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{{short description|Hindu temple in Telangana, India}}
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| name = Gnana Saraswati Temple<br>శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి దేవస్థానము
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| location = [[Basar, Telangana|Basar]]
| location = [[Basara, Telangana|Basara]]
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'''Gnana Saraswati Temple''' ({{lang-te|శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి దేవస్థానము}}) is a [[Hindu temple]] of [[Goddess Saraswati]] located on the banks of [[Godavari River]] at [[Basar, Telangana|Basar]], [[Telangana]], [[India]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/17898376.cms</ref> It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in [[India]], the other being in [[Jammu & Kashmir]]. Saraswati is the [[Hindu]] Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as [[Akshara abyasam]].
'''Gnana Saraswati Temple''' ({{langx|te|శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి దేవస్థానము}}) is a [[Hindu temple]] of [[Goddess Saraswati]] located on the banks of [[Godavari River]] at [[Basara, Telangana|Basara]], [[Telangana]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/17898376.cms|title = Literacy campaign launched in AP &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref> It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the [[Indian subcontinent]], the other being [[Sharada Peeth]]. Saraswati is the [[Hindu]] Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as [[Akshara abyasam]].


Basar is a census town in the [[Nirmal|nirmal district]] in the state of Telangana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newdistrictsformation.telangana.gov.in/uploads/gos-circulars/1476129948200223.Nirmal.pdf|title=Nirmal District|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=18 Oct 2016}}</ref> It is about {{convert|30|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Bhainsa]],{{convert|15.5|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Dharmabad]], {{convert|34.8|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]], {{convert|96.0|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Nanded district|Nanded]], {{convert|70|km|0|abbr=on}} from district headquarters [[Nirmal]], and {{convert|205|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].
Basara is a census town in the [[Nirmal district]] in the state of Telangana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newdistrictsformation.telangana.gov.in/uploads/gos-circulars/1476129948200223.Nirmal.pdf|title=Nirmal District|access-date=18 Oct 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019094550/http://newdistrictsformation.telangana.gov.in/uploads/gos-circulars/1476129948200223.Nirmal.pdf|archive-date=19 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is about {{convert|30|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Bhainsa]],{{convert|15.5|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Dharmabad]], {{convert|34.8|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]], {{convert|96.0|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Nanded district|Nanded]], {{convert|70|km|0|abbr=on}} from district headquarters [[Nirmal]], and {{convert|205|km|0|abbr=on}} from [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].


==History==
==History==
According to Mahabharatha, [[Maharishi]] [[Vyas]] and his disciples and sage [[Viswamitra]] decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the [[Kurukshetra War]]. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to [[Dandaka]] forest and, pleased with serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara due to the influence of the [[Marathi language]] in this region.
According to Mahabharatha, [[Maharishi]] [[Vyas]] and his disciples and sage [[Viswamitra]] decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the [[Kurukshetra War]]. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to [[Dandaka]] forest and, pleased with serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara due to the influence of the [[Marathi language]] in this region.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}


It is also believed that this temple is one of the three temples constructed near the confluence of the [[Manjira]] and [[Godavari River|Godavari]] rivers.
It is also believed that this temple is one of the three temples constructed near the confluence of the [[Manjira]] and [[Godavari River|Godavari]] rivers.
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[[File:Goddess Saraswati beside Godavari river.jpg|thumb|Goddess Saraswati beside Godavari river]]
[[File:Goddess Saraswati beside Godavari river.jpg|thumb|Goddess Saraswati beside Godavari river]]


Many pilgrims come to Gnana Saraswati Temple Basar to perform the "Akshara abhyasam" ceremony for the children before they start formal school education. The children perform the exercise of letters, and devote books, pens, pencils notebooks to the goddess of knowledge. The [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]] at the temple starts at 4&nbsp;am in morning with Abhishekam which carries on for an hour. At 5&nbsp;o'clock they start the Alankarana whereby the new sarees are adorned to the goddesses. The whole atmosphere is very pious and pure. At 6&nbsp;am, in the rays of the morning sun, the aarti starts at the temple after which the prasadam is given to the devotees.
Many pilgrims come to Gnana Saraswati Temple Basara to perform the "Akshara abhyasam" ceremony for the children before they start formal school education. The children perform the exercise of letters, and devote books, pens, pencils notebooks to the goddess of knowledge. The [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]] at the temple starts at 4&nbsp;am in morning with Abhishekam which carries on for an hour. At 5&nbsp;o'clock they start the Alankarana whereby the new sarees are adorned to the goddesses. The whole atmosphere is very pious and pure. At 6&nbsp;am, in the rays of the morning sun, the aarti starts at the temple after which the prasadam is given to the devotees.


Special poojas and celebrations are held at the temple during [[Maha Shivaratri]], beginning 15&nbsp;days before (Vasantha Panchami) and continuing 3&nbsp;days after the festival. Devi Navarathrulu is celebrated for ten days during [[Navratri|Dasara]].
Special poojas and celebrations are held at the temple during [[Maha Shivaratri]], beginning 15&nbsp;days before (Vasantha Panchami) and continuing 3&nbsp;days after the festival. Devi Navarathrulu is celebrated for ten days during [[Navratri|Dasara]].


The temple also has a [[Kali|Mahakali]] idol situated on the 1st&nbsp;floor very near to the main temple. Devotees often go to the nearby mountain which has an Idol of Goddess Saraswati on the top of the rock. The image of Lakshmi stands besides the Goddess Saraswati in the sanctum sanctorum. Due to the presence of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali, Basara is considered as the abode of the divine trinity.
The temple also has a [[Kali|Mahakali]] idol situated on the 1st&nbsp;floor very near to the main temple. Devotees often go to the nearby mountain which has an Idol of Goddess Saraswati on the top of the rock. The image of Goddess [[Lakshmi]] stands beside Goddess Saraswati in the sanctum sanctorum. Due to the presence of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali, Basara is considered as the abode of the divine trinity.


==Transport==
==Transport==
The temple is located about 210 kilometers (via road) from the nearest city [[Hyderabad]]. It is well connected by district buses, run by [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation|TSRTC]]. [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] buses also run from Hyderabad, Nanded, etc. The nearest railway station to the temple is Basar Railway Station, located about 2.4&nbsp;km away.
The temple is located about 210 kilometers (via road) from the nearest city [[Hyderabad]]. It is well connected by district buses, run by [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation|TSRTC]]. [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] buses also run from Hyderabad, [[Nanded]], etc. The nearest railway station to the temple is Basar (BSX) Railway Station, located about 2.4&nbsp;km away.

Trains that go to Basar Railway station:

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! Number !! Train !! Type
|-
| 51433 || NZB-PVR || PASSENGER
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| 17640 || AK-KCG INTER CITY || MAIL EXPRESS
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| 17058 || DEVAGIRI || MAIL EXPRESS
|-
| 18310 || NED-SBP NAGAWALI || BI-WEEK
|-
| 57562 || MMR-KCG || PASSENGER
|-
| 57593 || NED || PASSENGER
|-
| 17232 || NSL-NS || MAIL EXPRESS
|-
| 57558 || NZB || PASSENGER
|-
| 16004 || NSL-MAS WKLY || EXPRESS
|-
| 17064 || AJANTA MAIL || EXPRESS
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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* [http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=18.8779859&lon=77.9566938&z=18&l=19&m=a&v=2 Wikimapia]
* [http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=18.8779859&lon=77.9566938&z=18&l=19&m=a&v=2 Wikimapia]
* [http://basaraTemple.org BasaraTemple.org]
* [http://basaraTemple.org BasaraTemple.org]
* [http://templestiming.com/basara-gnana-saraswati Basar Temple Timings]
* [https://1temples.com/basara-gnana-saraswati Basara Temple Timings] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717053140/https://1temples.com/basara-gnana-saraswati |date=17 July 2022 }}


{{Hindu Temples in Telangana}}
{{Hindu Temples in Telangana}}
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Adilabad district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Adilabad district]]
[[Category:Saraswati temples]]
[[Category:Saraswati temples]]
[[Category:Hindu temples sacked in the Muslim period in the Indian subcontinent]]

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Gnana Saraswati Temple
శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి దేవస్థానము
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNirmal
DeitySaraswati
FestivalsSaraswati Puja
Location
LocationBasara
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Gnana Saraswati Temple is located in Telangana
Gnana Saraswati Temple
Location in Telangana
Gnana Saraswati Temple is located in India
Gnana Saraswati Temple
Gnana Saraswati Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates18°52′40″N 77°57′23″E / 18.87778°N 77.95639°E / 18.87778; 77.95639
Architecture
TypeSouth Indian
Elevation579 m (1,900 ft)

Gnana Saraswati Temple (Telugu: శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి దేవస్థానము) is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basara, Telangana, India.[1] It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth. Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as Akshara abyasam.

Basara is a census town in the Nirmal district in the state of Telangana.[2] It is about 30 km (19 mi) from Bhainsa,15.5 km (10 mi) from Dharmabad, 34.8 km (22 mi) from Nizamabad, 96.0 km (60 mi) from Nanded, 70 km (43 mi) from district headquarters Nirmal, and 205 km (127 mi) from Hyderabad.

History

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According to Mahabharatha, Maharishi Vyas and his disciples and sage Viswamitra decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the Kurukshetra War. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to Dandaka forest and, pleased with serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara due to the influence of the Marathi language in this region.[citation needed]

It is also believed that this temple is one of the three temples constructed near the confluence of the Manjira and Godavari rivers.

Historically, 'Bijialudu' a Karnataka king, who ruled the province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the sixth century, constructed the temple at Basara. In the 17th century, the idols of the temple were reinstated by a chieftain of Nandagiri (Nanded) subsequent to destruction caused by Muslim invaders.[3]

The Temple today

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Photo of the river Godavari, behind/adjacent to the temple, taken on 30 April 2011.
Goddess Saraswati beside Godavari river

Many pilgrims come to Gnana Saraswati Temple Basara to perform the "Akshara abhyasam" ceremony for the children before they start formal school education. The children perform the exercise of letters, and devote books, pens, pencils notebooks to the goddess of knowledge. The Puja at the temple starts at 4 am in morning with Abhishekam which carries on for an hour. At 5 o'clock they start the Alankarana whereby the new sarees are adorned to the goddesses. The whole atmosphere is very pious and pure. At 6 am, in the rays of the morning sun, the aarti starts at the temple after which the prasadam is given to the devotees.

Special poojas and celebrations are held at the temple during Maha Shivaratri, beginning 15 days before (Vasantha Panchami) and continuing 3 days after the festival. Devi Navarathrulu is celebrated for ten days during Dasara.

The temple also has a Mahakali idol situated on the 1st floor very near to the main temple. Devotees often go to the nearby mountain which has an Idol of Goddess Saraswati on the top of the rock. The image of Goddess Lakshmi stands beside Goddess Saraswati in the sanctum sanctorum. Due to the presence of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali, Basara is considered as the abode of the divine trinity.

Transport

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The temple is located about 210 kilometers (via road) from the nearest city Hyderabad. It is well connected by district buses, run by TSRTC. MSRTC buses also run from Hyderabad, Nanded, etc. The nearest railway station to the temple is Basar (BSX) Railway Station, located about 2.4 km away.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Literacy campaign launched in AP | Hyderabad News - Times of India".
  2. ^ "Nirmal District" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Saraswati Temple Basara - Saraswathi Temple of Basara, Sarasvati Temple Basar Andhra Pradesh". www.bharatonline.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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