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'''Padmalaya''' (also known as "Prabhakshetra") is a village in the [[Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It lies 10 km from Erandol and 31.5 km from the district headquarters of Jalgaon . 'Padmalaya', a [[portmanteau]] word blending "Padmasya" and "Alaya", means "Home of Lotus" in [[Sanskrit]]. The name is derived from a large [[List of plants known as lotus|lotus]] pond that is believed to have existed adjacent to a local temple dedicated to [[Ganesha]].


Other places of interest in the village includes "Bhim Kunda", a peculiarly shaped pond, and the Anjani river - located around 1 km from Padmalaya.
'''Padmalaya''' <!--(also known as "Prabhakshetra") this is unsourced--> is a village in [[Erandol]] taluka of [[Jalgaon district]], [[Maharashtra]], India. It lies 10&nbsp;km from Erandol and 31.5&nbsp;km from the district headquarters of Jalgaon. The village is known for the [[Ganesha]] temple. A pond is located near this temple.<ref name=":0"/><ref> {{cite news |title=जगात एकमेव असणारे जळगावातील श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय |url=https://jalgaonlive.news/padmalaya/ |accessdate=9 March 2021 |agency=Jalgaon Live News |publisher=Jalgaon Live News |date=2021}}</ref>


== Religious places ==
==Etymology==
Padmalaya is one of the Saade-teen (three and a half) 'Shree Ganapati Peeth' in India. This place is regarded as the One [[temple|Peeth]]. Padmalaya is blessed with the two Swayambhu Ganesh idols in the sanctum, named Siddhivinayaka and Riddhivinayaka. Two (Swayambhu) Ganesh [[Murti|idols]] are there. These idols consisted of Coral (Praval).  One idol has its trunk (Sond) curving to the right and the other to the left.
Padmalaya is a [[portmanteau]] word blending "Padmasya" and "Alaya", means "Home of Lotus" in [[Sanskrit]]. The name is derived from a large [[Nelumbo nucifera|lotus]] pond that is believed to have existed adjacent to a local temple dedicated to [[Ganesha]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Shree Kshetra Padmalaya {{!}} District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://jalgaon.gov.in/tourist-place/shree-padmalaya-jalgaon/ |access-date=2022-03-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> A pond named ''Bhimkund'' located few kilometres south of this temple is also a tourist attraction.<ref name=":0" />


These idols were "Swayambhu" literally meaning "self-existed". The temple is built using stone. A large pond beside the temple. This pond used to be full of lotus flowers. Hence the place got the name of "Padmalaya".
==Culture==
Padmalay temple is a pilgrimage place. Anjani river flows around 1&nbsp;km from Padmalaya.


This temple is at the top of a hill. Small temples are on all sides of the main temple. The padukas of Shree Govind Maharaj are located in front of the temple. A huge bell weighing 440&nbsp;kg is next to the padukas.
Padmalaya is among the two and half Ganapati ''peeths'' of India. The temple is also revered as among half Ganapati ''peeths''. The temple has two Ganapati [[Murti|''murtis'']], both are ''[[Swayambhu]]'' murtis, One idol is known as Aamod and anathor one is known as Pramod.<ref name=":0" /><ref> {{Cite web |date=2015-07-21 |title=Padmalaya Temple, Erandol Jalgaon |url=http://www.holyyatra.in/articles/index.php?article=9 |access-date=2022-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721234301/http://www.holyyatra.in/articles/index.php?article=9 |archive-date=21 July 2015 }}</ref>


==History==
This stone temple is built in [[Hemadpanti architecture|Hemadpanthi]] architectural style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=महाभारताचा इतिहास लाभलेले श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय..बाप्पा भाविकांचे श्रद्धास्थान |url=https://www.esakal.com/ganesh-chaturti-festival/ganesh-darshan/marathi-news-ganesh-festival-sree-padmalya-ganesh-tempal-jalgaon-district-335914 |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}</ref> The [[paduka]]s of ''Shree Govind Maharaj'' are located in front of the temple. A huge bell weighing 440&nbsp;kg is next to the padukas.{{cn|date=March 2022}}


=== Bhimkund ===
==Legends==
According to legend, the warrior Bhim has a battle with Rakshas Bakasur and kills him. Bhim was thirsty after the fight so he hit his feet forcefully on the ground to form a small pond of fresh water. The place is called Bhimkund and is near the Padmalaya temple. Bhimkund is beautiful, with many herbs and medicinal plants near the Padmalaya Temple Reservoir.
Legend states that [[Bhima]] had a battle with [[rakshasa]] [[Bakasura]] and killed him. After the fight Bhim was thirsty, so he slammed his feet on the ground to form a small pond. The pond, called [[Bhimkund]], and is near the temple. Per [[Mahabharata]], [[Pandava]]s used to bath in Bhimkund during their exile.<ref>{{Cite web |title=महाभारताचा इतिहास लाभलेले श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय..बाप्पा भाविकांचे श्रद्धास्थान |url=https://www.esakal.com/ganesh-chaturti-festival/ganesh-darshan/marathi-news-ganesh-festival-sree-padmalya-ganesh-tempal-jalgaon-district-335914 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
 
===Pandav===
The vanavas pandavs stayed in Erandol (ancient name was Ekchakranagari). They built a palace with lacquer. This is called Pandav wada and is believed to have many secret routes leading to nearby forests. This Pandav wada was later burned by Kaurav to kill Pandavs. The remains are in Erandol city.


==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
 
*{{Official|https://jalgaon.gov.in/tourist-place/shree-padmalaya-jalgaon/}}
<ref>{{cite news |title=जगात एकमेव असणारे जळगावातील श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय |url=https://jalgaonlive.news/padmalaya/ |accessdate=9 March 2021 |agency=Jalgaon Live News |publisher=Jalgaon Live News |date=2021}}</ref>
 
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150721234301/http://www.holyyatra.in/articles/index.php?article=9]
* <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jalgaon.nic.in/Html/Tourist_Information.htm|title=Tourism|website=jalgaon.nic.in|access-date=2017-05-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908085927/http://jalgaon.nic.in/html/Tourist_Information.htm|archive-date=8 September 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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Shree Padmalaya Temple
श्री पदमालय देवस्थान
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictJalgaon
DeityGanesha
Location
LocationErandol
StateMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Padmalaya is located in Maharashtra
Padmalaya
Location in Maharashtra
Geographic coordinates20°52′10″N 75°23′33″E / 20.869345°N 75.392532°E / 20.869345; 75.392532Coordinates: 20°52′10″N 75°23′33″E / 20.869345°N 75.392532°E / 20.869345; 75.392532
Architecture
StyleHemadpanthi
Completed1912
Temple(s)1

Padmalaya is a village in Erandol taluka of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India. It lies 10 km from Erandol and 31.5 km from the district headquarters of Jalgaon. The village is known for the Ganesha temple. A pond is located near this temple.[1][2]

Etymology[edit]

Padmalaya is a portmanteau word blending "Padmasya" and "Alaya", means "Home of Lotus" in Sanskrit. The name is derived from a large lotus pond that is believed to have existed adjacent to a local temple dedicated to Ganesha.[1] A pond named Bhimkund located few kilometres south of this temple is also a tourist attraction.[1]

Culture[edit]

Padmalay temple is a pilgrimage place. Anjani river flows around 1 km from Padmalaya.

Padmalaya is among the two and half Ganapati peeths of India. The temple is also revered as among half Ganapati peeths. The temple has two Ganapati murtis, both are Swayambhu murtis, One idol is known as Aamod and anathor one is known as Pramod.[1][3]

This stone temple is built in Hemadpanthi architectural style.[4] The padukas of Shree Govind Maharaj are located in front of the temple. A huge bell weighing 440 kg is next to the padukas.[citation needed]

Legends[edit]

Legend states that Bhima had a battle with rakshasa Bakasura and killed him. After the fight Bhim was thirsty, so he slammed his feet on the ground to form a small pond. The pond, called Bhimkund, and is near the temple. Per Mahabharata, Pandavas used to bath in Bhimkund during their exile.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Shree Kshetra Padmalaya | District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "जगात एकमेव असणारे जळगावातील श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय". Jalgaon Live News. Jalgaon Live News. 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Padmalaya Temple, Erandol Jalgaon". 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "महाभारताचा इतिहास लाभलेले श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय..बाप्पा भाविकांचे श्रद्धास्थान". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in मराठी). Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "महाभारताचा इतिहास लाभलेले श्री क्षेत्र पद्मालय..बाप्पा भाविकांचे श्रद्धास्थान". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in मराठी). Retrieved 4 March 2022.

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