TEMPLES IN PRATAPGARH
Bela (Belha) Devi Temple
Bela Pratapgarh, the district headquarter of Pratapgarh District, gets its name from the Bela Bhawani Temple on the Bank of the River Sai, which flows to the north east side of the town. It is believed that Sri Ram crossed the river before dawn & offered his worship to Goddess on its bank. Later, as legend goes a temple known as Belha (Bela), was founded on this spot.
Location
About 3 km from Bela Pratapgarh Railway Station on Sultanpur Road (Allahabad-Faizabad road), at a distance of about 39 km From Sultanpur, about 99 km from Ayodhya-Faizabad in Pratapgarh District, U.P., India
Timings
4am-12noon & 4pm- 11pm, opening on all days.
Ideal Time
Navratri, Janmashtmi, in Kartik for Deep Dan.
How to Reach
Hire a cycle rickshaw from any part of the city.
Nagvasuki Temple
The temple is dedicated to the Vasuki, the king of the serpents.Naag Vasuki Temple sits on the north banks of the Ganga, to the north of the railway bridge in the northern corner of Daraganj. It is believed that around the 10th Century, an old temple existed here, perhaps the original. The Maratha King Shridhar Bhonsle constructed the present temple, which is not older than the 18th c. It is a fine example of medieval architecture.
The temple is unique in the sense that Nag Vasuki (Nag Raj), the Lord of the Nagas, is the presiding Deity. He resides in the sanctum sanctorum. Lord Shiva acknowledged Nag Vasuki as his most dedicated devotee, and the Deity in this temple is said to be carrying the burden of the world on his shoulders.There are also deities of Ganesh, Parvati and a reclining statue of Bhishma Pitamahar, as well as a Shiva shrine on the premises.
Location
Daraganj Ghat, Near By Rameshar Mandir, Daraganj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211006
देवाधिदेव श्री घुश्मेश्वर नाथ महादेव
देवाधिदेव श्री घुश्मेश्वर नाथ महादेव का चरित्र ही सफलता का महा अनंत उदाहरण है। यह एक ऐसे देवता हैं जिनकी उपासना देव, दानव, नर, गंधर्व सभी करते हैं। बाबा अपने भक्तों की हर पुकार को सुनते हैं और उसकी श्रद्धा के अनुसार शीघ्र फल भी देते हैं।
बाबा घुइसरनाथ धाम में श्री घुश्मेश्वर जी का दर्शन -पूजन करते समय एक आत्मीय सुख की अनुभूति होती है |यह बहुत बड़ी आस्था है जो भक्त की मनोकामना तुरंत ही बाबा की सेवा उपरान्त ही पूरी हो जाती है |
" भक्तों का कल्याण करने वाले बाबा घुइसरनाथ जी का मंदिर सई तट पर भक्तों कोबरबस अपनी और खींचता रहा है |बाबा घुइसरनाथ जी की सेवा के लिए खुला आमंत्रण -प्रसार समिति के माध्यम से आप बाबा घुइसरनाथ धाम में महाशिवरात्रि पर्व पर मात्र एक दिन की सेवा कर वर्ष भर का पुण्य प्राप्त कर सकते हैं |
कैसे पहुचें
हवाई यात्रा : इलाहाबाद (बमरौली), वाराणसी और लखनऊ (अमौसी) अन्तर्राजीय हवाई अड्डे द्वारा घुइसरनाथ धाम पहुंचा जा सकता है |
रेल सुविधा : अमेठी और प्रतापगढ़ घुइसरनाथ के करीबी रेलवे स्टेशन है , धाम पहुँचाने के लिए आप कुंडा रेलवे स्टेशन पर भी उतर सकते हैं | धाम से दोनो रेलवे स्टेशनों की दूरी मात्र 32 किमी है |कुंडा स्टेशन से भी आसानी से पंहुचा जा सकता है |
काशी विश्वनाथ, पद्मावत एक्सप्रेस,हावड़ा अमृतसर मेल, गरीब रथ, भोपाल एक्सप्रेस, नीलांचल एक्सप्रेस, सरयू एक्सप्रेस, ऊंचाहार एक्सप्रेस,नौचंदी एक्सप्रेस, साकेत एक्सप्रेस, उद्योग नगरी एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन आदि द्वारा घुइसरनाथ धाम तक पहुचा जा सकता है |
बस सुविधा : बाबा धाम राजमार्ग 36 से जुड़ा है जिससे कि बस की सुविधा बहुत ही सुगम और आसान है | विभिन्न बड़े शहरों से घुइसरनाथ की दूरी - आगरा 494 किमी, इलाहाबाद 88 किमी, भोपाल 588 किमी, कानपूर 253 किमी, लखनऊ 145 किमी है |
Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham
Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham is an ancient Shiva temple, situated in the village of Katra Gulab Singh, on the banks of Bakulahi River. The temple enshrines a Shiva Linga and it is believed that this Shiva Linga was set up by the Pandavas at this place. As per legends, the Shiva Linga of Bhayaharan Nath was established by Bhima, after killing the demon Bakasur. Saints Shri Naga Baba and Shri Dandi Baba stayed at this place, worshipped Shiva and served this temple for many years.
How To Reach
By Air : Indian Airlines flies to Babatpur airport,Varanasi which is 106 km. from Pratapgarh and Amaousi airport,Lucknow which is 150 km. from Pratapgarh. There is a direct, daily flight connection between Lucknow to New Delhi and Varanasi to New Delhi . It also connects Lucknow/Varanasi to Delhi, Agra,. Khajuraho, Calcutta, Mumbai, Lucknow and Bhuvaneshwar.
By Train : Pratapgarh is an important and major rail junction. The city is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country. New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Gwalior, Kolkata, Allahabad, Lucknow, Dehradun, Banglore, Jammu. The city has direct rail connections.
By Road : Pratapgarh, on (National Highway) NH56 from Lucknow to Pratapgarh, is connected literally to the rest of the country by good motorable, all – weather roads. Some important road distances are: Agra 530 km., Allahabad 80 km., Bhopal 761 km., Kanpur 290 km., Lucknow 170 km., UPSRTC Bus Stand, Pratapgarh Bus Stand, Lalganj Bus Stand.
Taxis : Private taxis are available from travel, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and Tempos are also readily available.
