Top 6 places to visit in Basara

Basara 

Basara is perhaps one of the most popular pilgrimage town destinations in whole Adilabad district of Telangana. Known as Basara or Basar, it is situated on the bank of the river Godavari. Basara is a place well admired and visited for the temple dedicated to Saraswati, much as a place frequented by pilgrims. It is one of a kind to honour Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge. Children are brought here by their parents to do Akshara Abyasam, an exercise that helps them learn. People consider it one of India's two oldest temples to Goddess Saraswathi. The other one is in Kashmir.

Ali Sagar Dam Basara

The Ali Sagar Dam is near the Jankampet village in Telangana's Nizamabad district. At Ali Sagar Reservoir, people from the Nizamabad area like to have picnics. In 1931, the Nizams of Hyderabad built it. The plan is to lift and water crops. When water flows into the Pochampadu Dam, it goes into the lift canal. The Nizams of Hyderabad built a park next to the pond. People in Basara like this 33-acre garden because it has a tree house, a deer park, a flower garden, and water features.

Ashok Sagar Lake

Ashok Sagar, located in Jankampet in the Nizamabad District of Telangana, has transformed from the Jankampet Lake into a stunning and popular attraction. Situated on the way to the famous Saraswathi Temple at Basara, it features a large lake with several exciting attractions, including a beautiful rock garden, a circular restaurant, a swinging bridge, and a boat rental service. The vibrant flowers, carefully landscaped terrain, and interesting rock cuts adorn the two-acre garden, creating a natural ambience. A fifteen-foot-tall limestone statue of Goddess Saraswati stands majestically in the middle of the lake, adding to its charm. This picturesque spot is a must-see, and you can find it in various Basara tour packages.

Godavari River Basara

At Basara, the Bathing Ghats are located along the mighty Godavari River. The Manjeera River meets the Godavari near Basara, where the waters flow faster, and it is a very pleasant and pious spot. Several people take their holy dip at these ghats before proceeding to the main temple. One can also go boating on the Godavari River, with many boats operating throughout the day to ferry tourists and locals to various places. They built a new road bridge across the Godavari near Basara, replacing the need for boats to cross from one side of the river to the other. The combination of the river and the temples makes it one of the top places to visit in Basara.

Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam

The Basara Saraswathi Temple, also known as Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam, is one of the most revered temples in Telangana. Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, it is famous for initiating the Aksharabhyasa (the first step in education). This temple is one of the oldest Saraswathi temples in India, second only to the one in Kashmir. The temple was built by Bijialudu, a king from Karnataka, in the 6th century. Goddess Lakshmi and Kali's statues are enshrined here, and the temple's rich history and spiritual significance make it a major highlight for those on Basara tour packages.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Jankampet

Jankampet in Nizamabad District, Telangana, houses the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple features a hall with columns and a garbhagriha. It is renowned for the Astahmuki Puskharini, an octagonal-shaped water tank atop a hill. The Rashtrakutas initially built the temple, and later, the Western Chalukyas, the Kakatiyas, and other dynasties refurbished it. This sacred place attracts many visitors, especially during the full moon day and annual events, making it another significant attraction on Basara's list of places to visit.

Vyasa Maharshi Cave Basara

Perched atop a hill adjoining the Basara Temple, is Vyasa Maharshi Cave, which becomes quite an interesting place for tourists usually. The entrance to this cave is very narrow, whereby one needs to squeeze in to get into the small inner space. Within the cave stands a statue in marble of Sage Veda Vyasa, who is said to be the author of the Mahabharata, representing peace and meditation. The legend goes that Veda Vyasa, along with his followers, including the teacher Suka, would have meditated here after the Kurukshetra war. The other worldliness within this particular cave makes it a compulsory visit as one seeks falling into the places to visit in Basara.