Temples of India

 The real name of Loknath is Loknath Brahmachari who was born on 8th August 1730 and died at his ashram in Bardi Bangladesh on 1st June 1890 which makes him exactly 160 years old. He could be the last documented person who lived for so long. Today Baba Loknath Brahmachari Ashram is an important pilgrimage place.  At an early age, Baba Loknath along with his Guru went to stay at Kalighat where he made up his mind to become a sadhu. He along with other disciples of his guru went into the jungles to perform fasting and meditation to attain Siddhi. His fasts began slowly for a day or two but went on for a month at advance stages.  After that they decided to travel at different spiritual places around the world. First they went to Kabul and onwards to Mecca and Medina. Later they went as far as Siberia and beyond. Later after visiting all the places in Himalayas, they finally came to Assam and then to Bardi which was the home of one of his devotees.  It is believed that d...

Talking about temples, these two places are home to one of the most divine and spectacular temples of India. But since the author of this blog has visited neither, so this article will be picture-less. Prabodhini Ekadashi The ekadashi which falls on the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is Prabodhini Ekadashi. It marks the end of Chaturmas, the time when Vishnu wakes up from yog nidra or his four months long sleep.  There are many reason why he goes to sleep, but suffice to say that when he wakes up, he is the most happiest and most benevolent. Right time to ask for something or do something important.  For examples, this ekadashi also marks the beginning of marriage season commencing with tulsi vivah. All across India in one form or the other, Prabodhini Ekadashi is celebrated by some mega event. Bramha Mandir, Pushkar Among the over 500 temples in Pushkar, the most significant one is of the creator of the universe, Lord Bramha. Situated next to the lake, this temple was built by...

Garhwa Fort at Shankargarh is an 18th Century fort like construction which was probably created to enclose a group of ancient temples. Protection could have been the most possible motive for building the fort. Other reasons could be to keep a garrison of troops to protect as well as dominate the surrounding areas. How to reach Garhwa Fort, Shankargarh Highway Number 35 runs from Varanasi along the south of Ganga river till Prayagraj. From there is goes south to Jasra and Shankargarh.  Prayagraj to Shankargarh is approximately 50 kms but will take two hours by car due to the traffic conditions during various times of the day.  Highway No 35 further goes to Mau where there is a bridge to cross Yamuna River and then it goes to Chitrakoot and then further to Banda.  The point where you reach Shankargarh there is a left turn going to the city and a right to the fort.  The road going to the fort further goes towards the Yamuna River where there is a floating bridge. Howeve...