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- Ambuthirtha,Karnataka
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Ambuthirtha is believed like a sacred place by the locals who say it was here that Lord Rama pierced the ground with his AMBU (bow and arrow) to have water out to reduce the thirst of his wife Sita, and therefore the name Ambuthirtha. Because the river took her birth making use of Lord Rama's 'Shara' (arrow), therefore the name 'Sharavathi'. At Ambuthirtha a temple built around a Shivalinga, beneath which Sharavathi originates to begin her journey. This temple at Ambuthirtha was built is managed from the help of donations collected from the local people as well as the devotees from faraway places who visit Ambuthirtha on a regular basis.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.