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Dattatreya Temple
- Badami,Karnataka
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Overview
Badami, located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka, was the capital of the Chalukya Dynasty. It is located at the mouth of a beautiful canyon, verged on either side by beautiful sandstone hills.
Accessibility
Road
From Airport one can hire prepaid taxi or take a bus to reach Badami which is directly connected via road to Belgaum. The bus stand is located in the center of the town. There are buses for Gadag, Bijapur, Bangalore and Hospet.
Railways
There is a small station in Badami which is located 5 km from the center. Trains from Bangalore, Bijapur and other cities stop there regularly. From the station, there are many rickshaws to reach the center.
Airport
Nearest airport to Badami is in Belgaum which is located at a distance of 190 km from here.
Temple Address
Dattatreya temple,
Badami,
Bagalkot.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Removal of forefathers' sins
- Liberation from ancestoral sins
- Freedom from parental curses
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.