Vastu / Fengshui View Saptashrungi Temple Nasik
About 40 kilometers north of nasik is a stretch of the sahyadri mountains known as the ajantha satmala range . The average height of peaks here is about 4500 feet . The tallest ( around 4600 feet ) in the group is dhodap towards the centre of the range and saptashrungi towards the western side . Saptashrungi is well known because of temple àtop the hill dedicated to goddess saptashrungi .There are two routes to saptashrungi the first is via vani chandakpur on the nasik saputara road . The distance between nashik and vani via dindori is 39 kilometers while via pimpalgaon it is 51 kilometres .Going by this route means you have to climb up all the way to the top of the mountain . There are steps to reach the temple . An easier alternative is the road via nanduri village 14 kilometers after vani .Nanduri village is in the foothills of saptashrungi and a regular minibus service run by the state transport corporation plies from here to the top of the plateau .From the plateau it is a relatively easy half hour climb up 250 steps to the temple . The temple is situated within a slight hollow in the mountain and is not visible even from the plateau. The sight of hundreds of devotees from the very young to the very old making the long tiring climb up to this temple is very moving . The statue of the goddess is on top floor of this two storeyed temple . During the nine days leading up to dassera an annual festival is held and all routes to the temple are literally choked with devotees. Since the temple is at a height it affords a splendid view of the surrounding hills , While climbing down from saptashrungi near nanduri village the mohindri mountain with its gaping hole can be seen . Villagers say that after wining a fierce battle the goddess saptashrungi disappeared through the mountain leaving behind a gaping hole ! .The height of saptashrungi ensures that it has a cool climate through out the year . In winter it can get quite cold . It is possible to stay the night in the temple complex and arrangement for food can also be made here . This one place that is not only attractive to the devout but even to the ordinary tourist .
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Vastu / Fengshui View Ayodhya / Kosaladesa Where Lord Ram Was Born
State : uttar pradesh . Important Temples : hanuman garhi , dashrath bhavan , kanak bhavan , ramjanmabhoomi , nageshwarnath mandir . Location: On the banks of the saryu river in the indo gangetic plain .Distances : 134 km east of lucknow , 209 km north west of varanasi , 166 km north of allahabad , 9 km east of faizabad . Route From Lucknow : NH28 to ayodhya via bara banki , ramsanehighat , rauzagaon , ronahi , and faizabad . Revered as the birthplace of lord ram the ramayana the brahmanda purana considers ayodhya one of hinduism’s six holiest cities . According to ramayana ayodhya was founded by manu who received it as a gift from vishnu . For centuries it was the capital of raghuvanshis believed to be descendants of the sun god . Lord ram was the dynasty’s most celebrated king . The buddha is said to have spent many summers here . Ayutthaya the ancient capital of siam ( thailand ) gets its name from ayodhya. The five jain thirthankaras were born here . Once the capital of the kingdom of koshala ayodhya glory had waned by 5th century ce . The temple to nageshwarnath the only one to shiva in ram’s city alone survived till the time of chandragupta vikramaditya ( 376 – 415 ce ) and helped him locate ayodhya .With the advent of mughal rule in india . Ayodhya retreated into anonymity. Many believe that when babar conquered north india in 1528 he issued firman ( order ) for construction of mosque here . In the 18th century the nawabs of awadh created a kingdom here and the founder of the dynasty sadat khan burhan – ul – mulk made ayodhya his capital. Later the nawabs shifted their capital to lucknow and ayodhya fell into neglect and ruin .Post independence politics brought ayodhya into limelight again . Sites of pilgrim interest are spread out all over ayodhya. Most places of interest can be covered on foot . To get to some of the ghats which are further off an auto is best but they usually run on fixed routes . You could also hire a cycle rickshaw or a car .
Hanuman Garhi Temple : The most popular temple in ayodhya has an impressive exterior . The entrance is through an ornate gateway which is accessed by a gentle flight of 76 steps . The main temple contains the statue of anjani devi with bal hanuman seated on her lap . It is believed that all wishes if uttered before the shrine are fulfilled.
Dashrath Bhavan : Located 100 m up the road west of hanuman garhi . This is a small peaceful temple to ram sita and lakshman. Next to the main shrine an enclosure houses a supine idol of hanuman . It is considered disrespectful to leave the temple without sitting down in front of the shrine for a few minutes .
Kanak Bhavan : Located 70 m north west of dashrath bhavan . An impressive palace temple dating back to 1891 this white ornate building is part of a huge complex which has shops an office a park and a dharmashala . Inside there are three pairs of idols of varying heights of ram and sita . People bring newly purchased goods for blessings here . During the shravan jhula festival ( mid june to mid july ) the deities are taken to the top of maniparvat serenaded in jhulas ( swings ) and later brought back to the temple .
Nageshwarnath Mandir : A small temple this is the only shrine in ayodhya dedicated to lord shiva . The story goes that kush lost his armlet while bathing in the saryu. It was retrieved by a nag kanya who fell in love with him . As she was a shiva devotee kush erected temple for her .
Ram Ka Paidi : Ayodhya’s magnificent ghats he ram ka paidi are its most impressive vista’s. The well laid out gardens on the embankments and the shimmering waters of saryu allow us a glimpse of how ayodhya must have been once . The clean waters beckon one to take a dip in them .Ram is said to have entered the river on his final journey to heaven at guptar ghat . His last rites are believed to have been performed at the swargadwar ghat . Boating in the river and strolling along the promenade are recommended.
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Vastu / Fengshui View Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
Formerly known as bori bunder and also victoria terminus the chatrapati shivaji maharaja terminus in mumbai is an outstanding example of victorian gothic revival architecture in india , blended with themes from Indian traditional architecture. Designed by the british architect f.w.stevens this railway terminus building was built over 19 years beginning 1878 and its high victorian gothic design was based on late medieval italian models . The stone dome , turrets , pointed arches and eccentric ground plan resemble indian palace architecture giving a distinct style that is unique to mumbai . This building became a symbol for mumbai as a mercantile port in the british commonwealth and at the the same time an outstanding example of 19th century railway architecture when the railway was introduced in india . The busiest railway station in the world this building houses the terminus for suburban as well as long distance trains named after the great king of the maratha empire chhatrapati shivaji maharaj it was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004 .
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Vastu / Fengshui View Ankor Wat Temple
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992 the ankor wat was built by suryavarman 2 between 1113 & 1150 over an area of 500 acres . Khmwr is the official language of cambodia & the temple is the expression of the highest order of the country & its genius in architecture. This temple is not only stunning but also incredible in detail. The towers the decorations and the refinements are hard to describe with a pen according to the first visitor there ( antonio de madelena ) . The temple was dedicated to the hindu god vishnu & later shifted to buddhism . It was intially drawn to represent mount meru which was the home of devas according to hindu lore . There is a huge moat covering the entire temple and its precise 90 degree angle for the entire site are nothing short of remarkable. Legends say that 300, 000 workers with 6000 elephants toiled for 37 years to build it and millions of slabs of sandstone were floated down the phnom kulen mountain range .
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