Location
- Town: Basara
- District: Nirmal, telangana, india
- Geography: Situated on the banks of the godavari river, approximately 210 km from hyderabad.
Temple Overview
- Primary deity: Maa Saraswati
- Other deities: Maa Lakshmi and Maa Kali
- Significance: One of the two prominent Saraswati Temples in india, the other being in jammu and kashmir.
- Historical background: Believed to have been established by maharishi vyasa, who, after the kurukshetra war, settled in this region and installed the idols of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Kali.
Religious Importance
- Aksharabhyasam ceremony: A ritual where children are initiated into the world of education by writing their first letters, performed at this Temple.
- Festivals celebrated:
- Vasant panchami: Marks the beginning of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati.
- Navaratri (Devi Navarathrulu): A ten-day festival celebrating the Divine Feminine.
- Maha shivaratri: Although primarily a Shiva festival, it’s observed here due to the presence of Maa Kali.
How To Reach
- By air: Nearest airport is in hyderabad (~210 km away).
- By train: Basar railway station is well-connected to major cities.
- By road: Regular buses and taxis are available from hyderabad, nizamabad, and other nearby towns.
