Information About Matrugaya Traditions
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The Three Sacred Gaya Tirthas of Sanatan Dharma
According to the ancient tradition of Sanatan Dharma, there are three revered Gaya pilgrimage sites in India:
- •Shri Padgaya – Gaya, Bihar
- •Shri Nabhigaya – Siddhpur, Gujarat
- •Shri Brahma Kapal Gaya – Badrinath, Uttarakhand
Each of these holy places holds immense spiritual importance for ancestral and maternal rituals.
The Five Sacred Pilgrimage Sarovars
India is blessed with five sacred lakes (Sarovars), each deeply connected to divine history:
- •Man Sarovar in the Himalayas
- •Brahma Sarovar in Pushkar, Rajasthan
- •Bindu Sarovar in Siddhpur, Gujarat
- •Narayan Sarovar in Kutch, Gujarat
- •Pampa Sarovar near Hospet in southern India
Among these, Bindu Sarovar at Siddhpur holds exceptional importance for Matru Tarpan and liberation rituals.
The Divine Story of Mother Devahuti and Lord Kapil
Mother Devahuti was married to Sage Kardam, a union believed to be the first marriage of this world. From her womb were born nine daughters, who were later married to nine great sages across the nine continents.
The gotras followed today originate from these sages:
Atri, Kashyap, Bhargava, Bharadwaj, Maunas, Vatsat, Gautama, Dalabhya, and Vasishtha.
Desiring a son, Mother Devahuti performed intense penance for many years. As a result, Lord Kapil incarnated as her son, taking his fifth avatar on the sacred land of Bindu Sarovar, marking the first human incarnation of the Lord.
Even in childhood, Lord Kapil attained the supreme knowledge of Sankhya Yoga and imparted this divine wisdom to his mother, thereby freeing himself from the debt of the mother (Matru Rin).
“Punah-rupi jananam, Punah-rupi maranam, Punah-rupi janani jathare shayanam”
Through this sacred teaching, Mother Devahuti attained liberation. The Lord also promised that any person who performs Pindarupi Tarpan at this Siddhabhoomi, having a son or daughter as an heir, will be freed from the maternal debt.
Lord Kapil’s Pilgrimage and Attainment of Siddhi
After this divine episode, Lord Kapil Narayan set out on a pilgrimage across Bharatvarsha. He reached Gangasagar Tirtha, near Kolkata, where the holy River Ganga meets the ocean.
On 14th January, he performed severe penance there for thousands of years and attained the exalted Siddhi known as:
“Siddhanam Kapilo Muni.”
Scriptural References
This sacred account is described in:
- •Third Skandha of the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana
- •Garuda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas
Development of Siddhpur Matrugaya Tirth
Since 2007, the Government of Gujarat, through the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, has undertaken extensive renovation and development of Siddhpur Matrugaya Tirth, creating improved facilities and a spiritually enriching environment for pilgrims.
Revered Personalities Who Have Performed Matru Tarpan
In modern times, countless saints, leaders, and devotees have experienced spiritual fulfillment here. Notable names include:
Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Dongreji Maharaj, Narsinh Mehta, Rameshbhai Ojha, Sadhvi Umabharti,
Mahatma Gandhi, Former Prime Minister Shri H. D. Deve Gowda, Former President Smt. Pratibha Patil,
the Ambani Family, Mafatlal Group, Amitabh Bachchan, Anuradha Paudwal, and many others.
Every year, thousands of devotees from India and abroad visit Siddhpur to perform Matru Shraddha and Pinda rituals.
Complete Pilgrim Facilities Available
Devotees are provided with well-organized arrangements including:
- •Sacred ritual services
- •Accommodation and food facilities
- •Nearby pilgrimage and sightseeing locations
- •Hotel, taxi, railway, and air ticket bookings
The Invaluable Debt of the Mother
The debt of the mother can be repaid only once by her son or daughter, making its value immeasurable. According to the Dharmashastras, liberation from this debt is attained by performing the seven prescribed types of donations, along with Matru Tarpan.
Tirtha Purohits – Contact Information
Shri Alkeshbhai Dave
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Shri Hiteshbhai Pandya (Patil)
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