Balleshwar Temple

Bambleshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India, on a hilltop of 1600 feet. It is referred to as Badi Bambleshwari, with another temple, Chhotti Bambleshwari, situated about 1/2 km from the main temple complex. The temple is revered by many devotees during the Navratris of Kavar and Chaitra.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

• प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (बाम्बलेश्वरी)
• स्थान / Location: Maharashtra
• निर्माण / Built: Likely around 17th century or later, with renovations
• निर्माता / Built by: Shridhar Vithal Prabhu
• वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: The temple exhibits a blend of traditional Maharashtrian temple architecture with some modern influences due to renovations. It is primarily a stone structure.
• ऊँचाई / Height (m): 487.68
• निर्माण सामग्री / Material: Stone, Granite
• मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: The temple complex includes a sanctum (Garbhagriha) housing the idol of Ballaleshwar, a prayer hall (Sabha Mandap), and an outer courtyard. The temple has a unique structure where the idol is placed in the center of the hall.
• प्रबंधन / Managed by: Shri Ballaleshwar Devasthan Trust

वास्तुकला · Architecture

The idol of Lord Ganesha is unique with its trunk turned left. The temple's layout, with the idol in the center of the hall rather than in the innermost sanctum, is also distinctive.

प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: The main idol of Lord Ganesha with a left-turned trunk is the most notable feature. Intricate carvings adorn the temple walls and pillars.

महत्व · Significance

This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is one of the Ashtavinayak temples, which are a group of eight prominent Ganesha shrines in Maharashtra. It is considered highly auspicious for devotees seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha.

The temple is significant for its spiritual energy, attracting lakhs of devotees during festivals, particularly Navratris.

संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends

Title: Legend of Ballal and Ganesha
Narrative: According to legend, a young devotee named Ballal was deeply devoted to Lord Ganesha. He was often scolded by his parents for neglecting his studies and other duties to worship Ganesha. Once, while worshipping a clay idol of Ganesha in the forest, he was attacked by his father's men who were searching for him. Ballal, protected by Ganesha's divine grace, was saved. Lord Ganesha himself appeared and blessed Ballal, promising that the place would be known by his name and that he would reside there as 'Ballaleshwar'. The idol of Ganesha at this temple is believed to be the one worshipped by Ballal.

मंत्र · Mantras

Usage: General mantra for Lord Ganesha
Mantra: Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord of the Ganas (Ganesha)

Usage: Specific mantra for this deity
Mantra: Om Shri Ballaleshwaraya Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Ballaleshwar

पूजा एवं साधना · Worship

Devotees flock to the shrine during festivals.

विशेष पूजा: Modak is the favorite offering of Lord Ganesha and is specially prepared and offered here. Other pujas include Ganapati Homa and Abhishek.

• lighting Jyoti Kalash during Navaratris

• Problem: Obstacles and challenges
  Practice: Devotees pray to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles in their path, be it personal, professional, or spiritual.
• Problem: Success in endeavors
  Practice: Seeking blessings for success in new ventures, exams, or important tasks.
• Problem: Wisdom and intelligence
  Practice: Praying for enhanced intellect, knowledge, and good decision-making abilities.

प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals

• Navratris of Kavar
• Navratris of Chaitra

दर्शन जानकारी · Visiting

• अनुमानित दर्शन समय: 15-30 minutes on normal days, longer during festivals.
• सर्वोत्तम समय: Navratris
• प्रवेश शुल्क: No entry fee.
• ड्रेस कोड: Modest clothing is recommended. Avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, and revealing attire.
• भीड़ स्तर: very high
• दर्शन सुझाव: Visit early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds. Tuesdays are particularly busy.
• सुलभता: The temple has some accessibility challenges due to its age and structure. Wheelchair access might be limited in certain areas.

कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach

• निकटतम हवाई अड्डा: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai - approximately 50-60 km
• निकटतम रेलवे: Panvel Railway Station - approximately 5-7 km
• निकटतम बस स्टैंड: Panvel Bus Depot - approximately 5-7 km
• निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 0 km

मान्यताएँ एवं अनुभव · Beliefs

Visitors often describe a profound sense of peace, devotion, and divine presence. The serene atmosphere and the powerful aura of the deity are said to create a deeply spiritual experience.

Devotees often report experiencing divine intervention and solutions to their problems after visiting the temple and offering prayers.

The idol of Ganesha is believed to have a left-turned trunk, which is considered auspicious and rare. The temple's unique architecture and the continuous presence of a sacred flame are also points of interest.

तीर्थ परिपथ · Circuit

Ashtavinayak Yatra

Nearby temples

• Gamdevi Temple (1.0 km)
• Laksmi Narayan Temple (1.7 km)
• Shri Jarimari Mandir Saral (2.0 km)
• Kalbhairav Mandir (2.0 km)
• Khandeshwar Shiva Temple (2.1 km)

सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ

Which deity is worshipped at Balleshwar Temple?
Balleshwar Temple is dedicated to Shiva (बाम्बलेश्वरी).

Where is Balleshwar Temple located?
Balleshwar Temple is located in Maharashtra, India, at coordinates 18.9922, 73.1104.

Which temples are near Balleshwar Temple?
Nearby temples include Gamdevi Temple (1.0 km); Laksmi Narayan Temple (1.7 km); Shri Jarimari Mandir Saral (2.0 km).

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