Haji Ali Dargah, Worli Mumbai-Location,Introduction,History,Structure,What to see,Pictures,Video

Haji Ali Dargah, Worli Mumbai-Location,Introduction,History,Structure,What to see,Pictures,Video

Located: On an island off the coast in Worli, Mumbai

Built in: 1431

Attraction: Beautiful architecture, picturesque backdrop

How to Reach: One can easily reach Haji Ali by boarding buses or trains, or by hiring autos or taxis from the city.

Introduction:

The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb) located on an islet off the coast of Worli in Southern part of Mumbai. Lying as it does in the heart of the city, the dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai.

An exquisite example of Indian Islamic architecture, associated with legends about doomed lovers, the dargah contains the tomb of Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.

Honoring the Muslim saint Haji Ali this mosque was built in the middle of the sea with only a narrow path leading to it giving it an ethereal look. As per the Muslim traditions separate praying rooms for ladies and gents are provided here to pay their respects. It is set 500 yards into the sea and can be reached only in low tide. The Haji Ali mausoleum has an offshore location, opposite the Mahalakshmi racecourse. During high tide, the connecting causeway is submerged in water giving the impression that the mosque and tomb are floating out at sea in splendid isolation. This is The Haji Ali Dargah, the floating tomb of a wealthy Mohammedan merchant who renounced his worldly ways before embarking on a pilgrimage to Mecca

History:

The Haji Ali Dargah was built by a wealthy Muslim merchant and saint named Haji Ali who renounced all his wordly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The dargah was built in 1431.

Legend has it that Haji Ali died on his way to Mecca and his body, in its casket, floated back to Mumbai; however, some believe that Haji Ali drowned where the dargah stands today.

Structure:

The whitewashed structure occupies an area of 4,500 square metres, and an 85 foot (26 m) tower is the architectural highlight of the edifice. Behind the sculpted entrance, a marble courtyard contains the central shrine. The tomb within the mosque is covered by a brocaded red and green chaddar (tomb cover sheet). It is supported by an exquisite silver frame, supported by marble pillars. The main hall has marble pillars embellished with artful mirror work: blue, green, yellow chips of glass arranged in kaleidoscopic patterns interspersed with Arabic patterns which spell the ninety-nine names of Allah.

Today, most of the structure is corroded and the Dargah Trust is awaiting permission from the Central Government to raze the structure and rebuild it with Makrana marble, the same marble used to build the Taj Mahal. It was last repaired in the 1960s, but civil engineers say the structure is beyond further repair.

What to See:

The Haji Ali Dargah sits 500 yards from the coast in the water of Worli Bay, near the neighbourhood of Worli. It is connected with the Hindu Mahalaxmi Temple via a small causeway, usually only accessible during low tide.

The whitewashed structure occupies an area of 4,500 metres, and 40,000 pilgrims visit the shrine on Thursdays and Fridays. An 85 foot (26 m) tower is the architectural highlight of the edifice.

Inside, the tomb is covered by a brocaded red and green chaddar (bedsheet). It is supported by an exquisite silver frome. The main hall has marble pillars embellished with coloured mirror work in blue, green, yellow chips and inscribed with the ninety-nine names of Allah.

As many as 40,000 pilgrims visit the shrine on Thursdays and Fridays. People from all faiths visit & pray at the dargah.

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Hanuman Chalisa:Sindoor Hanuman,Hanuman Chalisa with meaning ,Pictures,List of some of famous temples,Videos song by Gulshan Kumar,Alka Yagnik,Udit

Hanuman Chalisa:Sindoor Hanuman,Hanuman Chalisa with meaning ,Pictures,List of some of famous temples, Videos and song by Gulshan Kumar,Alka Yagnik,Udit Narayan

Hanuman known also as ‘Anjaneya’ (son of Anjana) or Maruti (or Maruti nandan), is one of the most popular concepts of devotees of God (bhakti) (devotion to God) in Hinduism and one of the most important personalities in the Indian epic, the Ramayana.

Sindoor Hanuman & Reason Behind Sindur on shri hanuman body

The devotees will visit temples and apply tilak of sindhūr to their foreheads from the Hanumans body as this is considered to be good luck. According to the legend Sita was applying sindhūr to her head, Hanuman Ji questioned why and replied that this would ensure a long life for her husband. Hanuman then smeared his entire body with sindhūr, in an effort to ensure Rama’s immortality.

Hanuman Chalisa:

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,

Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari

With the dust of Guru’s Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then

narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu

dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.

Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,

Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar

Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O

Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my

miseries and blemishes.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar

Jai Kipis Tihun Lok Ujgaar

Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of

monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa,

Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.

You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also

known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind – Pavanputra.

Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi,

Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.

Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the

dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,

Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Shri Hanumanji’s physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing

‘Kundals’ ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai,

Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.

Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner

with sacred thread across his shoulder.

Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan,

Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of ‘SHIVA‘ and you delight Shri Keshri.

Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire

world proptiates. You are adorable of all.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,

Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and

highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram,

Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,

Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia.

You are intensely greedy for listening to the narration of Lord Ram’s lifestory and

revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri

Lakshman.

Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana,

Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa

You appeared before Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you

assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,

Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.

He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Shri Ram.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,

Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing ‘Sanjivni herb’ Shri Ram

took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,

Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.

Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji’s excellence and remarked, “you are as dear

to me as my own brother Bharat”

Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,

Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.

Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying:

“Let the thousand – tongued sheshnaag sing your glories”

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,

Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and

Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the

glories of Hanumanji exactly

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,

Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te

What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods

like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman’s greatness in toto.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha,

Ram Miali Rajpad Deenha

Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united

him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne.

Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana,

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.

By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all

over the universe.

Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,

Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering

it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen,

Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.

Carrying the Lord’s ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no

wonder in that.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete,

Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te.

Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your

grace.

Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare,

Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram’s mercy mansion or His

divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,

Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.

By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under

your protection.

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,

Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei

When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei,

Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.

Great Brave on. Hanumanji’s name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits

away from his devotees.

Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera,

Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera

On reciting Hanumanji’s holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire

pain disappears.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,

Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.

Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded

against their odds in life.

Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja,

Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja

Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as

the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,

Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.

Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow

the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.

Charo Juung Partap Tumhara,

Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.

Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the

four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos.

Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,

Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages

and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,

Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.

Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC

power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,

Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.

Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His

Servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei.

Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.

Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free

from suffering of several lives.

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,

Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.

After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of

him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,

Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai

You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all

happiness.

Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera,

Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera

Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from

those who remember you.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai

Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee

Hail-Hail-Hail- Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the

capacity of my supreme ‘GURU’ (teacher).

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,

Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.

One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred

days becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest

bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,

Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are

sure to be benedicted

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,

Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.

Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. “Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my

heart.!

Chopai:

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop.

Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of

blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita

Some Famous Hanuman Temples:

Hanuman is regarded as the epitome of sacrifice, devotion, bravery and loyalty. A character of highest morals, Hanuman is worshipped throughout the country with great zeal.

Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple, Sri Veeramangalam Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Yoga Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Sri Anjaneya Temple, Sankatmochan Temple are some the Hanuman Temples in India.

Jhakhu Temple - Shimla

Himachal Pradesh

Hanuman Mandir - New Delhi

Delhi

Mehandipur Balaji Temple - Dausa

Rajasthan

Hanuman Tok - Gangtok

Sikkim

Kalgam (Near Sarigam, Bhilad, Valsad District, Gujarat)

Powai's Oldest Hanuman Temple Since 1925,Mumbai

Maharastra

Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Ashram - Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Sri Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple - Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Sarangpur Hanumanji Temple - Ahmedabad

Gujarat

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi

The Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar

(Gujarat)

Shri Hamuman Chalisa Video:

HANUMAN CHALISA BY GULSHAN KUMAR

HANUMAN CHALISA BY ALKA YAGNIK

HANUMAN CHALISA BY UDIT NARAYAN

Kamakhya Temple a majar shakti peeth Assam-Location,How to reach,History,Temple timing,Festivals,Temple Structure,Places near by.

Kamakhya Temple a majar shakti peeth Assam-Location,How to reach,History,Temple timing,Festivals,Temple Structure,Places near by.

Legend has it that following the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice and the Rudra Tandava of Shiva parts of Sati's body fell at several places throughout India, and these places are revered as Shakti peethas. The reproductive organ of Sati, (the Yoni) is said to have fallen here.

Location:

State : Assam in India.

Significance : The pilgrimage centre (One of the Peethasthanas).

Location : Kamakhya is located on a hill - Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri near the city of Guwahati in Assam

The Kamakhya Temple is a shakti temple situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India. It is the main temple in a complex of individual temples dedicated to different forms of the mother goddess as the Dasa Mahavidya, including Bhuvaneshvari, Bagalamukhi, Chinnamasta, Tripura Sundari and Tara.

How To Reach:

BY ROAD - Kamakhya is connected to the city center by a good motorable road. Guwahati is connected to other parts of the country, including Calcutta and Delhi, by road, airways and railways.

BY AIR - The nearest airport is Gopinath Bordoloi Airport at Borzhar, 14 km from the city center. Regular flights are available from Calcutta while five days a week flight service is available from Delhi.

Where To Stay:

Guwahati being the major city of Assam is well equipped hotels of different categories and other suitable accommodations.

History:

The current temple structure was constructed in 1565 by Chilarai of the Koch dynasty in the style of medieval temples

This temple was destroyed in early 16th century, and then rebuilt in the 17th century by King Nara Narayana, of Cooch Bihar. Images of the builder and related inscriptions are seen in the temple.

Temple Timings:

On an ordinary day, the temple remains open from 8 am till sunset, with a couple of hours break after 1.30 pm.

Festivals:

Festivals: Durga Puja is celebrated annually during Navaratri in the month of September- October. It is a three day festival attracting several visitors. A unique festival observed here is the Ambuvaci (Ameti) fertility festival wherein it is believed that the Goddess (mother Earth) undergoes her menstrual period

During this period the temple is closed for three days and opened with great festivity on the fourth day. It is believed to be inauspicious to till the ground or to plant seeds, during this three day period.

The Temple Structure:

The Kamakhya Temple has a beehive like shikhara. Some of the sculptured panels seen here are of interest. There are images of Ganesha, Chamundeswari, dancing features etc. The temple is a natural cave with a spring. Down a flight of steps to the bowel of earth, is located a dark, mysterious chamber. Here, draped with a silk sari and covered with flowers, is kept the "matra yoni".

There is no image of Shakti here. Within a corner of a cave in the temple, there is a sculptured image of the Yoni of the Goddess, which is the object of reverence. A natural spring keeps the stone moist.

Places around KAMAKHYA:

From Kamakhya, one can go to Kachapukhuri. This is a natural pond full of turtles. However, what puzzles the zoologist and common man alike is the habitation of these amphibians at such a high altitude.

The Bhutanese Tara Temple and the shrine of the snake Goddess, Manasa, are two other temples situated in the vicinity of Kamakhya.

The Bhubaneswari Temple is situated at the highest point of the hill. It offers a spectacular view of the city and the Brahmaputra River.