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Basara Saraswati Temple
Basara, Telangana
12th Century CE
One of only two Saraswati temples in India (the other in Kashmir). Children are brought here for Akshara Abhyasam (first writing ceremony).
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Details
- Dynasty
- Kakatiya
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Saraswati
- Languages
- Telugu, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Telugu-Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
One of 2 Saraswati temples in India. Akshara Abhyasam ceremony. Godavari riverside
Architectural Features
Rare Saraswati templeAkshara AbhyasamGodavari riversideVyas Ashram