana Bhojana on Kr. 1 )

Shri Datta Jayanti ( Palana on Margashirsha Sh. 14 & Rathotsav on Pournima Day)

Magha Utsav :
Datta Navratra (Magha Sh.1 – Pournima)
Guru Pratipada (Yati Poojan on Magha Kr. 1) and Gopala Kalwa Celebration on the Fourth Day.

Maha Shivaratri ( Magha Kr. 14)

Note: Even if one is not able to visit Ganagapur personally can get their Pooja (Archane/Abhisheka) done through us on their Name by sending the Gotra, Nakshatra ,Rashi and Sankalpa (Your Wish) using the Form Provided in the Contact Us Section of Our Website www.srikshetraganagapur.com . Devotees shall then receive the Prasadam of the Pooja at Ganagapur by Post at their given address. 

For more details about the Sevas please Contact

Ankur Pujari 09035479569
Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

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Railways (Train Names and Timings) to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur from Bangalore

Most Convenient Trains from Bangalore to Gangapur having a Stop at Ganagapur Road (Station Name) are :

Lokmanya TT Exp – 11014 (Departs Bang CY JN at 4pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 4:09am)

Basava Express – 17307 (Departs Bang CY JN at 5pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 5:19am)

Udyan Exp – 11302 (Departs Bang CY JN at 8pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 9:14am)

Details of Trains from other Cities like Pune,Mysore,Secunderabad etc to Ganagapur can also be found usingIRCTC or www.indiarailinfo.com.
After getting down at Ganagapur Road (Station) one can reach Ganagapur temple by a Bus or the Sharing Autos.

There are many Trains to Gulbarga from all Major Cities so One may also get down at Gulbarga Station and then travel to Ganagapur by Bus or Private vehicles.

Gulbarga Railway Station Enquiry : 08472 266611
Ganagapur Road Railway Station Enquiry 08470 266042

It takes around 2-3 hours maximum to perform Pooja / Abhishekam at Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple by a family. 

Contact the Main Priest (Pradhan Archakas) of the Temple:
Shri Anand Divakarbhatt Pujari (09035479569) for Performing any Pooja Vidhi ( Archane / Abhishekam) & Sevas at the Ganagapur Datta Temple. 

Proper Accommodation (Rooms in Lodge) and Pooja (Sevas) can also be booked if informed in advance. Accommodation must be booked well in advance if you are to visit Ganagapur during Pournima, Amavasya, Thursdays, Sundays or during any Festivals.

Railways (Train Names and Timings) to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur from Hyderabad

The Only Convenient Train from Hyderabad to Gangapur having a Stop at Ganagapur Road (Station Name) is :

• Husainsagar Exp – 12702 (Departs from Hyd Deccan at 2:45pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 7:16pm)

Distance from Hyderabad to Ganagapuram is 250 kms (approx) and the Road Route is via Humnabad, Kamlapur, Bidar, Gulbarga,Ganagapur.

Railways (Train Names and Timings) to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur from Mumbai

Most Convenient Trains from Mumbai to Gangapur having a Stop at Ganagapur Road (Station Name) are :

Udyan Express – 11301 (Departs Mumbai CST at 8:05am and arrives at Ganagapur at 5:43pm)

Husainsagar Exp – 12701 (Departs Mumbai CST at 9:50pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 6:48am)

Chennai Mail - 11027 (Departs Mumbai CST at 11:45pm and arrives at Ganagapur at 10:46am)

Coimbatore Express – 11013 which departs from Kurla Terminus at 10.10 PM & departs from Kalyan 11.15 in the night. It reaches Ganagapur at 8.08 AM on the next day Morning.

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How to Reach Sri Dattatreya Temple (Nirgun Math Datta Devasthanam) at Sri Kshetra Gangapur ?

Ganagapur Datta Temple is situated at around 23 kms from 'Ganagapur Road' (Railway Station Name). The Village is also called as Temple Ghangapur, Deval Ganagapur or Ganagapura.  

Nearest City is Gulbarga at 40 kms (approx)

Distance from Sholapur (Solapur) to Gangapur is around 95 kms (approx)

Distance from Hyderabad to Ganagapur is 250 kms (approx) and Road Route is via Humnabad, Kamlapur, Bidar, Gulbarga,Ganagapur

Distance from Mumbai to Gangapur is around 530 kms and Route for travelling is Via Pune,Solapur,Akkalkot,Ganagapur

Distance from Pune to Ganagapur is around 350 kms (Via Solapur,Akkalkot)

Distance from Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) to Ganagapur is around 330 kms (Via Barshi Solapur,Akkalkot)

Distance from Bangalore to Ganagapura is around 610 kms and Route for travelling is Via Bellary,Gulbarga,Ganagapur (or can also be via Chitradurga)

Distance from Mysore to Ganagapur is around 700 kms (Via Chitradurga)

Note: The above mentioned distances are just approx and the actual distance depends upon the Route you choose. 

Daily Pooja Schedule With Darshanam , Abhisheka and Puja Timings at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple

The Pooja and Aarti to the Lord at Ganagapur Kshetra is done Thrice a Day (Trikala Aarti) as per the Words of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati himself and the Same can be seen in the 52Adhyay of Shri Guru Charitra :

Kakada Aarti and Morning Pooja (3am - 7am) :

The Day at the Temple starts with the Loud Ringing of the Bell at Sharp 3am by the Pujaris (Archakas) of the Temple. We (Priests) then open the Door of the Inner Temple and start the Daily Schedule by Performing Kakada Aarti to Lord Datta and Chintamani Ganapati. During the Aarti large drums in the Drum house (Nagarkhana) are Drummed loudly. This is Known as Chaughada (Holy Drumming Ritual).
Devotees are allowed for the Darshana right from Kakada Aarti only. At First Rudrabhisheka and Pooja will be done to the Shaligramas, Spatika and Bana Lingas.  Then Special Pooja along with Kesara Lepana will be done to the Swami Maharajs Nirguna Padukas.During this time Devotees get the Darshan of Ek Mukhi Roopa of Lord Datta. After offering Mangalarati to the Nirguna Padukas,  there will be Worship of Chintamani Ganapati and other deities surrounding the Temple. The Pooja (Worship) continues till 7am when the Maha Mangalarati Aarti is done to the Lord Datta (Trimurti Roopa) and again there will be Choughada indicating that the Morning Pooja had been Completed.

After this the Pilgrims are allowed for the Pooja (Abhishekam / Archane) till 12pm.

 (i.e., 7am-12pm)

Afternoon Pooja and Maha Naivedya (12pm - 1pm) :

The Maha Naivedya (Offering Food) to Lord Datta in Shri Kshetra Ganagapur takes place at 12pm. The Naivedya is prepared at the Houses of the Archakas(Pujaris) and is brought to the Temple at around 12pm. The Pooja and Naivedyam takes place for an hour. The Choughada takes place after the Shankha Vadya (Blowing of Conch) and the Madhukari (Offering of Alms) starts. As it is believed in Ganagapur that Lord Datta himself takes alms here at afternoon, the people visiting Ganagapur must offer alms to some people and accept alms from atleast 5 houses.

After the Maha Naivedya Pilgrims are again allowed for Pooja for an hour (1pm-2pm)

Evening Pooja and Pallakhi Seva (7pm-8.30pm) :

The Evening Pooja to Lord Datta starts at 7.30 pm and after the Aarti the Utsav Murti of Lord Datta will be kept in the Pallakhi (Palanquin) after which the Pallakhi Seva starts (around 8.15pm).After the 3 rounds (With Bhajans) around the Temple the Utsav Murti is taken inside. The Day Schedule completes with the Shejarti (Last Aarti) during which Karuna Tripadi composed by Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati (Tembe) Swami Maharaj and other Stotras are Chanted by the Priests and residents. The Temple Closes at 9 pm.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri Shri Shri Bharati Teerth Mahaswami Visits Shri Kshetra Ganagapur - An Article Extracted from www.sringeri.net

The Jagadguru arrived at Ganagapura of Gulbarga District and was taken in  a procession after a traditional welcome to the temple where Sri Adi Shankara, Sri Sharadamba and Sri Narasimha Saraswati Murtis are installed. On the way the Jagadguru had Darshan of the Paduka at the holy shrine of Sri Datta Nirguna matha. The Jagadguru gave Ashirvachanam in the temple premises, had Darshan of the deities and performed Sri Chandramoulishwara Puja there. In the Ashirvachanam the Jagadguru Said Ganagapura is a famous Datta Kshetram and is renowned as the Tapobhoomi of Sri Narasimha Saraswati, an avatara of Lord Dattatreya. The Jagadguru expressed joy at being in Ganagapura for the fourth time.

The Jagadguru said that just as Lord Dattatreya, Sripaada Srivallabha and Sri Narasimha Saraswati are revered in the Datta Sampradaya, so too is Sri Adi Shankaracharya revered. As Sri Narasimha Saraswati himself revered Sri Adi Shankaracharya, And hence all followers in the Datta Sampradaya have adored Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The Prathishta of the Murtis of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, Goddess Sharada and Sri Narasimha Saraswati at the Ganagapura Datta Kshetram is testimony to this fact.

The Jagadguru said that it was due to the Sankalpa of God and the earnest desire of the Archakas at Ganagapura that he had come to Ganagapura. The Archakas having utmost Shraddha and Bhakti felt that the Sringeri Jagadguru must visit Ganagapura once again to offer Puja to the Nirguna Padukas. The following day, early in the morning, the Jagadguru offered Puja to the Nirguna Padukas of Sri Narasimha Saraswati. Devotees from various parts of the country who had flocked to Ganagapura for the occasion witnessed this divine sight, and returned home after having the Jagadguru’s Darshan and the Datta Paduka Darshan.

The next day (19 March 2014), early in morning, the Jagadguru performed an elaborate Puja at Sri Dattatreya Devasthana/Nirgun Math. The Jagadguru then visited the Sri Kalleshwara swami temple and Sri Narasimha Saraswati swami temple on the banks of  Bhima & Amara Sangama. Then the Jagadguru gave Darshan, Phala Mantrakshata and Tirtha Prasada to the devotees and departed from Ganagapura in the evening.

The Jagadguru after having Darshanam of Nirguna Padukas of Lord Datta at Nirgun Math

Special puja in Ganagapura

On the Morning of 19th Mar 2014, the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji arrived at the holy Nirgun Math by 7′o clock and performed elaborate Pooja to the Nirguna Padukas of Sri Narasimha Saraswati swami who is considered as second avatar of Lord Dattatreya. Then the Archakas of that temple performed Padapuja and conducted Guruvandanam programme. As part of the program, the Jagadguru instructed the Pandits of the Math to chant the Gurupaduka stotram, written by the 33rd Jagadguru, Sri Sacchidananda Shivabhinava Nrisimha Bharati Mahaswamiji.

Importance of Guru Paduka Poojan at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple

In Our Sanatana Dharma we have various aspects of Worshipping the Almighty. The Absolute Brahman which our Vedas declare to be Formless and Attribute Less is Worshipped by us in the form of Deities with Form and Attributes. Guru has a Special Importance in our Sanatana Dharma as he is believed to be the one who ultimately guides us towards Salvation (Moksha). So the Worship of the Gurus Feet is considered to be More Efficient than the Worship of Various Deities itself.

Lord Dattatreya is considered to be the Guru of All Gurus and that's why revered to be the Adi Guru. He is believed to have been Guru to the Eminent Disciples like King Yadu, Lord Parashuram, King Prahlad, Kartiveerya Sahasrarjuna etc and also to be the Guru to the famous Navanath Sect. In the recent times the Followers of Datta Sampradaya also include many Great Saints of Warkari Sampradaya like Saint Eknath and his Guru Swami Janardhana. Sant Tukaram also has sung the Praise of Lord Dattatreya in many of his Abhangs. The Famous Aarti Pada of Lord Dattatreya Trigunatmaka Trimurti is the Composition of Sant Eknath. There are also Famous Abhangs by Sant Tukaram like “Teen Shire Saha Hath” and many more. The Devotees of Lord Dattatreya are spread over the Whole Country especially in the States of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. 

Lord Dattatreya, the Adiguru descended to this Earth in the Form of Two Incarnations namely Shripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Saraswati. Shri Narasimha Saraswati took up Sanyasa at very tender age and roamed the length and width of Our Country and then he finally Settled down at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur where he Stayed on for a Period of 24 Years. While Proceeding to Shrishailyam for Avatar Samapti the Compassionate Guru kept his Nirguna Padukas at Ganagapur and asked the people to Worship the Padukas thrice a day. Nirguna Padukas are called so because the Padukas are Attributeless and Formless (Nirguna Nirakara) representing the Absolute Brahman. He assured everyone that One will be relieved of all Kinds of Problems by Worship of his Nirguna Padukas at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur. Pilgrims visiting Ganagapur thus worship the Padukas and get their desires fulfilled. Numerous are the Instances quoted in Shri Guru Charitra where people afflicted with some diseases or Suffering of Various Ailments who Visited Shri Guru were Cured of them.The Guru is still Blessing all the Devotees Visiting Ganagapur daily from across the World. Such is the Importance of Worship of Guru Paduka at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur.

Poojas (Archane) / Sevas & Abhishekam to be Performed at Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur

Below is the List of Sevas / Poojas that one can Perform at Shree Kshetra Ganagapur :

• Panchopachar / Alankara and Maha Pooja to the Nirgun Padukas of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Dattatreya Maharaj.
• Keshar Lepan Puja to Nirguna Padukas of Shri Datta Guru : In this Seva devotees will get the Kesara Lepan (Saffron Paste) applied to Swamis Padukas as the Prasadam after Pooja. This Kesara Prasad is the Main Prasad of Shri Kshetra Ganagapur.
• Rudrabhisheka to the Shivalingam in the Temple Premises / Abhisheka hall.
• Shree Gurucharitra Parayan for Spiritual and Material Well Being of the Devotees. This Seva Can be done for 1week, 2weeks 7weeks.. etc
• Madhukari Seva : Offering Alms (Bhiksha) to the People as it is still believed that Datta Maharaj himself accepts Bhiksha at Gangapur in the Afternoon Time.
• Nandadeep seva (for Deepa's in the Garbha Gruha) for the Material and Spiritual well being. This Seva can be done for specified period of time like 1week, 2weeks, a month etc...
• Pallaki Seva (Palanquin of Lord Datta) : This Seva is done in the evening from 7.30-8.30pm and the devotees can have the Darshan of the Utsav Murti of Lord Datta and participate in the Pallakhi Seva.
• Sarva Seva (Includes all the Sevas from Morning to Night)
• Other Sevas like Naivedya to Lord Datta, Datta Homam, Laghu Rudra etc Can be done. For More details about the Concerned Seva please Contact at 9035479569

Dushera (Dasara) Celebrations at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

The Celebration of Dushera Festival also takes place very Grandly at Ganagapur. The Tenth Day after Navartri Falling in the Month of October, this is also the Samadhi Day of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. The Celebration at Ganagapur takes place by the way of Pallakhi Procession in the Kshetra. The Utsav Murti of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati will be kept in the Pallakhi and is Carried to Kalleshwar Mandir at around 5pm. As the Token of Wishing Prosperity Devotees Mutually offer a Leaf called Semipathri. after the Poojan to the Shami Tree at Kalleshwar. On the way back to the Nirguna Math the Villagers and the People of Priest Community offer Aarti to the Lord in Pallakhi. The Palakhi reaches back at around 8pm.

Shri Gurudeva Datta !

Sri Datta Navaratra and Magha Utsavam (Celebration of Shrishailyagamana of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati Maharaj) at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

This Day is Famous as the Day of Ganagapur Yatra and the Festival (Jatra Utsav) too is Considered to be the Biggest of its Kind. The Jatra Mahotsavam takes place in a Large Scale as the Devotees from Various Parts of the Country rush to Ganagapur on this day. The Magha Utsav is the Same to Ganagapur as is Ashada Ekadashi to Pandharpur.

The Celebration of Datta Navratra begins on Magha Shuddha Pratipada and is celebrated till the Pournima and the Jatra Mahotsavam begins on the Day of Magha Pournima. The Utsav is celebrated for 5 days then.

On the Day of Pournima there will be No Poojan of the Padukas after the Morning Worship and at the evening there will be Special Aarti performed to the Lord Datta.

The Next Day , the Magha Vadya Pratipada is the Important Day of Celebration and there will be Yati Pooja in the Maha Mantap at around 3pm indicating the Pooja done by the Disciples to Shri Guru while he was leaving for Kardali Vanam on a Flower Seat. There will be Annadanam and Distribution of Prasadam at the Keshava Temple nearby.

On the Next Two Days also there will be Prasada Distribution at the Keshwava Temple.
On the Fourth Day is Celebrated the Gopal Kalwa marking end of the Jatra Mahotsav. On this Day at around 12pm, the Pallakhi of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati will be taken to the Rudra Pada Teerth where all the Pilgrims take a Holy Dip.The Palakhi returns back to the Temple till 4pm and there will also be Prasada Distribution at the Keshava Temple.

Deepavali Celebrations at Shri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur

Naraka Chaturdasi which falls on Ashwija Bahula Chaturdasi (Month of October) during Deepavali festival marks the jubilant celebrations in Gangapur Dattatreya temple in Karnataka. On this day, thousands of devotees take holy bath in ‘Ashta Tirthams’ around Ganagapur Sri Kshetra temple. Ashta Tirthams are eight holy spots along the Bheema River that are sanctified by Sri Narasimha Saraswathi Swami Maharaj.

‘Dandi’ representing Swami Nrisimha Saraswathy leads the way of devotees for Punya Snan in Ashta Tirthams of Gangapur. Devotees perform holy bath in Ashta tirthams in order. The Devotees start having their Holy Dip at Shatakula Teerth at Sanagam and then Narasimha Teerth, Bhagirathi Teerth, Papa Vinashini Teerth, Koti Teerth, Rudrapada Teerth, Chakra Teerth and finally at the Manmatha Teerth near Kalleshwara Temple.

Shri Gurudeva Datta !

Sri Datta Jayanti Celebrations at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple (Nirgun Math)

The Most Celebrated Festival of the Datta Sampradaya “Shri Datta Jayanti” is celebrated with Great Devotion and Enthusiasm at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur. This Occasion particularly attracts a large number of Devotees from all over the Country as Ganagapur is considered to be the headquarter of the Datta Sampradaya. Lord Dattatreya is the 1^st Incarnation of the Trinity God viz., Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The Story of Datta Avatar can be seen in the 4^th Adhyay of Shri Guru Charitra.

The Datta Jayanti Celebrations takes place at Ganagapur for  Two Days.

On the First Day (Margashirsha Shuddha Chaturdasi), the Cradle Ceremony will be Celebrated in the Nirgun Math (Datta Mandir) Premises at around 12pm. Crowds of Devotees gather in the Temple Premises since Morning to have a Holy Glimpse of Lord Dattatreya. After the Celebrations the Routine Activities are carried on.

The Second Day (Margashirsha Pournima) is the Day of Rathotsava and the Utsav Murti of Lord Dattatreya mounted on the Rath (chariot) will be taken out in a Procession till the Hanuman Temple at the East of the Nirgun Math and after Performing Mangala Aarti to Lord Hanuman the Rath is taken back to the Nirgun Math.

There will be Annadan and Distribution of Prasadam on both the Days.

As this is the Most Important Festival of the Datta Sampradaya , there will be a huge crowd of Devotees at Ganagapur. Devotees visiting must therefore ensure that they book the Accommodation and Pooja well in advance.

The Grand Celebration of Gouri Hunvi or Kartika Pournima at Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur

The Kartika Pournima is Celebrated because it was on this Day that the Demon Tripura who conquered all the 3 Worlds was Killed by Lord Shiva. And it is Known as Deva-Diwali also.

The Celebration at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur also has an Additional Reason and which can be Seen in the 47^th Adhyay of Shri Guru Charitra and is as below :

While Shri Guru was at Ganagapur once during Deepavali Devotees from Nearby Villages came to Math and requested Shri Guru to Visit their Village.But Shri Guru asked them to Mutually decide as to whose place should he Visit, the Disciples started to argue within themselves and thus the Kind Shri Guru decided to Satisfy all and called each of them separately and said that he would Visit him only and that not to say this to anyone. The Day of Dhanatrayodhashi arrived and the Great Compassionate Shri Guru assumed 8 Forms and Visited each of them and also stayed at Ganagapur.
Later during the Kartika Pournima all the Disciples again gathered at the Math for the Occasion of Deeparadhana and each of them Started Saying that Shri Guru Visited  them during Deepavali and started showing the Things they gave to Shri Guru. Thus everyone Realised that Shri Guru assumed 8 Forms to Bless all of them.

This Occasion was Grandly Celebrated by them and this continues to be Celebrated till this Very Day and is One of the Major Festival at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur.

Celebration :  On the First Day the Palakhi of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati Maharaj leaves Nirgun Math at around 12pm and is taken to the Bhima-Amarja Sangam with a Single Stop at Vishranti Katta. Devotees are allowed to take the Darshan till 10pm. At around 9pm the Aarti starts and continues for an Hour after which at 10pm the Palakhi leaves Sangam and reaches  Nirgun Math at around 12.30. On the way Bhajans are done in front of the Palakhi. The Palakhi stops at 2 Places for a while i.e Vishranti Katta (The Place where Shri Guru used to Relax) and the Sati Katta (where the Young Lady Savitri from Mahur found her Husband Dead). All through the way after Sati Katta the Womens of the Village offer Aarti to Shri Guru.

On the Second Day, the Pournima Day, the Palakhi leaves Nirgun Math at around 1.30 and is taken to Sangam with a Single Stop at Vishranti Katta. Devotees  are allowed to have Darshan of Shri Guru all the Day.The Day is Marked with its Celebration by the way of Vana Bhojana. The Villagers and Visitors carry their Food Items to Sangam, exchange and partake the food and thus its called "Vana-bhojan". After this at around 8pm the Aarti Starts which continues for 2 Hours and at around 10pm the Palakhi heads back towards Nirgun Math. After the Usual stop at Vishranti Katta, the Palakhi reaches Sati Katta where the Villagers and Visitors take Darshan of the Lord for 2 Hours. The Thrilled Villagers starts Performing Dances and Dandiya (which continues till Morning) and the Palakhi then Slowly heads towards Math. The Villagers Come out in the Mid Night to Offer Aarti to the Lord and then Finally Palakhi reaches Nirgun Math at around 5.30am after which the Daily Routine starts with the Morning Pooja after a break of half an hour.

Celebration of Guru Pournima at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur

What is Guru Purnima?

The Full Moon Day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. All Hindus are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata. The credit of composing the authentic treatise of Brahma-sootras to explain the background of Vedas goes to him Bhagwan Vyasa was not only believed to be been born on this day, but also to have started writing the Brahma Sutras on ashadha sudha padyami and ends on this day, hence their recitations as a dedication to him, are organised on this day, which is also known as Vyasa Purnima. Vyasa Pournima will be celebrated Grandly in Basar ( the Place of Goddess Saraswati) where Bhagwan Vyasa lived in the Gufa after Mahabharat War.

Celebration at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur

Datta Parampara has Great Importance in the Guru Parampara as Lord Dattatreya is the Guru of Gurus. As the Kshetradhipati of Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati was a Sanyasi belonging to the Sringeri Shankara Parampara, the Celebration of Guru Pournima has its own Importance at Ganagapur. Vyasa Pournima is celebrated in Shri Kshetra Ganagapur by all the Priests by the way of  Performing Vyasa Pooja at 11am in the Maha Mantapam of the Temple. Devotees have the Divine Darshanam of Nirguna Paduka and also bow to Bhagwan Veda Vyasa.

Significance of Guru Purnima

The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness.Therefore one who removes darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Only he who removes our ultimate darkness, known as Maya, and who inspires and guides us on to the path of God-realization is the true Guru (Gukaaro Andhakaarasya, Rukarasthannirodhakaha). On this day, all spiritual aspirants and devotees worship Vyasa in honor of his divine personage and all disciples perform a 'puja' of their respective spiritual preceptor or 'Gurudevs'. The Period 'Chaturmas' ("four months") begins from this day. In the past, wandering spiritual masters and their disciples used to settle down at a place to study and discourse on the Brahma Sutras composed by Vyasa, and engage themselves in Vedantic discussions.

Celebration of Shravana Masa and Shiva Poojan at Shri Kshetra Ganagapur Temple

Shravana Masa is Celebrated Very Grandly every year at Shri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur. Every Morning at 8am the Kshetra Pujaris gather at the Maha Mantapa of the Temple and Panchamruta Poorvaka Rudrabhisheka will be Performed. Then 3 Pradakshinas of the Temple will be done along with the Chanting of the Holy Life History of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati in the Form of the Marathi Song “Madhava Patni Amba Udaradi Janmuni Karanja Nagari Re”.
After this Maha Mangalarati will be offered to the Lord with the Chanting of the Kannada Songs “Mangaladaruti Guruvigadu Shubha Mangaladaruti Swamigadu”, “Swami Narasimha Saraswatige Mangala” and other Songs.
The Program takes around 2 hours and then Devotees will be then given Panchamruta and Prasadam at the Temple. On Mondays the Program takes Place at around 3.30pm. Everyday at Night after the Daily Routines at around 10pm Bhajanas will be conducted by singing the Devotional Songs. Visiting Shri Kshetra Ganagapur during Shravana Masa and Performing Shiva Poojan and Datta Upasana is Considered to be of Great Importance. For any Further Guidance for the Poojas/Sevas Kindly Contact Us.

Darshanam and Pooja (Abhishekam) Timings at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple

The Darshan of the Deity at Ganagapur Temple starts early at 3am only after the Kakada Aarti has been performed. The Temple is open to devotees for the whole day till 9pm. Devotees can have the Darshan of Nirguna Padukas till 7am after which the Padukas will be kept for the Pooja by Pilgrims. The Pooja by the Pilgrims start at 7am and almost continues till 2pm except for an hour in between during which the Maha Naivedya will be offered to the Lord (Around 12pm-1pm). The Pallakhi Utsav starts at around 8pm after the completion of which the temple will be Closed.

The Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri “Sri Sri Bharati Teerth Mahaswami Visits Sri Kshetra Ganagapur”

The Jagadgurus Shobha Yatra till Nirgun Math

The Jagadguru of Sringeri Maha Samsthanam Sri Sri Bharati Teerth Mahasami Visited Ganagapur during his Vijay Yatra in South on 18^th March 2014.  The Jagadguru was accorded a Grand Welcome by the Villagers and specially by the Temple Priests with the Poorna Kumbha Swagata at the Entrance near Hanuman Temple. Then there was the Grand Shobha Yatra till the Nirgun Math where the Jagadguru had the Darshanam of Lord Dattatreya. 

The Jagadguru Performing Chandramoulishwara Pooja at Ganagapur Shankara Math

The Jagadguru then moved to the Adi Shankaracharya Math on the Sangam Road where he received the Pada Puja. The Jagadguru then Spoke about the Importance of Sri Kshetra Ganagapur among all the Datta Kshetras and emphasized that one should not see any difference between Sri Dattatreya and Adi Shankara Bhagwatpada. The Jagadguru recalled about his earlier visits to Ganagapur on 3 Occassions and highlited the Sanctity of the Datta Kshetra Ganagapur. He also appreciated the work of the Priests who had built a Shankara Math here and had the shrines built for Sri Sharadamba , Sri Adi Shankara Bhagwatpada and Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati. The Jagadguru then Performed the Famous Chandramoulishwara Pooja at the Shankara Math.

The Jagadguru at Nirgun Math Ganagapur after delivering Anugraha Bhashanam

On 19^th Morning, the Jagadguru performed Special Pooja to the Nirguna Padukas of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati. This was followed by the Padapuja to His Holiness performed by the Archakas of the Temple. The Jagadguru then delivered an Anugraha Bhashanam at the Temple in which he explained how the Same God has Manifested himself at Several Kshetras like Lord Shiva at Varanasi,  Lord Rama at Rameshwaram and so on. He said the Same Lord has manifested at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur as Lord Dattatreya , Sripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Saraswati.The Jagadguru then explianed the Importance of Maintaining Purity and Spirituality at Teertha Kshetras. He explained as Shri Narasimha Saraswati belongs to the Parampara of Sringeri which flows from Sri Vidyaranya, he said all the followers of Datta Sampradaya are originally the Followers of Sri Sringeri Shankara Math also. He then blessed the Temple Priests who he said are the Ardent devotees of Sringeri Jagadgurus and the devotion of whom made him Visit Sri Kshetra Ganagapur again.

The Jagadguru then Proceeded to Sangam where he had Darshan of  Lord Dattatreya, the Audumbara Tree and Lord Sangameshwara. He then moved to Afzalpur in the Evening after blessing all the People of Ganagaapur.

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Trip (Visit) to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur during a Pournima (Hunvi) ? Horoscope Remedies by an Astrologer ?

Sri Kshetra Gangapur is a popular Datta Kshetra located near Gulbarga(around 40kms). The Datta Kshetra gets crowded by the large no. of visitors(Pilgrims/Devotees) during every Pournima and Amavasyas. A Pilgrimage to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur is sought as a remedy to any of the Physical/Mental Ailments or for solving any financial crisis. Shri Guru Charitra - The Most Important Grantha which describes the Life Story of Shri Shripada Shri Vallabha and Shri Narasimha Saraswati recounts plenty of incidents where Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati rescues many of his disciples and devotees from their various problems. The Grantha which has 52 Adhyays (Chapters) in total recounts incidents wherein some devotees are relieved of their Poverty, Some are rescued from the Bhoot/Pischacha Badha, some of even got their lives back, some are blessed for Knowlegde, some blessed with Children and so on and so the belief continues till this day.

Many are the devotees who are suggested by some Astrologers for a Visit or Stay at Ganagapur and a bath at the Sangama (Confluence of Bhima and Amarja Rivers). Shri Guru as per his words accepts the Pooja (Worship) in the form of Nirguna Padukas at Nirgun Math located here. People with various problems in their Horoscope(Kundali) are now guided by Various Astrologers for a Visit and Stay at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur as a Great Remedy.

Other than the Poojas at the Temple the Devotees can also perform Homa & Havans, Laghu Rudram, Shata Rudra, Datta Yaga and many other Religious Rites(Pooja Vidhi). One may also perform Brahmanical Rites such as Upanayan Cermony (Munjvi) etc at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur.

 The Present Temple is but a Math (Monastery) of Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati who was a Sannyasi (Monk) of the Great Order set up by Shri Adi Shankara Bhagwatpada.Shri Guru stayed here at this math for around 24 years.

For any further information regarding a Trip , Accomodation (Lodging) or Abhishekam(Pujas/Sevas) at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur kindly do contact me at 9035479569 / 9035352133.

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Trip (Pilgrimage) to Ganagapur,Akkalkot,Tuljapur and Pandharpur ?

The people visiting ganagapur generally plan for a trip covering the 4 kshetras located nearby viz Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur, Sri Swami Samarth Kshetra Akkalkot, Sri Panduranga (Vithhala) Kshetra Pandharpur and Ambabai Kshetra Tuljapur. The Trip (Pilgrimage) to all these 4 Kshetras can be covered in 2 days if travelled in a private Vehicle.Therefore people visiting Ganagapur or any of these kshetras generally plan for a two day trip.

Sri Kshetra Ganagapur is Located at a distance of
- around 40kms from Gulbarga
- around 95kms from Solapur
- around 260kms from Hyderabad
- around 530kms from Mumbai
- around 610kms from Bangalore
- around 680kms from Mysore.

Akkalkot is located at a distance of around 40kms form Solapur.
Tuljapur is located at a distance of around 50kms from Solapur.
Pandharpur is located at a distance of around 75kms from Solapur.

Distance from Shri Kshetra Ganagapur to Akkalkot is around 70kms and akkalkot can be reached by Road or Railways.
Distance between Tuljapur and Pandharpur is around 120kms and has to be reached via Solapur Route.

One may plan the Trip as per your convenience and start up with the any of the 4 Kshetra. But if you are travelling by Train you can book a ticket till Ganagapur Road (Station around 22kms from Temple Ganagapur) and continue with the other 3 Kshetras after Ganagapur.

For any further guidance regarding your trip or to book an accomodation at Ganagapur or to perform Abhishekam (Archane) / Pujas (Sevas) at the Temple , you can contact me at 9035479569 / 9035352133.

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Accomodation / Lodging / Dharmashalas at Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur

Shree Kshetra Ganagapur now have many accommodation facilities. One may opt for any of the Dharmashalas near the Temple within minimum charges or Good Lodges with A/c or Non A/c Rooms. Normally we can arrange for you good accommodation if informed a day before your visit but if you are to visit Ganagapur on a Thursday/ Sunday or during Pournima(Hunvi) or any festivals make sure that you inform us well in advance so that we can reserve for you.

Devotees visiting Ganagapur must offer Annadan(Bhiksha) to some people atleast as that is of great importance here.This is because of the Assurance given by the Datta Guru himself that he will be coming to the Village for Bhiksha everyday at Noon. The Devotees should also accept Bhiksha from Some houses and have it as the Prasadam at Ganagapur.

Do contact me for any guidance regarding your Visit , accommodation or Pujas (sevas) to be performed at Dattatreya Temple @ 9035479569 / 9035352133.

Are People affected by Evil Spirits Cured at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur ?

Nowadays in this society we find people questioning the generally accepted faith regarding a temple. Its the same in the case of Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur. In such matters nothing can be said confidently. The general belief of people is that by serving Shri Datta Guru at Ganagapur one gets relieved of the problems caused by the Evil Spirits. There are thousands of people who had experienced the Fact. But this cannot be generalized as there may be people who are suffering of some mental illness but mistook it as some Bhoot or Pishacha Badha. You can find daily many people in the Temple who stay here for years together serving the Lord and getting cured of their ailments. These people visit here on their own will and stay here till there problems are solved.
          But there are many instances of affected people getting cured here and so the belief developed. Such Instances can even be seen in Shri Guru Charitra (the main grantha of Datta Sampradaya) where a women whose babies were being killed by a Bramha Pishachi (Ghost) after their birth was rescued by Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati and in the other instance when Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati was entering Ganagapur the Brahma Rakshasa living on a Ashwattha Tree surrendered to the Lord and got mukti (Salvation). There are also mention of such instances in Sri Datta Purana etc by Shri Vasudevananda Saraswati (Tembe Swami) Maharaj. So it may be that some spiritual energy is working in Shri Kshetra Ganagapur and the Lord here is protecting his devotees coming here with their various Problems.

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Daily Pooja (Archane / Worship) Schedule at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

The Pooja at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur takes place at 3 times in a Day (i.e Trikala Pooja).
Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati Dattatreya Maharaj while proceeding to Kardali Van (Srisailam) for Avatar Samapti insisted his Disciples for offering Trikala Aarati to his Nirgun Padukas at the Math in Ganagapur and the same is followed by us till this Day and the Daily Pooja Schedule is :

Kakada Aarti and Morning Pooja (3am - 7am) :

The Day at the Temple starts with the Loud Ringing of the Bell at Sharp 3am by the Pujaris (Archakas) of the Temple. We (Priests) then open the Door of the Inner Temple and start the Daily Schedule by Performing Kakada Aarti to Lord Datta and Chintamani Ganapati. During the Aarti large drums in the Drum house (Nagarkhana) are Drummed loudly. This is Known as Chaughada (Holy Drumming Ritual).
Devotees are allowed for the Darshana right from Kakada Aarti only. The Pooja (Worship) continues till 7am when the Final Aarti is done to the Lord and again there will be Choughada indicating that the Morning Pooja had been Completed.
After this the pilgrims are allowed for the Pooja till 12pm.

Afternoon Pooja and Maha Naivedya (12pm - 1pm) :

The Maha Naivedya (Offering Food) to Lord Datta in Shri Kshetra Ganagapur takes place at 12pm. The Naivedya is prepared at the Houses of the Archakas(Pujaris) and is brought to the Temple at around 12pm. The Pooja and Naivedya takes place for an hour. The Choughada takes place after the Shankha Vadya (Blowing of Conch) and the Madhukari (Offering of Alms) starts.

As it is believed in Ganagapur that Lord Datta himself takes alms here at afternoon, the people visiting Ganagapur must offer alms to some people and accept alms from atleast 5 houses.
After the Maha Naivedya pilgrims are again allowed for pooja for an hour.

Evening Pooja and Pallakhi Seva:

The Evening Pooja to Lord Datta starts at 7.30 pm and after the Aarti the Utsav Murti of Lord Datta will be kept in the Pallakhi (Palanquin) after which the Pallakhi Seva starts (around 8.15pm).After the 3 rounds (With Bhajans) around the Temple the Utsav Murti is taken inside. The Day Schedule completes with the Shejarti (Last Aarti) during which Karuna Tripadi and other Stotras are Chanted by the Priests and residents. The Temple Closes at 9 pm.

How to Perform Ashta Teertha ( Bath at 8 Holy Teerthas) in Ganagapur ?

On the day of Deepavali, Shri Guru said to the disciple, 'We shall have bath at Trishali (3 Holy places i. e. Prayag, Kashi and Gaya ) with family and children.

The disciple said, 'For such a long journey, we require some time for preparations'. Shri Guru says 'These holy places are near about. So there is no need for special preparation.'

Shri Guru then takes everyone to Sangam and asks them to take bath in

(1) Shatakula Teerth ( Bhima-Amarja Sangam) and says that it is like Triveni Sangam of Prayaga.He says how the River Amarja was emerged from the Nectar that fell down from Indras Hands and hence Bath in this River Prevents Diseases and Untimely Death.

Shri Guru then takes them to the Following Teerthas in the Way to Ganagapur.

(2) Nrusimha Teerth : The Bath in this Teerth and then worshipping Sangameshwara is like Worshipping Shrishailya Mallikarjuna and this fulfills ones Wishes. This Teerth is in front of the Sangam Mandir.

(3) Bhagirathi (Varanasi) Teerth : The Bath in this Teerth is as Holy as Bath in Manikarnika Kund at Kashi. It is because once a Shiva Bhakta Brahmin of Bharadwaj Gotra Pleased Lord Shiva with his Devotion and when Lord Shiva appeared he asked that he want to take bath in Manikarnika daily and have Darshan of the Lord.Lord Shiva granted and a Kund was emerged there and it joined the Bhima River here.

(4) Papavinashini Teerth : As the name indicates, Bath in this Teerth Destroys all the Sins. Shri Guru at this Teerth called his Sister Ratnai and Said, 'You had killed a Cat with

a Stick and therefore you are having Leprosy. You bathe in this Tirth daily and your disease will disappear.' As advised, she bathed here for three days and her disease was wiped off.

(5) Koti Teerth : A Bath in this Teerth is like taking bath in all the Teerth of Jambu Dweepa. One should bathe here on Sankranthi, Grahan, Purnima and Amavasya and give a cow with a calf in Charity. A Charity done here is equal to a Crore Charity.

(6) Rudrapada Teerth : A Bath in this River is equivalent to a Bath in Gaya and  Shraddha etc must be Performed here.

(7) Chakra Teerth : A Dip in this Teerth is Even More Holy than the Bath in Dwaraka.

(8) Manmatha Teerth : This Teerth is in front of the Kalleshwara Mandir. The Bath in this Teerth and then worshipping Kalleshwara is like taking bath in Gokarna Teerth and worshipping Mahabaleshwara.

Devotees coming to Ganagapur do the Ashta Teerth Snan at Large Number. The Bath in Ashta Teertha's on Naraka Chathurdashi (in Diwali) day is very powerful. Even the sins and doshas will be removed by having bath in these Ashta Teerthas.

Lodging / Dharmashala or other Accommodation at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

Shree Kshetra Ganagapur now have many accommodation facilities. One may opt for any of the Dharmashalas near the Temple within minimum charges or Good Lodges with A/c or Non A/c Rooms.
Normally we can arrange for you good accommodation if informed a day before your visit but if you are to visit Ganagapur on a Thursday/ Sunday or during Pournima(Hunvi) or any festivals make sure that you inform us well in advance so that we can reserve for you.Do contact me for any guidance regarding your Visit , accommodation or Pujas (sevas) to be performed at Dattatreya Temple @ 9035479569 / 9035352133.

Railways / Trains to Sri Kshetra Ganagapur from Mumbai / Pune / Hyderabad / Bangalore

Please Visit the Site www.indiarailinfo.com for the Updated Information regarding the Trains to / from Ganagapur  and enter your Source Station (eg Mumbai/pune etc) and Destination as Ganagapur Road (GUR).

Ganagapur Road (Station Ganagapur) is the nearest railway station for Sri Kshetra Ganagapur which is at a distance of around 22 kms from Ganagapur and there are frequent buses and also autos moving between the Station and Temple Ganagapur.
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How to Reach / Visit Sri Kshetra Ganagapur ?

Guide to reach Shri kshetra Ganagapur

Ganagapur Datta Temple is situated at 12 kms from 'Ganagapur Road' (Railway Station Name) in Karnataka. 

Nearest City is Gulbarga at 35 kms (approx)

Gangapur to Sholapur (Solapur) distance is around 95 kms (approx)

Hyderabad to Ganagapur is 250 kms (approx)

Mumbai to Ganagapur railway distance is 526 kms (approx) and Train fare around Rs. 240.

Mumbai to 'Ganagapur Road' direct and most convenient Train is 1013 Dn L.T.T. Kurla Terminus - Coimbatore Express, which departs from Kurla Terminus at 10.10 PM & departs from Kalyan 11.15 in the night. It reaches Ganagapur at 8.08 AM on the next day morning. 

Hyderabad to 'Ganagapur Road' by car via Humnabad, kamlapur, bidar, Gulbarga.
Hyderabad to 'Ganagapur Road' by Bus Take bus to gulbarga 



There are many trains to Gulbarga. One can reach Gulbarga and take a bus to Ganagapur. Buses are quite frequent 

It takes around 2-3 hours maximum to perform Pooja / Abhishek at Ganagapur by a family. We are the Main Priest / Archaka (Pujari) at Ganagapur and can arrange for accommodation, food and stay for your Visit. Contact @ 9035479569 / 9035352133

Poojas (Archane) / Sevas to be Performed at Sri Datta Kshetra Ganagapur

Below is the List of Sevas / Poojas that one can Perform at Shree Kshetra Ganagapur :

• Panchopachar / Alankara and Maha Pooja to the Nirgun Padukas of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Dattatreya Maharaj.
• Keshar Lepan Puja to Nirguna Padukas of Shri Datta Guru : In this Seva devotees will get the Kesara Lepan (Saffron Paste) applied to Swamis Padukas as the Prasadam after Pooja. This Kesara Prasad is the Main Prasad of Shri Kshetra Ganagapur.
• Rudrabhisheka to the Shivalingam in the Temple Premises / Abhisheka hall.
• Shree Gurucharitra Parayan for Spiritual and Material Well Being of the Devotees. This Seva Can be done for 1week, 2weeks 7weeks.. etc
• Madhukari Seva : Offering Alms (Bhiksha) to the People as it is still believed that Datta Maharaj himself accepts Bhiksha at Gangapur in the Afternoon Time.
• Nandadeep seva (for Deepa's in the Garbha Gruha) for the Material and Spiritual well being. This Seva can be done for specified period of time like 1week, 2weeks, a month etc...
• Pallaki Seva (Palanquin of Lord Datta) : This Seva is done in the evening from 7.30-8.30pm and the devotees can have the Darshan of the Utsav Murti of Lord Datta and participate in the Pallakhi Seva.
• Sarva Seva (Includes all the Sevas from Morning to Night)
• Other Sevas like Naivedya to Lord Datta, Datta Homam, Laghu Rudra etc Can be done. For More details about the Concerned Seva please Contact at 9035479569