(Admin please pin this post for benefit of all) OUR children today believe in BATMAN & Harry Potter... But fail to understand the reality of our epics... Here are some places with material evidences to prove that Mahabharath happened 5116 years ago.... please educate ur children about these places if possible take them there . A) The Mahabharata is the longest known epic poem and has been described as the longest poem ever written. Its longest version consists of over 100,000 shloka or over 200,000 individual verse lines (each shloka is a couplet), and long prose passages. About 1.8 million words in total, the Mahabharata is roughly ten times the length of the Iliad and the Odysseycombined, or about four times the length of the Ramayana. W. J. Johnson has compared the importance of the Mahabharata to world civilization to that of the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, the works of Homer, Greek drama, or theQuran. B) There are more than 100 kingdoms, 500 places & 2000 plus characters mentioned in the Mahabharath... An imaginative story cannot involve so many things in a single story.... C) Painted Grey Ware culture D) Cemetry H E) LOCATIONS: • Barnava is a village in Bagpat district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Barnava is between Sardhana and Binauli near Meerut.Barnava is about 3Km from Binauli and 37 Km from Meerut. Baranava is the site of the Lakshagraha, one of the incidents from theMahabharata. During the Mahabharata it was known as Varnavat. Barnava still has evidence of Lakshagraha.Spread across an area of 1659 Hectares, Lakshagrah is located at the intersection of Hindon River and Krishna Rivers. The place is around 42 KM from Meerut. It is said that the place was developed in 9th century by the then king Ahirvaran Tomar. Barnava finds a mention in the Varnavarat episode in Mahabharat. In the south of the village, there is a small hill which is almost 100 feet high and is spread in an area of 30 acres. It is believed that these are the remains of the Lakh Mandap. It was in this Lakh Mandap where kauravas futile attempt of murder pandavas was made. • KAIWARA (KARANATAKA) 40kms from Bangalore near chintamani district..... this small town was called ‘EKA Chakra nagari ‘ During Mahabharath there is a mountain opposite to Kaiwara thathaiyya temple...... this mountain has two proofs 1) When Rama, seethe & lakshman crossed over this mountain Matha Seetha was thirsty, so lakshmana hit the rock with his arrow.... A sweet gush of water emerged out of the rock.... This is called ‘Lakshmana theertha’ today.... even today water flows out of the rock n it’s very sweet to taste.... (I have tasted it) 2) Over the top of mountain there is another small hillock.... this is where bheema slayed Bakasura... there footprints are present over the mountain..... Even today once in an year people make offering to bakasura’s soul in the night..... all people from village cook variety of dishes and present it to the demon....... 3) since bakasura was a shiva bhaktha, pandavas established five lingas one each at the bottom of the hill.... today these lingas are called by each of the pandava name..... ( Note that: Shiva bhaktha even a sinister can be destroyed only by shiva if anyone else kill them then they are affected by dosha. To get rid of this dosha pandavas established shiva lingas... Don’t confuse: We all know that there are 2 important cities related to Bheema in Mahabharata and they being EkaSHILA-nagara and EkaCHAKRA-nagara. Pandavas, after the laakshagrih incident resided in Eka Chakra Nagara (in Karnataka presently) and this was the city where pandavaas spent some time disgusing as Brahmanas. It is here that Bakasura was killed. Had this ekashilanagar been same as ekachakranagara then viraata or Keechaka would have attacked Bakasura or atleast viraats sons sweta and shanka. (On a whole there is village called ekachakra in bhirbum dist of bengal , kaivara in chikmaglur dist of karnataka and sangam village of maharaastra and one more place in orissa called sami village which cliams to have the shami vruksha of MBH. ) • There is a place called Bairaat ( vikruti of word virat ) in Rajasthan Pandavas have spent their agyaatvaas in ekacharanagar and this city was also called Viraat Nagari ie present Bairat. There is place called khatrahal , where bheema is said to have slain keechaka. Only Bairaat in rajasthan has historical records and evidences that it is the original viraat nagari. • KURUKSHETRA o Jyotisar: The famous site where Bhagavad Gita was delivered to Arjuna o SriKrishna Museum has some historical artifacts and paintings depicting the Mahabharata war. o Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre: A world-class panorama depicting the Mahabharata war with scientific explanations justifying every episode in the war. There are also several scientific exhibits designed to kindle a curiosity for science. o Bhishma Kund at Naraktari: The place where Arjuna shot an arrow towards the earth to quench Bhisma Pitamahs thirst. • HASTINAPUR o Old Pandeshwar Temple: Located in the ruins of the old city of Hastinapur, Old Pandeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A statue of Goddess Kali and many Hindu Ashrams are also present on hillock of ruins. Karna temple situated nearby lies on the bank of old ravine of Ganges. The Shivlinginside Karna temple is said to be established by Karna, one of the central figure in the epic of Mahabharata.[14] o Karneshwar Mandir : Located close to Budi ganga and Jambudweep, Karneshwar Mandir is believed to have been consecrated by Karna/ Radheya, the 1st Born son of Kunti. o Vidur ka Teela :Place where Mahatma Vidur is believed to have stayed. Currently it is just a mound of mud yet to be excavated. Vidur ka Teela has a Durga temple on it now and a cave close by. o Drupadeshwar Mandir: Another ancient temple supposed to have been renovated by Maharaja Drupada after he gave Draupadi in marriage to the princes of Hastinapur. This temple also houses a Shanidev temple in the open. The complex is close to the Central Ganga canal. o Draupadi Ghat: Believed to be the privatebathing Ghat of Draupadi on the banks of Ganga, it is now on the Budi Ganga, the remnants of old Ganga before it changed its course north of Hastinapur. o Rajgir is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city of Rajgir (ancient Rājagṛha; Pali: Rājagaha) was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into theMauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city. This area also notable in Buddhism, as one of the favorite places for Gautama Buddha and the well known Atanatiya conference was held at Vultures Peak mountain.The name Rajgir came from Rājagṛiha house of the king or royal house, or the word rajgir might have its origian in its plain literal meaning, royal mountain. It was the ancient capital city of the Magadha kings until the 5th century BC when Ajatashatru moved the capital to Pataliputra. In those days, it was called Rajgrih, which translates as the home of Royalty. The epic Mahabharata calls it Girivraja and recount the story of its king, Jarasandha, and his battle with the Pandava brothers and their allies Krishna. Mahabharata recounts a wrestling match between Bhima (one of the Pandavas) and Jarasandha, the then king of Magadha. Jarasandha was invincible as his body could rejoin any dismembered limbs. According to the legend, Bhim split Jarasandha into two and threw the two halves facing opposite to each other so that they could not join. There is a famous Jarasandhas Akhara (place where martial arts are practiced). • Pandav Falls : The Pandav Falls is a waterfall in Panna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.]. It is about 30 metres (98 ft) high. The Pandav Falls is located on a tributary of the Ken River, as it plunges over the falls to join it. The waterfall gets its name from a local legend that in times gone by the five exiled Pandava brothers of the epic poem Mahabharata visited this region. Remains of caves and shrines that commemorate this legend can be seen around the pool below. Pandav Falls is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the highway. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Panna and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Khajuraho Raneh Falls is located nearby. • Pandavkada Falls : Pandavkada Falls is a waterfall located Kharghar, a suburb of Navi Mumbai. The waterfall, about 107 metres high is a type of plunge waterfall in nature pouring in massive amounts of water on the rocky surface underneath. Pandavkada Waterfall is a popular spot for one day picnics. Pandavkada is said to have derived its name from the Pandavas, who had once visited the place and took bath below the falls when they were exiled in the forests as per Hindu mythology. And within pandavkada is a big tunnel from where pandavas had come, thats why it is known as pandavkada ankit. Pandavkada Waterfalls is located in Kharghar, which is accessible by trains via Harbour Line and Trans Harbour line. Auto rickshawsare available from Kharghar railway Station. Alternatively, people can go from Konkan Railway and get down at Taloja Panchnand Station. • Barbarika alias Khatushyamji alias Shyam was a grandson of Bhima, Second of the Pandava brothers. He was the son of Ghatotkacha (who in turn was son of Bhima) and Maurvi. Even in his childhood, Barbarika was a very brave warrior. He learnt the art of warfare from his mother. God Shiva, pleased with him, gave him the three infallible arrows (Teen Baan). Hence, Barbarika came to be known by the appellation Teen Baandhaari, the Bearer of Three Arrows. Later, Agni (the god of Fire) gave him the bow that would make him victorious in the three worlds. His other name is God Kamrunaag and is treated as the Biggest and main god in District Mandi, in Himachal Pradesh. A pond and a temple are situated in Kamru hill in Sundernagar, District Mandi.He witnessed the entire battle of Mahabharat from the hill which is now known as Khatu Shyamji located in Rajasthan, Sikar District • Emperor Janmejay ascended to the throne of Hastinapura upon the death of his father Parikshit. According to legend, Parikshit, the lone descendant of the House of Pandu, had died of snakebite. He had been cursed by a sage to die so, the curse having been consummated by the serpent-chieftain Takshak. Janmejay bore a deep grudge against the serpents for this act, and thus decided to wipe them out altogether. He attempted this by performing a great Sarpa satra - a sacrifice that would destroy all living serpents. At that time, a learned sage named Astika, a boy in age, came and interfered. His mother Manasa was a Naga and father was a Brahmin. Janmejay had to listen to the words of the learned Astika and set Takshaka free. He also stopped the massacre of the Nagas and ended all the enmity with them .From then onwards the Nagas and Kurus lived in peace. The mass sacrifice was started on the banks of the river Arind at Bardan, now Known as Parham, a corrupt form of Parikshitgarh. A masonry tank said to have been built by Emperor Janmejay to mark the site of the sacrificial pit, known as Parikshit kund, still exists inMainpuri district. This is known as Gowdvana. Close to this village a very large and high khera containing the ruins of a fort and some stone sculptures has been found . It is said to date back to the time of Emperor Parikshit. A popular local legend is that as a consequence of the virtues of that sacrifice snakes are still harmless in this place and its neighbourhood. • Nishkalank Mahadev Temple in Koliyak, Bhavnagar, Gujarat is full of wonders and awe. This temple is buried inside the sea. On a heavy tide day, all that can be seen are the flag and a pillar. It is beyond ones comprehension that there is a Lord Shiva Temple just under the fierce sea. This temple is still in use, and people visit this place on foot! The temple has 5 distinct swayumbu Shiva lingams inside. This is definitely one of the best spiritual destinations! The following temple story dates back to Mahabaratha era. Pandavas killed all the Kuravas and won the battle. Pandavas were grief stricken knowing they acquired sins for killing their own relatives. In order to find redemption for their sins, Pandavas met Lord Krishna. To remove the sins, Krishna hands over a black Flag and a Black COW. He asks the Pandavas to follow it, when both Cow and flag turns white, they all will be pardoned. Krishna also advises them to do penance to lord Shiva, after that. The angst stricken brothers followed the cow wherever it went and carried the flag. They walked for days, to different places and the color did not change. Finally, when they arrived at the Koliyak Beach, both cow and the flag color turned to white. Pandavas were exalted. And all the 5 brothers sat for deep penance, meditated on lord Shiva. • Lord Shiva impressed by the brothers showed up in lingam form to each brother. As they meditated, each lingam appeared in front of each brother. In total there were 5 (Swayumbu) lingams that showed up on their own. Pandavas were delighted to see this and they worshiped all the five lingams with great devotion. Lord Shiva here is known as Nishkalan Mahadev. ‘Nishkalank’ has many meaning they are clean, pure, guiltless, to cleanse, to purify, etc. It is said that Pandavas established Nishkalank or Nakalank Mahadev on a Amavasai of the Indian calendar month of Bhadarva. The famous fair popularly known as ‘Bhadarvi’ is held on the no moon night in month of Sharvan (August), as per the Indian calendar. An idol of Lord Shiva was established in an island, over the sea about 3 km to the east of Koliyak. Each lingam has a Nandhi facing it. The lingams are spread across a square Platform. There is a pond called Pandavas pond and devotees’ first wash their hands and legs and only then they visit the Lord Shivas shrines. • Devotees’ throng this temple during Amavasai (no moon day), it is to be noted here that the tides are very active during full moon day and no moon day, yet devotees patiently wait for the tides to retrieve. There is strong belief that when loved ones are cremated their ashes are immersed in these waters and by doing so, one attains salvation or moksha. Besides ash, milk, curds and whole coconut are offered to the lord here. The temple festival is initiated by hoisting the flag by the clans of Maharajas of Bhavnagar. This flag is on for 364 days and is changed only during the next temple festival. And for the records, the flag has never fallen down or washed away by the tides. It stands undisturbed by the ferocious tides and has seen the deadliest earth quake that killed more than 50,000 people in 2001. This is a wonder beauty. The devotees worship not many temples that are buried under the sea. However, this temple stands as an exception. Please visit this temple at least ones in a lifetime to experience the spirituality that resonates from this temple! May Lord Shiva Bless us all with Happiness, Prosperity, and Health & Wisdom!!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:37:07 +0000
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