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Who meets Ashwathama?
The famous Pilot Baba, who was previously a fighter pilot with the Indian Air Force, has also claimed to have seen Ashwatthama in the foothills of the Himalayas. He had said that the cursed warrior now lived among the Himalayan tribes and even offers his prayers at a temple of Lord Shiva every day, till date.
Where is Ashwatthama right now?
In another version, it is believed that he is cursed to remain alive till the end of the Kaliyuga. It is believed that Ashwatthama migrated to the land currently known as Arabian peninsula.
How old is Ashwathama now?
It is believed Ashwatthama still exists / lives since over 5000 years, in UP. Even today, it is believed that he does the day’s first pooja of Shivalinga in couple of temples in UP. It is also believed some older generation have sighted him with wound on his forehead.
Where does Ashwatthama visit Kripa Charya and vidhurji?
In this account, Ashwatthama mentions that “Once in a while I go to the Himalayas to meet Kripa Charya and Vidhur.” Asirgarh fort near Burhanpur, MP. According to locals, he visits the Shiva temple there every day. This place is near Narmada and Tapti rivers and Omkareshwar temple. Near Hafeshwar temple by a blogger on Narmada Parikrama.
How to do the Narmada Parikrama?
Traditionally, the holy pilgrimage of Narmada Parikrama is done in a clockwise direction. During the trip, the pilgrims visit various sacred temples situated on the banks of River Narmada and offer their prayers to the divine Mother. There is no hard and fast rule that one has to begin his Parikrama of the Narmada river from its point of origin.
Is Ashwathama still alive in Mahabharat?
Yes, Ashwathama is alive. He is seen by many people in India. He is roaming to fulfill the curse of Dwapar Yug. He will roam till end of Kaliyug or next 425,000 years. How Ashwathama died in Mahabharat? Yes, an elephant named Ashwathama died. Drona, father of Ashwathama was deeply in love with his son.
What is the history of Parikrama in Hinduism?
The ancient Hindu knew that walking around sources of positive energy would charge one with the same positive energy. So they devised the system of doing a Parikrama – walking around in a clockwise circle of maa Narmada. Narmada Parikrama is one of the oldest tradition – almost 7000 years back Markandeya Rishi performed Narmada Parikrama.
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