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Basara Temple is one of the unique temples of India, and thus a unique
mythological and historical fact is attached to it. In India, we can nd
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Telangana has the Basara Temple dedicated to Devi Saraswati, and the
origin story of this temple has two faces. From the aspect of Myths and
local legends, it is said that this temple has been mentioned in our great
Epic Mahabharata. According to Mahabharata, after the scourge of the
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horrifying war, Kurukshetra, sage Vyasa, sage Vishwamitra and their
disciples decided to settle down in a calm and serene place. In search of
tranquillity, theycametoDandakaforest.Beingpleasedbytheserenityof
the place, they selected this place as their peaceful adobe for prayers.
TherewasonecaveinthisregionnamedKumarachalawheresageVyasa
used to sit for penance by praying to Goddess Saraswati. It is believed
that during the time of prayer, one-day sage Vyasa got darshan and the
blessings of Goddess Saraswati, where the Goddess ordered the sage to
bring three stfuls of sand from the River Godavari after holy bath and
place that heaps of sand in three division in the cave. Afterwards, these
three piles of sands became deities of Maha Kali, Maha Saraswati and
Maha Laxmi by the power of sage Vyasa. After the name of sage Vyasa,
this place became Vyasara which turned intoBasaraundertheinuence
of the Marathi language.
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and Godavari.
Apart from a fascinating history and myth, the Basara Temple holds lots
of importance in the lives of every Hindu. Along with festivals, many
special religious acts are also being done in this temple. Let us have a
look.
Religious Acts
1. AKSHARABHYASAM
2. PENANCE
3. DEEKSHA
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Festivals
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