Poojas (Archane and Abhishekam) / Sevas to be Performed at Sri

Kshetra Ganagapur Dattatreya Temple

Below is the List of Sevas / Poojas (Archane & Abhishekam)

that one can perform at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur :

Nirgun Paduka Poojan of Shri Narasimha Saraswati

Dattatreya Maharaj (7am-2pm) :

Panchopachar Pooja in which the Devotees can offer Flowers to Nirun Padukas.
Alankar Pooja in which the Devotees can offer Flowers to Padukas and also get a Phala
Prasad of Coconut blessed with Nirgun Paduka.
Maha Pooja : It includes both above and the devotee can sit in front of Nirgun Padukas
and after the required Sankalpam perform Kshirabhisheka to the Sphatika Linga
worshipped by Datta Maharaj.

Kesara Lepan Paduka Poojan (7am-2pm) :

This Seva is of Great Importance at Ganagapur as the Kesara (Saffron Paste) is

Smeared on the Swamis Nirgun Padukas and the same Kesara Lepan is given to the
Devotees as the Prasad in a small box. This Prasadam is of Great Importance and is
considered as the Main Prasad of Sri Kshetra Ganagapur.This Seva includes all the
above 3 Sevas.
Note: As the Maha Naivedyam is offered to the Lord From 12pm-1pm there will be no
Pilgrims pooja for an hour. The Dharma Darshanam at Ganagapur Continues throughout
the Day (i.e 3am-9pm)

Rudrabhisheka to the Shiva Lingam :

Rudrabhisheka of Eka avarthan / Ekadasha aavarthan etc., can be performed in the

premises of Devasthan / Abhisheka hall.

Pallakhi Seva (Palanquin of the Lord Datta) :

Everyday at Ganagapur there will be Pallakhi Seva of the Lord Datta at around 7.30 to
8.30pm and the Palanquin will be Circumambulating the Temple along with Chanting
and Singing hymns in praise of the Lord Datta and the Devotee performing this seva can
have Darshana Opportunity of sitting in front of the Deity of Shri Datta (Utsav Murti of
Pallakhi) exquisitely decorated with Mahapooja.

Madhukari Seva (Offering Alms):

There is an assurance given by Shri Guru Narasimha Saraswati (Lord Datta) to the
people of Ganagapur in Shri Guru Charitra i.e., “Vasathi Rani Sangamase Jate Nithya
Bikshese Taya Vare Gangapurase Madyana Kala Pareyasa “ In these Marathi Words Shri
Datta Guru has given an Assurance to all his Devotees that he would forever continue to
accept alms at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur in the Afternoon Time. As it is believed that Datta
Maharaj himself takes the bhiksha here at afternoon , each and everyone Visiting
Ganagapur must offer Madhukari (Bhiksha/alms) to Some people atleast and also accept
bhiksha from 5 houses as the Prasadam.

Shri Guru Charitra Parayan:

Shri Guru Charitra is the Most Important Grantha of Datta Sampradaya that recounts
the Life History of Shri Dattatreya, Shripad Shri Vallabha and Shri Narasimha Saraswati.
The reading of which provides Spiritual, physical and Worldly well being to the Devotees.
In this Seva the Sankalpam will be done in the name of the devotee for the solution of
some obstacle / Problems. People Suffering of Various Problems like Physical and Mental
illness and Financial Crisis can get them solved. Also people having Kundali Dosha
(Defect in Horoscope) are now suggested by many Astrologers to perform the Guru
Charitra Parayana. This Seva can be done for 7days (1 Parayan),14days(2 Parayan)
………49days(7 Parayan) etc..

Click here for Details Regarding Instructions to Perform Parayana and Contents of Shri Guru
Charitra .

Click here for Shri Guru Charitra Avatarnika / Brief Description of all the Adhyays of Shri Guru
Charitra.

Nandadeep Seva for Deepas in the Garbha Gruha:

In this Seva Sankalpam will be done in the Name of the Devotee for his Spiritual and
Worldly Well being. This seva can be done for a specified period of time like 1 week,
3weeks, a month etc.

Sarva Seva : Includes all the Sevas at the Temple from

Morning to Night.

Other Important Sevas at Ganagapur are like Naivedya to Lord Datta, Datta Homam and
other Havans,Shata Rudra, Maha Rudra, Laghu Rudra etc Brahmnical Practices like
Javala, Upanayan(Munjvi) etc can also be performed at the Kshetra.

Poojas and Sevas during Festivals and Special

Events :

In addition to the above listed Poojas there will be Special Poojas during the Utsavs viz;

 Guru Pournima (Pournima of the Ashada Masa)

 Shravana Masa
 Dushera (Ashwina Sh.10)
 Deepavali ( Ashwina Kr.14 to Kartika Sh.5)
 Kartika Pournima Utsav (Gouri Hunnime & Vana Bhojana on Kr. 1 )
 Shri Datta Jayanti ( Palana on Margashirsha Sh. 14 & Rathotsav on Pournima Day)
 Magha Utsav :
 Datta Navratra (Magha Sh.1 – Pournima)
Guru Pratipada (Yati Poojan on Magha Kr. 1) and Gopala Kalwa Celebration on the
Fourth Day.
 Maha Shivaratri ( Magha Kr. 14)
Click here for Detailed Article on Festivals and Events Celebrated at Sri Kshetra Ganagapur.

Note: Even if one is not able to visit Ganagapur personally can get their Pooja
(Archane/Abhisheka) done through us on their Name by sending the Gotra,
Nakshatra ,Rashi and Sankalpa (Your Wish) using the Form Provided in the
Contact Us Section. Devotees shall then receive the Prasadam of the Pooja at
Ganagapur by Post at their given address.

For more details about the Sevas please Contact

Ankur Pujari 09035479569

Sri Kshetra Ganagapur

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a wide variety of Accommodation
Facilities to suit your Comfort and also
the budget. One may opt for any of the
Dharamshalas (Choultries) near the
Datta Temple (only with Basic Facilities)
with Nominal Charges or Good Lodges
with A/c or Non A/c Deluxe Rooms.
Lodging Facilities are available with
Single, Double and Family Rooms with
all amenities like Soft Beds, Television,
Hot Water, Indian and Western Toilets
etc and also Sufficient Space for Car
Parking. Many Ashramas on the
Sangam Road also provide
Accommodation with Basic Facilities.

Proper Accommodation (Rooms in

Lodge) and Poojas & Sevas
(Abhishekam) can also be booked in
advance by Contacting Us.
Accommodation must be booked well in
advance if you are to visit Ganagapur
during Pournima, Amavasya,
Thursdays, Sundays or during any
Festivals like Datta Jayanti, Kartika
Poornima etc. Details about your Visit
like Date of Visit, No. of Persons etc can
be submitted to us using the Query
Form Provided in the Contact Us
Section. Room Rents (Charge) will
differ according to Season at Gangapur.

We Can also assist you in Booking a

Taxi / Cab if informed a day Prior to
your Visit. Proper Guidance will also be
given regarding Ganagapur Yatra
Vidhi like Important Temples to Visit
and other things to do at Ganagapur.

For Further Guidance regarding your

Visit or to Book Accommodation and
Pooja in Advance Please Contact :

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