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Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara
Saraswati · Basara, Nirmal, Telangana
Also known as Basara Saraswati Temple, Basar Temple, Basar Saraswati Temple, Sri Gnana Saraswathi Temple, Basara Temple, బాసర జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి, బాసర శ్రీ జ్ఞాన సరస్వతి ఆలయం
At a glance
About Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara
Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara (also called Basar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Saraswati in Basara, Nirmal district, Telangana (504101). It is usually open for darshan from 4:00 AM to 8:30 PM. 3 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Aksharabhyasam, Abhishekam, Kumkuma Archana. Other temples nearby include Siddhulagutta Temple, Armoor (36 km).
Temple to Saraswati on the Godavari, one of the best known in India, where families bring children for Aksharabhyasam, their first letters.
Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara timings
| General opening hours | Every day | 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
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Pujas and sevas at Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara
Significance
Vasant Panchami and Sharan Navaratri, especially the Moola Nakshatra day, are the busiest days for Aksharabhyasam.
History
Legend says the sage Veda Vyasa settled here after the Kurukshetra war and shaped the images of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali from handfuls of sand taken from the Godavari, so the place was once called Vyasapuri, later Vasara and Basara. According to Wikipedia, the temple was built in the 6th century by Bijialudu, a king who ruled the Nandagiri province from Nanded. In the 17th century the idols were reinstated by a chieftain of Nandagiri (Nanded) after the temple was damaged by invaders.
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Festivals and events
Festivals of Saraswati
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Questions devotees ask
What are the darshan timings of Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara?
General opening hours (Every day): 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara and how do I reach it?
Basar, on the banks of the Godavari, Nirmal, Basara, Telangana, 504101. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara?
Aksharabhyasam (No published price), Abhishekam (No published price), Kumkuma Archana (No published price).
Which deity is worshipped at Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara?
Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara is dedicated to Saraswati.
Which temples are near Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara?
Siddhulagutta Temple, Armoor (36 km away).
