Shri Vallabhacharyaji Baithak, Lohgard (Goa)

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Pratham Grha Virajaman Jagatguru Shrimad Vallabhacharyaji 43rd Baithak, discovered and established by Nityalilasth Shri Ranchoracharyaji Prathamesh

Mahaprabhuji Shri Vallabhacharya Baithak at Lohgadh, Goa (Saankhli Goa)

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To enlighten divine souls, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya undertook three pilgrimages around the Indian continent. In Goa, he stopped at Lohagarh, where his disciple Damala said, "Your teachings will uplift the ignorant souls who reside here in this scenic place."

Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya replied, "Over there is a mountain with a waterfall. Nearby is a rock with the imprint of an elephant's foot. There are also three ponds. In the first pond celestial ladies bathe. The second is enjoyed by divine musicians, while Indra, accompanied by other gods, arrives at the third pond every full moon to delight in the waters." In Lohagarh, the sweet aroma from Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhcharya's lotus feet liberated thousands of souls. 

          

Nearly five hundred years later, Pratham Peethadheeshwar H.H. Goswami Shri Ranchorlalji “Prathameshji” discovered the elephant’s footprint where Shri Mahaprabhuji had given his teachings. A "baithak," a seat where the great Acharya halted along his pilgrimage and gave teachings to his followers, has been constructed with the help of the local bhaktas and Goswami Shri Milan Baba, Shri Prathameshji’s grandson.

The Goa baithak is not only a sacred site where Shri Mahaprabhuji taught, but also a personal home of the Pratham Peeth Acharyas. Therefore the Bhav-Prathishtha of Shri Mahaprabhuji’s seva was made along with a ‘Grihapravesh’ ceremony. This auspicious event took place on May 23rd, 2000, with Pratham Peethadheeshwar Goswami Shri Vithalnathji Maharaj and son Goswami Shri Milan Babashri presiding. 

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