Ayodhya - Sahashradhara Teertha

Ayodhya - Sahashradhara Teertha: (East of Papamochana Teertha)

(Skanda Purana - Ayodhya Mahatmya - 2)

• I meditate on Sri Lakshmana returning to his divine abode from the Sahashradhara Teertha of Ayodhya.

• When his time of departure came near, Sri Rama called Kala and discussed with him about his departure. He resolved to punish anyone who saw their discussion. During that time sage Durvasa came and asked for food immediately. Lakshmana informed Sri Rama (for the fear of the curse of the sage). Sri Rama sent away Kala and fed sage Durvasa extending his hospitality. As a punishment he abandoned Lakshmana. Lakshmana went to the bank of river Sarayu and after taking bath, meditated on the consciousness. Adisesha appeared there piercing the ground in thousand places. Indra and devas also appeared there. Indra told Lakshmana about his divine nature and narrated the glory of the Teertha. Since Adisesha pierced the ground in thousand places and lit it with the crest-jewel of his hood, the place became known as Sahashradhara Teertha. Indra took Lakshmana to his divine abode.

• Annual festival: Shravana Shukla Panchami
• Holy bath: Vaishakha