Shree Mahabaleshwara’s blessings be upon us.
Ved || Parameshwara Markandeji reside in Gokarna. Panditji hails from a well known Vaidika family, the divine connection with the almighty is present in Vedji’s family and the roots can be traced back to hundreds of years. Vedji is well versed with all the four Vedas and the rituals . They imbibe the teachings of Sanatana Dharma in their day to day life. The very objective of Vedj’is life is to utilize this connection for the betterment of the society at large.
The Vedas are considered to be one of the greatest literary work of all time. Veda Adhyayana implies hearing from the lips of the teacher and repeating after him. The four vedas are namely: Rig Veda, Yajura Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Vedas are essentially a guide to lead a model life for any human. The pronunciation of the mantras and shlokas has to be precise without a single error. Vedji’s expertise and understanding of Vedas is deep as they have inherited the immense knowledge of the scriptures from their forefathers. Vedji has brought joy and happiness in the lives of countless people through performing numerous Homas, Pujas, Havans, Vidhanas and Yagyas.
Vedji utilizes the mystical power that resides in Gokarna to increase the power and the impact of the various rituals they perform. There have been numerous families who have directly been benefitted from the rituals that Panditji have performed.
Shree Mahabaleshwara reside in Gokarna from time immemorial and also Gokarna is one of the holiest places in India and is one of the few religious centers mentioned in the post Vedic literature in India. It is also known as the Seat of Sanskrit and Vaidika scholars for centuries. There are several stories and legends about Gokarna. Devotees from all over the world come here to worship and pay their obeisance to the Atmalinga. The Atmalinga houses the soul of Lord Shiva.
As per legend, Ravana was granted the Atmalinga by Lord Shiva and instructed that it would stay permanently where it is first placed on the land. Lord Ganesha came in the form of a boy and planted it in Gokarna while Ravana was performing rituals.
Gokarna is known as one of the seven important Hindu pilgrimage centers as it is a SiddhiKshetra, Muktishetra and Prayashhitha. It is also known as Bhookailasha and Southern Varanasi. Maharishi Markandeya and Raja Bhagiratha have performed their penance in Gokarna. Gokarna was also the home for Adi Shankaracharya.
Due to all these factors, performing any religious rituals in Gokarna gives the devotees and piligrims a feeling of fulfilment and helps them discharge their religious duties and obligations.