The only surviving Ma Bhadrakali Temple of Kashmir

Timeline of the video with detailed description

00:00 Start of the Video with entrance to Ma Bhadrakali Temple Bhadrakal village Wadipora Neilpora Handwara Kashmir India LOC

00:18 Climbing up steep ascent of 500 steps towards the top of hill of Bhadrakal to reach temple. Discussing the history of Kul Devi worship of Kashmir. How Nilmat Purana, the oldest treatise of Kashmir describes elaborately about Bhadrakali Mata , The Chaitra Navratri of Ma Bhadrakali where she is worshipped on all 9 days with Mata kheer Bhavani. The nine forms of Durga & how Bhadrakali corresponds to Siddhidhatri form of Durga

01:51 Reaching the inner sanctorum of Ma Bhadrakali temple. Bhadrakali vs Kali ?. How is Ma Bhadrakali worship different and older than Ma Kali worship. How Kashmir Shaivism, Trika & Tantra sadhna influenced Ma Bhadrakali worship in kashmir. Bhadrakali was the prime goddess before 6th century AD as references from Nilmat Purana .King Pravarsena and installation of Sri Chakra in Kashmir in 6th Century. Influences of Abhinavgupta, Somananda & Jayaratha around 8th Century which led to Tantra Sadhna and emerging form of Kali. How Bhadrakali resembles the Agni of Veda. Definition of Kali as Kala or Time. Introducing the rare book Devi Rahasya which contains Mantra sadhna of many Devis. Introducing the rare Uddharkosa which contains cryptic energetic algorithms of Ma Bhadrakali Bija Mantra , Ma Bhadrakali sadhna and Ma Bhadrakali upasna

04:14 A short clip that links my Bhadrakali sadhna demonstration where I use Ma Bhadrakali  Bija Mantra  or Bhadrakali seed syllable to control body heat by breath in extreme cold temperatures. 

04:34 Why did Bhadrakali upasana decline in Kashmir. How did Bhadrakali & Kali forms got merged into one. The advent of Islam in Kashmir in 14th century & destruction of Hindu culture. The advent of Dogra kingdom in 19th century and revival of Hinduism. Bhadrakali worship decline in Kashmir yet prominent in Kupwara, Handwara & Magam. The only surviving temple of Ma Bhadrakali in Bhadrakal village Handwara

05:25 Introducing Shriman Panditji Maharaj. Why Panditjee Maharaj is known as "Sage of Bhadrakal". His contributions in renovation of Bhadrakal temple & making a vehicular road to the temple. His installation of the current Ashtadhatu Murti or idol of Bhadrakali Ma in 1966 adjacent to the ancient stone statue of Ma Bhadrakali which is 4 feet long 

05:51. How Kashmiri militants and kashmiri terrorist destroyed Bhadrakali temple in 1996. How the blasted and damaged the ancient 4feet Ma Bhadrakali Murti or idol or statue and killed the pujari or priest of the temple. How the Ashtadhatu Murti was hidden from Militants for safety. In 2004 & sector of Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army or the current 21RR unit restored the Bhadrakali temple. How the procured the lost hidden Ashtadhatu Murti and installed it on the remnant parts of the old stone murti. How the parts were collected and restored

06:41 The legend and history of the unique Deodar tree that covered the stone Murti from ancient times. The army wanted to structure and design it . When they tried to cut the bark, a blood type red exudate emerged from its bark. The deodar tree spilled blood. The army realised the tree to be a part of energy of devi Bhadrakali. The kept the tree as its is and made it a part of the inner sanctorum of the temple. Ma Bhadrakali Jayanti or Bhadrakali birthday is celebrated on Jyeshta Krishna Ekadashi or the 11 day after full moon or waning moon in hindu month of Jyeshta or May & June.  Ma Bhadrakali fair or Ma Bhadrakali yatra is organised by the 21 RR unit of Indian army to this temple on this day

07:14 How to reach Ma Bhadrakali temple in North Kashmir. What are the permits required to visit?. A note about visiting Bangus valley from Handwara. End of the video

Free PDF download links for Sanskrit Books mentioned in the video

Udarkośa / Devi Rahasya

https://ia801602.us.archive.org/1/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.313570/2015.313570.Devi-Rahasya.pdf

Nilmat Puran 

https://archive.org/download/nilamatapurana/nilamata_purana.pdf

Tantraloka of Abhinavgupta

https://archive.org/download/tantraloka/tantraloka.pdf

The Lost Abode of Shiva, Divine Kashmir

Naranag or Wangnath group of temples are heritage archeological site of Kashmir. Filled with rich history of divine mystical Lord Shiva energy, they now lie in ruins. Nestled amidst the holy energetic lands of the Haramukh Mountains, the ethereal abode of Shiva that represents Kundalini power potential; from whom his Shakti in form of Gangabal lake & Nundkol lake flow as kinetic pathways,  completing the Mahā Yantra at Konsernag , where the feet of Lord Viśnu lie  in South Kashmir, Naranag temples potray the Jyeśtarudra and Bhuteśvara forms of Mahādeva. Purana mentions of this place as the hermitage of Riśi Vaśiśtha , a place where Lord Śiva protected Mā Pārvati (she is also known as Jyeśtha) from demons. Hence the Jyeśtharudra & Bhuteśvara form. With rich heritage right from the time of King Jaluka, the son of Samrat Ashoka to the flamboyant charismatic King Lalitaditya Muktapida & finally King Avantivarman, the temple complex now stands in utter ruins with abyss of its past glory & the potential energy it emits.

Timeline of Video

00:00 Start of the video with some Drone shots of Naranag or Wangnath temple

00:40 Brief History of Naranag temples, Puranic association with the hermitage of Rishi Vasishta, LordShiva Jyeshtha Rudra form, where he protects Mata Parvati also known as Jyeshtha from demons, The Bhuteshvara forms,Rich History from time of King Jaluka the son of King Ashoka, to Lalitaditya Muktapida & finally Avantivarman. Locaton of the temple & how to reach Naranag from Srinagar

02:26 The present day condition of the temples, the ruins and demolished Shivalinga, The structure of the complex with East & West group of temples with Matha structures in between, The Muslim caretaker of the temple , the secular framework of Naranath, Lodging and boarding options in Naranag

03:35 The current maintenance & security measures at Naranag, Tourist facilities by Jammu Kashmir government at Naranag. Conservation apathy of the temple complex. A bit about the Naranag Gangabal Haramukh trek, How visiting the holy Haramukh, Gangabal lake , bathing in waters of Nundkol & returning back to the temple emits divine Shiva Shakti energy.

04:37 Thoughts about creating a Temple Trust here which may boost tourism & infrastructure. Chances of reinstating the Shiva linga or creating a small Shiva temple which may restart pilgrimage & create job opportunities for locals going a long way in abolishing the political social instability in this part of Kashmir. 

Dronagiri, Where Lord Hanumana Is Not Worshipped , Himalayas Best Kept Secrets

DRONAGIRI...AYURVEDIC EXCURSION TO AN UNCHARTED LAND FROM RAMAYANA

Chapters - Timeline of Trek ********************************* 00:00 Start With Intro Clip Of the Trek 00:24 Start of Journey from Dehradhun Railway station 00:31 Picking up rental gearless scooters to drive till Joshimath over 2 days 00:50 Driving in a rental car from Joshimath Till Jumma village 01:55 Starting of Trek from Jumma village , Visiting Ringi Village in between & crossing many landslides & snow areas 05:11 Reaching Camping Spot for the night 05:41Staring Trek Towards Dronagari Village & passing through many snow areas & landslides 08:27 Reaching Dronagiri Village. First step of the year in the village since people Migrated in October 10:01 Knowing Why Lord Hanumana is not worshipped in this village 11:41 Journey Back to Jumma with thoughts & reflections The name "Dronagiri" is of great significance in Indian culture. The Ramayana makes strong mention of it as the mountain lifted by Lord Hanuman and transported it to Lanka to procure the mystical Sanjeevani herb to revive Sri Laxmana. The mountain contained many miraculous herbs and Lord Hanumana was short of time to select the one required as instructed by the vaidya sage Sushena. This chain of events has been rooted in the traditions of locals of Dronagiri village who do not worship Lord Hanumana here as he uprooted their life giving mountain. Located at 3750 m (abmsl), Dronagiri is the highest inhabited village in the pristine Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR). The village becomes desolate in winter and people leave for lower habitations.They leave their houses empty and food stocked (interestingly potatoes which do not get rancid even after 6-8 moths). They return in late May and only enter the houses after a ritual to ward off spirits. Being located at such inhospitable terrain and being cut for most parts with civilisation they have immense knowledge of herbs and harsh survival techniques. I hope going this journey opens up new perspective to less known land in the Indian Himalayas in state of Uttarakhand

Language : English / Hindi
Subtitles : English Subtitles for Hindi audio