Hafeshwar Mahadev: Surrender yourself to Mother Nature
Hello all,
This was our visit on the day of Uttarayan. Until now Uttarayan was a major festival in our household. But with change in time and place, we are also changing. Staying close to nature has made us more nature conscious. May we continue to grow like this and may we continue to nurture our kids with it.
What can I write about this mesmerizing place? We were so amazed looking at the beauty in front of us! If you want to see the most beautiful form of the Narmada river in Gujarat, then you need to come to Hafeshwar. We are yet to see her playful form in Madhya-Pradesh. But by far this is the best place to see her calm and serene form.
The road to Hafeshwar is not so good. You just have to follow google maps. The riverbank is slightly ahead of the temple. The old temple is completely submerged in the river after Sardar Sarovar Dam. But the new temple is also beautiful. They also have few rooms. If you are planning to stay, better to confirm first as their first preference is for parikramawasi. I have attached the contact number of the temple below.
As you go ahead from the temple, you will see the river in her true glory. The place is at the border of three states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya-Pradesh. The borders are within the river herself. From here the river flows in Gujarat and enriches our lives.
The meaning of Narmada in Sanskrit is 'The giver of pleasure' and it is true in every essence. Just by sitting at the banks of Narmada and looking at her vastness in Hafeshwar, we truly feel blessed.
The local people also provide boating services to the nearby island and site of the original temple. Though the safety measures are doubtful, the boat ride is worth every risk. We also enjoyed little camping with Maggie here.
Sometimes we take things for granted...We get so busy in our routine that we fail to understand the importance of small things...and then comes slow and gradual fading of gratitude...So don't let this routine consume you so much that you stop becoming yourself first. Because we are not our routine, we are much much beyond that. We realize this every time we come to the lap of mother nature.
Be grateful
Those calls from Maa
Asking about your day
What have you eaten?
What have you made?
Did kids finish their homework?
Those worries of a father
You should take proper care
Don’t shout at kids
No, no ! this is not the right way
Drive more carefully
Those innocent smiles of kids
Those abrupt hugs
Those never-ending stories
And some tantrums too
Their fights and their silliness
Those long talks with siblings
Sometimes ego clashes
Sometimes agreeing on the weirdest things
Shared online shopping
Crying and laughing on the phone screen
Those long drives with hubby
Midnight coffee dates
To romantic candlelight dinners
Those cozy blanket snuggles
To silent reading sessions
Those tall green trees in forests
Susurration of flowing rivers
Chirping of birds in mountain
Water caressing your feet at the shore
And the gentle blow of winds
Are you oblivious to all these?
Have you taken anything for granted?
Please don’t
Admire little pleasure
These are moments to treasure
Understand hidden emotions
Life is all about appreciation
Be thankful...
Be grateful...
- Kaajal
With lots of love...
SaSha
Kaash.
Location of temple: https://goo.gl/maps/Tc13gfjHiEBCJGKq6
Contact number of temple person: 9978014051
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