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Ukhra Nimbarka Peeth Mahanta Asthal is a 250-year-old Mutt (Hindu monastic establishment) of the Nimbarka Vaishnava Sampradaya. It is situated at Ukhra in the westernmost corner of district of Burdwan in the state of West Bengal in India near the city of Durgapur. This Mutt has been closely associated with the Zamindars of Ukhra, the Handa family, and has served as the spiritual beacon of the area. Since its foundation this Mutt has propagated Vaishnavism of the Nimbarka Sampradaya far and wide in the area and gained many important personalities as adherents of its philosophy. ==Foundation== This Mutt was founded in the mid-18th century by Swami Dayaram Devacharya of the Nimbarka Sampradaya , who was one of the three main disciples of Swami Narahari Devacharya(founder of Burdwan Mahanata Asthal) who belonged to the Dwaar of the hoary Nimbarki saint Sri Swabhuram Devacharya. To this Dwaar belong the Kathia Babas including the famous Ramdas Kathiababa. Since then the spiritual lineage has passed on from Guru to disciple in the traditional Hindu way. Mahantas (pontiffs) of this Mutt are Vaishnava renunciates called Brahmacharis or Vairagis (i.e. dispassionate monks) and are known for their strictly devotional, austere regimen who devote their lives to divine service. ==Main Deities== This Mutt’s temple houses the holy icons of the main deities of the Nimbarka Vaishnava sampradaya Sri Radha-Madhav Yugal bihari jiu as well as a number of Shalagramas all of which are regularly worshiped. It also has holy icons of Sri Nimbarkacharya along with Sri Hamsa Bhagavan, Gopal, Vishnu etc. ==Temple of the Mutt== This Mutt’s temple is an architectural spectacle and stands as an evidence of Bengal’s old architectural style, it is a Navaratna(i.e. Nine pinnacled) temple and incorporates architectural styles of Brajbhoomi, i.e. areas centering around Mathura-Vrindavan and Bengal. The floor of the temple is unique; besides being chequered, it has British era silver coins embedded in its floor at the cross sections. Quite miraculously a tulasi (basil) plant grows from a crevice of the cornice of this temple serving as a testimony to the sacredness of this place consecrated by the presence of holy icons as well the saints who have spent their lives of devotion and sacrifice over here. ==Raas and Jhulan festival== The Raas and Jhulan festivals premised on the legendary Raas lila of Lord Krishna was initiated by Swami Uddhav Ghamand Devacharya of the Nimbarka Vaishnava sampradaya. Since then this tradition has been adopted by all Vaishnava sects. The Raas & Jhulan festivals of this Mutt are famous throughout the area and thousands of devotees throng the place during the time of this festival. It has a beautiful Raas Mancha. The large hall housing an ornately decorated throne in the hall meant for the Jhulan Utsav is a transfixing sight. The sublime philosophy of Lord Krishna's Raas is well captured in the serene and holy ambiance of this sacred spot. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ukhra Mahanta Asthal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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