In Badarikashram in North India,
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Maharshi Vyasa and others
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were very happy to hear about the greatness of Yadavagiri (This place was called ‘Yadavadri’ in Dwapara Yuga, as Yadavas came down here to worship Lord Narayana) , Saptha Kshetra and Ashta Thirtha from Narada.
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Saptha Kshetra (Seven Centers)
1.Paridhanashila Kshetra: This is on the banks of Veda Pushkarini Thirtha. On the Southeast corner of the lake is an abode, in which you can see carvings of Dattatreya (an incarnation of Vishnu) with four students. There is stone located here, and it is called ‘Paridhanashila’. It is because; the Saffron robes were kept on this when Sri Ramanuja received them. It is imperative for a Sanyasin (Saint) to receive saffron robes from a senior Sanyasin, at the time renunciation. However here, there is provision to place the robes on the Paridhanashila and receive it himself, to become a Sanyasin. That is the significance of this Kshetra.
1.Paridhanashila Kshetra: This is on the banks of Veda Pushkarini Thirtha. On the Southeast corner of the lake is an abode, in which you can see carvings of Dattatreya (an incarnation of Vishnu) with four students. There is stone located here, and it is called ‘Paridhanashila’. It is because; the Saffron robes were kept on this when Sri Ramanuja received them. It is imperative for a Sanyasin (Saint) to receive saffron robes from a senior Sanyasin, at the time renunciation. However here, there is provision to place the robes on the Paridhanashila and receive it himself, to become a Sanyasin. That is the significance of this Kshetra.
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2.Yoganarasimha Kshetra: Prahlada had the revelation of Yoganarasimha on the hill situated to the East of Kalyani Lake. Prahlada himself has installed the idol of Sri Narasimha here.
When the ruler of Mysore Hyder Ali was passing here, few of his elephants used in war became sick. Some of his followers suggested that if he vows to Narasimha, the elephants will get well. Accordingly when he vowed to this deity, the elephants were cured. The happy Muslim King gifted a large drum (Nagari) to the God. To this day this drum is beaten everyday, during Pooja in the temple. Its resonating sound declares the Pooja time to everyone in the area. Yoganarasimha had the charm to make a Muslim King his devotee.
2.Yoganarasimha Kshetra: Prahlada had the revelation of Yoganarasimha on the hill situated to the East of Kalyani Lake. Prahlada himself has installed the idol of Sri Narasimha here.
When the ruler of Mysore Hyder Ali was passing here, few of his elephants used in war became sick. Some of his followers suggested that if he vows to Narasimha, the elephants will get well. Accordingly when he vowed to this deity, the elephants were cured. The happy Muslim King gifted a large drum (Nagari) to the God. To this day this drum is beaten everyday, during Pooja in the temple. Its resonating sound declares the Pooja time to everyone in the area. Yoganarasimha had the charm to make a Muslim King his devotee.
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3. Gnanaashwatha Kshetra.
There is large Pepal tree on the west bank of Kalyani. There are three famous Pepal trees in Karnataka. They are ‘Brahma Ashwatha’ at T. Narasipur, ‘Vidura Ashwatha” at Vidura Ashwatha and ‘Gnana Ashwatha” in Melukote. Five intellectuals Shuka, Pundarika, Rukmangada, Ambarisha and Prahlada acquired their knowledge meditating for Narayana under this tree. Next to this tree is ‘Five Scholar Center’ (Pancha Bhagavatha Kshetra.), in memory of these people.
3. Gnanaashwatha Kshetra.
There is large Pepal tree on the west bank of Kalyani. There are three famous Pepal trees in Karnataka. They are ‘Brahma Ashwatha’ at T. Narasipur, ‘Vidura Ashwatha” at Vidura Ashwatha and ‘Gnana Ashwatha” in Melukote. Five intellectuals Shuka, Pundarika, Rukmangada, Ambarisha and Prahlada acquired their knowledge meditating for Narayana under this tree. Next to this tree is ‘Five Scholar Center’ (Pancha Bhagavatha Kshetra.), in memory of these people.
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4. Taarkshya Kshetra.
At a short distance towards West, from the Pancha Bhagavatha Kshetra is ‘Taarkshya Kshetra’. According to the demand of Sri Vishnu, Garuda brought and placed white mud here (Shwetha Mrittike, Tirumann) from White Island (Shwetha Dweepa). It is still perpetually (Akshaya) available.
4. Taarkshya Kshetra.
At a short distance towards West, from the Pancha Bhagavatha Kshetra is ‘Taarkshya Kshetra’. According to the demand of Sri Vishnu, Garuda brought and placed white mud here (Shwetha Mrittike, Tirumann) from White Island (Shwetha Dweepa). It is still perpetually (Akshaya) available.
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5. Nayana Kshetra.
Nayana Kshetra is located in the row of hills above Narayana Kshetra. ‘Nayathi ithi Nayanam’ – by complete surrender you can get salvation (Moksha). A Brahmin Vishnuchitta had performed penance here. One can attain his wishes by praying here with a Keshava idol.
5. Nayana Kshetra.
Nayana Kshetra is located in the row of hills above Narayana Kshetra. ‘Nayathi ithi Nayanam’ – by complete surrender you can get salvation (Moksha). A Brahmin Vishnuchitta had performed penance here. One can attain his wishes by praying here with a Keshava idol.
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6. Varaha Kshetra
This is located on the East bank of Kalyani. You will achieve success with your vows, penance and meditation here. Adi Varaha preached Charama Sloka to Bhoodevi (mother earth) seating her on his lap.
6. Varaha Kshetra
This is located on the East bank of Kalyani. You will achieve success with your vows, penance and meditation here. Adi Varaha preached Charama Sloka to Bhoodevi (mother earth) seating her on his lap.
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7. Seetha Aranya Kshetra.
This is situated at the South entrance of Kalyani. Sri Rama stayed here in a hut (Parnakuti) built by Lakshmana. Therefore the name Seetha Aranya is apt. It is good to wear neck chains made of beads from Tulasi stems (Tulasi Mala) from here.
7. Seetha Aranya Kshetra.
This is situated at the South entrance of Kalyani. Sri Rama stayed here in a hut (Parnakuti) built by Lakshmana. Therefore the name Seetha Aranya is apt. It is good to wear neck chains made of beads from Tulasi stems (Tulasi Mala) from here.
This place is very well known for its various famous temples and an important festival called Vairamudi for which pilgrims come from all parts of India.
They later visited Yadavagiri personally and obtained the blessings of Sri Tirunarayana
