- Saraswati
Gayathri Shakti Peeth
- Gondia,Maharashtra
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Overview
The famous temple set up in north direction of Gondia was built to impart and spread knowledge and good habits. Almost four hundred visitors come here to get enlightened.
Gayathri Shakti Peeth was set up by the great Philosopher Pandit Sriram Sharma who was the chief of the Young Nirman Yojna. The main purpose of this Gayathri Shakti Peeth is to make good deeds habitual to mankind.
About The Temple
At the time of development of the temple, there were three trustees appointed who were Kannubhai Takker, Balwanth Roydas and Munnikumar Bhadupote, among whom Munnikumar Bhadupote is in charge. The building and its attractions were completed by architect Raman Pucchikar.
Accessibility
Airport
Jabalpur Airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Railways
The Gondia Junction is the nearest railhead.
Road
One can also board buses to Gondia, which operate from cities like Pune, Nagpur and Ahmadnagar.
Temple Address
Gayathri Shakti Peeth,
Gondia, Gondia District,
Maharashtra, India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Education
- Intelligence
- Wisdom
Shlokas
Sarasvatii Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaruupini Vidyaarambham Karishhyaami Siddhirbhavatu Me Sadaa
Meaning -Saraswati, you are the provider of boons and the one, who grants all our wishes. As I begin my studies, I bow to the you to help me make it fruitful and make me succeed in all my efforts.
Yaa Kundendu Tushaarahaara Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra Vastraavritaa Yaa Veenaa Varadanda Manditakaraa Yaa Shveta Padmaasanaa Yaa Brahmaachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sadaa Pujitaa Saa Maam Pattu Sarasvatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jaadjyaapahaa
Meaning -May the blessed Saraswathi, Goddess Bhagavati, who is the deity for learning and who removes our laziness, protect us. She who is like the jasmine flower, pure and white, who is like the full moon, who is dressed in a clean robe and holds the veena. She who sits on a white lotus and is revered by the holy trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and other Gods.
Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibhuhairvedaparagaih Same Vasatu Jihvagre Brahmarupa Saraswati
Meaning -May Goddess Saraswathi who is the Goddess of knowledge and is appreciated by the learned ones who have mastered the Shastras and who is the wife of the creator, reside on my tongue.
Shrii Saraswatii Namahstubhyam Varade Kaama Ruupini Twaam Aham Praarthane Devii Vidyaadaanam Cha Dehi Me
Meaning -I bend down unto you O Goddess, the one who grants all her devotees' wishes, to uplift me with knowledge.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.