SARNATH - AYODHYA - MATHURA. - DWARKA - KASHMIR - SRINAGAR - MERBAD
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Side tripS: Drive to AGRA
AGRA BUDGET HOTEL NEAR Taj Mahal:
Hotel Orange hotel with a mid ranged budget located in the Rakabganj, neighborhood in Agra, just 2.3 km from Agra Cantonment. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. delicious food available in cafeteria . Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. well maintained property with a nice view. Staff very polite and co-operative. Restaurant also cheap and best quality, room service good. near Taj Mahal's west side gate (10-15 mins drive). hotel is really safe for female travelers. Has a lift. Elevator.
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, The Coral House Homestay by the Taj is located in Agra, 700 metres from _____________________________________________________
Side trip: Drive to Keoladeo Birds
DRIVE TO BHARATPUR An hours drive from Agra or Vindravan.....
Keoladeo National Park is recognised as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds. It originated in as a royal hunting reserve during the 1850s and was a game reserve for Maharajas and the British. In 1982, Keoladeo was declared a national park and then later listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The park is home to over 370 species of birds and animals such as the basking python, painted storks, deer, nilgai and more. Noted Indian ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali used his influence to garner government support to create Keoladeo National Park. It was also known as the breeding ground for the rare and elusive to spot Siberian crane. Keoladeo National Park offers well-defined treks which can be covered on either foot, or cycle rickshaws. In fact, the park management has trained the rickshaw pullers in bird watching and they make for extremely knowledgeable guides. Near HOTEL: in Bharatpur: ...... HOTEL UDAIVILAS PALACE
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Keoladeo National Park. You can drive to Bharatpur from Mathura. Spend a night in Bharatpur and visit the Keoladeo Bird Reserve in the morning or late afternoon. Visit the Reserve in an open bIcycle rickshaw. Richshaw drivers are experienced guides and can be hired by the main entrance of Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. 2 persons max. Open throughout the year. A few hours to see the city center is good as well.
Drive Bharatpur to Mathura. (2 hours)
ORCHHA
One of the most unique aspects of Orchha is the story of how Lord Ram came to be worshipped here as a king. According to legend, the devout queen Maharani Ganesh Kunwari brought an idol of Ram from Ayodhya
Founded in 1531 by Rudra Pratap Singh, a Bundela Rajput chief. ORCHHA is known for its stunning architectural heritage, including palaces and cenotaphs dedicated to Bundela kings. Jahangir Mahal and Sawan Bhadon Mahal exemplify the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. Orchha's historical significance as a center of power, culture, and architecture in central India, reflected in its evolution through various political challenges and cultural developments over centuries.
Amar Mahal: A heritage hotel overlooking the Betwa River, known for its traditional architecture and ambian Orchha Palace and Convention Centre: A luxurious property featuring modern amenities, including a swimming pool and spa facilities. Orchha Palace MPT Betwa Retreat: Managed by Madhya Pradesh Tourism, this retreat offers comfortable stays with scenic views/ Hotel Bundelkhand Riverside: Set on the banks of the Betwa River, this hotel provides a serene environment
Ram Raja Temple in Orchha, The temple was originally built as a palace for Queen Ganesh Kunwari, the wife of King Madhukar Shah. A unique and historically significant temple dedicated to Lord Rama, where he is worshipped as a king, a distinction that sets it apart from other temples in India.
Queen Ganesh Bai had a deep desire to bring an image of Lord Rama to Orchha and wanted to build a temple in his honor. She had a divine vision in which Lord Rama instructed her to travel to Ayodhya and bring back his idol under the condition that the first place where the idol is set down would become his permanent abode. The temple has become the center of religious and cultural life in Orchha. Festivals like Ram Navami and Diwali are celebrated with grand processions and ceremonies.
Rafting on the Betwa River in Orchha offers a unique blend of adventure and culture. The river's gentle rapids make it suitable for families, while providing scenic views of Orchha's historic landmarks like the cenotaphs and temples.
The Holy River Betwa, a place of Pilgrimage, runs along Orchha. The Betwa River's mention in the Mahabharata underscores its importance not only as a physical entity but also as a symbol of life, sustenance, and cultural identity for the ancient kingdoms that flourished along its banks. Avatar Meher Baba sanctified the Betwa River by bathing with its water. In Hamirpur (He also drank some of the water.) At Ichhuara in Hamirpur) The river flows down here from up in Hamirpur. Hamirpur is such a remote area that at places there are only narrow footpaths.
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PRE BOOK CAR & DRIVER FROM DELHI. or TRAIN TO MATHURA
MEHER BABA and MEHERA
 MEHER BABA - Fly to Pune. Drive to Meherabad
HOTELS IN PUNE:
HOTEL SAGAR PLAZA. The room was very spacious and the service was great. The people that work there are very sweet and helpful. The food at the restaurant was really good. The hotel is close to a shopping centre, mg road and east road. Elevator. walking distance from Main Road and East Street. Railway station is nearby. Value for money. It’s their staff who make the big difference. Location is great (next to SBS mall). Breakfast buffet is good. Overall value for money.
HOTEL SHREE PANCHRATNA Good service of the staff. Tasty food. Definitely a wonderful experience and we have enjoyed everything, right from starters to the main course. Excellent service, very lively venue - rooftop, great menu choices. Very close to Pune Platform no. 6. Just 5-7 min walk after coming out of station. The hotel is in a lane so less traffic noise.
MANY MANY 5 STAR HOTELS IN PUNE. Radison Blue, Hyatt Regency, Conrad Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton etc.
Drive to Ahmednagar from Pune. 2hrs
 MEHER BABA'S SAMADHI
The Samadhi can be visited directly from either Pune or Ahmednagar. You need to hire a car with a driver who knows how to drive to the parking up the hill, near the Samadhi. Open to everyone from 7 am to 7 pm.
To visit: Avatar Meher Baba Samadhi Tomb Shrine. Fly from Delhi to Pune. Pune, is a 2 hour drive from Meherabad (Ahmednagar or now called Ahilya Nagar). There are a few new hotels in Ahmednagar with restaurants. The car ride from town to Meherabad is 15 minutes. There is a pilgrim guest house in Meherabad available for people genuinly interested in Meher Baba, only with prior reservations through the Trust Office. HOTELS IN PUNE:
Information about Avatar Meher Baba: https://avatarmeherbabatrust.org/
Avatar Meher Baba
His Universal Message: “You have asked for and been given enough words – it is now time to live them.” MEHER BABA OBSERVED SILENCE FOR 44 YEARS. Baba’s advent comes at the cycle of seven Avatars that began with Zoroaster, who, according to Baba, lived about 7,000 years ago, about 5,000 BC.
Zarathustra, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, and most recently Meher Baba
The Seventh and last Avatar of this Avataric cycle. Meher Baba completes the work of the entire cycle by bringing the six previous Avataric advents, in this cycle, into full manifestation, melding them together and revitalizing them. Baba’s work with the established religions – his work to energize and blend together the major religions that grew up in this cycle: Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Each of these religions flowed from the work of one of the previous Avataric Advents and became established after his passing during the period called the Avataric manifestation. Each established religion mentioned to represent the central spiritual principles expressed during the span of its associated Avataric age.
The Kalki Avatar: the incarnation who appears at the end of the Kali Yuga.This present time is known as the 'Kaliyuga' ( which started upon the death of Krishna). The sign or symbol of the Avatar of this 'Yuga' is the Avatar seated on a white horse.
Kalki is described in the Puranas as the avatar who rejuvenates existence by ending the darkest and destructive period to remove adharma (unrighteousness) and ushering in the Satya Yuga, while riding a white horse with a fiery sword. Avatara means "descent", and refers to a descent of the divine into the material realm of human existence.
Regarding his own advent, the last, or seventh Avataric incarnation of the cycle, Baba said that he brought no new spiritual teachings, no new religion; instead, his work was to revitalize the Truth at the core of the previous religions and bring them together in a new integration for the coming age. All the religions like beads on one string”.
Baba said, “I am going to destroy all the bindings of religion. Religion will remain, its farce will vanish.”
MEHER BABA'S WOMEN DISCIPLES: Eastern and Western.
Meditation, as described in the book: The Discourses. Meher Baba also dictated "God Speaks"
AVATAR MEHER BABA TOMB. MEHERABAD HILL ----------------------------
SAMADHI VISIT
MEHER BABA'S WOMEN DISCIPLES Eastern and Western.
Meher Baba Quotes:
Meher Baba quotes: “The rain falls on both rocks and the soil. But the water flows away down the rock, while the earth soaks it up. The rock does not derive any benefit from the rain, while the soil does. Although the rain falls equally on both, only the soil takes advantage of it. Similarly, my mercy and grace are on all. But only those on the plain deserve it, while those who go about as if they are on top of a high mountain do not benefit by it!”
" I come for all; I come to awaken all !”
"This universe has come out of God. God has not come out of the universe. Illusion has come out of Reality. Reality has not come out of illusion. God alone is Real; the universe by itself is illusion."
“The entire fabric of the universe serves but one purpose…: The realization of God.”
“If a person wants to take the pearl from the bottom of the ocean, then he should not shout at the pearl to come up while he sits on the beach. If he really wants the pearl, he should try his hardest to plunge to the bottom of the ocean to get it.”
“Happiest is he who expects no happiness from others. Love delights and glorifies in giving, not receiving. So learn to love and give, and not to expect anything from others.”
“Remember that the first step in spirituality is not to speak ill of others. All human beings have weaknesses and faults. Yet they are all God in their being. Until they become Realized, they have their imperfections. Therefore, before trying to find faults in others and speaking ill of them, try to find your own weaknesses and correct those.”
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INDEX Avatars in India
SAMADHI PROPOSED PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE In the near future a Superstructure must be built surrounding the Samadhi, THERE ARE MANY PROPOSASLS.... One persons' proposal, for building the superstructure, is on this page:
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Oh, how I loved it.
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