*HINDU RELIGION

PART-09 MATRUGAYA
CONCEPT – KRISHNA RAO KHANAPUR
GRAPHICS – MANU KONNUR

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 HINDU RELIGION
PART-09 MATRU GAYA
CONCEPT - KRISHNA RAO KHANAPUR

GRAPHICS - MANU KONNUR

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 Shubha Krishnamurthy
June 13 at 4:40am

THEERTHA VIDHI AT MATHRU GAYA

KSHETHRA (Useful information)...
PREAMBLE.....

Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be
encroached upon and have to be recognized with due respect without any
compromise. One such position is that of a Mother. Prime importance is given
to the worship of parents (father & mother) across the world in any religion or
philosophy and more so in Hindu Dharma.

Famous sloka “Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo

Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava” is just an example of how much significance is
given to these four elements of human life whose worship is considered as
equivalent to the worship of God.

We have many examples in our Hindu philosophy where several sages,

devotees, great personalities, and even the incarnations of Lord Vishnu have
glorified the significance of this dictum which has not changed over ages. Lord
Sri Rama is quoted as the best example of putting into practice this Sanatana
Dharma Sutra.

In this order Mother is given the first and the foremost prominence, a unique
and sacred place that can never be filled by any other element. A Mother is
depicted as an epitome of benevolence, love and affection. She, with all her
struggles bears a child in her womb for nine months before he/she is blessed
with life in this world.

She is considered as the first Guru (teacher) of a child and the one who
introduces father to a child. Hindu Dharma has given highest prominence to the
role of a Mother and Father and prescribes worship of parents even after they
leave this world by performing Pitru Yagna (performing sacred rites to the
departed souls) by their descendants.

As a part of getting discharged from Pitru Rina (that includes Mathru Rina) it is

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 incumbent on the part of every Hindu to perform Pitru Yagna. Apart from
performing sacred rituals to the departed souls at periodical intervals,
performing them at certain specified places has acquired lot of significance as
a part of Pithru Yagna and is considered as highly meritorious.

In the process of performing such sacred rites at prominent places generally

we come across people visiting places like Kasi, Gaya, Prayaga, Rameswaram
etc. and perform sacred rites to their forefathers that also include maternal
spirits. But one such place which is exclusively dedicated to performing sacred
rites to a Mother we find only at Siddhpur in Gujarat known as Mathru Gaya
Kshetra on the banks of the holy Bindu Sarovara.

Useful Information on Mathru Gaya Kshethra…

Location...

Mathru Gaya famously known as Siddhpur (Bindu Sarovara) is located in the

historical town of Siddhpur on the banks of Vedic river Saraswathi in the Patan
district of North Gujarat on the Ahmadabad – Delhi route on the National
Highway # 8B.

The place is well known for cultivation of Jeera and Isabgol. The place
Siddhpur is one of the most attractive tourism, religious, spiritual and heritage
sites of Gujarat State. It is located at a distance of about 115 km to the
Northwest of Ahmadabad and 27 km to the east of its district head quarters
Patan.

Historically Siddhpur was under the rule of Solanki Empire later destroyed by
the Muslim rulers. This place is also famously known for historical temple called
Rudra Mahalaya which was damaged during Muslim invasion and only ruins
are available now still attracting the tourists. The tourist value of Siddhpur is
enhanced not only by its religious and spiritual significance but also by virtue of
its heritage and culture.

How to reach Mathru Gaya?

By Road (Distance from Ahmadabad)

Siddhpur (115 km)

Patan (140 km)
Modhera (119 km)
Mehsana (70 km)

Road distance from Siddhpur to nearby places…

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 Mehsana (45 km)
Unjha (30 km)
Patan (27 km)

Siddhpur is well connected by road from all important major towns and cities of
Gujarat. Regular bus services are available from Ahmadabad and Mehsana to
Siddhpur. One can also reach Siddhpur by taxi/cab from Ahmadabad which is
about two hour journey.

By Rail

Siddhpur is on the railway map of India on the Ahmadabad – New Delhi railway
line connecting major cities and towns a journey of about 3 hours from
Ahmadabad.

By Air

Nearest airport is Ahmadabad 120 km from Siddhpur which is well connected

by air with all the major cities in India.

Where to Stay?

Siddhpur is a small town with a population of 20000 (approx) where

Dharmashalas and guest houses are available. Since it is nearer to
Ahmadabad (about 2 hours drive) one can easily get back to the city after a
day’s visit to Siddhpur. Nearest towns available for stay are Mehsana, Patan
and Modhera.

What to do at Mathru Gaya?

Siddhpur is the only place in India where Mathru-Sraaddha is performed

exclusively. Generally lots of people visit this place during the Lunar month of
Karthika Masam to perform Mathru ceremonies. These sacred rites are
performed on the banks of Bindu Sarovara. Purohits/Priests are available at
Bindu Sarovar and one can engage them according to their sampradaya for
performing sacred rites.

For followers of Madhwa sampradaya there is Uttaradi Mutt within the vicinity of
Bindu Sarovar where facilities are available for stay (dormitory) and for
performance of sacred rites.

Contact details...
Sri Uttaradhi Mutt
Sri Kapila Madhwa Bhavan

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 Bindu Sarovar road, Teen Darvaza,
Siddhpur -384151 (NG)
Gujarat State (India)

Contact Person: Sri Sameera Acharya Kouligi

Telephone# 02767-220956;
Mobile# 098258-79729 & 099139-77247

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu
'nAham kartA hariH kartA'

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