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Sight Address : Shri Vyankatesh Temple is located on Dharaskar Road in Itwari, Nagpur. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Shri Vyankatesh temple located on Dharaskar Road in Itwari, about 3kms from Nagpur city center is dedicated to Lord Vyankatesh (the manifestation of Lord Balaji or Lord Vishnu). The construction of the temple was started in 1963 and completed in 1968 under the guidance of Swamiji Shri Dharacharyaji. The temple houses a beautiful back stone idol of God Vyankatesh, adorned with gold ornaments and this idol had been brought from South India. Just below the main idol, there placed three festival statues of Lord Vyankatesh made out of gold by the skilled artist from Chennai. The main entrance gate of Shri Vyankatesh temple is bedecked with beautiful carvings of numerous Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The annual temple festival is celebrated for 3 days in the month of February which involves the ceremony of God’s wedding, special Abhishekam, Kalash Pooja and ShobhaYatra. Besides this festival, Ramanuja Jayanti, Ram Navmi, Krishna Janmashtami, Waman Jayanti, Narsingh Jayanti, etc. are also celebrated at Vyankatesh temple with great prompt.
HistoryEdit
Established under the leadership and the guidance of Swamiji Shri Dharacharyaji the construction of this temple commenced on 9th April 1963 which attained completion in 1968 AD. The sanctum of the Shri Vyankatesh Temple enshrines the enticing effigy of Lord Vyankatesh made of black stone and adorned with gold ornaments. In addition to that, three festival statues of Lord Vyankatesh made out of gold are also placed just below the chief idol of the presiding deity. These smaller figurines are specially made by the proficient artists from Chennai whereas the main idol of Lord Vyankatesh is believed to have brought all the way from South India. The main entrance of the temple garlanded with ornately carved figures of numerous Hindu Gods and Goddesses is also bedecked with burnished silver foil. The daily offerings performed at the temple include the special worship, Abhishekam, Rajbhog, mantra recitation, and so on. Vyankatesh Temple of Nagpur is noted for its ostentatious festivals like the Ramanuja Jayanti, Ram Navmi, Krishna Janmashtami, Waman Jayanti, Narsingh Jayanti, etc. Apart from that, the temple celebrates its 3 days long annual festival in the month of February which involves the ceremony of God’s wedding, special Abhishekam, Kalash Pooja and ShobhaYatra. On the special occasions and festival days, the Vyankatesh Temple is thronged by over 10,000 devotees. The Vyankatesh Temple of Nagpur also undertakes some welfare programs such as running a Homeopathic Hospital and Sanskrit language classes.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Nagpur climate is dry/mildly humid all through the year. The best season to visit the place is from October to March. The pleasing weather in winter months is perfect for enjoying sightseeing and outdoor activities in Nagpur.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon , Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Nottee Resto N Lounge ; 320-323 Empress Mall, Nagpur | Near Gandhi Sagar Lake, Nagpur, India ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can also hire a cab at the airport or railway station which are easily available. Though they are known for not cheating the tourists, it is always advisable to fix the fare before getting in.
Bus : Buses are the best way to travel around the city of Nagpur as they are easily available and ply to almost every corner of the city. The city bus routes have been so planned that they cover almost all portions of the city that people normally travel to. Bus fares are quite cheap too, ranging within Rs 5 to 15. Talk to the locals in order to know your bus route, the friendly people of Nagpur will be happy to help.
Train : To reach Nagpur by train, one can avail the railway station that is located in the major city of Nagpur in Maharashtra. Nagpur is one of the leading commercial centers in Maharashtra. Besides, it is also the second capital of the state. The Nagpur railways well connect the city with other important parts of the country, which include all the four metropolitan cities of India.
Air : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is nearly 6 kms from Nagpur Central. Nagpur is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata by Jet Airways, Indian Airlines Kingfisher and Indigo. There are taxis and auto rickshaws that are available from the airport to the city.
Others : Auto rickshaws in order to reach your destination in a convenient & quick manner. Auto rickshaws in Nagpur can not run on meter and the basic fair is Rs 15 for the first two kilometers and 8 INR for every additional kilometer travelled. Auto rickshaws can make your commute easier, and these can be a safe mode of travel during night time. There are no separate night fares.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room – 100, +91-9657050007, +91-9657050005
- Fire Station – 101, (712)-2703829 , 2703852 , 2703834
- Ambulance : 102
