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Mekan Dada ni Samadhi (Dhrang) | religion

India / Gujarat / Bhuj / Dhrang
 religion, samadhi

Drang Village and Mekan Dada ni Samadhi

Drang Village and MEKAN DADA ni SAMADHI which has old VAAV - WELL on banks of the river.
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Coordinates:   23°23'35"N   69°50'35"E

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  • Science Group Of INDIA (guest)
    Generally temples are established in such a way that gods are East facing "PURVABHI MUKH". but some how in Ancient times some of the Shiva temple were constructed in opposite directions too e.g. facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". Though they are west facing The Gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North. so as the Shiva lingas of two different facing Shiva temples are also opposite but Gangotri going to always NORTH. Means West facing temple SHIVA LINGA Gangotri is on Left side while in east facing temple SHIVA LINGA gangotri is on RIGHT side, But the Pradakshina is always in Unidirectional in all temples. clock wise direction only. Most of famous Shiva temples of Kutch are east facing, Rapar Gadh Pingaleshwar, most of Village Mahadeva Temples, Bileshwar, Gangeshawar, Kateshwar, Bhadreshwar, Chobari, Manjaleshwar, baldeshwar, suteshwar, Kera Shiva temple etc. Some temples of Saints are North facing eg Guntali Mata temple, Kabirmandir at BHUJ and Mekan dada Temple at Drang. But Habay mata temple at habay is WEST FACING "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" Hanuman temples facing SOUTH "DAKSHINABHI MUKH" thats as sastras and tradition says. Most village establishment are associated with Shiva temple and hanuman temple. Ancient times some of the Shiva temple contructed in oppsite directions facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even though they are west facing The gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North. But ancient Shiva Temples are facing WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". Why ? may be that in old time the tradition of West facing Shiva and village establishment West of the temple so Shiva always watch the village worshipers to bless them always! But Koteshwar is west facing to the Sea only keeping an eye on the Sea and saving from any difficulties. May be All Shiva temples on She shore face to Sea. But what ever, Shiva temple has one unique thing either it may be "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" or "PURVABHI MUKH" Ancient times some of the Shiva temple were constructed in opposite directions too e.g. facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even though they are west facing The Gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North. so One can not mislead in directions So as the Shiva lingas of two different facing Shiva temples are also opposite but Gangotri going to always NORTH and in same direction. Means West facing temple SHIVA LINGA Gangotri is on Left side, while in east facing temple SHIVA LINGA gangotri is on RIGHT side. But the Pradakshina is always Clockwise. Also PARIKRAMA also called "PRADAKSHINA" starts from the Right side of temple when you come out of the temple after the DARSHANAM, Right side means DAKSHINAm in Sanskrit, Means in SANSKRIT PRATHMAM DAKSHINAM iti PRADAKSHINAM. that applies to all temples facing in any directions and is universal for all temples. Koteshwar SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" and so facing to the see and Gangotri is Left side while DARSHANAM of the Shivalinga and temple. NARAYAN SAROVAR TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE is also WEST FACING and Gangotri is Left side while DARSHANAM and temple. and Hanuman temple is out side the TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE but in court yard of the TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE and facing south to wards the NARAYAN SAROVAR in south of the MAIN TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE. PUNVARESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE in 10th Century is also WEST FACING "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". BUT NOT KERA SHIVA TEMPLE build “SAMKALIN” similar period, JUST A GENERATION BEFORE by LAKHO FULANI the uncle of PUNVARO who build the PUNVARESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE in 10th Century. KOTAY SHIVA TEMPLE (miss leading SUN TEMPLE) GANGOTRI is facing NORTH on the left side of temple WEST entrance. Many believe that as a Sun temple as some of the carved statue and sculptures’ in that temple looks like that of Sun temple of Konark Sun temple. Difference of SUN temple and SHIVA TEMPLE and KOTAY SHIV TEMPLE (Old village KOTESHWAR(Not near NARAYAN SAROVAR AND KOTESHWAR) Archaeologists are mislead, carved statue and sculptures may show similarities in time but do not mean that temple of Sun and is Constructed west facing and against principle of SUN and Light. As Temple is facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even though they are west facing The gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North. Means West facing temple of SHIVA gangotri is on Left side of the Temple. But the Pradakshina is always in Unidirectional in all temples. That’s time scale of West facing temples of Shiva in ancient times. and so There is a Gangotri on Left side of Temple as well. Pictures are clearly marking those. Sun temples of Kutch, As per laws of science and light reflection Sun temples are constructed always East facing "PURVABHI MUKH" KANTHKOT, west side of the BHUJ RAMKUND means East facing to the RAMKUND AND RISING SUN. "PURVABHI MUKH", Konark, Modhera, KANTHKOT.all SUN temples are universal and East facing as For Sun Temple its an essencial principle too. As for the principle of science and Light reflections. By yours Dr.BHUDIA-Science Group Of INDIA. President:'Kutch Science Foundation'. Founder :'Kutch Amateurs Astronomers Club - Bhuj - Kutch'. Life Member:'kutch Itihaas Parishad'. Do visit our ABOVE Clubs/Groups of Science Group of India
  • Science Group Of INDIA (guest)
    PAGE 2 Shiva temple of Guntali is one of the Oldest shiva Temple 9th century (older than Kera and punvereshwar shiva temple) is west of the Ancient GUNTALI GADH are and out side of the GADH. And so facing to The GADH and the EAST to blesh the Worshipers living in the GADH. Foundation Base stones are found and Shiva Linga is Dug out from the Underground and Gangotri is facing NORTH. Normal as in East facing Shiva temples. pictures are available for the proofs. The area is with ancient megalithic cultures, potteries and ancient graves. KOTADA(Roha) SANMAHADEVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" Gangotri is in The North and so LEFT of Temple during Darsanam. OLD KHIRASARA NETRA Has civilisation named GADH WARI WADI and old Shiva temple "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" Old Swaminarayan BHUJ temple has WEST entrance But HANUMAN SOUTH FACING "DAKSHINABHI MUKH" and in the for ground of the temple. SWAMINARAN facing to North to HANUMAN and Gangotri NAMAN is behind in the south But pradakshina as usual clockwise. BHUJ RAMKUND SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". Mundra Old HATKESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" may be an Older establishment than that of LAKHPAT HATKESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE "Purva BHI MUKH" MOTI POSHAD BHUJ, OLD SHIVA TEMPLE is "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" establishe with Bhuj Sthapana in vikram sanvat 1605 = 1548 AD is West Facing and is still preserved as such. By yours Dr.BHUDIA-Science Group Of INDIA. President:'Kutch Science Foundation'. Founder :'Kutch Amateurs Astronomers Club - Bhuj - Kutch'. Life Member:'kutch Itihaas Parishad'. Do visit our ABOVE Clubs/Groups of Science Group of India
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