Patalganga Math
पातालगंगा मठ | |
 Interactive map of Patalganga Math | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Patalganga Dham |
| Established | 300 Years ago |
| Celebration | Patalganga Mahotsav |
| People | |
| Founder | Gyaninand Brahmachari |
| Abbot | Adityanath Brahmachari |
| Site | |
| Location | Deo, Bihar, Aurangabad, Bihar |
| Country |  India |
| Coordinates | 24°39′05″N 84°25′18″E / 24.6514526°N 84.4216768°E |
| Public access | Yes |
Patalganga Math is a Hindu monastery and pilgrimage site[1]. It is also known as Patalganga Dham.
Geography
[edit]Patalganga Math is located[2] in the Deo administrative block of Aurangabad district of Bihar.
History
[edit]The monastery is more than 300 years old[1]. It was founded by Baba Gyaninand Brahmachari. The math was constructed by Bhishma Dev Narayan Singh[3].
According to local lore, Baba Gyaninand Brahmachari from Naimisaranya once visited the temple Dev Surya Mandir with his diciples[2]. During his tour, they travelled through the area. When he was tired, he decided to halt and sent his pupils to bring water.
During the search of his pupils for water, they met some shephereds. The shephereds taunted them saying that their precepter was highly noted for divine power and knowledge, therefore why he didn't make use of it[4].
The pupils returned and narrated the story to the Baba Gyaninand Brahmachari. The monk then reciting his spells, invoked mother Ganga and hit the land with his tongs causing water to appear[2]. Thereafter the place was named Patalganga meaning underground Ganga as the water came from beneath the earth.
Famous
[edit]Brahm Kund: It is a square-shaped pond.
Banjhan Kund: It is a triangular pond. According to the local lore, the devotees without children get descendants upon bathing in the pond[5].
Events
[edit]Fair: An annual fair is organized each year on Kartik Purnima[2].
Patalganga Mahotsav: The devotees and local organize a festive called Patalganga Mahotsav each year on 13rd and14th November[6].
References
[edit]- 1 2 "300 साल पुराना है औरंगाबाद का पातालगंगा मठ:मान्यता है कि कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन यहां बने बांझन कुण्ड में स्नान से होती है संतान प्राप्ति" [Aurangabad's Patalganga Math is 300 years old: it is believed that bathing in the 'Bhanjan Kund' located here on Kartik Purnima leads to progeny.]. Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "औरंगाबाद के पातालगंगा के प्रति लोगों की है अपार आस्था, न्यास बोर्ड नहीं करा रहा स्थान का विकास" [People have immense faith in Aurangabad's Patalganga, yet the trust board is not undertaking the site's development.]. Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). 20 January 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
- ↑ "Aurangabad News: महंत की जुबानी सुने पाताल गंगा मंदिर की पूरी कहानी" [Aurangabad News: Hear the full story of the Patalganga Temple from the Mahant.]. Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 20 November 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
- ↑ "200 साल पुराना है औरंगाबाद का पातालगंगा मठ, बांझन कुंड में स्नान से मिलता है संतान सुख... जानिए इसकी कहानी" [Aurangabad's Patalganga Math is 200 years old; a dip in the 'Banjhan Kund' is believed to bless couples with children—discover the story behind it.]. Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 19 November 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
- ↑ "औरंगाबाद के इस कुंड में स्नान करने से संतान सुख की होती है प्राप्ति, कार्तिक पूर्णिमा को जुटती है हजारों महिलाओं की भीड़" [Bathing in this Kund (sacred pool) in Aurangabad is believed to bless devotees with the joy of parenthood. Thousands of women gather here on Kartik Purnima.]. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2026.
- ↑ "दो दिवसीय पाताल गंगा महोत्सव का हुआ समापन" [Two-day Patalganga Mahotsav concludes.]. Hindustan (newspaper) (in Hindi). 14 November 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
Further Reading
[edit]- "Bihar News: औरंगाबाद के पाताल गंगा कुंड में स्नान से भर जाती है माताओं की गोद, अब पौराणिक इतिहास का मिट रहा अस्तित्व" [Bihar News: Bathing in Aurangabad's Patalganga Kund is said to bless mothers with children, yet the site's ancient heritage is now fading into oblivion.]. Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- "Aurangabad News : पातालगंगा की प्रसिद्धि को फैलाना है" [Aurangabad News: Spreading the fame of Patalganga]. Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 13 November 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2026.