Pajaka is not only renowned as Saint Madhwacharya's birth place but also the four sacred theerthas created by Lord Parashurama even before. These springs are located amidst vibrant nature and matches the shape of weapons which it is named. Saint Madhwacharya used to take dip in all theerthas before commencing rituals at Pajaka. Devotees take holy dip in all these teerthas during subsequent day of MadhwaNavami. All the theerthas are located over the boulders and greenery. These teerthas are located in four directions from Pajaka Kshetra. Lord Parashurama threw the respective weapons in four directions where teerthas arose. He used the water from all teerthas to worship Goddess Durga. The signboards to theerthas are either absent or rickety. Google maps shows the right direction to all theerthas. Let us go through one by one in brief. I will add additional information as and when I collect them.
The Gada Teertha (West)
Being located at the base of Parashurama Temple facing Kunjarugiri temple, this is the simplest to reach of all. A short walk from main road leads you to this theertha. The theertha resembles the shape of weapon Gada (Mace).
The Bana Teertha (North)
Bana Teertha is one of the majestic spring situated amidst lush forest. A Shiva temple is located nearby theertha which is worshipped from the holy water drawn from Teertha. The Teertha resembles the shape of weapon Bana (Arrow)
The Theertha
The lush green forest
The temple
The water from theertha is used for temple deity's pooja. Please do not pollute the place
The Dhanush Teertha (South)
The best of all theerthas due to its prolific greenery situated amidst delightful dense jungles of Innanje. One has to cross the mud-road from Kaup-Bantakal road and climb stairs of about 50 to reach the theertha. On reaching the Teertha, one can further climb boulders to have top view of the Teertha. Also enjoy the sprawling jungles from the summit which is thriving with avian creatures. The Teertha resembles the shape of weapon Dhanush (Bow)
The welcome placard requests not to pollute this place of worship with garbage
The stairs leading to theertha
The theertha
Expansive lush green forest with dots of paddy fields
The Parashu Teertha (East)
This one is located at Padu-Belle and farther of all from Pajaka Kshetra. One has to cross multiple deviations to reach this theertha. The last patch is mud-road and confusing. We were guided by resident of pajaka who was carrying his relatives to same location. Perhaps its daunting to reach during monsoon season. A temple is located nearby theertha. The theertha resembles the shape of weapon Parashu.
The placard at the outset of mud road
The theertha with temple. The only teertha with handrail support for taking dip. My hunch was that it is perhaps frequently visited teerthas or deeper of all.
Things to remember
The water from venerable theerthas are used for religious rituals. Please do not litter or render the place unholy. Please do not use chemicals like soap here
The depth of theerthas is unknown and hence be cautious while venturing into them. Especially during monsoon season, boulders can be slippery.
All theerthas can be concluded in a half day if you exclusively plan for it. The water in springs never dries, hence can be visited throughout the year except during vigorous monsoon conditions.
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