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Mahavidya: Names Of The 10 Really Powerful  Mahavidyas.

Whether seeking wisdom, protection, spiritual progress, or material fulfilment, the Mahavidyas offer a path to connect with the divine and explore the vastness of Sanatana Dharma.

Introduction to Dasa Mahavidyas Sanatana Dharma, or Hinduism, is rich with profound spiritual traditions and deities that embody various aspects of the divine. Among these, the Dasa Mahavidyas, or the Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses, hold a special place. Each Mahavidya represents a unique aspect of the divine feminine energy and offers a distinct spiritual path for seekers. In this blog, we will…

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Ma Kali & Kali Mantra: Meaning, Significance, and Benefits 🪷🪬🧿

Goddess Kali is the divine protector of the earth who is also known as Kalika in Hinduism. But due to the goddess' destructive power, Kali is also known as the Dark Mother. As per mythology, the word Kali comes from the Sanskrit word Kala, which means time. Goddess Kali, therefore, represents time, change, power, creation, preservation and destruction. The word Kali also means “the black one”, the feminine noun of the Sanskrit adjective Kala. As per spiritual texts, Goddess Kali is considered a fierce form of Durga/Parvati and the consort of Lord Shiva. Besides being a destructor of bad powers of the universe, Kali ma is also a great giver to those who do good deeds and worship her with utmost devotion. Hence pleasing Kali ma allows the native a lot of compassion and blessings.

As per mythology, Kali maa is the first of the 10 Mahavidyas or manifestations of the Great Goddess. She is usually portrayed in a form where she dances or stands on her consort God Shiva, who lies calm and prostrated beneath her. Kali Maa is worshipped throughout the country but majorly in the seas of Bengal, Assam, Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, along with Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Over the centuries, the Goddess Kali has taken many forms to protect the Dharma and religion and destroy the one who commits sins. Astrologers say that Maa Kalika is the most awakened goddess in Hinduism and has walked the earth in four forms – Dakshina Kali, Shamshan Kali, Mother Kali and Mahakali. All these forms have served different purposes, right from Raksha Slaughter to the healing of the earth and its natives.

Kali Mantra

Story behind the destructive form of Maa Kali

There was a notorious asura named Daruk who had pleased Brahma and thus was rewarded a boon. The boon allowed the asura to cause grief to the Gods and Brahmins. If this wasn't enough, Daruk also started setting his kingdom in heaven. Seeing this, all the Gods reached out to Brahma and Vishnu, where they were told only a lady can kill the evil Daruk.

Hearing this, all the Devtas donned a female form and went to fight Daaruk, only to get defeated by him. Post the failure, the Gods reached the Kailash mountain to share the ordeal with Lord Shiva. After listening to the Gods, Lord Shiva looked at Maa Parvati and said, "hey Kalyani I pray to destroy the evil Daruk and save the world." Listening to this, a part of Mother Parvati entered Lord Shiva.

That part of Bhagwati Mata entered the body of Lord Shiva and due to the poison in the throat of Shiva, Bhagwati Mata turned into a black Goddess. Lord Shiva felt that part inside of him and opened his third eye and appeared as Goddess Kali in a fierce form.

Just like Shiva, Maa Kali had a third eye and a lunar line. The throat had a sign of Karla poison, and she carries a trident. Seeing the fierce form of Mother Kali, Gods and Siddhas started fleeing. With the mere hum of Maa Kali, all the Asura army including Daruk was burnt to ashes. Yet, the fierceness of Kali wasn't over. The mother’s anger began to burn the whole world. To save the world from the wrath, Shiva took the form of a child and appeared in front of Kali.

When mother Kali saw that child Shirupi, she became fascinated by that form. She embraced Shiva and started feeding him with her breasts. Soon, Maa Kali became unconscious due to Shivji drinking the wrath of mother Kali. In order to bring the Goddess into consciousness, Shivji performed Shiva Tandava. When mother Kali came back to her senses, she saw Shiva dancing and joined him, due to which she was also called Yogini.

The two forms of Goddess Kali

In Hinduism, Goddess Kali is mainly portrayed and worshipped in two forms. The first is the four-armed form, and the second is the 10-armed form, which is also known as Mahakali. Both these forms have different meanings attached to them.

Four-armed form

The Indian art portrays the four-armed Kali in black or blue colour. The eyes of Kali are red in colour which depicts rage. Her hair is shown dishevelled, small fangs sometimes protrude out of her mouth and her tongue is lolling. The Goddess wears a skirt made of human arms and a garland which is made of human heads. The four-arm form of kali stands on the calm and prostate Shiva. All her four hands hold a different thing, mainly a sword, a Trishul (trident), a severed head, and a bowl or skull-cup (kapala) catching the blood of the severed head.

In her left hands, Kali holds a sword and a human head. Here, the sword signifies divine knowledge, meanwhile the human head signifies the human ego, which must be slain by divine knowledge in order to attain moksha.

The right hands of Maa Kali holds the Abhaya (fearlessness) and Varada (blessing) mudras, which means her devotees will always be saved as she will guide them during and after life.

The Goddess also dons a garland consisting of human heads, variously enumerated at 108 or 51, which is why she is known as the mother of all the mantras in astrology.

The ten-armed form

The ten-armed form of Kali is her Maha Kali form. In her Maha Kali form, she is depicted as shining like a blue stone. Maha Kali has as many as ten faces, ten feet and three eyes for each head. All her ten hands carry various components, each of which represents the power of one of the Devas or Hindu Gods. This power is depicted in the form of the weapons that Maha Kali carries. The implication is that Mahakali is responsible for the powers that these deities possess and the implication is in line with the interpretation that Mahakali is identical to Brahman.

At times, people also tend to worship the “ek mukhi” or one-headed idol of Maha Kali displayed with ten arms, signifying the same concept.

The power tools of Kali are the Kundalini Shakti (the power of spiritual electricity); the Kriya Shakti, the power to creatively affect the universe; and Iccha Shakti, the power of will that personally compels our physical movements and actions, while in the universe it causes the galaxies to rush away from one another into the cosmic night. The chanting of various mantras helps the native have these energies for themselves.

How to chant the Kali mantras

Goddess Kali represents the colour black, and hence darkness appeals to her. This is how you should chant the Kaali Mantras.

Although Kaali Mantra can be chanted in the morning, hours after sunset are more feasible to recite these mantras.

It is best that you chant the Kaali Mantra on a new moon day (Amavasya). Wear the colour Red during the Maa Kali mantra recitation or Puja as Red is the colour that appeases the Goddess.

Also, if you plan to keep an idol or picture of Goddess Kali while reciting the mantra, you must make sure to keep it on a red cloth.

When reciting the Mantras, offer red flowers, fruits and sweets to Maa Kali. Always sit facing the East or North direction when reciting the Kali mantras.

As soon as you begin the recital, you will feel a certain vibration filling your being with strength and confidence.

Any Kali mantra you pick up, it is advised that you chant the Kaali mantra for 40 days to gain all its benefits.

For better benefits, don't eat non-vegetarian food or avoid eating onion and garlic as well.

Important Kaali Mantra

1. Kali Beej Mantra

Kreem is the Ekakshari beej mantra associated with Goddess Kali. As such, the beej mantra doesn't have a specific meaning, but it represents the vibrations that aid the spiritual and mental state of the mind. Chanting the Kali beej mantra connects the native with the energies of Goddess Kali. These transformational energies help the native in fighting evil forces around and within him. It is said that chanting the Kali beej mantra with utmost devotion grants different things - right from devotional to material - to the native depending upon the quality of his or her mind.

The Kali Beej mantra is:

|| ॐ क्रीं काली ||

Om Krim Kali

Meaning- K stands for full knowledge,

R means she is auspicious,

I mean she bestows booms, and

M means that she gives freedom.

‘Salutation to the Supreme.’

Benefits of chanting the Kali Beej mantra

As per astrologers, the Kali beej mantra chanting protects one from all the evil forces.

Also, chanting the Kali beej mantra with full devotion fulfils all your desires and brings positivity to the environment you reside.

The mantra is also recited to uplift the confidence of the native.

Best time to recite the Kali beej mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 108 daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Kali beej mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

2. Kali Mantra

Although Goddess Kali looks frightening, she always tends to listen to her devotees' prayers as she is very fond of them. The prayers are better communicated to the Goddess if the devotee chants the Kali Mantra when praying to Goddess Kali. The Kali mantra mentioned below is said to heal the native of his worries and brings him closer to God. The Kali mantra is simple and transforms the devotee to Pure consciousness to help him make better decisions in life.

The Kali Mantra is:

|| ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः ||

Om Kring Kalikaye Namah

Meaning- This mantra is a sound representation of the Mother.

Benefits of chanting the Kali mantra

As mentioned above, the Kali mantra helps in transforming the devotee into pure consciousness, meaning the chanting helps in making his mind clutter-free.

The chanting of this Kali mantra rewards the native with utmost wisdom and knowledge.

The mantra relives one of all sorts of emotional pain. If you are having a hard time controlling your emotions, this mantra is very useful for you.

The mantra is said to bring the native unmatched courage.

Best time to recite the Kali mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 108 daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Kali mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

3. Maha Kali mantra

The Maha Kali mantra is not used much due to its purgative nature. However, the one who properly knows how to use the mantra can benefit from the unmatched courage and strength the mantra recitation promises to deliver. Maha Kali is the great divine form of Maa Kali and bestows the natives with the power to accept things around him and change accordingly. If you chant this mantra on a regular basis, you will end up feeling a thrust of positive vibrations around you, which will prompt you to make things happen for you.

The Maha Kali mantra is:

|| ॐ श्री महा कलिकायै नमः ||

Om Sri Maha Kalikayai Namah

Meaning - I bow my head to the Divine dark goddess Mother, Kali or I salute the Divine Mother, Kali.

Benefits of chanting the Maha Kali mantra

One must appease the Divine Mother by chanting this mantra in her honour in order to obtain her grace.

The Maha Kali mantra acts like a shield that saves anyone against the tough times ahead of him.

Reciting the Maha Kali mantra brings stability to the life, and helps the native better decide what is right and what is wrong for him.

Best time to recite the Maha Kali mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 108 daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Maha Kali mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

4. Kalika-Yei Mantra

Some problems in our life are just way too complex. The complexity is such that they keep us on our toes, barring us from enjoying and living life as it is meant to be. The Kalika-Yei mantra is for such problems. The mantra is especially useful for students and working professionals who constantly are under the stress of life, finding it hard to manage their personal and professional goals. The mantra also aids problems, doesn't matter how big.

The Kalika-Yei Mantra is:

|| ॐ कलिं कालिका-य़ेइ नमः ||

Om Klim Kalika-Yei Namaha

Meaning - Hail to the Goddess Kali, bless us with a conscious and insightful mind. Make us intelligent and wise.

Benefits of chanting the Kalika-Yei mantra

As mentioned above, the Kalika-Yei mantra is believed to bring relief from all kinds of problems, no matter how complex it is.

The mantra chanting is really useful for students and working professionals and helps them do better in life.

The mantra is protective of your life. It saves you from the danger of bad eye/buri nazar and hence keeps your progress intact.

Best time to recite the Kalika-Yei mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 108 daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Kalika-Yei mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

5. Kali Gayatri Mantra

The Kali Gayatri mantra is one of the most useful mantras if you seek quick success in life. For the natives struggling at growing in their careers, the Kali Gayatri mantra comes to the rescue as its vibrations fill the native with positive energies. The mantra provides success, well-being and happiness to the native.

The Kali Gayatri mantra is:

|| ॐ महा काल्यै

छ विद्महे स्मसन वासिन्यै

छ धीमहि तन्नो काली प्रचोदयात ||

Om Maha Kalyai

Cha Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai

Cha Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat

Meaning - Om Great Goddess Kali, the One and only one, who resides in the Ocean of Life and in the Cremation Grounds that dissolve the world. We focus our energies on you, may you grant us boons and blessings.

Benefits of chanting the Kali Gayatri mantra

As the native chants the kali Gayatri mantra, his mind becomes divinely transformed and passes from the gross state of worldly affairs into Kali’s subtle light of pure consciousness.

The Kali Gayatri mantra helps the native in accomplishing tasks successfully.

The mantra recitation is said to free the native from all fears of life to help him take the needed step.

Best time to recite the Kali Gayatri mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 9 times daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Kali Gayatri mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

6. Dakshina Kali Dhyan Mantra

Dhyan is a state of mind which helps you connect with the divine in numerous ways. Also called the Karpuradi Stotra, the regular chanting of the Dhyan mantra aids the native to connect with the energies of Maa Kali, which are fearfulness, courage, boldness, valour and more. However, to have the best of this mantra, the native needs to chant the Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra regularly and with the correct pronunciation.

The Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra is:

|| ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं दक्षिणकालिके क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं ||

Om Hreem Hreem Hrum Hrum Kreem Kreem Kreem Dakshina Kalike Kreem Kreem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem

Meaning - Salutations to the Goddess who is the preserver of earth and saves the universe from all kinds of troubles.

Benefits of chanting Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra

Recitation of this mantra releases you from the binding web of adult pretence.

Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra energises you with positive energy so that you can achieve your goal no matter how tough.

The chanting of the Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra brings peace, happiness, and satisfaction to the native.

Best time to recite the Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra After sunset

Number of times to chant this mantra 9 times daily for 40 days

Who can recite the Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra? Anyone

Chant this mantra facing East or North direction

7. Kali Chants

Apart from Kali mantras, there are also some Kali Chants a native can chant to seek the blessing of Goddess Kali.

The Dakshina Kali Dhyan mantra is:

ॐ काली, काली! ॐ काली, काली!

नमोस्तुते, नमोस्तुते, नमो!

नमोस्तुते, नमोस्तुते, नमो ||

Om Kali, Kali! Om Kali, Kali

Namostute, namostute, namo

Namostute, namostute, namo

आनंद मां आनंद मां कलि

आनंद मां आनंद मां कलि

आनंद मां आनंद मां कलि

ॐ काली माँ ||

Ananda Maa Ananda Maa Kali

Ananda Maa Ananda Maa Kali

Ananda Maa Ananda Maa Kali

Om Kali Maa

Overall benefits of Chanting the Kali mantras

The Kali mantras are one of the most powerful mantras in astrology and thus hold the capability to protect you from the hexes.

The Kali mantra chanting resonates with vibrations that calm you down and help you in attaining peace.

Reciting the Kali mantra awakens the inner consciousness of the person, and thus brings stability to his or her life.

Chanting the Kali mantra helps you maintain cordial and harmonious relations with your family and loved ones.

If you chant the Kali mantra regularly and with full devotion, the Goddess shall bring an end to all your sufferings.

Chanting the mantra on a regular basis safeguards the native from the disasters that may bestow upon his health, wealth and happiness.

The regular chanting of the Kali mantra gives you strength thereby making you more powerful than the problems you face.

The chanting of the Maa Kali mantra helps in making your life more radiant. You shall feel the positive vibes if you chant these mantras on a regular basis.

The mantras aid the native's financial position and help in removing all debts.

In terms of love life too, reciting the Kali mantra can help in resolving issues surrounding your love life and can help you in achieving success all the way.

It provides success, happiness, progress, and well-being.

The chanting of the mantra, and the vibrations that release from it, help in uplifting your health.

The Kali mantras ward away the bad eye and any evil that attempts to stop your growth in life.

The Mantras help you to find a good match for matrimonial purposes. Chanting of Kali Mantra ensures any delay in marriage is resolved.

The chanting of Goddess Kali Mantra brings stability to life. You can decide what is good for your life. You always end up with good decisions.

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Kali is only temperamental and wrathful because she is hungry, and she represents the unsatisfied and unfulfilled wife that is the red, dry, cracked, earth awaiting the cooling rainfall that is the semen of her partner. A man has the spiritual duty to satisfy his lawful spiritual wife to the fullest, and to really do this, he has to offer her his "head", that is to say his entire ego and intelligence, which has its origin in his semen. His cosmic wife is satisfied by nothing less than absorbing every drop of his sexual energy, which is his own mind and consciousness, containing him totally as his energetic Universe (as in the origin story of the 10 Mahavidyas where she projects in every direction and so becomes his entire reality and all of his perception).

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Who is Lalita Mata, how did she originate?

It is told in Brahmanda Purana that taking the name of Lord Shiva once gives the same result as taking the name of Maha Vishnu a thousand times. Similarly, taking the name of Mother Lalita once gives results equal to taking 1000 names of Lord Shiva. Let us know what we will know in today's article:-

1. Who is Lalita Mata?

2. How did Lalita Mata originate?

3. Mantra of Lalita Mata and 10 Mahavidyas

4. Benefits and advantages of reciting Lalita Chalisa

1. Who is Lalita Mata?

Lalita is the form of Mother Goddess Sati-Parvati. Lalita Mata is also known as Tripura Sundari, Shodashi and Lalita Tripurasundari. Mata Tripura Sundari is one of the 10 Mahavidyas.

There are three forms of Mother Lalita. Tripura Sundari in the form of an 8 year old girl, Shodashi at the age of 16 and the young form of mother Lalita is known as Tripura Sundari. Mother Lalita Tripura Sundari is expert in 16 arts, that is why she is also called Shodashi. Lalita Mata's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Magh month. During Navratri, Lalita Panchami fast is observed along with Skandamata on the fifth day of Navratri. It is also called Upang Lalita Vrat. According to the Puranas, Lalita Mata has two arms. This mother is of fair complexion and is seated on a bloody lotus. According to the Dakshinamargi scriptures, Goddess Lalita has the place of 'Chandi'. Their method of worship is similar to that of Goddess Chandi. The meditative form of Goddess Lalita is very bright and luminous. Lalita Mata can be worshiped anytime but worshiping her on Lalita Jayanti or Lalita Panchami has special significance. On the day of Lalita Jayanti, there is a crowd of devotees of Mother Goddess in the temples. Skandamata and Lord Shiva are also worshiped on this day.

By worshiping Goddess Lalita, devotees attain happiness, prosperity and salvation. People become free from the bondage of life and death.

Lalita Mata's name comes third among the 10 Mahavidyas. The fast of Lalita Panchami is considered very auspicious and auspicious. It is believed that the person who worships Lalita Devi with true heart and full devotion gets the special blessings of Lalita Mata. Regarding this fast, Lord Shri Krishna has said that this fast is going to give happiness and wealth. Those who are childless get the happiness of having children. This fast is observed to pray for the happiness and long life of the child. Next we will know the mantra of Lalita Mata and which are the 10 Mahavidyas. But before that let us know the origin story of Lalita Mata.

2. How did Lalita Mata originate?

In the Puranas we find two stories about the origin of Lalita Mata. According to the story of Devi Purana, the story of origin of Lalita Mata is related to the sacrifice (death) of Mother Sati. Who is Goddess Sati? Let us know how the story of mother Lalita's origin is connected with her death.

Sati Ji, the incarnation of Mother Adishakti, is the daughter of Maharaj Daksh. When Sati saw Lord Shiva, she became fascinated by him and decided to marry him. Despite Maharaj Daksh not wanting, he married Sati to Lord Shiva.

Although Maharaj Daksh married Sati to Lord Shiva but he was not satisfied with that marriage. Mother Sati married as per her wish. Daksh did not like anything about Shivaji's behavior or attire.

Brahma Ji gave Maharaj Daksh the post of guardian of the people i.e. Prajapati. After getting the post of Prajapati, Maharaj Daksh became more arrogant. Often the attainment of great authority leads to arrogance in the mind. Who is like this in the world? One who is not intoxicated by attaining dominance. Once Brahma ji organized a religious assembly to formulate the religion. Great sages and gods were present in this religious gathering. Lord Shiva was also present in that meeting.

When Daksh Prajapati arrived there, all the sages, sages and gods stood up to welcome him. Only Brahma ji and Lord Shankar remained sitting at their places. Brahma ji is the mental father of Daksh Prajapati. Daksh bowed to Lord Brahma. Daksh Prajapati did not like Shankar ji sitting because Brahma ji was his father, hence he felt it was right for him not to stand, but Shiv ji was his son-in-law, so his not standing and not greeting him felt like an insult to Daksh. Prajapati Daksh was especially pained by the fact that his son-in-law Shankar ji did not salute him. Distressed by this, Maharaja Daksh strongly condemned Shankar ji. Shankar ji was called uncivilized and corrupt. They even cursed him that he would not get any part in any yagya. Even after this, Maharaj Daksh's anger did not subside.

Prajapati Daksh organized a huge yagya with the aim of humiliating Lord Shankar. All the sages, sages, gods and goddesses were invited to that yagya but Shankar ji and Mata Sati were not invited for the yagya. Seeing all the sages, sages and gods leaving in their respective planes, Goddess Sati asks Shankar ji where all these people are going. Then Lord Bholenath Shankar ji tells Devi Sati that your father Maharaj Daksh has organized a huge yagya. All these people are going to participate in that yagya. Goddess Sati said – Lord, I have not gone to my maternal home for a long time, a Yagya is being performed there, so my sisters will also definitely come. If you have permission, then both of us should also go there, even though they have not invited us, but it has been said that permission is not required to go to parents and teachers. Lord Shankar ji said that you are absolutely right that one does not need permission to go to parents and teachers. One can visit parents' and teachers' places even without inviting them. But here the matter is different. If someone believes in opposition then there is no benefit in going there. Maharaj Daksh does not like our coming there, he has deliberately not invited us, hence it would not be entirely appropriate to go there. Therefore, O Goddess, it would be appropriate to give up the idea of ​​going there.

Even after the persuasion of Lord Shiva, Mother Sati started insisting on going to the Yagya. When Mother Sati did not agree, Lord Shankar ji sent her along with his followers Veerbhadra and Nandi. When Sati reached her peak, everyone started ignoring her. Maharaja Daksh did not show him any respect. When the sisters saw her, they started smiling sarcastically and said among themselves that look, Sati has come without invitation. There he met only his mother with love. When Goddess Sati came to the Yagyashala, she saw that all the gods had come there but no one had come there for Lord Shiva. Sati asks her father Maharaj Daksh why such contempt for Lord Shiva? Maharaj Daksh says very good and bad things about Shiva, he says that he does not consider Shiva as a god. He is the master of ghosts and devils. Gonna be naked. The one who applies crematorium ashes to his body and wears a garland of bones is not worthy of sitting in the ranks of the gods. Who will give him away? Hearing the words of Maharaj Daksh, Sati's eyes turned red in anger and she started saying that even if the name of Lord Shiva comes up in the context of conversation unexpectedly, all the sins of the person taking his name are destroyed. Who has the power to destroy the entire creation in a moment. They are my master. You hate Shiva like this. Your end is near, Maharaj.

For a woman, her husband is heaven. A woman who hears derogatory words about her husband has to go to hell. You have hatred towards Lord Shiva. Therefore, I will immediately abandon this body of mine, born from your intercourse, because this body is like a skeleton for me. Saying this, Sati meditated on Lord Shiva and burnt her body in the fire of Yagya Kund. Mother Sati's divine love for her husband is a great role model for women even today. Angered by her father's insult to her husband, Sati jumped into the Yagya Kund and sacrificed her life. It is from here that the story of Sati becoming Shakti begins. Seeing Mata Sati immolating herself in the Yagya Kund, Veerbhadra got angry and cut off Daksh's head and threw it away. When Lord Shiva came to know about this, he became distraught in love for Mother Sati and lost his senses. After this, Lord Shiva became sad and started the Tandava dance by carrying the body of Mother Sati on his head. He started roaming around the world carrying the dead body of Mata Sati on his shoulder. Due to this condition of Lord Shiva, the order of the entire world started deteriorating.

Seeing such a dire situation, Lord Vishnu was forced to cut the body of Mother Sati into pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra. After this, wherever the body parts of Mata Sati fell, Shakti from her body parts began to reside at those places in various forms and Shakti Peethas were formed there. In this way, wherever Sati's body parts and jewelery fell, Shaktipeeths came into existence.

There is mention of 108 Shaktipeeths in Devi Bhagwat, while 72 Shaktipeeths are mentioned in Devi Geeta. Whereas 51 Shaktipeeths have been discussed in Devi Purana. It is said that Mother Sati's heart had fallen in Naimishrai. Goddess Sati left her body with Lord Shankar in her heart. By keeping Lord Shankar in the heart, she is called by the name of Lalita. Therefore Naimish is considered to be a Linga Dharini Shakti Peetha place, here Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of Linga and there is a temple of Mother Lalita Devi here.

3. Mantra of Lalita Mata and 10 Mahavidyas

Dasa Mahavidya – 10 forms of Goddess Shakti

1. Kali

2. star

3. Shodashi

4. Bhuvaneshwari

5. Bhairavi

6. Chhinnamasta

7. Dhumavati

8. Baglamukhi

9. Matangi

10. Kamala

Mantra of Lalita Mata:

'Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Ain Sau: Om Hreem Shreem Ka Ee La Hreem Ha S Ka Haal Hreem Sakal Hreem Sau: Aem Kleem Hreem Shreem Namah.'

4. Benefits and advantages of reciting Lalita Chalisa

Worship of any deity or god yields the desired results only when it is done with a true heart. We have written a separate detailed article on what are the benefits of reciting Shri Lalita Chalisa with full devotion and true heart. You can read that article by clicking below.

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at the time being, what is your goal with art creation, or even, what is your goal with reblagging art that you like?

the answer i used to give was "so i can represent myself before god".

it is a neat and clean answer: god, an infinite reservoir into which we can displace our impossible and inchoate wants. to succeed at art, we only need to sharpen and complexify our capacity to want. for example: i am sad, so i represent the sadness honestly in a comic, indulge it and give testimony to it; i do this loudly and boldly in hopes that somebody up there notices. in this way the story of my life becomes about--rather than the person who made me sad--the way in which i feel my sadness before the ultimate audience the LORD.

there is a lot missing from this picture, by design. a whole world of objects, mediums, people. art is a social practice, with other selves, hurt feelings, insecurities, and i have spent maybe most of my early 20s writing about and obsessing over the aspect of holiness and before-god-ness. in part to hide from this fact. but i think it is maybe about time i take a closer look at the Things of This World.

here is a list of 9 depraved and carnal submotives to art-as-performance-before-god... Number 9 Will Shock You!

(sorry i tried making this short but it got very long and pretentious and edgy again)

1. pride in my own genius, in seeing myself AS someone who is driven to create art, someone whose soul has been imbued into many art objects. i have felt this lately looking back on 2017 me: they are a strange and messy creature with sculpey dolls and drugs in the mail and posters of neolithic sculptures on my wall. it feels exhilarating to create while you are riding a wave of inspiration; it feels almost as nice to look back years later and recognize yourself in it. i love that i love and need art, i need to love art so i can love myself. if i don't, i will fall apart.

2. the sympathy of others in seeing my sadness decorated. it felt nice when k told me he cried reading my mahavidya comic. it felt nice for s to appreciate my cat comic. william godfrey said mary wollstonecraft's book was perfectly designed to make him fall in love with her--i have badly wished this to be said about me and the way i externalize myself. someone who loves my art and writing loves me for how i wish to be seen. they have bought into my vision. isn't it breathtaking to lie so successfully? art is resentment and repression. art saves me from truth. art is the only way to live with the feeling of being painfully and disgustingly insectoid.

3. transmutation of my ugly bits into something powerful and sharp, capable of doing damage, of alienating. i feel an immense amount of anger. did you know, i hate people when they like me and i hate them when they don't. i hate myself that i care. i don't know what i want but i know who i am. i make art to feel like a well-crafted weapon. i know who i am and so i surround myself in protective spells and i keep them away. could they ever understand? but i understand, and i make so few concessions for them. the perfect performance is one in which the audience is perfectly ignored.

but it's also the opposite of all these things!

because 4. i am always trying to get better skillwise, to prioritize the production and product above the romance of Being The Artist. and 5. i want sympathy, but not at the expense of honesty; i am trying to get closer to truth undecorated, to a purer and less sensationalized story of my life, one that i can separate from my art and draw from with greater restraint. and 6. please, please, please notice me! i care so much what you think.

so i think in the end it's confusing and i don't know. but maybe it's like this--do you know karen horney's 10 neurotic needs? i see a place for art in each of these--

fig 1.1: neurotic needs (note: the dominant partner is the LORD my GOD)

but maybe this isn't really honest either, and it's a lot simpler. because all of these things come out when i create art, but when i pull up a page it is just because 7. my friend wants me to draw a picture of her as a skuncc. or 8. i was bored in church and fascinated by the shape of a cat's head. or 9. a ferret is very cute, and so i must draw.

fig 1.2: human child

anyway, i don't think you should trust very much what i have to say about why i make art.

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Kali 1885–1890. Publisher: Calcutta Art Studio. Lithograph Dimensions 11 15/16 x 16 1/16 in. / 30.3 x 40.8 cm. At bottom: Calcutta Art Studio 185 Bowbazar St

This print belongs to a set of five prints depicting the 10 Mahavidyas. The Mahavidyas, who first appear in late medieval Hinduism, are considered to be individual incarnations or manifestations of the Great Goddess, paralleling the ten incarnations of Vishnu.

An origin story relates them to ten forms assumed by Shiva's wife Sati, in her anger over the disrespect her father, Daksha, showed toward Shiva.

The Mahavidyas were particularly honored in the Bengal region. The first of the five prints, this image depicts Kali naked, holding a severed head and a bloody cleaver, and wearing a garland of skulls as well as a belt of severed arms. She stands astride a prostrate Shiva and is accompanied by jackals. (via Museum of Fine Arts Boston)

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Maa Baglamukhi Mantra Sadhna and Siddhi

Ten Mahavidyas are mentioned in ancient Tantra texts. 1. Kali 2. Tara 3. Shodashi 4. Bhuvaneshwari 5. Chhinnamasta 6. Tripura Bhairavi 7. Dhumavati 8. Baglamukhi 9. Matangi 10. Kamala. The importance of Maa Bhagwati Shri Baglamukhi is the most special among all the goddesses. The main benefit of worshiping Baglamukhi and chanting Baglamukhi Mantra is to clear the illusions and confusion of the devotees and give them a clear path to life. Goddess Baglamukhi carries a cudgel in her hands to smash the troubles faced by her devotees. The word Baglamukhi comes from the word Bagla or Valga, which means a saddle used to control a horse. This very powerful goddess is also known as Stambini Devi or Brahmastra Roopini. That is, it is strong enough to move the target without movement or movement. Worshiping Maa Baglamuhi and chanting baglamukhi mantra is a reliable way to take control of an enemy and defeat him. But ill-intentioned spells can only have a detrimental effect. Story related to Maa Baglamukhi The entire universe was flooded during the Great Flood. The creature is almost completely destroyed. During this time, Lord Vishnu called the Mother of the universe to save creation. In response to her call to herself, the Great Goddess took the form of Baglamukhi and descended from Haridra Sarovar (sea cage). After landing, the entire universe was illuminated by her majesty. She landed on Chaturdashi on Tuesday and saved the creatures and gods by quickly calming the storm. Another story of Maa Baglamukhi One day, a demon named Madan performed great penance and got the boon that whatever he said would come true. Although it was a great blessing, he misused it to trouble innocent and pious people. Everyone and the gods pray to the goddess Baglamukhi, who pulled out the tongue of the demon to still it. When Baglamukhi tried to kill the demon, he prayed that he himself would reach a high level. Therefore, it is also known as Baglamukhi. Precautions during Maa Baglamukhi Mantra Sadhana

Follow celibacy.

Wear yellow clothes.

Have one meal at the time.

Don't cut your hair.

Chant the mantra between 10 pm to 4 am.

Wrap the wick of the lamp in turmeric or yellow color and dry it. In meditation, this mantra with thirty-six letters is most fruitful.

Sadhana should be done alone, in a temple, on the Himalayas or by sitting with a Siddha Purush.

Method of mantra Siddha

The worship yantra of Shri Baglamukhi required in sadhna is made from gram lentils.

If possible, get it marked on a copper sheet or a silver sheet. The essential mantra is being given in brief so that when the seeker completes the mantra, then it will be convenient for him.

Baglamukhi gayatri mantra

"Om baglamukhyae cha vidmahe stambhinyai cha dheemahi tanno bagla prachodayat."

Mantra Meaning:

I meditate on Goddess Baglamukhi who can make the enemies motionless. Let the powerful goddess bless me with a clear sight.

Baglamukhi Mool Mantra

"Aum Hreem Baglamukhi sarv dushtanaam vaacham mukham padam stambhyaJivhaam keelya, buddhim vinashya hreem aum swaaha"

Mantra Meaning:

The mantra has Bheej sounds of Baglamukhi. It prays the goddess to make the enemies ineffective by arresting their vicious speech, feet and intelligence. Once their movements are restricted, they can never act against you.

Baglamukhi Mantras to Succeed in all Efforts

"Om Hreeng Aing Kleeng Shri Bagalanane Mam Ripoon Naashay Naashay Mamaishwaryaani Dehi Dehi SHeeghram Manovanchhitam Saadhay Saadhay Hreeng Swaahaa"

Mantra Meaning:

Oh Mata Baglamukhi, we pray that you destroy our sins, bring prosperity into our lives and fulfill our desires.

How to recite the Baglamukhi mantra

Morning is the best time to recite the Baglamukhi mantra. Take a shower and sit on the rug or wooden board. Take a rosary and use it to count chanting of mantra. The optimal number for the Baglamukhi mantra is 125,000 times. While chanting, place a picture of Maa Baglamukha in front of you and focus on its shape.

Yellow flowers are the best flowers to worship Maa Baglamukhi.

Benefits of chanting Baglamukhi Mantra

Eliminates all hassles and adds confidence, fearlessness and courage

Fills the minds and hearts of devotees with positive energy to move on the path to success with a great deal of flexibility. The enemy will no longer be able to face you. When they try to oppose you, they will be powerless and their plans will be in vain and ineffective.

Students achieve good grades and plan to focus more on learning.

Devotees win battles and competitions.

If there are ups and down in your life, this mantra will help you balance the pros and cons and create harmony at home and in your life.

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Dr. Narayan Dutt Shrimali Life Story in Hindi

                                 डॉ. नारायण दत्त श्रीमाली की जीवनी

ॐ गुं गुरूभ्यो नमः

ॐ परम तत्वाय नारायणाय गुरूभ्यो नमः

गुरु भगवान की कृपा आप सभी पर सदा बनी रहे ।

जन्म : 21 अप्रैल 1935

नाम : डॉ. नारायण दत्त श्रीमाली

सन्यासी नाम : श्री स्वामी निखिलेश्वरानंद जी महाराज

जन्म स्थान : खरन्टिया पिता : पंडित मुल्तान चन्द्र श्रीमाली शिक्षा : एम.ए. (हिन्दी) राजस्थान विश्वविद्यालय 1963. पी.एच.डी. (हिन्दी) जोधपुर विश्वविद्यालय 1965

योग्यता क्षेत्र : आपने प्राच्य विद्याओं दर्शन, मनोविज्ञान, परामनोविज्ञान, आयुर्वेद, योग, ध्यान, सम्मोहन विज्ञानं एवं अन्य रहस्यमयी विद्याओं के क्षेत्र में विशेष रूचि रखते हुए उनके पुनर्स्थापन में विशेष कार्य किया हैं. आपने लगभग सौ से ज्यादा ग्रन्थ – मन्त्र – तंत्र, सम्मोहन, योग, आयुर्वेद, ज्योतिष एवं अन्य विधाओं पर लिखे हैं.

चर्चित कृतियाँ : प्रैक्टिकल हिप्नोटिज्��, मन्त्र रहस्य, तांत्रिक सिद्धियाँ, वृहद हस्तरेखा शास्त्र, श्मशान भैरवी (उपन्यास), हिमालय के योगियों की गुप्त सिद्धियाँ, गोपनीय दुर्लभ मंत्रों के रहस्य, तंत्र साधनायें.

अन्य : कुण्डलिनी नाद ब्रह्म, फिर दूर कहीं पायल खनकी, ध्यान, धरना और समाधी, क्रिया योग, हिमालय का सिद्धयोगी, गुरु रहस्य, सूर्य सिद्धांत, स्वर्ण तन्त्रं आदि.

सम्मान एवं पारितोषिक : भारतीय प्राच्य विद्याओं मन्त्र, तंत्र, यंत्र, योग और आयुर्वेद के क्षेत्र में अनेक उपाधि एवं अलंकारों से आपका सम्मान हुआ हैं. पराविज्ञान परिषद् वाराणसी में सन् 1987 में आपको “तंत्र – शिरोमणि” उपाधि से विभूषित किया हैं. मन्त्र – संसथान उज्जैन में 1988 में आपको मन्त्र – शिरोमणि उपाधि से अलंकृत किया हैं. भूतपूर्व उपराष्ट्रपति डॉ. बी.डी. जत्ती ने सन् 1982 में आपको महा महोपाध्याय की उपाधि से सम्मानित किया हैं.

उपराष्ट्रपति डॉ. शंकरदयाल शर्मा ने 1989 में समाज शिरोमणि की उपाधि प्रदान कर उपराष्ट्रपति भवन में डॉ. श्रीमाली का सम्मान कर गौरवान्वित किया हैं. नेपाल के भूतपूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्री भट्टराई ने 1991 में उनके सामाजिक एवं धार्मिक कार्यों में विशेष योगदान के लिए नेपाल में आपको सम्मानित किया हैं.

अध्यक्षता : भारत की राजधानी दिल्ली में आयोजित होने वाली विश्व ज्योतिष सम्मलेन 1971 में आपने कई देशों के प्रतिनिधियों के बीच अध्यक्ष पद सुशोभित किया. सन् 1981 से अब तक अधिकांश अखिल भारतीय ज्योतिष सम्मेलनों के अध्यक्ष रहे.

संस्थापक एवं संरक्षक : अखिल भारतीय सिद्धाश्रम साधक परिवार. संस्थापक एवं संरक्षक – डॉ. नारायण दत्त श्रीमाली फौंडेशन चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट सोसायटी.

विशेष योगदान : सम्मलेन, सेमिनार एवं अभिभाषणों के सन्दर्भ में आप विश्व के लगभग सभी देशों की यात्रा कर चुके हैं. आपने तीर्थ स्थानों एवं भारत के विशिष्ट पूजा स्थलों पर आध्यात्मिक एवं धार्मिक द्रष्टिकोण से विशेष कार्य संपन्न किये हैं. उनके एतिहासिक एवं धार्मिक महत्वपूर्ण द्रष्टिकोण को प्रामाणिकता के साथ पुनर्स्थापित किया हैं. सभी 108 उपनिषदों पर आपने कार्य किया हैं, उनके गहन दर्शन एवं ज्ञान को सरल भाषा में प्रस्तुत कर जन सामान्य के लिए विशेष योगदान दिया हैं. अब 23 उपनिषदों का प्रकाशन हो रहा हैं. मन्त्र के क्षेत्र में आप एक स्तम्भ के रूप में जाने जाते हैं, तंत्र जैसी लुप्त हुयी गोपनीय विद्याओं को डॉ. श्रीमाली जी ने सर्वग्राह्य बनाया हैं. आपने अपने जीवन में कई तांत्रिक, मान्त्रिक सम्मेलनों की अध्यक्षता की हैं. भारत की प्रतिष्ठित पत्र -पत्रिकाओं में 40 से भी अधिक शोध लेख मंत्रों के प्रभाव एवं प्रामाणिकता पर प्रकाशित कर चुके हैं.

आप पुरे विश्व में अभी तक कई स्थानों पर यज्ञ करा चुके हैं, जो विश्व बंधुत्व एवं विश्व शांति की दिशा में अद्वितीय कार्य हैं. योग, मन्त्र, तंत्र, यंत्र, आयुर्वेद विद्याओं के नाम से अभी तक सैकडो साधना शिविर आपके दिशा निर्देश में संपन्न हो चुके हैं.

सिद्धाश्रम :

डॉ. नारायण दत्त श्रीमाली फौंडेशन इंटरनॅशनल चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट सोसायटी द्वारा निर्मित एक भव���य, जिवंत, जाग्रत, शिक्षा, संस्कृति व अध्यात्म का विशालतम केंद्र सिद्धाश्रम. न केवल भारतवर्ष अपितु विदेशों में उपरोक्त विद्याओं का विस्तार, साधना शिविरों की देशव्यापी श्र्रंखला. प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा व आयुर्वेद अनुसन्धान व उत्थान केंद्र. मानवतावादी अध्यात्मिक चेतना का विस्तार.

मेरे गुरुदेव क्यों छिपाएं रखते हैं अपने आपको?

मुझे यह फक्र हैं की मेरे गुरु पूज्य श्रीमालीजी (डॉ. नायारण दत्त श्रीमालीजी) हैं, मुझे उनके चरणों में बैठने का मौका मिला हैं, और यथा संभव उन्हें निकट से देखने का प्रयास किया हैं.

उस दिन वे अपने अंडर ग्राउंड में स्थित साधना स्थल पर बैठे हुए थे, अचानक निचे चला गया और मैंने देखा उनका विरत व्यक्तित्व, साधनामय तेजस्वी शरीर और शरीर से झरता हुआ प्रकाश…. ललाट से निकलता हुआ ज्योति पुंज और साधना की तेजस्विता से ओतप्रोत उस समय का वह साधना कक्ष…. जब की उस साधनात्मक विद्युत् प्रवाह से पूरा कक्ष चार्ज था, ऊष्णता से दाहक रहा था और मात्र एक मिनट खडा रहने पर मेरा शरीर फूंक सा रहा था, कैसे बैठे रहते हैं, गुरुदेव घंटों इस कक्ष में?

बाहर जन सामान्य में गुरुदेव कितने सरल और सामान्य दिखाई देते हैं, कब पहिचानेंगे हम सब लोग उन्हें? उस अथाह समुद्र में से हम क्या ले पाएं हैं अब तक…… क्यों छिपाएं रखते हैं, वे अपने आपको?

-सेवानंद ज्ञानी १९८४ जन. – फर.

परमारथ के कारणे साधू धरियो शरीर.

बात उस समय की हैं, जब पूज्यपाद सदगुरुदेव अपने संन्यास जीवन से संकल्पबद्ध होकर वापस अपने गृहस्थ संसार में लौटे थे. जब वे सन्यास जीवन के लिए ईश्वरीय प्रेरणा से घर से निकले थे, तो उनके पास तन ढकने के लिए एक धोती, एक कुरता और एक गमछा था. साथ में एक छोटे से झोले में एक धोती और कुरता अतिरिक्त रूप से था. इसके अलावा उनके पास और कुछ भी नहीं था. न ही कोई दिशा स्पष्ट थी और न ही कोई मंजिल स्पष्ट थी, केवल उनके हौसले बुलंद थे और ईश्वर में आस्था थी. यही उनकी कुल पूंजी थी, जिसके सहारे संघर्स्मय एवं इतने लम्बे जीवन की यात्रा पूरी करनी थी.

जब वे कुछ समय सन्यास जीवन में बिताकर वापस अपने गाँव लौटे, तो गाँव वाले, परिवार के लोग एवं क्षेत्र के सभी गणमान्य व्यक्ति उपस्थित हुए. सभी ने उनका सहर्ष स्वागत सत्कार किया, लेकिन सभी के मनोमस्तिष्क में यही गूंज रहा था कि इन्हें क्या मिला? हमें भी कुछ दिखाएं.

जब यह प्रश्न सदगुरुदेव जी तक पहुंचा, तो वे बड़े ही प्रसन्न हुए और उन्होंने कहा कि हमारी भी यही इच्छा हैं कि जो कुछ भी हमारे पास हैं वह मैं सभी को दिखाऊं.

गुरुदेव जी सभी के मध्य में खड़े हुए और अपना एक हाथ फैलाया और बताया कि जब मैं यहाँ से गया था तो मेरे पास यह था और हाथ की बंधी मुट्ठी को खोला तो उसमें कुछ कंकण निकले. उन्होंने बताया कि यही मेरे पास थे, जिन्हें मैं लेकर अपने साथ गया था और जो कुछ मैं लेकर लौटा हूँ, वह मेरी हाथ की दूसरी मुट्ठी में हैं. सभी लोग दूसरी मुट्ठी को देखने के लिए आतुर हो उठे. लेकिन गुरुदेव जी ने जब दूसरी मुट्ठी खोली तो सभी हैरत में पड गए. क्योंकि वह मुट्ठी बिलकुल ही खाली थी. सभी को आशा था कि इसमें कुछ अजूबा होगा, लेकिन ऐसा हुआ नहीं.

गुरुदेव जी ने बताया कि जो कुछ मेरे पास था वह भी मैं गँवा कर आ रहा हूँ. मैं बिलकुल ही खाली होकर आ रहा हूँ. बिलकुल खाली हूँ, इसलिए अब जीवन में कुछ कर सकता हूँ. मैं अपने सन्यास जीवन में कोई जादू टोने टोटके सीखने नहीं गया था, हाथ सफाई की ये क्रियाएं यहाँ रहकर भी सीख सकता था, लेकिन मैं अपने जीवन में पूर्ण अष्टांग योग, सहित यम, नियम, आहार, प्रत्याहार, ……धारणा, ध्यान, समाधि, के पूर्णत्व स्तर पर पहुँचाने के लिए ही यह सन्यास मार्ग चुना. अब मुझे इन कंकनो पत्थरों के भार को ढोना नहीं पड़ेगा, अगर ढोना नहीं पड़ेगा तो मैं स्वतंत्र होकर बहुत कुछ कर सकता हूँ. क्योंकि ज्ञान को धोने की जरुरत नहीं पड़ेगी, वह स्वयं ही उत्पन्न होता रहता हैं. स्वतः ही उसमें सुगंध आने लगती हैं.

उसमें आनंद के अमृत की वर्ष होने लगती हैं  और वह तब तक नहीं प्राप्त हो सकता, जब तक हम इन कंकनों एवं पत्थरों को ढोते रहेंगे. अपने इस हाड-मांस को ढोने से कुछ नहीं होने वाला हैं, जब तक इसमें चेतना नहीं होगी. चेतना को पाने के लिए एकदम से खाली होना पड़ता हैं, सब कुछ गंवाना पड़ता हैं, सब कुछ दांव पर लगाना पड़ता ��ैं. तब जाकर चेतना प्रस्फुटित होती हैं और तब उस प्रस्फुटित चेतना को दिखाने की आवश्यकता नहीं पड़ती हैं, बल्कि दुनिया उसे स्वयं देखती हैं, बार-बार देखती हैं, घुर-घूरकर देखती हैं. क्योंकि उसे इस हाड मांस में कुछ और ही दिखाई देता हैं, जिसे चैतन्यता कहते हैं. चेतना कहते हैं, ज्ञान कहते हैं. और उसे उस मुट्ठी में देखने की जरुरत नहीं हैं, क्योंकि वह मुट्ठी में समाने वाली चीज नहीं हैं, वह इस समस्त संसार में समाया हैं, जो सब कुछ सबको दिखाई दे रहा हैं.

Books by Dr. Narayan Dutta Shrimali Ji:- 1. Practical Palmistry 2. Practical Hypnotism 3. The Power of Tantra 4. Mantra Rahasya 5. Meditation 6. Dhyan, Dharana aur Samadhi 7. Kundalini Tantra 8. Alchemy Tantra 9. Activation of Third Eye 10. Guru Gita 11. Fragrance of Devotion 12. Beauty – A Joy forever 13. Kundalini naad Brahma 14. Essence of Shaktipat 15. Wealth and Prosperity 16. The Celestial Nymphs 17. The Ten Mahavidyas 18. Gopniya Durlabh Mantron Ke Rahasya. 19. Rahasmaya Agyaat tatntron ki khoj men. 20. Shmashaan bhairavi. 21. Himalaya ke yogiyon ki gupt siddhiyaan. 22. Rahasyamaya gopniya siddhiyaan. 23. Phir Dur Kahi Payal Khanki 24. Yajna Sar 25. Shishyopanishad 26. Durlabhopanishad 27. Siddhashram 28. Hansa Udahoon Gagan Ki Oar 29. Mein Sugandh Ka Jhonka Hoon 30. Jhar Jhar Amrit Jharei 31. Nikhileshwaranand Chintan 32. Nikhileshwaranand Rahasya 33. Kundalini Yatra- Muladhar Sey Sahastrar Tak 34. Soundarya 35. Mein Baahen Feilaaye Khada Hoon 36. Hastrekha vigyan aur panchanguli sadhana.

ब्रह्मवैवर्त पुराण में व्यास मुनि ने स्पष्ट लिखा है, कि भगवान् के अवतारों स्वरुप में दस गुण अवश्य ही परिलक्षित होंगे और इन्हीं दस गुणों के आधार पर संसार उन्हें पहिचानेगा।

तपोनिष्ठः मुनिश्रेष्ठः मानवानां हितेक्षणः । ऋषिधर्मत्वमापन्नः योगी योगविदां वरः दार्शनिकः कविश्रेष्ठः उपदेष्टा नीतिकृत्तथा । युगकर्तानुमन्ता च निखिलः निखिलेश्वरः ॥ एभिर्दशगुणैः प्रीतः सत्यधर्मपरायणः । अवतारं गृहीत्चैव अभूच्च गुरुणां गुरुः ॥

सदगुरुदेव पूज्यपाद डॉ नारायणदत्त श्रीमाली जी, संन्यासी स्वरुप निखिलेश्वरानंद जी का विवेचन आज यदि महर्षि व्यास द्वारा उध्दृत दस गुणों के आधार पर किया जाए, तो निश्चय ही सदगुरुदेव अवतारी पुरूष हैं, जिन्होनें अपने सांसारिक जीवन का प्रारम्भ एक सुसंस्कृत ब्राह्मण परिवार में किया – सुदूर पिछडा रेगिस्तानी गांव था। जब इनका जन्म हुआ तो माता-पिता को प्रेरणा हुई, कि इस बालक का नाम रखा जाए – ‘नारायण’।

यह नारायण नाम धारण करना और उस नारायण तत्व का निरंतर विस्तार केवल युगपुरुष नारायण दत्त श्रीमाली के लिए ही सम्भव था, जिन्होनें अपने अल्पकालीन भौतिक जेवण में शिक्षा का उच्चतम आयाम ग्रहण कर पी.एच.डी. अर्थात डाक्ट्रेट की उपाधि प्राप्त की।

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Goddess Chinnamasta Dasha Mahavidyas Goddess Chinnamasta is considered as the Hindu God of courage and judgment, and comes in the fifth position among the 10 Mahavidyas. Chinnamasta is also known by the names Chhinnamastika and Prachanda Chandika. When compared to other Goddess she is believed to be in utmost furious form. Since she sacrificed herself by cutting the head she came to know by the name Chinnamasta. She is supposed to be the other form of Vajrayogini who had sacrificed by removing her own head. Chinnamasta also has cut-off her own head with a supreme sword and held the severed head in one of her hands. One of the three jets of blood that ejected out from her bleeding neck is directed to the mouth of her removed head whereas the other two blood ejections to the mouths of her associates. This signifies the spiritual success over desires by self control with powers of mind. Legend or Story of Goddess Chinnamasta There is an interesting story behind the incarnation of Chinnamasta. Once, Goddess Parvathi wet to have a bath in Mandakini River together with her two companions. After the bath the Goddess was thinking about the concepts of creation and life. Meanwhile, her two attendants became hungry and beg the Goddess for some food. She consoled and asked them to wait until they reached home. But when they started pleading again and again she cut off her own head from the neck region and made the blood to come out in three jet forms. One of these blood streams is entered in to the mouth of her severed head while the remaining two spurts are directed to the mouths of her companions which enabled them to quench hunger. After this sacrifice the Goddess Parvati is renowned as Goddess Chinnamasta. Iconography and Symbolism Goddess Chinnamasta is the insight of mystery and signifies spiritual truth regarding the fulfillment of worldly desires. In certain pictures she is depicted as standing on the body of a female who has been copulating with a male lying beneath her. It is from her navel that the divine Yoni Chakra is originated. Her body is covered by the four directions in place of clothes. She is believed to be eternal even though her head is removed from the body. Her two main qualities are highlighted by the features of her companions. The goddess is the image of sexual energy and her severed head is the symbol of inherent achievements. Her consciousness in creativity is represented by her garlands of skulls. For praying the Goddess Chinnamasta, different types of procedures are to be followed by the devotees.

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Kankhal is probably the oldest living area of Haridwar. It is where all the stories of Shiva and Sati continue to live in the temples and on the ghats of Ganga. During my trip to explore the ancient city of Haridwar, I got to explore it intimately. I discovered so many facets of this place that I think it should be on your list to explore next time you visit Haridwar.

Once upon a time, Haridwar existed in and around Kankhal. With time it grew and the central part went into the shadows.

Haridwar is also called Panchpuri, consisting of 5 smaller cities centered around Mayapuri or Maya Devi Temple. Kankhal is one of these 4 cities.

Visit a Dharamshala in Kankhal

Ruiya Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a predecessor of hotels and resorts. These are basic facilities meant for travelers and pilgrims visiting popular places like Haridwar. Families would come and stay here for a few days at nominal charges. They would take up some rooms and cook their own food and live here almost like locals.

Rich people, typically businessmen, would construct these Dharamshalas to earn their own Punya or merit. Look at the lovely cyclic economy where the rich construct for the benefit of those who can not afford to have a house in every place.

Ruiya Dharamshala

I visited the Ruiya Dharamshala that was built more than 100 years go in 1917. Sharma Ji, the caretaker of the Dharamshala, took me around. A simple board hung beneath the arch on a painted doorway announced the Dharamshala.

Pilgrims cooking at Ruiya Dharamshala

The architecture is a curious mix of a typical Indian Haveli and colonial architecture There is a Chabutra or sitting platform outside its main gate. It has a huge courtyard surrounded by a row of rooms on all four sides.

Women were sitting in the corridor and cooking for the day. Bathrooms and toilets are behind the main building, as an independent structure. There is a huge field with a temple where I could see a lot of birds even in the May heat. There is a library with many old and rare books.

Despite housing so many people, each of who were busy doing their own work, there was a certain calm to the place. Smiles were genuine and smiles welcoming.

At Ruiya Dharamshala, I met the quintessential Indian traveler or pilgrim. They are not in a hurry. No peer pressure to click pictures & they have time for you. They are here to spend time with Ganga Maiyya, take a bath in her holy waters and read a few scriptures or listen to their Gurus.

I strongly recommend you visit a Dharamshala in Kankhal Haridwar or any other pilgrim site that you may visit.

Sati Kund

Sati Kund

The Sati Kund today is more of an area in the town. I discovered it by chance when I noticed it on our way to Daksh Temple Complex. It looked like a dried up Kund or a step well, fairly large in size. Stepping into the complex I found a lot of small Yagna Kunds and small platforms indicating that rituals using fire are regularly performed here.

There was no one around to answer my queries. A small Shiva temple was full of devotees in the morning, but none of them could help me with any information. They all come to offer milk to the Shivalinga.

Yagna Kund at Sati Kund

Opposite the Sati Kund, there was a board mentioning Ancient Sati Temple. There was no way to reach this structure that looks absolutely abandoned.

I hope someone does some research on this and tells us what these structures are. More importantly, what kind of rituals are still being performed here.

Temples & Ashrams to See in Kankhal

Harihar Ashram

Rudraksha Tree

This is the Ashram of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji. It is said to have the Shivalinga made of Mercury or Para as it is called in Hindi. You can not really see it as the linga is covered with many things including flowers.

Rudraksha Seeds

However, the campus has an old Rudraksha Tree. You can also see bowls full of Rudraksha fruit in various stages.

Sri Yantra Mandir

Sri Yantra Temple

There is a relatively new but beautiful temple built in the shape of Sri Yantra. The Temple is not just made in the shape of Sri Yantra, inside it you see beautiful yantras being worshipped. In a large hall behind the temple, a Katha was being told. On a side in an open pavilion, Yagnas were being conducted.

Daksh Mahadev Temple Complex

This temple complex is at the heart of the heritage area. It is the venue of the oldest known story in Indian philosophy. So many stories in Indian scriptures and literature eventually go back to the story of Sati.

Daksh Mahadev Temple

Sati married Shiva against the wishes of her father, who then responded by not inviting her husband to a Yagna where everyone else was invited. Sati visits her father’s home for the Yagna only to be insulted. She jumps in the Yagna fire and immolates herself. Shiva sends Veerbhadra in rage to destroy the Yagna and kill Daksha.

All the Shakti Peethas were created by the body parts of Sati that fell as Shiva roamed the earth holding her body and Vishnu had to cut it in pieces with his Chakra. Sati was reborn as the daughter of Himvan or the mountain. She did her Tapasya not too far from Kankhal, but that is a story for another day.

You enter the Daksh Mahadev Temple complex through a small gate with lions on both sides. A very simplistic imitation of what we see in our ancient stone temples.

Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple

This is the big temple in this complex. Different colors outline the contours of its arches and layers on Shikhara. Colors on a white background add a bit of vibrancy to the otherwise somber backdrop.

Ancient Banyan Tree – Daksh Mahadev Temple

A huge Banyan tree stands next to the temple. Layers of Mauli or the red and yellow thread around the tree tells you it is a revered tree that is worshipped by the devotees visiting the temple.

I get into a queue of people entering the temple. We pass by a Yagna Kund that everyone bows to. Some people even drop a few coins in it. This is supposed to be the place where Sati jumped into the fire. The temple was later built by her father to honor Shiva. Hence, it gets the name – Daksheshwar Mahadev – the lord of Daksha.

The temple is beautiful in a very simple subtle way. However, due to huge crowds, it was not possible to stand there and admire it or understand its architecture.

Ganga Ghat & Temple

Ganga Temple

In Kankhal Haridwar, you are never too far from Ganga that flows on its either side. At Daksh Mahadev Mandir, a proper ghat is erected. Almost everyone takes a dip in the Ganga. In May, youngsters enjoyed the cool waters of Ganga by swimming in it. There are proper arrangements for those who want to take a dip but do not know swimming.

Next to the ghat is a small temple dedicated to Ganga. Ganga is personified here in her anthropomorphic form. I wish the temple was devoid of all the ceramic tiles that simply take away the energy.

Sheetala Mata Temple

Ancient Murti of Sati

Right Behind the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple is this Sheetala Mata Temple. Sheetala Mata is usually considered the goddess of communicable diseases like smallpox and chicken pox.

This is supposed to be the birthplace of Sati. The main Murti seems to be relatively new. Behind the main sanctum, I could find an ancient vigrah in stone. It has piercing eyes and 8 arms.

Dash Mahavidya Temple

Right next to Daksheshwar Mahadev temple, is this lovely temple dedicated to 10 Mahavidya forms of Devi.

Inside Dash Mahavidya Temple- Most beautiful of Devi Temples in Haridwar

At the heart of this temple is a giant Sri Yantra in Copper on a wall. Surrounding it, are the images of 10 forms of Goddess as Mahavidyas:

Kali

Tara

Tripura Sundari

Bhuvaneshwari

Bhairavi

Chhinamasta

Dhumavati

Baglamukhi

Matangi

Kamala

This is an important temple for the Shakti worshippers.

See More – Devi Temples of Haridwar

Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple

Right next to Dash Mahavidya temple is a smaller Btahmeshwar Mahadev temple. The name indicates that this would be a temple where Brahma worshipped Shiva.

Walking in the lanes of Kankhal Haridwar

It is a typical old town in North India. When you walk in the streets, you discover some strands from the past that bring an instant smile to your face.

Haridwar is a temple town, so no matter where you step, you will find a temple in sight – old or new. Which ones you step into and which ones you pass by is totally an in-the-moment decision. Rest assured, they all will have a story associated with them.

Tailors

An old tailor

I chose to stop by a tailor who has spent all his life in this shop. At a ripe age of 70+, he still stitches a few shirts every day and is damn proud of it.

Vaidyas

They say every plant is nutrition for the body, and every plant in Dev bhumi Uttarakhand is Aushadi or medicine. Forests on the hills of Uttarakhand are known for their medicinal herbs.

Ayurveda Medicines being made

In the lanes of this heritage city, I saw a lot of Vaidyashalas. I stepped into a couple of them and met the Vaidyas. They were kind enough to entertain me despite the long queue of patients. They told me about the patients who come to Haridwar from all over the country.

I took a kind of guided walk around the pharmacy where the medicines were being prepared with minimal mechanization. They still use the pastel and mortar to powder the herbs. Many women say together packing the medicines.

Ayurveda is probably a lesser known small-scale industry of Uttarakhand. It was my discovery in this heritage city walk.

Haveli like Akhadas

The facade of Haveli like Akhadas

Walking around, I saw some lovely ornate doors and gateways. I assumed they belong to a Haveli of some rich family. On closer examination, most of them were doors to different Akhadas or religious organizations where Sadhus live.

Akhadas on one side led to Ganga on their other side. Can you ask for a better living space where Ganga flows right beside your home, as soon as it enters the plains from hills?

Sanskrit Schools in Kankhal

Old Sanskrit School

Somewhere in between homes and Akhadas, I stepped into an old Sanskrit school. It reminded me that this place should have a lot of Sanskrit and Vedic Pathshalas. Incidentally, the locals said most of them are not doing well.

What would stay with me is the lovely location of these schools, right next to Ganga.

Other famous landmarks include Ma Anandmayi Ashram, Ramakrishna Mission.

Travel Tips

Ghats of Ganga

Kankhal is located about 3 km South of the famous Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar. You can take any mode of transportation to reach here.

You can walk around the whole area if weather permits. Else, e-rickshaw may be the best option to see the place. Some of the streets are narrow.

Seek permission before you enter any private space like an Akhada or a school.

You can so all this in less than 2 hours. I think I spent almost a day there exploring the big and small things.

Enjoy the quintessential pilgrimage experience with the ancient aura.

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Tara 1885–1890. Publisher: Calcutta Art Studio. Lithograph Dimensions 11 15/16 x 16 1/16 in. / 30.3 x 40.8 cm. At bottom: Calcutta Art Studio 185 Bowbazar St

This print belongs to a set of five prints depicting the 10 Mahavidyas. The Mahavidyas, who first appear in late medieval Hinduism, are considered to be individual incarnations or manifestations of the Great Goddess, paralleling the ten incarnations of Vishnu.

An origin story relates them to ten forms assumed by Shiva's wife Sati, in her anger over the disrespect her father, Daksha, showed toward Shiva.

The Mahavidyas were particularly honored in the Bengal region. Tara appears similar to Kali, but she is pregnant and wears a tiger skin. She is depicted standing in a cremation ground surrounded by blazing fires. (via Museum of Fine Arts Boston)

[altughuner-blog]

Kankhal is probably the oldest living area of Haridwar. It is where all the stories of Shiva and Sati continue to live in the temples and on the ghats of Ganga. During my trip to explore the ancient city of Haridwar, I got to explore it intimately. I discovered so many facets of this place that I think it should be on your list to explore next time you visit Haridwar.

Once upon a time, Haridwar existed in and around Kankhal. With time it grew and the central part went into the shadows.

Haridwar is also called Panchpuri, consisting of 5 smaller cities centered around Mayapuri or Maya Devi Temple. Kankhal is one of these 4 cities.

Visit a Dharamshala in Kankhal

Ruiya Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a predecessor of hotels and resorts. These are basic facilities meant for travelers and pilgrims visiting popular places like Haridwar. Families would come and stay here for a few days at nominal charges. They would take up some rooms and cook their own food and live here almost like locals.

Rich people, typically businessmen, would construct these Dharamshalas to earn their own Punya or merit. Look at the lovely cyclic economy where the rich construct for the benefit of those who can not afford to have a house in every place.

Ruiya Dharamshala

I visited the Ruiya Dharamshala that was built more than 100 years go in 1917. Sharma Ji, the caretaker of the Dharamshala, took me around. A simple board hung beneath the arch on a painted doorway announced the Dharamshala.

Pilgrims cooking at Ruiya Dharamshala

The architecture is a curious mix of a typical Indian Haveli and colonial architecture There is a Chabutra or sitting platform outside its main gate. It has a huge courtyard surrounded by a row of rooms on all four sides.

Women were sitting in the corridor and cooking for the day. Bathrooms and toilets are behind the main building, as an independent structure. There is a huge field with a temple where I could see a lot of birds even in the May heat. There is a library with many old and rare books.

Despite housing so many people, each of who were busy doing their own work, there was a certain calm to the place. Smiles were genuine and smiles welcoming.

At Ruiya Dharamshala, I met the quintessential Indian traveler or pilgrim. They are not in a hurry. No peer pressure to click pictures & they have time for you. They are here to spend time with Ganga Maiyya, take a bath in her holy waters and read a few scriptures or listen to their Gurus.

I strongly recommend you visit a Dharamshala in Kankhal Haridwar or any other pilgrim site that you may visit.

Sati Kund

Sati Kund

The Sati Kund today is more of an area in the town. I discovered it by chance when I noticed it on our way to Daksh Temple Complex. It looked like a dried up Kund or a step well, fairly large in size. Stepping into the complex I found a lot of small Yagna Kunds and small platforms indicating that rituals using fire are regularly performed here.

There was no one around to answer my queries. A small Shiva temple was full of devotees in the morning, but none of them could help me with any information. They all come to offer milk to the Shivalinga.

Yagna Kund at Sati Kund

Opposite the Sati Kund, there was a board mentioning Ancient Sati Temple. There was no way to reach this structure that looks absolutely abandoned.

I hope someone does some research on this and tells us what these structures are. More importantly, what kind of rituals are still being performed here.

Temples & Ashrams to See in Kankhal

Harihar Ashram

Rudraksha Tree

This is the Ashram of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji. It is said to have the Shivalinga made of Mercury or Para as it is called in Hindi. You can not really see it as the linga is covered with many things including flowers.

Rudraksha Seeds

However, the campus has an old Rudraksha Tree. You can also see bowls full of Rudraksha fruit in various stages.

Sri Yantra Mandir

Sri Yantra Temple

There is a relatively new but beautiful temple built in the shape of Sri Yantra. The Temple is not just made in the shape of Sri Yantra, inside it you see beautiful yantras being worshipped. In a large hall behind the temple, a Katha was being told. On a side in an open pavilion, Yagnas were being conducted.

Daksh Mahadev Temple Complex

This temple complex is at the heart of the heritage area. It is the venue of the oldest known story in Indian philosophy. So many stories in Indian scriptures and literature eventually go back to the story of Sati.

Daksh Mahadev Temple

Sati married Shiva against the wishes of her father, who then responded by not inviting her husband to a Yagna where everyone else was invited. Sati visits her father’s home for the Yagna only to be insulted. She jumps in the Yagna fire and immolates herself. Shiva sends Veerbhadra in rage to destroy the Yagna and kill Daksha.

All the Shakti Peethas were created by the body parts of Sati that fell as Shiva roamed the earth holding her body and Vishnu had to cut it in pieces with his Chakra. Sati was reborn as the daughter of Himvan or the mountain. She did her Tapasya not too far from Kankhal, but that is a story for another day.

You enter the Daksh Mahadev Temple complex through a small gate with lions on both sides. A very simplistic imitation of what we see in our ancient stone temples.

Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple

This is the big temple in this complex. Different colors outline the contours of its arches and layers on Shikhara. Colors on a white background add a bit of vibrancy to the otherwise somber backdrop.

Ancient Banyan Tree – Daksh Mahadev Temple

A huge Banyan tree stands next to the temple. Layers of Mauli or the red and yellow thread around the tree tells you it is a revered tree that is worshipped by the devotees visiting the temple.

I get into a queue of people entering the temple. We pass by a Yagna Kund that everyone bows to. Some people even drop a few coins in it. This is supposed to be the place where Sati jumped into the fire. The temple was later built by her father to honor Shiva. Hence, it gets the name – Daksheshwar Mahadev – the lord of Daksha.

The temple is beautiful in a very simple subtle way. However, due to huge crowds, it was not possible to stand there and admire it or understand its architecture.

Ganga Ghat & Temple

Ganga Temple

In Kankhal Haridwar, you are never too far from Ganga that flows on its either side. At Daksh Mahadev Mandir, a proper ghat is erected. Almost everyone takes a dip in the Ganga. In May, youngsters enjoyed the cool waters of Ganga by swimming in it. There are proper arrangements for those who want to take a dip but do not know swimming.

Next to the ghat is a small temple dedicated to Ganga. Ganga is personified here in her anthropomorphic form. I wish the temple was devoid of all the ceramic tiles that simply take away the energy.

Sheetala Mata Temple

Ancient Murti of Sati

Right Behind the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple is this Sheetala Mata Temple. Sheetala Mata is usually considered the goddess of communicable diseases like smallpox and chicken pox.

This is supposed to be the birthplace of Sati. The main Murti seems to be relatively new. Behind the main sanctum, I could find an ancient vigrah in stone. It has piercing eyes and 8 arms.

Dash Mahavidya Temple

Right next to Daksheshwar Mahadev temple, is this lovely temple dedicated to 10 Mahavidya forms of Devi.

Inside Dash Mahavidya Temple- Most beautiful of Devi Temples in Haridwar

At the heart of this temple is a giant Sri Yantra in Copper on a wall. Surrounding it, are the images of 10 forms of Goddess as Mahavidyas:

Kali

Tara

Tripura Sundari

Bhuvaneshwari

Bhairavi

Chhinamasta

Dhumavati

Baglamukhi

Matangi

Kamala

This is an important temple for the Shakti worshippers.

See More – Devi Temples of Haridwar

Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple

Right next to Dash Mahavidya temple is a smaller Btahmeshwar Mahadev temple. The name indicates that this would be a temple where Brahma worshipped Shiva.

Walking in the lanes of Kankhal Haridwar

It is a typical old town in North India. When you walk in the streets, you discover some strands from the past that bring an instant smile to your face.

Haridwar is a temple town, so no matter where you step, you will find a temple in sight – old or new. Which ones you step into and which ones you pass by is totally an in-the-moment decision. Rest assured, they all will have a story associated with them.

Tailors

An old tailor

I chose to stop by a tailor who has spent all his life in this shop. At a ripe age of 70+, he still stitches a few shirts every day and is damn proud of it.

Vaidyas

They say every plant is nutrition for the body, and every plant in Dev bhumi Uttarakhand is Aushadi or medicine. Forests on the hills of Uttarakhand are known for their medicinal herbs.

Ayurveda Medicines being made

In the lanes of this heritage city, I saw a lot of Vaidyashalas. I stepped into a couple of them and met the Vaidyas. They were kind enough to entertain me despite the long queue of patients. They told me about the patients who come to Haridwar from all over the country.

I took a kind of guided walk around the pharmacy where the medicines were being prepared with minimal mechanization. They still use the pastel and mortar to powder the herbs. Many women say together packing the medicines.

Ayurveda is probably a lesser known small-scale industry of Uttarakhand. It was my discovery in this heritage city walk.

Haveli like Akhadas

The facade of Haveli like Akhadas

Walking around, I saw some lovely ornate doors and gateways. I assumed they belong to a Haveli of some rich family. On closer examination, most of them were doors to different Akhadas or religious organizations where Sadhus live.

Akhadas on one side led to Ganga on their other side. Can you ask for a better living space where Ganga flows right beside your home, as soon as it enters the plains from hills?

Sanskrit Schools in Kankhal

Old Sanskrit School

Somewhere in between homes and Akhadas, I stepped into an old Sanskrit school. It reminded me that this place should have a lot of Sanskrit and Vedic Pathshalas. Incidentally, the locals said most of them are not doing well.

What would stay with me is the lovely location of these schools, right next to Ganga.

Other famous landmarks include Ma Anandmayi Ashram, Ramakrishna Mission.

Travel Tips

Ghats of Ganga

Kankhal is located about 3 km South of the famous Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar. You can take any mode of transportation to reach here.

You can walk around the whole area if weather permits. Else, e-rickshaw may be the best option to see the place. Some of the streets are narrow.

Seek permission before you enter any private space like an Akhada or a school.

You can so all this in less than 2 hours. I think I spent almost a day there exploring the big and small things.

Enjoy the quintessential pilgrimage experience with the ancient aura.

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