Matrugaya
(IPLTOURS)
Para Sakthi, the origin has created Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to perform the three functions of Creation, Berth and Rhythm respectively. Her elements Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvthi were created as their wives. The creation, berth and rhythm of Universe are continuing with the three Gods and Goddess. There is special importance to mother as the form of Adi Sakthi from creation of Universe. Primary importance will be given to mother only among parents. It is gift in getting human birth and could not fulfil her devotion even by paying tributes in repeated births. The value of devotion and affection of mother could not be assessed by anyone. People visit holy paces depend upon their financial and physical strength and perform pinda pradhan to their ancestors. The holy places are Varanasi (Kasi) and Prayag Raj (Alahabad) in Uttara Pradesh, Siro Gaya (Vishnu Gaya) of Bihar, Nabhi Gaya (Naval Gaya) in Puri, Pada Gaya in Pithapuram of Andhra Pradesh and Brahma Kapal in Badrinath. Hindus believe Legends that the ancestors get virtues and nirvana with these rituals. Hindus will immerse the ashes of their ancestors in Ganga, Godavari and other holy waters at the Shrines.
The holy place to perform Matrushradd, Shraddh ritual for mothers and it is Matru Gaya in Siddapur of Gujarat State and it shows the importance of mother in human life. The Shradd and Pinda Pradhan will be performed both to the ancestors of maternal and paternal in the holy places Varanasi, Gaya, Prayag Raj, Pithapuram and Brahma Kapal. Siddapur is on the banks of Sabarmathi River previously Saraswathi River. Siddapur is at a distance of 100 km from Ahmadabad and there is train facility to Siddapur. The Rudra Mahaalaya temple is famous in Siddapur. Moolaraja of Chalukya dynasty started construction of the temple 1200 years ago and completed in a span of two hundred years. Jaya Simha Sidda Raja consecrated the temple and ruled his kingdom from Siddapur. He has named to the place with his name as Sidda Raja Nagar and subsequently renamed as Siddapur. The Hindu heritage goes down in the reign of Mughals and the Rudra Mahalaya temple fell into ruins.
Manasa Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayana Sarovar, Pampa Sarovar and Pushkar Sarovar are given importance as holy places to Hindus in Rugveda and Baghavata. Bindu Sarovar, an Artificial Tank is one among the five lakes. Bindu Sarovar is the holy place to perform Matru Shradd, Shradd ritual for mothers, and thousands of people from all corners of the country visit it annually in (October/November) Kartika month to perform the rituals to their beloved mothers.
Sage Kardam father of Sage Kapil lived here. Kardama and his wife Devahuti had son nine daughters, Kapil, Kala, Anusuya, Sraddha, Havirbhu, Gita, Kriya, Khyati, Arundhati and Shanti and the daughters were got married with Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Bhrigu, Vashistha, and Atharvan respectively. Kardama became ascetic and left Bindu Sarovar. Kapila became the head of the ashram. Devahuti remembered that Vishnu incarnated himself as Kapila to spread Sankhya Yoga, which is combination of devotional service and mystic realization. Devahuti treated Kapila as God and have anxiety to learn Sankya Yoga from him. She said that she was disturbed with her material senses and requested to tell the path for salvation. Kapil explained the importance of Sankya Yoga in detail. Sankya Yoga helps the soul (Atma) of human to reach the God (Paramatma). Purusha exhibits his power on Prakruthi and with the influence of Prakruthi, he begins to take on characteristics and this form is known as the Jeeva Atma. Then the feeling of “Mine” starts from “I” and Purusha know the difference of Jeevatma and Paramatma causing the feelings of love, disgust, angry, like follows Happiness and Sad.
Devahuti asked the way to overcome the suspect ability of Magic. Kapila explained in detail to Devahuti. The soul should not be subjected to the emotional states and it is critical due to the influence of Prakruthi on him. The soul fully concentrated on God give no room to other views like a glass filled fully with water will not entertain any other object in the glass. Devahuti raised doubt that the soul of human tagged with various views and to explain the way to wash away other views to concentrate soul on meditation. Kapila clarified that devotion on God with the association of other devotees, listening incarnation stories of God and chanting of God will release the soul from other views. Then the soul will attain concentration in meditation. Residing in a holy place, taking minimum feed for livelihood and living with others with love omitting enmity will attain concentration on God. Then only one can know that the soul (Jeevatma) and God (Paramatma) are one and the same. The devotees leaves all the desires and there will be only one ambition on salvation. All the devotees irrespective of gender linked up with devotion on God leave anxiety on birth and death and attain salvation.
Enlighten the things to Devahuti and other residents of the Ashram, Kapila left Bindu Sagar like his father Kardam. Sages and other local elders used to urge him to follow his way. He has settled in an island of the sea and started to deliver prophecies. Devahuti followed the instructions of Kapila and got removed her flaws from her mind. She shed her body which formed as Holy River named Gyanavapi. Sages will take bath in the holy river to for purification of themselves. The holy place became famous pilgrimage center with the name of Siddapur. Once King Sagara performed Ashvamedha Yaga and his 60000 sons went as escort to the horse. They saw the house in the Ashram of Kapila and they have disturbed the yoga of Kapila. Kapila get angry and all the 60000 were burn to the fire released from the eyes of Kapila. In due course Bhagiradha from the lineage of Sagara performed penance and brought Maa Ganga from heaven to earth. The ashes of the 60000 sons of Sagara strained with Ganga and they attain heaven. Hence there is the role of Kapila to bring Ganga from heaven to earth.
Bindu Sarovar means lake formed with drops. It is believed that the tears of Lord Vishnu dropped in the lake. Parasu Rama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu performed Pinda Pradhan to his mother Renuka on the bank of Bindu Sarovar. There is the temple of Parasu Rama in the holy place. Sage Kapila made penance here and preaches Moksha Gnana to his mother Devahuti and others of the Ashram. Pilgrims visit Siddapur to perform Pinda Pradhan to their mothers with trained Pandits here. Devotee Groups visit the island in Magha (telugu month (February/ March) to pay tributes to Sage Kapila.
The Rudramahalaya Temple and Jami Mosque in Siddapur identified to be protected national monuments under Archaeological Survey of India. There is a Clock Tower established hundred years ago with Rs.15000/-.
Mother’s love is immortal Satisfy her soul little bit with Gaya Sradh
