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    The document summarizes the history and establishment of the Shri Pitambara Shakti Peeth in Datia, Madhya Pradesh by Shri 1008 Shri Swamiji Maharaj Vanakhandeshwar Pujyapaad. Key points: 1) Maharaj-ji was an expert of Indian classical music and many famous musicians were his disciples. He established the worship of Bhagwati Pitambara Mata, after which the ashram became known as Pitambara Peeth. 2) Maharaj-ji founded idols and temples for deities like Maha Kaalbhairava, Mata Dhumavati, Shadam

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    || Jai Gurudev ||

    Shri Pitambara Shakti Peeth


    - Write up by Shri Ramji Saraswati Maharaj (Vindhyachal)

    There is Bhagwati Pitambara Shaktipeeth at Datia town of Datia Dist. Madhya Pradesh. It
    was founded by Rashtra Guru Param Pujya Shri 1008 Shri Swamiji Maharaj
    Vanakhandeshwar Pujyapaad. Shri Vanakhandeshwar Maharaj was expert of original Indian
    classical music. Many famous musicians, vocalists and singers used to visit his ashram
    frequently. He used to educate them on nuances of Indian classical music as an art form.

    Ustad Aadil Khan became disciple of Shri Maharaj-ji and he could recover his lost voice
    due to Guruji’s blessings. Pundit Gudain Maharaj, Siyaram Tiwari, Rajan & Sajan Mishra,
    Dagar Brothers, Nikhil Benerjee, Salil Shankar, Bahadur Khan, Pawar Brothers, Khan
    Brothers and Kumar Gandharva were amongst many experts that used to visit Shri
    Vanakhandeshwar Maharaj for his guidance. Shri Acharya Brihaspati was also his ardent
    disciple.

    Maharaj-ji established the worship of Bhagwati Pitambara Mata since then the ashram
    became known as Pitambara Peeth. He directed many disciples to worship and adulation
    of Shri Maa Bagalamukhi. Maharaj-ji published “Shri Bagalamukhi Rahasyam” that
    contained every detail about Shri Maa Bagalamukhi; this publication is one of its kind.
    Every Sadhak as well as scholars of scriptures regards this as a valuable tome.

    Maharaj-ji founded a method of tantrik veneration of Shri Maa Bagalamukhi; which


    continues till date. As Shri Maharaj-ji uttered that if the veneration shall continue like this
    then Maa Pitambara shall reside here making her permanent abode and she will keep
    blessing her followers.

    Shri Yantra Established


    Shri Maharaj-ji founded a Shri Chakra in one of the rooms at Ashram in presence of
    selected disciples. Here too as per ancient classical dogmatic method of worship was to
    be offered regularly. The Shri chakra was available for a glimpse till the time Shri
    Maharaj-ji was there. He also founded a doctrine of Shri Chakra Puja Vidhan and published
    the same.

    Bhagwan Shri Parashurama


    Bhagwan Shri Parashurama is Acharya of Shakta (Devi worshippers) and he is foremost of
    Pitambara worshippers. He is a creator writer of Parashuram Kalpasutram. One of the few
    temples dedicated to Shri Parashuram was erected to show respect. Renuka Tantram
    contains most authentic details about Bhagwan Shri Parashurama.

    Maha Kaalbhairava
    The Controller of element of sound; Shri Maha Kaalbhairava is hardly witnessed. Maharaj-ji
    established an idol of Maha Kaalbhairava at the Peeth. Every Sunday evenings there is a
    music and recital to venerate the Kaalbhairava as he is also god of music.

    Mata Dhumavati Idol Established

    There are very few temples of Bhagvati Dhumavati amongst Dasa Mahavidhya. At the time
    of Indo China war, a Rashtra Raksha Anushtan yagya was started. The process was
    complete and successful. Maharaj-ji wished to establish Bhagvati Dhumavati’s temple and
    he did. He also composed some literature about Bhagvati Dhumavati.
    Shadamnaya Shiva Established
    Those familiar with Tantra are well aware of Amnaya. Shadamnaya Shiva idol are not
    there anywhere. Maharaj-ji Vanakhandeshwar Old Temple was a site for Shadamnaya Shiva
    idols. Sadjyota, Vamadeva, Tatpurusha, Aghora, Eeshana and Neelkantha Shiva idols were
    established.

    Tara Peeth Established


    There is a very ancient, chaste and siddha location named “Pancham Kavi Ki Toria” near
    Datia, Madhya Pradesh. Ancient Bhirava and Shankara temple are situated here. This is
    where Tara Peeth was established with inspiration by Maharaj-ji; this secluded chaste
    locale is important for sadhakas.

    Rashtra Raksha Anushthanam Yagya


    Maharaj-ji was very patriotic. He held highest regards to patriotism amongst one’s duties.
    While Chinese invasion o Indian soil he used to be very upset and restless. He planned a
    mega Anushthanam yagya to foil the Chinese bid. He needed 100 very learned and
    powerful Tantra experts. He could source only 80 that met his standards. He decided to
    make do with that much and launched the mega event. The anushthanam went on for one
    month; on the last day of the process – China retreated. This was a very successful event
    with Maharaj-ji at the helm of affairs.

    Bramha Yagya Organized


    The event lasted for thirty six days; which boasted of all types of Veda’s and its streams’
    recital by very learned and chaste experts. He invited them from entire nation and the
    event, which had no match since the last time it was held at the time of Mahabharata;
    was conducted successfully. Each stream of a Veda took nine days. Such events are very
    rare as time goes by and due to the lack of authentic Veda reciting capability in current
    generation.

    Primary Festivals at the Ashram


    Both Navratris, Guru Purnima and Maha Nirvana Din (the death anniversary of Maharaj-ji)
    are primary days of Festivities at the ashram. As per Shakta system; Navaratri are perfect
    and auspicious day to start a Sadhana. A community hawan is organized on Ninth day of
    Navaratri. Markings of Lotus feet of Guru are worshipped on day of Guru Purnima. Vasant
    Panchami is celebrated with much joy. Every morning Saraswati Pujan is performed.
    Evenings see the Ashram immersed in sounds of India classical music.

    Weather it is 1965 or 1971 – whenever enemy descended upon Indian turf, Shri Datia Peeth
    has responded with vigor and launched a spiritual attack by Tantrik Anushthanam for
    thwarting the enemy efforts. On completion of an anusthanam enemy forces always
    retreated. Recently a successful anushthanam was held for Pakistani invasion on Kargil
    front. Pitambara Shakti Peeth Datia is where motherland is worship is valued and
    respected the most.

    (Published in Hindi in Sadhana Siddhi Vigyan May-June 2001)

    Note: The original write-up is by respected Shri Ramji Saraswati Maharaj (Vindhyachal) if any
    mistake of factual or spiritual nature is noted, it is committed by the translator.

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