Places to Visit

The Main Temple in Ganagapur where Shree Narasimha Saraswati used to live around 700 years back is known as Nirgun Math. The Dashanami Order set up by Shree Adi Shankara Bhagwatpada had a Paramahamsa Sannyasi - Shree Narasimha Saraswati. As the Saraswati Order of Dasanami Sampradaya has a place with the Sringeri Sharada Peetha, Shree Narasimha Saraswati too has a place with the Sringeri Sampradaya. This is unmistakably referenced in the Guru Parampara in Shree Guru Charitra. Todays Temple is assembled however in a real sense a Matha of a Sanyasi. This Nirguna Math has Nirguna Padukas of Shree Narasimha Saraswati who kept them there till his Avatara Samapti.

There is a Holy Tree of Ashwattha in the Nirgun Math. Shree Kshetra Ganagapur is a sacred Place of God Dattatreya and the spot is very important.The Importance of Ganagapur Kshetra was clarified by Shree Guru himself and it tends to be seen in "Shree Guru Charitra".

There is an Assurance from Shree Guru that he would everlastingly stand at Ganagapur and go round the town for 'Bhiksha' at 12:00 early afternoon is in a real sense genuine even today. Offering "Madhukari for example Bhisksha (Offering Alms)" to the individuals at Ganagapur and taking Biksha for example Madhukari (Offering Alms) from at any rate 5 houses is having very significance at this Holy Place. Indeed, even today additionally, the cycle is proceeding and the fans are having confidence that God Dattatreya is taking bhiksha consistently at Shree Kshetra Ganagapur. Shree Guru Narasimha Saraswati Swamy affirmed the equivalent and it very well may be seen in Gurucharitra Adhyay (part) 21-22.

Sangam Kshetra is a very gathering point where two waterways specifically Bheema and Amarja harmonizes. Sangam resembles a Prayag sthana, subsequent to washing up in Sangam and doing pooja to Sangameshwara at Sangameshwara sanctuary is supposed to be as promising. The significance of Sangam is clarified by Shree Guru in Gurucharitra while clarifying the significance of Ashtha Teertha's.

Whoever washes up at Sangam they will be purged from every one of their transgressions and get favors from god. There is sanctuary is Sangam where Shree Narasimha Saraswati swamy has done anushthan and has kept a shivalinga. You can see it from morning 3.00 AM to 12.30 PM. This current paduka's are comprised of stone so it's called as 'Shila Paduka'.

The Audumbar Tree is at Sangam of waterway Bheema and Amaraja and is Extremely Holy. In asylum of Audumbar Tree numerous enthusiasts play out the Parayan of Shree Gurucharitra. (Perusing of Shree Guru Charitra).

History: A Brahmin 'Narahari' by name came to Shree Guru at Ganagapur and bowing to him stated, 'My life is pointless. I considered Yajurveda, yet as I am experiencing uncleanliness. All individuals loathe me and don't welcome for Karma.

The Audumbar Tree is at Sangam of waterway Bheema and Amaraja and is Extremely Holy. In asylum of Audumbar Tree numerous enthusiasts play out the Parayan of Shree Gurucharitra (Perusing of Shree Guru Charitra).

The Brahmin was offering water to the log. Shree Guru sprinkled the blessed water of his bowl on the log and in a split second green foliage grew on the log. The infection of the Brahmin vanished and his body got solid and brilliant. Narahari bowed to Shreeguru and started to supplicate him around then. The 8 sloka stotra made by Narahari got acclaimed and are being presenting in the sanctuary around evening time even today too.

Each sloka closes with "VANDAYAAMI NAARASIMHA SARASWATHEESHA PAAHIMAAM". The stotra is currently recognizable as Narasimha Saraswati ashtaka. Shreeguru favored Narahari and stated, whoever present the shloka consistently with full commitment, they will get Ashta Aishwarya, Spiritual influence, abundance, distinction and respectable posterity.

After worshipping Audumbar tree at Sangam,worship Sangameshwara in the Sangameshwaralaya devalaya ,which is exactly behind the Swamy Paduka Temple with a lot of devotion and love .This Shivalinga resembles Mallikarjuna of Srisailam.

Ash Hill is closer to Sangam and it is said that there was a hill from which Ash came from the times of God Parashurama. God Parashurama performed atonement at this spot. The Ash is ground-breaking and powerful and now it is as Mud as it were. The wearing of Ash by blending in with udhi is exceptionally incredible and it will shield those people from DRISHTI doshas. On the off chance that the Ash is applied marginally consistently on the stomach part of pregnant women, at that point they will convey a sound youngster with some "Tejarupa".

Each and every individual who visit Ganagapur will have some measure of Bhasma with them as it's exceptionally incredible and valuable. Taste the Bhasma once and you will feel how sweet and how unique the Bhasma is.

"Jaanoni athava Agnyanata, Paapa ghadale asankhyata. Bhasma Lavita punita, Punyatma hoya Jaana."
- Guru Charitra Chapter 29 (Bhasma Mahima)

Meaning: Knowingly or unknowingly, Sins have happened numerously. Once you put Bhasma on your body or forehead, you will become punyatma and get relief from all sins you have made.

"Poorva Janma Sanhastrati, Sahasra Janma Pudhe hoti.
Bhasma dharane paape jati, Bechalis vamshadik."
- Guru Charitra Chapter 29 (Bhasma Mahima)

Meaning: You have taken 1000 births before, can take 1000 births in future too. Once you wear this bhasma on your body parts, your all 42 generations will be made free from all sins and dosha's.

There was a 60 Year old Woman Called Gangabai who used to come to Shree Guru and bow to him devotedly and consistently without missing even a solitary day. Shree Guru being satisfied, one day asked her, what are your wishes? God will satisfy your desires. She stated, 'Master, a lady's life is purposeless without a kid. Without a child the house resembles a backwoods. Pointless people push off. Kindly give me a shelter with the goal that I will have a child in any event in next life.' Shree Guru grinned and stated, 'Support of the Ashwattha tree and you will not regret . You will see an Ashwattha tree at the Bhima Amarja sangam. I am available there after the shower in the stream. Subsequently worship the Ashwattha tree with full devotedly. The enormity of Ashwattha is described in the Puranas. Brahmadev is at its root, Vishnu is in its center bit and the Rudra is on its top and the Agni (fire god) lies in the inside of the tree. In the long periods of Ashadha, Paushya or Chaitra, when Guru and Shukra are not set, when the moon is ideal on a propitious day, notice and do quick and begin venerating the Ashwattha. Try not to contact the tree on Sunday, Sankranti and at night. The floor at the root ought to be spread by cow dung and have Rangoli plans before Ashwattha. Worship the Ashwattha thinking it as a Trimurti, with 16 upchars, at that point saying Purushsukta and noticing 'moun vratam' take rounds of the tree. Two lakhs rounds to Ashwattha will wreck even the transgression of Brahmahatya.

The Ashwattha gives four purusharthas. He additionally satisfies the wish of a child. Recitation of Mrutyunjaya sitting at the Ashwattha on Saturday stays away from inadvertent passing and gives long life. One gets credit of taking care of a few Brahmins, on the off chance that one Brahmin is taken care of under this tree. In the event that one Ashwattha tree is grown, 42 generations; yet in the event that one Ashwattha is cut, it is an extraordinary sin performed. Home performed under the tree gives credit of an extraordinary penance. Do Homa of one 10th of the quantity of rounds and feed Brahmins and give brilliant Ashwattha in noble cause.

She began worshipping Ashwattha as prompted by Shree Guru. On the third day, she had a dream. A Brahmin advised her to go to Shri Guru at Ganagapur, have seven rounds of Shree Guru and take the prasad that is given to her and that her longing will be satisfied. She got up. On the fourth day she went to Shree Guru and had 7 rounds. Shri Guru gave her 2 foods grown from the ground, 'Eat these natural products. Your craving will be satisfied.' She at that point finished her vrata of the love of Ashwattha, following 9 months she had a daughter . Later on she had a child who became learned and won popularity.

Nrusimha Teerth, Sreepada Teerth, Rudrapada Teerth, Bhagirathi Teerth, Paapa Nashaka Teerth, Koti Teerth, Chakra Teerth Manmadha Teerth are named as Ashta theerthas.

The significance of shower in these Ashta teerthas is given in Shreegurucharitra. A few fans wash up regularly during their stay at Ganagapur and some scrub down during their yatra period. Shower in Ashtateerthas in Poornima, Amaavasya, Karthika, Makara Sankramana, Naraka Chathurdashi days is incredible.

Kalleshwaralaya is closer to Manmatha teertha i.e., one of the Ashta theerthas. The significance of Kalleshwar sanctuary was additionally clarified in Shree Guru charitra. Have darshan of this Shiv lingam It is equivalent to having darshan of 12 Jyothir lingas and taking darshan here is equivalent as taking darshan at Gokarna Mahabaleshwara. This sanctuary is of God Kalleshwar which is pretty popular in Ganagapur. It is a lot of old than Nirgun math (Dattatreya sanctuary) as this was the passageway when Shree Narasimha Saraswathi entered Ganagpur first it was the Grama Devatha around then.

There is also few temples in the same premises such as Swayambhu Shani Devata temple which almost 700 years old which is Swayambhu, Panchamukhi Ganapati temple, Hanuman temple, Navagruha temple and even Godess Durga temple also. This temple is very cool and calm and environment of this temple very pleasant and devotees who visit Ganagapur will make time to visit this temple also at large number.