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Kanda Group of Temples
- Pauri,Uttarakhand
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This group of temples is situated about 44 km from Pauri's district headquarters, on the Srinagar-Delchauri road. These temples have idols of Surya from the 10th century, Uma-Mahesh from the 11th century, Lakshmi-Narayan from the 12th century and Vishnu from the 13th century in the garbha griha. There are a number of stone idols of various Gods that are of great archeological significance.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Wish fulfillment
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.