Sanwariaji Temple
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| Sanwaliya Ji | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chittaurgarh |
| Location | |
| Location | Sanwaliyaji-Mandfiya |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°40′N 74°24′E / 24.66°N 74.40°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Shaktawat Ruler of Bhinder(Udaipur) |
| Website | |
| http://www.srisanwaliyaji.org/sanwaliyaji_history.php | |
Sanwaliaji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna on the Chittorgarh–Udaipur Highway, Rajasthan, India.
Located 40 from Chittorgarh – the historic city of valor and devotion – Mandaphiya is now known as Shri Sanwaliya Dham (The residence of Krishna) and is second only to Shrinathji Temple to the followers of the Vaishnav sect. People believe that all their desires are fulfilled by their visit to Shri Sanwaliya Seth's Darbar (Court of Shri Sanwaliya Ji).[1]
History
[edit]In Mewar, that in the year 1840, a cowherd named Bholaram dreamed of burying three divine idols underground at Chhapar in Bagund village; upon excavating the site, three beautiful idols of Krishna were discovered, as depicted in the dream. One of the statues was taken to Mandaphiya, one to Bhadsoda and the third remained at Chapar, at the very place where it was found.[1] All three locations became temples. These three temples are located close to each other, within the 5 km distance. The three temples of Sanwaliya Ji became renowned and devotees visit them in large numbers since then. Among these three temples, Mandaphia Temple is recognized as the Sanwalia Ji Dham (abode of Sanwaliya).
According to a legend, these idols were made by Naga monks, which were hidden in the ground for fear of the invaders.
Near this place is Bhadasoda village which has a history of more than 1000 years. Pritha, the sister of Veer Prithviraja Chauhan, the ruler of Ajmer and Delhi, was married to Rana Samar Singh of Chittor. After marriage, the slaves and the Charan chieftain who came to Chittor with Prtiha were given 12 villages in Jagir by Rana Samar Singh. These villages also included Bhadasoda village
Puraji Bhagat, the very famous householder saint of the Suthar caste, lived in Bhadasoda. Under his direction, these idols were handled and kept safe. An idol was taken to Bhadasoda village, where a temple was constructed by Shaktawat Rajput ruler of Bhinder Thikana by instruction of Bhagatji and , the temple of Samwalia ji Was built. The second idol was taken to the village of Mandafia, a temple was constructed there too, which became famous with time. Even today, thousands of travelers from far and wide come to visit every year.[2]
Festivals
[edit]Every year, the following major festivals are celebrated in the temple:
- Maha-Shivratri
- Holi and Phooladol Festival
- Navratri
- Ram-Navami
- Hanuman Jubilee
- Greening Amavasya
- Brahmashtami
- Ganesh-Chaturthi
- Jaljhulani Ekadashi
- Dipawali and Annakoot.[2]
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