- Ganesh
Ganesh Temple
- Gaurala,Maharashtra
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Overview
Ganesh Temple is situated at Gaurala, a little town in Bhadravati tehsil arranged at south of Bhadravati. This sanctuary contains an extensive statue of Lord Ganesh. The icon is broken and empty and is accepted to have contained gold inside. It is additionally said that it was the one adored by Yauvanasva Raja. All these remaining parts talk about the grand time frame which Bhandak or Bhadravati once appreciated. The cave close-by the sanctuary contains statues of Vishnu on the serpent and in his diminutive person or Vaman and pig or Varah incarnations, however their little size would contend that they are not the objects of reverence.
Best Time to Visit
November to February.
How to Reach Chandrapur
Airport
The Nearest International Airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, roughly five hour drive from Chandrapur. After geeting down at airpport , One can easily get regular buses or Private taxis to Chandrapur.
Railways
Chandrapur has its own Railway Station named as Chandrapur Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Maharashtra. It is situated on the major New Delhi-Chennai line and is linked with the cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Mysore, Lucknow, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Allahabad, Indore, Puri, and Ahmedabad.
Road
Chandrapur is 127 Kms from Brahmapuri, 143 Kms from Ruyyadi, 144 Kms from Wardha, 154 Kms from Nagpur, 224 Kms from Karimnagar, 425 Kms from Hyderabad, 506 Kms from Bhopal and 762 Kms from Pune. It is well connected with the other major cities like Aheri, Amravati, Akola, Shirdi, Hyderabad, Gondia and Aurangabad through Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and some private travel services.
Temple Address
Ganesh Temple,
Gaurala, Bhadravati Tehsil,
Maharashtra, India, Pincode – 442902.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.