Ganagapur Ashta Theerthas, History, Importance, Route info.
Shatkula Tirtha
It is said that a holy dip in this Tirtha is equivalent to taking bath at Prayag. It is believed that the bath in this Tirtha avoids unnatural death.
Narasimha Tirtha
One can gain the virtue of Performing Pooja to Sri Mallikarjun. It is said that a holy dip in this Tirth and performing Pooja to Sangameswar will fulfil all aspirations.
Bhageerathi Tirtha
It is believed that a holy dip on this Tirth is equivalent to the bath in Manikarnika.
Papavinashini Tirtha
It is said that a bath in Tirtha will relieve the devotee from all sins.
Koti Tirtha
A holy dip in this Tirtha is equivalent to the bath in Jambu Dweep. One can get the virtue of making crore donation by making a single coin donation here.
Rudrapad Tirtha
A bath in this Tirtha is equivalent to the holy dip in Gaya. Similar to Gaya Sharda and Head Shave are done here.
Chakra Tirtha
A sinner will be enlightened by taking a holy dip here. If a dead person’s bone (Asthi) are left here, he will be delivered.
Manmatha Tirtha
This Tirtha is located in front of Kalleshwar Shanidev Temple. A holy dip in this Tirtha is equivalent to the bath at Gokarna and Virtue of adoring Mahabaleshwar and Kalleshwar.
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