Bawangaja

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The blog team has grown up in the beautiful and charming scenario of Bawangaja(14 Km from Barwani Madhya Pradesh) . Visiting lots of tourist places is still not being equal to that of Bawangaja.Place is ultimate and gives a feel of heaven, even more when we visit together after several years. I remember, all tourists used to visit our school Harsukh Digambar Jain higher Secondary School, Barwani, before or after their journey, Most of the Jain pilgrims used to stay in School rooms specially meant for them. The calmness and natural beauty was ultimate. Rainy days were more fantastic, when we were to cross sharp round roads surrounded by beautiful water falls and greenery. I advice you not to visit the place in summer , if you are not able to bear the temperature of 48 degree. Yes, Barwani iss hottest place in Madhya Pradesh, and few times, temperature remains above India's hottest place Churu. And yes, there is one more temple on the top of the mountain in which the statue is dig in. The interesting fact about that temple is that it is situated 850 steps above. And it really remains tedious task for visitors to get there, but after reaching at the top , the beauty is incredible. Here are some pics of the destination Bawangaja, named after 52 Gaj (perhaps feet) statue of firstly historical characters Bhima (of Mahabharat ) and then Jain Lord Adinath. Having deep interest in history, I was needed to write that the statue may not be of jain as the construction is age old and seems like far before to the Jainism history, and second issue is Pandavas during their Ekant Vas of 14 years, used to stay in these places as evident from nearly situated Bag Caves constructed by Pandavas as historians suggest. So we cant deny the probability of Bawangaja Statue to be more ancient than Jain tirthankar. I remember, there used to be Lakshmi and Ganapati like small statues digged on the sides of bigger one. So there seems no reason of having Lakshmi or Ganapati near statue of Lord Adinath.

Now lets discuss the official history of Bawangaja. As per one text ( written on rock called Shilalekh ) The history is really tough to understand and in no way we are able to find the truth. So better, we just think of all possible concepts behind the histories and move ahead enjoying scenery of beautiful places. Incredible India , is the government of India sponsored project for popularization of tourism in India. They must give some attention to such not so explored places , and Indian Tourism portfolio would be more attractive and enhanced.

1 comments:

tarun said...

This is a Jain idol of first Tirthankar Shri Aadinath. It was created in early 12th century.

please view for more details http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bawangaja

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