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English: The Gufa temple of Omkareshwar is a cave temple on the Mandhata island. It marks the Hindu monastery and a site in reverence of Govinda Bhagavatpada and his student from Kerala named Adi Shankara – both influential Advaita Vedanta philosophers. They met on the banks of Narmada river here, lived on the Mandhata island, studied and expanded on the central texts of Vedanta around 800 CE. This site along with the banks of the Narmada river is also believed by Hindus to be a cherished center of Vedantic studies since at least the 7th-century, as well as the home of Gaudapada, the teacher of Govinda Bhagavatpada.
The Gufa temple is relatively small, is dedicated to Shiva, and hosts statues of Advaita Vedanta scholars. The entrance is made of brick cut sandstone, now weathered. Inside is a mandapa with carved pillars and niches with statues. The artwork includes those of Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti. The most notable and visited corner is the one dedicated to Advaita Vedanta scholars being blessed by Shiva. Hindu pilgrims make offerings to Shiva as well as the statues of the scholars. This Gufa mandir in Omkareshwar-Mandhata should not be confused with the Gufa mandir in Bhopal or others in the Himalayas. |
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