GSM Trans India takes to the Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy".
Bhavani was the tutelary deity of the Maratha leader Shivaji, to whom she presented a sword. A temple to Bhavani at Tuljapur in Maharashtra, dates back to the 12th century. The temple contains a meter-high granite icon of the goddess, with eight arms holding weapons. She also holds the head of the demon Mahishasura, whom she slew in the region which is the present day Mysore.
Bhavani contains the number of temples that can be veiwed through making the journey GSM Trans India , the Tulja Bhavani and anthiur temple in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. This temple was built in c. 12th century CE. A Tulja Bhavani temple was built between 1537-1540 CE in Chittorgarh. It is located at coordinates 18°00'41?N 76°07'32?E / 18.011386°N 76.125641°E / 18.011386; 76.125641.
Worship of the primeval energy Shakti in the form of the mother Goddess is seen in the four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra - Bhavani with her seat at Tuljapur, Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur, Mahamaya Renuka at Mahur and Jagadamba at Saptshrungi. Other Shakti temples in the state are those at Ambe Jogai and Aundh. (also see Daksha Yagna).
Bhavani was the tutelary deity of Shivaji, the valiant Maratha ruler and is held in great reverence throughout the state of Maharashtra. Bhavani is considered to be an embodiment of Ugra or ferocity, as well as a Karunaswaroopini - filled with mercy.
The Bhavani temple in Tuljapur is located on a hill known as Yamunachala, on the slopes of the Sahayadri range in Maharashtra near Sholapur. The temple entrance is at an elevation and visitors need to transcend a flight of steps to reach the shrine. Historic records speak of the existence of this temple from as early as the 12th century CE.
Bhavani is worshipped in the form of a three foot high granite image, with eight arms holding weapons, bearing the head of the slain demon Mahishasura. Bhavani is also known as Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita and Amba.
Legend has it that a demon by name Matanga wreaked havoc upon the devas and the humans who approached Bhrahma for help and upon his advice turned to the Mother Goddess Shakti, who took up the form of the destroyer, and powered by the other (Sapta) Maataas Varaahi, Bhrahmi, Vaishnavi, Kaumaari, Indraani and Saambhavi and vanquished him for peace to reign again.
Legend also has it that Bhavani vanquished another demon who had taken the form of a wild buffalo (Mahishasura), and took abode on the Yamunachala hill, which is now home to the temple.
Four worship services are offered each day here. The festivals of significance here are Gudi Padva in the month of Chaitra, Shriral Sashti, Lalita Panchami, Makara Sankranti and Rathasaptami. The deity is taken out in procession on Tuesdays. Navaratri is also celebrated with great fanfare, and it culminates in Vijaya Dasami. These places can be visited by making the journey with GSM Trans India
GSM Trans India takes to the Mettur, meaning 'town with crests and troughs', obtained its name owing to the undulating rocky nature of the land that makes the town an ideal place for the DAM on Cauvery river the life line of north and central Tamil Nadu. Stanley Reservoir.
Mettur is located at border of the Erode, Salem and Dharmapuri districts and equidistant from the district headquarters and about one and half hours by road from these district headquarters.
Palamalai (malai means hill in local lingo) is an offshoot of the Eastern Ghats geographically contiguous with the BR hills range as they reach out to merge with the Western Ghats at Nilgiris.
Internet booking available for mettur by the travels GSM Trans India
Mettur dam will soon be opened for samba cultivation, you can view the mettur dam through travels called GSM Trans India .The Mettur Dam has been constructed in a gorge, where teh River Kaveri enters the plains. The dam is one of teh oldest in India. It provides irrigation facilities to Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur district for 2,71,000 acres of farm lands. There is a lovely park close to teh dam. Big industrial units, are also located here.This multi purpose dam built on the River Cauvery is a nice picnic spot, situated as it is, amidst well maintained gardens. Water from the Stanley reservoir is used for irrigating a major portion of the plains of central Tamil Nadu. Mettur is a picnic spot situated 60 Km from Salem. An industrial town on the west bank of the Kaveri. The river fish caught here are exported as far as Calcutta.
Mettur is a picnic spot situated 60 Km. from Salem. An industrial town on the west bank of the Kaveri. The river fish caught here are exported as far as Calcutta.
Places to see in Mettur
Mettur Chemical And Industrial Corporation,Mettur System, Mettur Thermal Power Station,Mettur Dam, Dam Park, Muniappan (Or) Aiyanar Temple, Utthumalai, Namakkal, Aragalur,Kodumanal, Bhavani, Kolli Hills, Tiruchengodu, Erode, Kodumudi, Kodiveri Dam (Near Gobichettipalayam), Hogenakkal Waterfalls. Mettur place can be visited by GSM Trans India with gives the facility for online or internet booking.
A beautiful park opposite to Dam was formed with Lawns, fountains. This park attracts large number of tourists GSM Trans India from nearby districts.