Our Mythology

Sripat Bharatpur is a very important Sripat to the Vaishnavas. It belongs to Kandi subdivision of Murshidabad district. Connectivity to various places in West Bengal by rail and road. From Sealdah and Howrah station, alight at Salar station of Azimganj branch. Distance from Sealdah to Salar station is 168 km. and 165 km from Howrah. Salar can be reached from Burdwan via Katwa. Salar is 17 km from Katwa. 15 km Bharatpur Bazar by bus from Salar to Kandi or Baharampur. Walking distance from there is Gadadhar Pandit's nephew Sreenayananda's Sripat, popularly known as 'Gonsaibari' or 'Goswamibari'. It is situated on the western side of Bharatpur village. Besides Bolpur-Bahrampur via Kandi, Burdwan-Bahrampur, Katwa-Kandi, Katwa-Bahrampur via Salar, Kandi-Salar bus can reach Sripat Bharatpur. However, the distance by bus from Baharampur is 45 km. And 15 km from Kandi by bus to Sripat Bharatpur. There is a description of Bharatpur in the book 'Srigaurdamanda Parikrama and Srinavadiva-dham-Mahatmya' edited by Tridandabhiksu Sribhaktigunakar Goswami.

It is said that Mahaprabhu took Sannyas Diksha at Keshav Bharti's Ashram in Katwa and sanctified it by traveling on foot. He also made a pilgrimage to Bakreshwar. He was accompanied by his dear friend Gadadhar as a companion. In the biographies Mahaprabhu himself is mentioned as Sri Nityananda, Sri Gadadhara, Sri Keshav Bharati, Sri Govinda. Sri Mukunda accompanied them to Bharatpur. However, in the book 'Prem Vilas' written by Sri Nityananda Das, there is a description of Bharatpur Sripat in the 2nd Vilas.

Gadadhara Prabhu loved his nephew Nayananda more than his son. He initiated Nainanda. He encouraged him to read Srimad Bhagavatam. According to Gadadhara Prabhu, he too became proficient in Bhagavata. Nayananda Bhagwatvetta. When Nilachale Mahaprabhu did not appear, Gadadhara Prabhu disappeared after a few days. He became a samsara under the instruction of Gadadhara Pandit. He was even present at the Vaishnava festival of Kheturi. The poet is famous as Nityamanjari in Brajalila in 'Gourganodesdeepika' of Karnapur . But he is mentioned as 'Mishranayana' in 'Sri Chaitanyacaritamrita '. When Gadadhara Prabhu was unmanifested, he traveled to Gaudesh, i.e. came to Bharatpur. Sometime before his disappearance Gadadhar Prabhu ordered him to establish and serve by giving him the idol of Lord Krishna, always present at his throat. This Vigraha 'Mayo Krishna'  (Mayo Krishna means infinity here in self-knowledge, 6 inch tall miniature Krishna idol made of Kashti stone. This handsome idol is playing the venubanga stimithima. Dark black color, bright. From that time till today Vaishnava religion at Bharatpur Sripat. And is being worshiped regularly. One of the main idols of Shriradha Pandit temple is located at the very back of the throne . In the form of Sri Krishna Bhavatgam, which is the R of the world Sight of this vigraha cannot be found anywhere, a very rare vigraha. Just to the left of the beautiful Benudhar Gaur Vigraha is ' Meyo Krishna ' on the neck of Gadadhar Prabhu'. Not much height added. Dark brown in color. This idol made of rough stone is also three-pointed. This 6 inch handsome idol is impressive. Always decorated with flower beds. There are two female idols on the lower sides of this idol. Very small, very nice. According to Goswami family and devotees, these female idols are Sri Radharathakurani and Yatheswari Lalithaji or Lalita and Visakha self. Sri Gopinath is standing on the left of Krishna. This idol is made of ashtadhatu. This idol can be touched by men or women. The 7 shalgram idols are located in order of size from a distance No. But each one has a difference in shape. They are also worshiped from that time. But the 6 Gopala Thakurs in front of the throne are gradually positioned. The difference in shape is not understood. Almost all idols are worshiped by Gadadhar Prabhu and Nayananda Tagore, so hundreds of devotees throng the temple hoping to get merit from this idol darshan. Here Dolautsavam, Rasautsavam, Janmashtami, Radhasthami and Srila Pandit Gadadhara Goswami's advent tithi festival are celebrated in Samambara. Visitors come from other places including abroad. It is said in the scriptures that if one does not visit this deity after visiting Vrindavan, one does not get any results from visiting Vrindavan.

Srimadbhagavata Gita written by Gadadhara Prabhu is worshiped along with the idols of the temple . That trend is still present. However, for security reasons, the Gita is kept in a highly secure zone. Sri Radha Gopinath is worshiped enthroned with the idol during daily pujas, services and aarti. This book contains 1 verse handwritten by Sri Sri Mahaprabhu . which is still present today. But the writings on the front page of the book are almost erased. If we judge the number of verses in the present Gita, we find that there are number of verses -- 700. But here we have the number of verses of Gita -- 745, of which 45 verses were written by Srila Pandit Gadadhara Goswami and lastly Sriman Caitanya Mahaprabhu by one verse. has described It is one of the oldest and rarest varieties found anywhere in the world. 

Reference

1. ↑ 'Pandita Gosanyi Prabhu's unmanifest time. Nayanandere Daki says this. This Krishnamurti was in my throat. Sevan says I always overindulge. Auraila to you is the service of Gopinath. Devotively worship other deities. This handwritten Gita was given to you. Mahaprabhu wrote a verse in it. You will worship it with devotion. So much said Pandit Gosani's hila antardhan. I see the many regrets of Sreenayan Gosani. As per the Lord's will, however, I was healed. Nayan, perform the funeral rites of Pandit Gosani. He made his home in Bharatpur.
2. ↑ 'Gauranga's favorite mace is. This gentleman is the manifestation of Radha. Tihu keeps the idol of Krishna's daughter around his neck. He felt love in constant service..' (22)8
3. ↑ "Shat Shatani Sabingshani Shlokanang Prah Keshavah. Arjuna: Saptapanchasat Saptasashting Cha Sanjayah.. Dhritarashtra: Shlokamekong Gitaya: Manmuchyate." - (Mahabharata-Bhishmaparva-43/7)