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Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam

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Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basara, Telangana, India. It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth. Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning.

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We went to Basara y'day i.e. on 23.06.2019 for our kid's Aksharabhayasam. 1) We went by car from Hyderabad. Basara road between Navipet and Basara is not good, road widening work is going on now (which is a good move). 480 km to and fro Diesel expense was Rs 1520 /- 2) For Aksharabhayasam, we've two options. Rs 1000 /- ticket for which the puja is done inside the temple and Rs 100 /- for which is done outside the main temple in temple area. We opted Rs 1000/- option. 50-60 ppl are sent in batches inside the main temple. Puja duration is hardly 20 mins. Priest instructs us to chant and do puja. At the end, he calls us and makes kid write on the slate. So, depending on the queue rush, we may have to wait/stand till our turn comes to enter the temple. We waited 40 mins in the queue. 3) We need to purchase slate kit (consists of big slate, small book, kumkum, pasupu, rice pkts & pen) and two garlands which are priced high. We purchased Slate kit costed Rs 200 /- and garlands costed Rs 50 /- each outside the temple. Inside the temple, each garland costs Rs 100/-. One garland is to be put on child and other one is not used. Its better to buy only one. 4) Hotels are pathetic, hence we didn't stay there. Went and returned back on the same day. 5) As of now, there's no water in Godavari river. We had done head tonsure for our daughter and there was running water near the bank where we had bath to our kid. Ghat is very dirty and no maintenance. 6) We carried our own food, as there are no good food hotels/stalls in this place. However, there's a canteen while entering the temple. Didn't try anything there, hence cannot comment on it. 7) ATMs doesn't seem to work or have money. Overall, it's not preferably to stay here overnight, carry your own food, carry enough liquid cash.

Bhaskar RudraBhaskar Rudra

Temple is considered auspicious for Aksharabhyasam. Godavari river is near to the temple. Bus and train facility is also available. Basara is 210km from Hyderabad. TSRTC direct buses available to basara from hyderabad. Journey takes around 5 hours. Clockroom (for luggage) available. Aksharabyasam Timings 7.30-12.30 and 2.00-6.00PM Cost Aksharabyasam - 150 (Outside hall) Special Aksharabyasam - 1000 (in temple permsis) Only kid & parents allowed. For extra persons Rs.100 each. Aksharabyasam takes around 20 mins. waiting time will be around 30 mins in week days. 1-2 hours in weekends. Things required for Aksharabyasam 1. Slate, slate pencil 2. Flower garland - 1 3. One coconut 4. Rice, Haldi, kumkum Other than the above mentioned items nothing is required and people outside will ask you to buy many things are required and charge hefty amount. No one even takes them . Its waste of money. Prasadam: Laddu and Pulihora, each 20rs. Mobile phones are not allowed and need to be submitted in a counter at the entrance. Inside the temple the photographer charging 100 per photo(print) and not even giving the soft copy. Photography and photographers in the temple is a worst business. Stationery and slates available near to the temple premises are costly, remember to bargain. Rush days: weekends and Major festival days like Basant Panchami, Dusshera, etc. Bathing ghat is about 1.5 kms from the temple. Dress changing rooms not available for ladies at ghat. ATM available but some times not working, better to bring along with you. Many shops not accepting UPI/online payments.

Rajesh KRajesh K

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This is a very nice place , people believe the goddess is very powerful. It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in India the other being in jammu and kashmir . Saraswati is the hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as akshara abasam. According to Mahabharatha, Maharishi Vysa and his disciples and sage viswamitra decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the kurukshatra . In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to Dandaka forest and, pleased with serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into BASAR. It is heavily crowded in the time of vasantha panchami, people here will loot you in the name of goddess, the price of room will fly like hell, the room prices will be enormously increased, I still surprised how come government dose not have a control on the price of the rooms, arrangements for the peligrims can be better, security wise, good monitoring by local police men, that's 24 hours, well done, but places are not heginic, can be better, every body brings their children here, please take care of yourself and children, food quality is pathetic, don't try street food, hotel in the temple is better. Take all safety measures for food and health

yaswanth pakyalayaswanth pakyala

Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basara, Telangana, India.It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth. Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as Akshara abyasam. According to Mahabharatha, Maharishi Vyas and his disciples and sage Viswamitra decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the Kurukshetra War. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to Dandaka forest and, pleased with serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara due to the influence of the Marathi language in this region. It is also believed that this temple is one of the three temples constructed near the confluence of the Manjira and Godavari rivers. Historically, 'Bijialudu' a Karnataka king, who ruled the province of Nandagiri with Nanded as his capital in the sixth century, constructed the temple at Basara. In the 17th century, the idols of the temple were reinstated by a chieftain of Nandagiri (Nanded) subsequent to destruction caused by Muslim invaders.

Kailash BanothKailash Banoth

Nice temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River... It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the India, the other being Sharada Peeth. Kids are brought to the temple for d learning ceremony called as Akshara abyasam. Temple is divine and vibe is very positive... But this place is commercialized and management is not good... Staff is rude and there is overcharge for everything .. like Pooja, parking, photography, locker, shoe keeping etc. Also in temple boards are written only in Telugu.. so it's difficult for non Telugu people to understand... You have to buy following things for aksharabhyasam : Garlands, Book ,Pen,4 Slate,Slate pencil,Rice bowl,Coconut,Agarbathi, flowers, etc. Timing for Akshara abyasam. Morning- 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM Evening- 2 PM to 6 PM Ticket cost for Akshara abyasam is 100 rs. per kid n parent... Special Aksharabhyasam cost is 1000 rs. Which is too much.. Camera phone is not allowed Inside... photography is changed 100rs .per person.. Overall it's a nice divine temple and must visit for Goddess Saraswati mata 's... but management is not good and people are money minded..

Sumit KSumit K