Sage Rishyashringa

Sage Rishyashringa:

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◍ Association with Sri Rama: (Valmiki Ramayana)
• Sage Rishyashringa presided over the Putrakamesthi Yagna of King Dasharatha which led to the incarnation of Sri Rama in Ayodhya.

◍ Pilgrimages:
► Ayodhya outskirts - Makhauda Dham (Basti district, Uttar Pradesh): Place of Putrakameshti Yagna of king Dasharatha.
► Shringverpur - Shringi Rishi Temple (Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh): Hermitage of sage Rishyashringa.

Dasharatha performing Putrakamesthi Yagna

► Ayodhya - Makhauda Dham (around 20 km from Ayodhya)
(Basti district, Uttar Pradesh)

Makhauda Dham is identified with the place where king Dasharatha performed the Putrakameshti Yagna.

► Shringverpur - Shringi Rishi Temple
(Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh)

(The name Shringverpur is said to be derived from the presence of Shringi Rishi in this place. It is believed that Shringi Rishi performed sadhana in this place. There is a temple of Shringi Rishi with Shanta Devi (wife) and Devi Sitala.)

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Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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