Wanderlust Tales : Prati balaji, Ketkawle - Pune
Prati Balaji is the replica of the Tirupati Balaji - "Prati" itself signifies that! 🙏
The temple is built on an area of 10 acres of land. Barren land surrounded by the rusty mountains and standing tall in between is the serene structure - total bliss! 😊
We happened to visit Baneswar prior to the temple, a slight miscalculation on our part - but the Prati Balaji temple falls before the Baneshwar temple.
So you can visit the temple prior to your visit to Baneshwar.
The place is quite spread out and is a true replica of the Tirupati in terms of architecture and the sculptures.
The place is well maintained which is easily noticeable from the time you enter the premises - sparkling clean and lush greenery. 💚
There is a different vibe altogether.
As you step in the premises, there is a police check at the start. From here, it is a comparatively short walk than the one in Tirupati for your Darshan.
Truly, I have always disliked the commercialization of temples and the fact that you barely get 2-5 seconds for Darshan.
There was this extreme satisfaction, in being able to see the Lord and pray with my heart's content plus attain some inner peace - heavenly!
The continuous chant of the mantras, the chirping of the tiny birds flying freely inside the temple was a true definition of a good spiritual morning. 💕 It was a breath of fresh pure air.
The make and the architecture is a true reminiscence of the temple in Tirupati. Happy me!!😊
As the Maha-Pandits were performing the early morning rituals, we were sitting silently in the corridor in the presence of God, it truly felt so content - just at peace and the Darshan sinking in. 🙏
The ceiling of the temple had beautiful depictions of the avatars of the God with the added attraction of the beautiful hanging chandeliers. 😊
The temple is an architecture-ly sound place - with vibrant colorful hand paintings and carvings done on the temple walls.
There is a sense of flow and a rhythm in the surrounding.
As you leave the temple - you get prasadam of dahi bhaat.
There are three to four eatery joints where you can enjoy quick breakfast/snacks. We ventured to the Balaji Snacks, pure vegetarian place.
The place can accommodate about 50 people or so - with open shade seating, it is a self-service joint.
We ordered a couple of items. I thoroughly enjoyed the idlis submerged in delicious spicy sambhar - satiated my hunger.
To note - they sell chilled items above the MRP.
To make the most of the visit, make sure to visit the temple in the wee hours of the morning. 😊
HOW TO GET HERE:
At about a distance of 45-50 km from Pune and about 7-8 km from Baneshwar is situated the Tirupati temple.We happened to visit Baneswar prior to the temple, a slight miscalculation on our part - but the Prati Balaji temple falls before the Baneshwar temple.
So you can visit the temple prior to your visit to Baneshwar.
The place is well maintained which is easily noticeable from the time you enter the premises - sparkling clean and lush greenery. 💚
There is a different vibe altogether.
The numerous shops near the parking lot:
PRATI BALAJI:
There is ample free parking space for the 4 wheeler 🚙 and a free footwear stand for all 👠👟.
Mobile phones/cameras are not allowed, you would need to deposit them in the counters or you could leave them in your vehicle too.📵
The place was comparatively less crowded from what I had anticipated. It was a quick Darshan of Bhagwanji! 🙏As you step in the premises, there is a police check at the start. From here, it is a comparatively short walk than the one in Tirupati for your Darshan.
DARSHAN:
The Darshan actually makes you feel closer to God and nature.Truly, I have always disliked the commercialization of temples and the fact that you barely get 2-5 seconds for Darshan.
There was this extreme satisfaction, in being able to see the Lord and pray with my heart's content plus attain some inner peace - heavenly!
The continuous chant of the mantras, the chirping of the tiny birds flying freely inside the temple was a true definition of a good spiritual morning. 💕 It was a breath of fresh pure air.
The make and the architecture is a true reminiscence of the temple in Tirupati. Happy me!!😊
As the Maha-Pandits were performing the early morning rituals, we were sitting silently in the corridor in the presence of God, it truly felt so content - just at peace and the Darshan sinking in. 🙏
The temple is an architecture-ly sound place - with vibrant colorful hand paintings and carvings done on the temple walls.
There is a sense of flow and a rhythm in the surrounding.
TIMINGS:
The temple is open from 5AM to 8PM.FOOD STOP:
The place can accommodate about 50 people or so - with open shade seating, it is a self-service joint.
We ordered a couple of items. I thoroughly enjoyed the idlis submerged in delicious spicy sambhar - satiated my hunger.
To note - they sell chilled items above the MRP.
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| Idli-sambhar-chutney |
NOTE:
Mobiles phones/camcorders are not allowed in the temple premises - they have deposit boxes.- The parking space is free.
- They have a dedicated free footwear stand.
BANESWAR DIARIES:
More pictures:
Balaji Pure Veg:
The group:
Cheers to life!!
~Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!
P.S. All the above photos have been clicked by me.
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