Shri Gnana Saraswati is a temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of the river Godavari in Basara, Telangana. This temple is one of the two most famous temples of Maa Saraswati and the other temple is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Devi Saraswati is the goddess of learning and knowledge, so people brought their children for Aksharabhyasam. Children do the exercise of letters and offer books, pens, pencils and other stationery to the goddess of knowledge and please Devi Saraswati.
Shri Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple Timings
Pooja Timings at Shri Basara Gnana Saraswati Timings
| Gnana Saraswati Basara Temple Timings | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning Temple Timings | 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Evening Temple Timings | 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Shri Gnana Saraswati Temple Darshan Timings
| Days | Darshan Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Pooja and Darshan Timings
| Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple Pooja Timings | Time |
|---|---|
| Temple Pooja | 4:00 AM to 4:30 AM |
| Abhishekam, Alankaram, Harathi, and Prasadam | 4:30 AM to 7:30 AM |
| Archana, Seva darshan and other Pooja | 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Niveda Harathi | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM |
| Archana, Seva darshan and other Pooja | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Devasthanam Pradosh Pooja | 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Maha Harathi, Darshanam and Prasadam | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
List of Sevas and the Prices
| Types of Pooja | Prices |
|---|---|
| Abhishekam | Rs. 200-00 |
| Special Kumkumarchana | Rs. 150-00 |
| Akshara Srikaram or Aksharabhyasam | Rs. 100-00 |
| Sri Sathyanarayana Swami Pooja | Rs. 100-00 |
| Special Akshara Srikaram | Rs. 1,000-00 |
| Nithya Chandi Homam | Rs. 1,116-00 |
| Upanayanam | Rs. 100-00 |
| Pallaki Seva (Every Friday) | Rs. 200-00 |
| Special Darshanam (only one person) | Rs. 100-00 |
| Vyasa Guha Pravesham | Rs. 5-00 |
| Gnana Jyothi Deepam | Rs. 10-00 |
| Shashvatha Kumkumarchana (Early once) | Rs. 1,016-00 |
| Suvarna Pushparchana (only Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) | Rs. 1,116-00 |
| Suvarna Pushparchana (only Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) | Rs. 1,116-00 |
Vahan Pooja
| Scooter/Motor Cycle | Rs. 100-00 |
| Car/Jeep | Rs. 150-00 |
| Bus/Lorry/Tractor | Rs 200-00 |
History of Shri Gnana Saraswati Temple Basara
After the battle of Kurukshetra, the sage Ved Vyas went on a journey, searching for peace. On his journey, he reached the Kumaranchala hills on the river banks of the Godavari River.
He lived there, thus this place is known as Vasara; later, it turned into BASARA as it was influenced by the Maharashtrian people who lived there.
Sage Vyas meditated and worshipped the goddess who appeared before him and granted him their presence of divinity. The Devi ordered the sage to place three handfuls of sand at three different places every day.
Surprisingly, these dunes transformed into the idols of divinity, i.e., Saraswathi, Laxmi and Kali. Thus, it is known as Basara Temple.
It is said that the king of Nandedu, King Bijalu, built this temple in the sixth century.
A special ceremony is held here, named Aksharaabhyasam. Children start their education by doing this Aksharabhyasam with the blessings of Goddess Saraswathi.
Here are the details of Aksharabhyasam.
Aksharabhyasam Timings: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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Basara Temple Location
Address: Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam,
Village & Mandal : Basara
District: Nirmal, Pin: 504101, Telangana, India
Wesite Link: Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara
Devasthanam Phone Number: (91) 08752255503
Executive Officer (Office): (91) 08752255550
Cell: 9491000656
Asst. Executive Officer (Office): (91) 08752255550
FAQ’s
The tickets for Abhishekam at Gnana Saraswati Temple will be distributed from 4:00 a.m. onwards. You can buy it on the same day.
Special poojas are celebrated at the temple during Maha Shivaratri, beginning 15 days before (Vasantha Panchami) and continuing 3 days after the festival. Devi Navarathrulu is celebrating for ten days during Dasara.
The king of Nandedu, King Bijalu, built this temple in the sixth century.
Basara Gnana saraswati temple is 206km from Hyderabad.
