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According to Hindu mythology, the Gomti, Aadi Ganga, Gumti or Gomati River, is the daughter of Sage Vashist, and bathing in the waters of the Gomati on Ekadashi (the eleventh day of the Sanatana Dharma-Hindu calendar) can wash away one's sins. The river merges with Ganga near Gazipur.
According to the ancient history, Ayodhya was one of the holiest cities where the religious faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jainism united together to build a place of enormous sacred importance sector of Rama. In the epic Ramayana, the city of Ayodhya is cited as the birthplace of Lord Sri Rama, a Hindu deity who was worshipped as Lord Vishnu's seventh incarnation. Ayodhya became a famous pilgrimage destination in the 1400's when Ramananda, the Hindu mystic, established a devotional History of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India is a fascinating one.
According to the Bhagavata Purana, "There in Badrikashram the Personality of Godhead (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities." According to the Skanda Purana: "There are several sacred shrines in heaven, on earth, and in hell; but there is no shrine like Badrinath."
Chakrateerath, considered to be the holiest site in Naimisharanya, is also believed to be the epicenter of Prithvimandala (Earth). According to the Hindu Mythology, in the Sata Yuga, some of the most prominent rishis used to perform continual yagnas here, including- Maharishi Shringi, Maharishi Dalabhaya, Maharishi Udallak, Maharishi Shikamketu, Maharishi Pravaan and many others. It is believed that a huge Manomaya Chakra (wheel) fell on this site and created a round "Kund", which is known as Chakra Teerath. Devotees taking bath in this Kund are believed to have their soul cleansed and those who perform charity gain wealth benefits. The body is purified through meditation and people who donate "Pinda" are believed to attain the state of Moksha.
A large number of people come to bathe here even now because they believe that these waters are specially blessed. You might even get to see the acrobatic skills of the monkeys who jump into the river from their trees. You will also get to see the deity of Sankat Mochan Hanuman.
Panchavati constitute of five Banayan (Vats) trees said to be part of the legendary Dandakaranya Forest.
Panchavati occupies a rather high place in the hearts of millions of Hindus all over the world as it is here that Lord Rama--along with Laxmana and Sita--spent much of his time when he had been exiled for 14 years from Ayodhya by his father Dasharatha.
As a perfect being Lord Siddheshwar Mahadev Mandir at Naimisharanya is located near chakra tirth and is said that performing puja at this temple is For fulfilment of all good wishes
|| Om Shreem Manovaanchhitam Dehi Om Om Namah Shivay ||
Maharishi Soot ji narrated Shri Madh-Bhagvat to Shri Shaunak and to 88000 Rishis & Saints at Soot Gaddi.
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple is located in the holy state of in Uttar Pradesh. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva. He is referred by the name Bhuteshwar Mahadev.
According to a popular legend, the Pandavas sought the blessings of Lord Shiva to atone their sins after the battle of Kurukshetra. Lord Shiva eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took the form of a bull at Kedarnath. On being followed by the Pandava brothers, he dived into the ground and disappeared; only his hump could be seen. Bhima, the second Pandava brother, jumped on this hump and tried to catch hold of the bull by his hump. It is this hump-shaped natural conical stone protrusion that is worshipped as an idol or Shivling in the shrine.
Maharaja Manu is the originator of human beings in this universe. Shri Tulsi Das ji himself has said about Manu Satrupa in Shri Ram Charit Manas. Here only Manu & Satrupa, after tapasya for 23000 years, asked for their blessings for Brahma to be their son. The Almighty happily said that in Tretayug, when the king of Ayodhya & Maa Satrupa will be born as Kaushalya, then I myself will be carnating as their son. Sages believe that if any woman after bathing enchants of Ram Charita Manas and prays for a son then this land fulfills her desire and blesses her with a son. Any type of charity, Jap or Yagya blesses four times more as demanded.
According to the legend, the temple has a self-manifested idol murti of Lord Vishnu, with the Lord believed to have resided here for the entire Kali Yuga.