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Natraj Mandir
- Satara,Maharashtra
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Overview
The deity of God Shiva is worshipped at the Natraj Mandir which is located at Satara in Maharashtra. The name of the town ‘Satara’ means seven hills and is situated 5kms away from Powai Naka. This holy temple is also known by the devotees as Uttara Chidambaram Temple. It is constructed on the National Highway 4 which connects Solapur District to Satara.
About The Temple
This temple is similar to the one built at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu but is smaller in size. God Natraja is worshipped in this temple and it is believed that God Shiva transformed himself in God Nataraja while performing the Tandava dance. There are several shrines built in the temple which are dedicated to God Ganapathi, God Hanuman, God Krishna, God Navgraha and many more. In the temple, a Veda Patasala is also conducted by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.
History of the Temple
During the Vyasa Puja conducted at Satara in the year 1980, Mahaswami Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi desired to build a temple at Satara which would be similar to the ancient Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. Soon a devotee named Samanna gifted a plot of land to the Swami to build this temple.
The temple was then established in the year 1981. The various philanthropists and governments of states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Kerala helped build this temple by supplying the construction material like timber and other aids. The extraordinary Nataraja Temple was hence built in Satara comprising of Gopurams in four gateways and beautiful carvings despite of its smaller size. It took 3 years to construct this temple.
The holy ritual of Kumbabbhishekam for the consecration of the Uttara Chidambaran Temple at Satara was performed in the year 1984 in the presence of Swami Sri Jayendra Saraswati. Funds were raised by the devotees and Swami Jayendra Saraswati to conduct the daily worship and Dikshitas at the holy temple.
How to Reach Satara
Airport
The Lohegaon Airport in Pune is nearest to the temple.
Railways
The Satara Railway Station is nearest to the temple and is well connected by trains to other cities like Mysore, Baroda, Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Goa, Bangalore etc.
Road
Frequent MSRTC bus service is available from Mumbai, Sangli-Miraj, Kolhapur and Pune to the temple in Satara.
Temple Address
Natraj Mandir,
Aditya Nagari, Satara,
Maharashtra, India,
Pincode – 415003.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The devotees can visit the temple from 7:00am to 12:00pm in the morning or from 3:00pm to 8:30pm in the evening.