Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam - Basara

Sri Gnana Saraswati Devasthanam is a famous Saraswati temple located on the banks of the Godavari River in Basar, Telangana, India. The temple is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and knowledge and is the only temple of its kind in South India. The temple is a holy place and attracts devotees from far and wide. Sri Gnana Saraswati Devasthanam is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Goddess Saraswati is considered the goddess of learning, music, arts and knowledge. This temple is a place of great reverence and devotion for the lovers of knowledge and students. This temple has been established since ancient times and Goddess Saraswati is worshipped here. The name of the temple is “Gyan” because devotees here pray to Goddess Saraswati for the attainment of education, wisdom and art. This temple is a center for all those who want success in education and creative work. The architecture of Sri Gnana Saraswati Devasthanam is in traditional South Indian style, with beautifully carved domes, spires and the idol of the goddess installed in the main courtyard of the temple. Peace and spiritual atmosphere can be felt in the temple premises. The idol here is covered in white marble or gold, which reflects the purity of the goddess and the importance of knowledge. It is told in the temple worship and festival that worship is done here every morning and evening, which includes chanting of Vedic mantras, havan, lighting of lamps and bhajan-kirtan. And here especially the festival of "Saraswati Puja" is celebrated with great pomp, which mainly falls on the day of Vasant Panchami. On this day thousands of students, artists and devotees come here and worship the goddess in her manifest form. Special rituals are also organized in the temple on Diwali, Navratri and other Hindu festivals. The temple has a grand idol of the goddess of knowledge. Library or study room dedicated to scriptures and learning. Workshops and cultural programs related to music and art. Rest house and restaurant for devotees. This temple is not only the center of devotion to Goddess Saraswati, but also a place to achieve success in the field of knowledge, education and art. Devotees come here and experience peace of mind, development of intellect and new energy in life.