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.

Shri Gurudeva Datt !

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.

Shri Gurudeva Datta !

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.

Shri Gurudeva Datt !

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.