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Here are some articles related to some of the most sacred sites
around India which were frequently visited by Shri Vallabhacharyaji.
Nathadwara :- An introduction
to the town and its environs.
Tirupati :- The tutilary deity
of Shri Vallabh's ancestors, description and pictures of the deity
Cautionary tale of why
Tirupati Balaji is in debt!
Reasons for
Camphor on Forehead and Chin of Balaji
Dakor :- History :- How the Lord of Dwarika come to reside in Gujarat.
Ranchodji :- Details about the icon of Lord Shri
Dwarikadhish / Vishnu at Dakor.
Ranchodraji :- Information
about how Krushna got such a strange title !
Temple at Dakor :- Layout and "plan" of
the temple.
Dakor as today :- Introduction to the town of Dakor.
Ranchodraiji's live darshan !
Dwarika :- Overview of the
ancient capital of Lord Shri Krshna.
There are a number of
pilgrimage sites across India whose main
deity is
associated with Dwarka.
Puri, GuruVayur, Udupi and Dakor are covered in this article.
Puri :- Shri Vallabh's association
with the town.
Chariot of the Lord :- Describing the origins of the
word "Juggernaut" in the west.
Festivals at Puri :- Fairly comprehensive list of
festivals celebrated at Puri.
Festive attire of the Lord at Puri :- Description
of the Lord's extensive wardrobe.
Gallery of
JagganNathji's festive attire :- Some fantastic pictures of the Lord through
the year.
Ratha Yatra of Lord JagganNath :- Description of the greatest festival in Puri
Nab = new ; Kalebar = body :- every few years, idols of the Gods at Puri are renewed.
Here is some info on rituals that took place in 1996
Puri and its environs
Varanasi :- The oldest living
city in the world
ManiKarnika ghat :- The sacred burning ghat of Kashi
where Lord Shiva resides.
Baethak :- Sacred sites where
initially Vallabh kula recited Shrimad Bhavatam and preached the message of Pushti Marg.
There are some great videos of
temple rituals at Dakor, Tirupati, Dwarika, Puri, Pandharpur, Udupi and
GuruVayur on the Divine Download pagee
