P.P. Sadguru Shree Vasudevanand Saraswati Tembye Swami Maharaj Tapovan and Shreekrishna Mandir, Shree Kshetra Mangaon
A Short Introduction
During the last century a great saintly personality - Most Revered Sadguru Shree Shreepad Dattatraya alias Mamasaheb Deshpande - had been amongst us. He carried forward the noble traditions of the Shri Datta Sampradaya with great ability. As a result of his determination and inspiration 'Shreepad Seva Mandal', a charitable Trust was founded in 1991 for propagation of spiritual and social works along the guide lines, provided by him. The spiritual and social activities of the ' Shreepad Seva Mandal ' are being carried out, for the last fifteen years, not only in India but also in all the five continents of the world, in a very dignified and successful manner.
Several projects of the Shreepad Seva Mandal have been implemented in India. The most ambitious and the largest amongst all these projects is the 'Paramhansa Parivrajakacharya Shree Vasudevand Saraswati Swami Maharaj Tapovan Project' which a being built at Amberi in the Kudal Taluka of the Sindhudurg District.
This grand project is taking shape on an eighteen acre area in the environs of Mangaon-Amberi, a place which has been sanctified by the stay of Paramhansa Parivrajakacharaya Shree Vasudevanand Saraswati alias Tembye Swami Maharaj earlier during his life before he became a Sanyasi.
Incorporated in the project are ten smaller projects. A grand temple of Lord Shree Krishna is also nearing completion here.
1. Govansh Palan Samvardhan & Gavayurveda Research Centre
The ancient civilization of India considers the service to cow as a prime duty. Even Lord Shreekrishna is also very well-known of as 'Gopal', because of his love for the cows. As a result of this sentiment, a research centre has been started through this project for the nurturing & breeding of the cow family and to conduct research in Ayurveda based on the derivatives of the cow. Presently we have two cows, two young female calves and two bulls of the Geer species here. Milk, curds, ghee, cow dung and the cow urine – colletively known as Panchagavya, obtained from the cows, are used in many medicines in a very effective manner. This science is known as Gavayurved. Research in Gavagurveda using modern scientific techniques, is being carried out through this project.
2. Vaidic Krushi Vidya Research Project
As a subdivision of the Gavayurved, agricultural processes based on the Vedas were being used in the ancient times. In this system the Panchagavya is used for cultivation, crops are raised by using the medicines and the manures obtained from the cow dung and the cow urine. All the cultivation in this Tapovan uses organic manures to the full extent for the agriculture here and research on this system is also conducted here by using modern and scientific means. In the Tapovan, we have fruit gardens to grow Mango, Coconut, Cashew, Jack Fruit, Amla, Chikkoo, Gwava, Lemon, Orange, Papaya, Kokam, Bananas, Drumsticks etc using the Panchagavya. Due to the proper use of the agricultural techniques based in the Vedic knowledge we find considerably enhanced and improved quality in the fruits produced here. These fruits stay fresh much longer. They are juicier, tastier, sweeter. The productively is also more. In future, we are going to arrange camps, for the agriculturists and citizens of the Konkan Region, for enlightening them in the fields of Vedic Agriculture, Gavayurved, wild medicinal plants. Advanced training and guidance will be given here.
3. Cultivation and Research Project for wild Medicinal Plants.
Botanically twelve areas in the whole world are considered very important. Out of these, one of the richest areas is the Western Ghats Region. With a view to conducting the scientific study, research and cultivation of the rare medicinal plants in the Konkan region, we have undertaken this cultivation and research project in the Tapovan. Accordingly, cultivation of selected and rare medicinal plants has already been started here.
4. Rich Botanical Garden Project
A Botanical Garden, comprising of a minimum of 400 – 500 plants, complete with comprehensive scientific information, is being prepared in the Tapovan very soon. Collection of information about all the plants in the vicinity has been done and plantation and the cultivation has already started here, for this purpose. As a result the scientific information of this natural treasure will be available to students of botany and common people here.
5. Research Centre for Aushadhee Yoga propagated by the Nath Sampradaya
Scientific Research work on the 'Siddha – Aushadhi Yoga Therapy System' – a system prorogated in the Natha Sampradaya from gurus to their disciples will be undertaken here. Not many medicines, from this system, are much in use now a days. Rare medicinal preparations will be manufactured in the Tapovan and these will be scientifically evaluated and tested in the centre. Diseases which are extremely difficult to cure, normally will be treated with this system.
6. Bird Watching & Study Centre
Since the Tapovan area is extremely calm, quiet, serene and scenic hundreds of types of bird are found here. More than one hundred and fifty types of bird have been recorded in this area. These include some migratory birds also. They move freely in the Tapovan as they do in any bird sanctuary. These birds will be studied in details.Efforts are on to establish. Bird Watching Centre ' which is extremely beautiful and is equipped with lot of scientific information.
7. Most Revered Matoshree Parvatidevi Granthalaya & Public Reading Room.
In addition to all these projects this library has also been established, In this library hundreds of books on various topics such as agriculture, Ayurveda, Rearing of cows, Medicinal Plants, Indian Culture, Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Literature of Saints, short stories, Novels, General literature, books for children, books useful for competitive examinations etc. are available. The scope of this library will be enlarged further.
8. Mahayoga Sadhana Peeth as propounded in the Vedas, Gurukul and Tapovan
The main objective of the Tapovan project is the all encompassing study of the Maha Yoga, a system of spiritual practice as propounded in the Vedas -, which is being propagated traditionally from a succession of gurus to their disciples. Small cottages, in keeping with ancient traditions, will be constructed in the Tapovan, for aspirants to carry out their Sadhana peacefully and for them to engage in contemplation and deep thinking. A Gurukul is being established to facilitate Sadhana and study.A grand temple of Lord Shrikrishna is also nearing completion for all to offer their prayers. This temple is so grand and beautiful that it may prove to be a unique one in the whole of the Konkan Region.
9. Free Charitable Dispensary
The areas near the Tapovan are predominantly populated by the working classes and lower middle class families. Means of transport and communication are scanty. Medical facilities are in adequate. After careful thinking on this subject a charitable dispensary is being run by the Tapovan. Every month one free diagnostic and treatment camp is also organized. In these camps well known doctor from Pune, Mumbai and Goa come and give treatment and guidance. A well equipped mobile dispensary will also be set up in the near future and its benefits will be made available to the masses residing in the remote and inaccessible village in the area.
10. Yoga & Nature Care Training Centre
In order that protection of health and irradiation of diseases are done totally by natural methods, arrangements are going to be made in the Tapovan to impart scientific training in Yoga Therapy the Nature Cure method, which derive their strength from ancient Vedic culture. For the guidance of the trainees experts from Pune, Mumbai and even from the other provinces will be coming to the Tapovan.
This ambitious project, which is going to be helpful in the all-round development of the Konkan Region, will be completed soon. This project is expected to be a grand, ideal and beautiful distinctinctive feature of the whole Konkan Region generally and of the Sindhudurg District particularly. We need the hearty Co-operation and good will of all of you very much.
Office Address for getting additional information.
P.P.Shree Vasudevanand Saraswati Swami Maharaj Tapovan Project.
At & Post. Amberi, Near Vayanganwadi, Taluka – Kudal,
Dist. Sindhudurg, ( Maharashtra ) 416 520
Tel No: (02362) 236513 Fax No - (02362) 236513
Website : www.ssmandal.com ; www.ssmandal.org
Office & Temple Timing : Morning 08.30 to 12.30 Afternoon 04.00 to 08.00 P.M.
Humble Request
For your own convenience it is essential to give prior intimation to the office before you visit the project.
Due to extremely heavy rainfall during July, August, September the transport system gets extremely disorganized. This may kindly be noted.
Please plan you itinerary after taking into consideration the fact that there are no facilities of lodging and boarding on the project premises presently. This is very important for those who want to visit the project
All the publications of 'Shreevamanraj Prakashan' are available for sale in the Project Office.
Directions to the Project - Convenient Routes of Approach:
1. By Rail: Alight at the Kudal Railway Station of the Konkan Railway. Our project is at a distance of 16 km from here. It takes about 30 to 40 miniates to reach the project from the Railway Station by Rikshaw. To Travel by ST Bus you have to come to the Bus Stand first. Bus Stand is 2km for the Railway Station. From there you get bus every two hours ( 7am, 9 am, 11 am ). Please take the Kudal-Ghavanale bus and get down at the Tapovan Stop which is just outside our Project Main Gate.
2. By Bus: If you travel by the state transport buses please get down at Kudal Bus Stand and as directed above please take the Kudal-Ghavanale Bus upto the Tapovan Bus Stop. If you travel by a private bus or a car while coming by Mumbai Goa Highway ( NH 17 ) from Sawantwadi direction, at about 6km beyond Sawantwadi you reach, Aakeri trijunction. Turn right there and proceed straight till you reach the Mangaon trijunction where you turn right and proceed further. After you pass the sign board of the Mangaon Datta Mandir you come to the River Nirmala, a short distance ahead. After crossing the bridge the river turn left at Amberi trijunction and take left turn immediately afterwards. After going about 1.5 Km.you see the main gate of the Project towards the right.
While coming from the Kankavali side by Mumbai Goa Highway ( NH 17 ), between Pawashi and Kudal, ( about 1 km prior to Kudal ), turn left on the Pawashi Ghavanale Road, After going 14 km straight you come to the Main Gate of the Project to your left, beyond Ghavanale and before Amberi.
3. By Air: You have to reach Goa by air. Our project to about 100 km from there. You have to take a taxi or a private vehicle from here. Take the Mumbai Goa ( National Highway NH 17 ) Highway up to Sawantwadi and follow the instructions given above.
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A Short IntroductionDuring the last century a great saintly personality - Most Revered Sadguru Shree Shreepad Dattatraya alias Mamasaheb Deshpande - had been amongst us. He carried forward the noble traditions of the Shri Datta Sampradaya with great ability. As a result of his determination and inspiration 'Shreepad Seva Mandal', a charitable Trust was founded in 1991 for propagation of spiritual and social works along the guide lines, provided by him. The spiritual and social activities of the ' Shreepad Seva Mandal ' are being carried out, for the last fifteen years, not only in India but also in all the five continents of the world, in a very dignified and successful manner.
Several projects of the Shreepad Seva Mandal have been implemented in India. The most ambitious and the largest amongst all these projects is the 'Paramhansa Parivrajakacharya Shree Vasudevand Saraswati Swami Maharaj Tapovan Project' which a being built at Amberi in the Kudal Taluka of the Sindhudurg District.
This grand project is taking shape on an eighteen acre area in the environs of Mangaon-Amberi, a place which has been sanctified by the stay of Paramhansa Parivrajakacharaya Shree Vasudevanand Saraswati alias Tembye Swami Maharaj earlier during his life before he became a Sanyasi.
Incorporated in the project are ten smaller projects. A grand temple of Lord Shree Krishna is also nearing completion here.
1. Govansh Palan Samvardhan & Gavayurveda Research CentreThe ancient civilization of India considers the service to cow as a prime duty. Even Lord Shreekrishna is also very well-known of as 'Gopal', because of his love for the cows. As a result of this sentiment, a research centre has been started through this project for the nurturing & breeding of the cow family and to conduct research in Ayurveda based on the derivatives of the cow. Presently we have two cows, two young female calves and two bulls of the Geer species here. Milk, curds, ghee, cow dung and the cow urine – colletively known as Panchagavya, obtained from the cows, are used in many medicines in a very effective manner. This science is known as Gavayurved. Research in Gavagurveda using modern scientific techniques, is being carried out through this project.
2. Vaidic Krushi Vidya Research ProjectAs a subdivision of the Gavayurved, agricultural processes based on the Vedas were being used in the ancient times. In this system the Panchagavya is used for cultivation, crops are raised by using the medicines and the manures obtained from the cow dung and the cow urine. All the cultivation in this Tapovan uses organic manures to the full extent for the agriculture here and research on this system is also conducted here by using modern and scientific means. In the Tapovan, we have fruit gardens to grow Mango, Coconut, Cashew, Jack Fruit, Amla, Chikkoo, Gwava, Lemon, Orange, Papaya, Kokam, Bananas, Drumsticks etc using the Panchagavya. Due to the proper use of the agricultural techniques based in the Vedic knowledge we find considerably enhanced and improved quality in the fruits produced here. These fruits stay fresh much longer. They are juicier, tastier, sweeter. The productively is also more. In future, we are going to arrange camps, for the agriculturists and citizens of the Konkan Region, for enlightening them in the fields of Vedic Agriculture, Gavayurved, wild medicinal plants. Advanced training and guidance will be given here.
3. Cultivation and Research Project for wild Medicinal Plants.Botanically twelve areas in the whole world are considered very important. Out of these, one of the richest areas is the Western Ghats Region. With a view to conducting the scientific study, research and cultivation of the rare medicinal plants in the Konkan region, we have undertaken this cultivation and research project in the Tapovan. Accordingly, cultivation of selected and rare medicinal plants has already been started here.
4. Rich Botanical Garden Project
A Botanical Garden, comprising of a minimum of 400 – 500 plants, complete with comprehensive scientific information, is being prepared in the Tapovan very soon. Collection of information about all the plants in the vicinity has been done and plantation and the cultivation has already started here, for this purpose. As a result the scientific information of this natural treasure will be available to students of botany and common people here.
5. Research Centre for Aushadhee Yoga propagated by the Nath Sampradaya
Scientific Research work on the 'Siddha – Aushadhi Yoga Therapy System' – a system prorogated in the Natha Sampradaya from gurus to their disciples will be undertaken here. Not many medicines, from this system, are much in use now a days. Rare medicinal preparations will be manufactured in the Tapovan and these will be scientifically evaluated and tested in the centre. Diseases which are extremely difficult to cure, normally will be treated with this system.
6. Bird Watching & Study CentreSince the Tapovan area is extremely calm, quiet, serene and scenic hundreds of types of bird are found here. More than one hundred and fifty types of bird have been recorded in this area. These include some migratory birds also. They move freely in the Tapovan as they do in any bird sanctuary. These birds will be studied in details.Efforts are on to establish. Bird Watching Centre ' which is extremely beautiful and is equipped with lot of scientific information.
7. Most Revered Matoshree Parvatidevi Granthalaya & Public Reading Room.
In addition to all these projects this library has also been established, In this library hundreds of books on various topics such as agriculture, Ayurveda, Rearing of cows, Medicinal Plants, Indian Culture, Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Literature of Saints, short stories, Novels, General literature, books for children, books useful for competitive examinations etc. are available. The scope of this library will be enlarged further.
8. Mahayoga Sadhana Peeth as propounded in the Vedas, Gurukul and TapovanThe main objective of the Tapovan project is the all encompassing study of the Maha Yoga, a system of spiritual practice as propounded in the Vedas -, which is being propagated traditionally from a succession of gurus to their disciples. Small cottages, in keeping with ancient traditions, will be constructed in the Tapovan, for aspirants to carry out their Sadhana peacefully and for them to engage in contemplation and deep thinking. A Gurukul is being established to facilitate Sadhana and study.A grand temple of Lord Shrikrishna is also nearing completion for all to offer their prayers. This temple is so grand and beautiful that it may prove to be a unique one in the whole of the Konkan Region.
9. Free Charitable DispensaryThe areas near the Tapovan are predominantly populated by the working classes and lower middle class families. Means of transport and communication are scanty. Medical facilities are in adequate. After careful thinking on this subject a charitable dispensary is being run by the Tapovan. Every month one free diagnostic and treatment camp is also organized. In these camps well known doctor from Pune, Mumbai and Goa come and give treatment and guidance. A well equipped mobile dispensary will also be set up in the near future and its benefits will be made available to the masses residing in the remote and inaccessible village in the area.
10. Yoga & Nature Care Training Centre
In order that protection of health and irradiation of diseases are done totally by natural methods, arrangements are going to be made in the Tapovan to impart scientific training in Yoga Therapy the Nature Cure method, which derive their strength from ancient Vedic culture. For the guidance of the trainees experts from Pune, Mumbai and even from the other provinces will be coming to the Tapovan.
This ambitious project, which is going to be helpful in the all-round development of the Konkan Region, will be completed soon. This project is expected to be a grand, ideal and beautiful distinctinctive feature of the whole Konkan Region generally and of the Sindhudurg District particularly. We need the hearty Co-operation and good will of all of you very much.
Office Address for getting additional information.
P.P.Shree Vasudevanand Saraswati Swami Maharaj Tapovan Project.
At & Post. Amberi, Near Vayanganwadi, Taluka – Kudal,
Dist. Sindhudurg, ( Maharashtra ) 416 520
Tel No: (02362) 236513 Fax No - (02362) 236513
Website : www.ssmandal.com ; www.ssmandal.org
Office & Temple Timing : Morning 08.30 to 12.30 Afternoon 04.00 to 08.00 P.M.
Humble Request
For your own convenience it is essential to give prior intimation to the office before you visit the project.
Due to extremely heavy rainfall during July, August, September the transport system gets extremely disorganized. This may kindly be noted.
Please plan you itinerary after taking into consideration the fact that there are no facilities of lodging and boarding on the project premises presently. This is very important for those who want to visit the project
All the publications of 'Shreevamanraj Prakashan' are available for sale in the Project Office.
Directions to the Project - Convenient Routes of Approach:
1. By Rail: Alight at the Kudal Railway Station of the Konkan Railway. Our project is at a distance of 16 km from here. It takes about 30 to 40 miniates to reach the project from the Railway Station by Rikshaw. To Travel by ST Bus you have to come to the Bus Stand first. Bus Stand is 2km for the Railway Station. From there you get bus every two hours ( 7am, 9 am, 11 am ). Please take the Kudal-Ghavanale bus and get down at the Tapovan Stop which is just outside our Project Main Gate.
2. By Bus: If you travel by the state transport buses please get down at Kudal Bus Stand and as directed above please take the Kudal-Ghavanale Bus upto the Tapovan Bus Stop. If you travel by a private bus or a car while coming by Mumbai Goa Highway ( NH 17 ) from Sawantwadi direction, at about 6km beyond Sawantwadi you reach, Aakeri trijunction. Turn right there and proceed straight till you reach the Mangaon trijunction where you turn right and proceed further. After you pass the sign board of the Mangaon Datta Mandir you come to the River Nirmala, a short distance ahead. After crossing the bridge the river turn left at Amberi trijunction and take left turn immediately afterwards. After going about 1.5 Km.you see the main gate of the Project towards the right.
While coming from the Kankavali side by Mumbai Goa Highway ( NH 17 ), between Pawashi and Kudal, ( about 1 km prior to Kudal ), turn left on the Pawashi Ghavanale Road, After going 14 km straight you come to the Main Gate of the Project to your left, beyond Ghavanale and before Amberi.
3. By Air: You have to reach Goa by air. Our project to about 100 km from there. You have to take a taxi or a private vehicle from here. Take the Mumbai Goa ( National Highway NH 17 ) Highway up to Sawantwadi and follow the instructions given above.
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