Pathanamthitta to Bhavani
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KONNI PTA KNJ BLR A/C SLPR
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04:45 PM
09:15 Hrs
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PTA TDPA BLR AC SLPR 5.15 PM
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About Pathanamthitta
Book online bus tickets to Pathanamthitta By Yathra LogisticsYathra Logistics takes you to the Pathanamthitta is a municipal town situated in the central travancore region in the state of Kerala in India.It is the administrative capital of a district with the same name. The town has a population of 38,000. The temple of Lord Dharmasastha , a world famous forest pilgrim centre, is situated in the beautiful Sabarimala part of the western ghuts in the Pathanamthitta district and hence known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta is a fast-developing town and business center. It is the main transport hub to Sabarimala. The main trunk road to Sabarimala is from Pathanamthitta. The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha Road/SH-08) and T.K.Road (Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road/SH-07) pass through Pathanamthitta. Pathanamthitta is a cosmopolitan town.
Places of tourist importance
1) PERUNTHENARUVI
Perunthenaruvi, the famous waterfall, is situated 36 km. away from Pathanamthitta. The water falls in the Pamba River at Perunthenaruvi attracts thousands of people from inside and outside the district. The water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine sixty to one hundred feet down. This is a beautiful natural waterfall and an ideal place of tourist attraction. It is only 10 km. from Erumeli and accessible by trekking or by Jeep.
2) CHARALKUNNU
It is a small beautiful and picturesque hill station located at Thottappuzhassery village with an area of 14.46 km2. and at a distance of 18 km. from Pathanamthitta and 5 km. from Kozhenchery. This hill station developed in to a major centre of Social, Cultural and religious activities of Marthoma Church in Kerala offers a panoramic view of the nearby valleys including that of the river Pamba. This beautiful centre in central Travancore is gaining a lot of tourist attention because of its location and scenic aspects. There is comfortable camp house, with room and dormitories.) KAKKI RESERVOIR
In Pathanamthitta, Kakki reservoir, set in sylvan background is a tourist delight. The splendid artificial lake offers exhilarating boating experience. The surrounding forest abounds with tigers, elephants, deer and monkeys.
Other tourist attractions worth seeing in your Tour to Pathanamthitta.
1)In Pathanamthitta, Mannadi - The sculptures in the Bhagvathy temple is exquisitely beautiful. 'Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folkarts' is located here.
2) In Pathanamthitta, Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls - A splendid waterfall which falls from a height of 60-100 feet.
3) In Pathanamthitta, Kakki - The sylvan surroundings of this reservoir is sure to enthrall you. It is home to an amazing variety of wild animals. Boating in the artificial lake is also a pleasure.
4) In Pathanamthitta, Konni - The beautiful meadows on the banks of the Achakovil River in Konni will surely delight you. Don't miss out on an elephant ride in your Tour to Pathanamthitta.
5) Manjinikkara - Pilgrims cover large distances on foot to reach this holy spot and offer their respectful deference to the bishop who had come here way back in the 19th century to resolve the differences between two Christian Congregations.
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About Bhavani
Yathra Logistics 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 Yathra Logistics , 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 Yathra Logistics
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