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Dattatreya Temple
- Shahada,Maharashtra
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Overview
Sarangkheda is a town in Shahada taluka in Nandurbar area of Maharashtra, India. Sarangkheda town is arranged around 15 km South of Shahada on the bank of Tapti River. The town is known for yearly carnival and primary fascination of fair is stallion bazar or steed exchanging. The festival is celebrated for 2 weeks and draws in a large number of individuals and individuals originates from various parts of nation to purchase steeds for some reasons like steed riding, cultivating and so forth.
About The Temple
Dattatreya sanctuary is committed to Lord Dattathreya and it is located at the Sarang Kheda in Shahada Tehsil. This Datta Mandir is just about 100 year old and remodeled around 40 years back. This sanctuary pulls in a large number of devotees and it is arranged on the rising ground with its tall shikar overseeing the town. It is trusted that the icon of Lord Datta has been acquired from Mahur Nanded District and is held in profound regard. As of late a torrent is assembled simply close to the extension in east heading to supply water for water system and drinking.
Festivals
Every year a big fair is organised on the eve of Datta Jayanti.
Best Season to Visit
May to October.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is located at Ahmadabad and it is situated around 253 km from the center of Nandurbar. The Mumbai international airport is located around 290 km from the place and this is the best option as frequent flights arrive from different parts of the country.
Railways
Nandurbar railway station is served by many trains and it is an important station in the central railway line. The station is connected to different parts of the state and also other parts of the country.
Road
Nearest bus depot is at Shahada which is 55km from Toranmal. Nasik 305 km 6 hours.
Temple Address
Dattatreya Temple,
Sarangkheda,
Nandurbar District,
Maharashtra,
India,
Pincode – 425 410.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Removal of forefathers' sins
- Liberation from ancestoral sins
- Freedom from parental curses
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
Shlokas
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).