Good morning.(5th July 2017)
Bhagwant Temple-Barshi Village in Solapur district.
Barshi is famous for the Bhagwant temple. Bhagwant temple is dedicated to Shri Vishnu.
The uniqueness of this temple is that, this is the only one temple of Shri Vishnu all over India,
having Shri Vishnu’s name as Bhagawant. The temple is built in Hemadpanthi style in the year 1245 A.D. There are four entrances to the temple from all the four directions, but the main entrance is east-facing.
There is one Garudakhamb (Dwajasthambam) in front of Garbhagraha. The idol of main deity Shri Bhagwant, is in black stone having Shanku (Conch), Chakra and Gada in the hands and picture of devotee king Ambrish below the right hand. Shri Lakshmi is on the back of Bhagwant idol. Shivlinga is there on the forehead and marks of footsteps of Bhrigu Rishi are seen on the chest of the diety. There are old records showing the grants released by Shri Nanasaheb Peshve in the year 1760, by East India company in 1823 and by British Government in 1784. The temple management is looked after, by a Panch Committee. Badves carry out the work of daily rituals of the temple.
The daily rituals include Kakada Arti, Nitya pooja, Mahapooja in the morning, Dhuparti in the evening and Shejarti in the night. Large no of devotees visit during the Chaitri, Maghi, Aashadi & Kartikai (Hindu Months) Ekadashi. During the Aashadi & Kartikai Ekadashi, the deity Bhagwant riding on Garuda is taken in a large procession, throughout the entire town. A Chabina is taken out on every full moon day.
Every morning at 5.00 am., Lord Bhagawanta wakes up with the Kakad arati adorations to the accompaniment of the sound of the holy instruments. They bring the offerings of sugar, fruits, milk, curds and butter. The traditional honour of the Kakad of Bhagawant Mandir is with Shri Dattatreya Krishnath Patil. The priest is particular about continuing this convention. It was Shri Bhaurao Tatya Patil who took up the onus of Bhagawant Kakad way back, a tradition that has been passed down the generations.
At the time of Kakad arati, the Lord is first adored with ghee lamps and then the priest changes the cloth and offerings of fruits and sugar are made. The Lotus feet of the Lord are washed with warm water. Incense is waved, milk offered in silver vessel and then a pancharati performed.
After this, Shri Ganapati and Shri Varuna are worshipped with blowing of conch. The priest puts a blob of butter in Lord’s mouth. Then he is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, sugar and honey. Lord Bhagawanta is given a bath with water showered out of his silver pail. This water is considered equal in merit, to Bhagirathi and sprinkled upon the devotees assembled. After this, follows the karpur arati and hymns and praises are sung by the devotees. After the Lord has been bathed and put on new clothes, he is given an offering of khichadi. This is being taken care of by the local business community.
In the afternoon, the Brahmins of town, Deshpande, Joshi, Patil, Deshmukh etc. provide the naivedya/repast for Lord Bhagawanta. The priests bring this from the homes of the respective families. Many offerings are made to the God, on occasions such as Gudi Padva, Dasera, and Diwali.
Bhagwant Temple-Barshi Village in Solapur district.
Barshi is famous for the Bhagwant temple. Bhagwant temple is dedicated to Shri Vishnu.
The uniqueness of this temple is that, this is the only one temple of Shri Vishnu all over India,
having Shri Vishnu’s name as Bhagawant. The temple is built in Hemadpanthi style in the year 1245 A.D. There are four entrances to the temple from all the four directions, but the main entrance is east-facing.There is one Garudakhamb (Dwajasthambam) in front of Garbhagraha. The idol of main deity Shri Bhagwant, is in black stone having Shanku (Conch), Chakra and Gada in the hands and picture of devotee king Ambrish below the right hand. Shri Lakshmi is on the back of Bhagwant idol. Shivlinga is there on the forehead and marks of footsteps of Bhrigu Rishi are seen on the chest of the diety. There are old records showing the grants released by Shri Nanasaheb Peshve in the year 1760, by East India company in 1823 and by British Government in 1784. The temple management is looked after, by a Panch Committee. Badves carry out the work of daily rituals of the temple.
The daily rituals include Kakada Arti, Nitya pooja, Mahapooja in the morning, Dhuparti in the evening and Shejarti in the night. Large no of devotees visit during the Chaitri, Maghi, Aashadi & Kartikai (Hindu Months) Ekadashi. During the Aashadi & Kartikai Ekadashi, the deity Bhagwant riding on Garuda is taken in a large procession, throughout the entire town. A Chabina is taken out on every full moon day.
Every morning at 5.00 am., Lord Bhagawanta wakes up with the Kakad arati adorations to the accompaniment of the sound of the holy instruments. They bring the offerings of sugar, fruits, milk, curds and butter. The traditional honour of the Kakad of Bhagawant Mandir is with Shri Dattatreya Krishnath Patil. The priest is particular about continuing this convention. It was Shri Bhaurao Tatya Patil who took up the onus of Bhagawant Kakad way back, a tradition that has been passed down the generations.
At the time of Kakad arati, the Lord is first adored with ghee lamps and then the priest changes the cloth and offerings of fruits and sugar are made. The Lotus feet of the Lord are washed with warm water. Incense is waved, milk offered in silver vessel and then a pancharati performed.
After this, Shri Ganapati and Shri Varuna are worshipped with blowing of conch. The priest puts a blob of butter in Lord’s mouth. Then he is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, sugar and honey. Lord Bhagawanta is given a bath with water showered out of his silver pail. This water is considered equal in merit, to Bhagirathi and sprinkled upon the devotees assembled. After this, follows the karpur arati and hymns and praises are sung by the devotees. After the Lord has been bathed and put on new clothes, he is given an offering of khichadi. This is being taken care of by the local business community.
In the afternoon, the Brahmins of town, Deshpande, Joshi, Patil, Deshmukh etc. provide the naivedya/repast for Lord Bhagawanta. The priests bring this from the homes of the respective families. Many offerings are made to the God, on occasions such as Gudi Padva, Dasera, and Diwali.
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