Since 1998, I wanted to visit one of our Jain shrines called Houmbuj which is located in Karanataka. Houmbaj is located in Shimoga district which is 7 hours away from Bangalore and 3 hours away from Hubbli.
In 12th century B.C.Houmbuj was one of the biggest cities of ancient India which was then known as Paromprush. The queen of the city, Rani Chetawati made Panchvasdi which mean 5 temples in one campus of the 5 Jain Teerthankars which are Adinath, Ajitnath, Shantinath, Parashnath and Mahavir swami.
This temple is now, preserved by The Archeological Department of India. Apart from these temples, the main temple near Panchvasdi is Bhagwan Parasnath and Ma Padmavati temple which is visited by many devotees each month.
I worship Ma Padmavati not because my parents asked me to worship Ma but my faith in Ma Padmavati bloomed after my many personal experiences through which I felt the presence and blessings of Ma in my life.
First, my eldest daughter Priyanka wanted to be admitted in one of best colleges of Delhi University which was known for its course in Geography. Priyanka prayed to Ma Padmavati for whole one year. Not only did Priyanka completed her BA and MA but also went to Kentucky University for her PhD.
After 2 year of her Masters in Kentucky, I was again bothered for her marriage. I looked at Ma and prayed that once Priyanka get a suitable spouse, I will come to Houmbuj for Ma's darshan.
But after her marriage, I had fallen sick and for 2 years I didn't get the chance to visit the shrine. After my second daughter's and my son's marriage, I was again unable to visit Houmbaj.
Last year I again fell sick. It was at that time that I made a strong will to go for Ma's darshan.
And finally got the opportunity to visit Houmbuj with my brother- and sister- in- law along with my son and daughter-in-law.
While entering the temple, I felt the presence of Ma everywhere. The compound of the temple had some of the oldest sculptures of god and goddess. The main temple of the whole complex was of Bhagwan Parasnath with Ma Padmavati. The statues of Bhagwan Parasnath and Ma Padmavati was made out of Black Marble.
The shringar and the garlands enhanced the beauty and power of Ma Padmavati and it seemed as if Ma was sitting in front of us and was smiling. While praying i felt as if Ma was showering her blessings on us.
I have installed in my heart Ma and Bhagwan Parasnath's idols.
In 12th century B.C.Houmbuj was one of the biggest cities of ancient India which was then known as Paromprush. The queen of the city, Rani Chetawati made Panchvasdi which mean 5 temples in one campus of the 5 Jain Teerthankars which are Adinath, Ajitnath, Shantinath, Parashnath and Mahavir swami.
This temple is now, preserved by The Archeological Department of India. Apart from these temples, the main temple near Panchvasdi is Bhagwan Parasnath and Ma Padmavati temple which is visited by many devotees each month.
I worship Ma Padmavati not because my parents asked me to worship Ma but my faith in Ma Padmavati bloomed after my many personal experiences through which I felt the presence and blessings of Ma in my life.
First, my eldest daughter Priyanka wanted to be admitted in one of best colleges of Delhi University which was known for its course in Geography. Priyanka prayed to Ma Padmavati for whole one year. Not only did Priyanka completed her BA and MA but also went to Kentucky University for her PhD.
After 2 year of her Masters in Kentucky, I was again bothered for her marriage. I looked at Ma and prayed that once Priyanka get a suitable spouse, I will come to Houmbuj for Ma's darshan.
But after her marriage, I had fallen sick and for 2 years I didn't get the chance to visit the shrine. After my second daughter's and my son's marriage, I was again unable to visit Houmbaj.
Last year I again fell sick. It was at that time that I made a strong will to go for Ma's darshan.
And finally got the opportunity to visit Houmbuj with my brother- and sister- in- law along with my son and daughter-in-law.
While entering the temple, I felt the presence of Ma everywhere. The compound of the temple had some of the oldest sculptures of god and goddess. The main temple of the whole complex was of Bhagwan Parasnath with Ma Padmavati. The statues of Bhagwan Parasnath and Ma Padmavati was made out of Black Marble.
The shringar and the garlands enhanced the beauty and power of Ma Padmavati and it seemed as if Ma was sitting in front of us and was smiling. While praying i felt as if Ma was showering her blessings on us.
I have installed in my heart Ma and Bhagwan Parasnath's idols.
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