Shri Kshetra Bet, also known as Old Kopargaon, is a picturesque village with a small population and limited geographical area. Earlier, river Godavari known as “Dakshina Ganga” was a western channel as it flowed all around the bet and as it was surrounded by the flowing river Godavari, earning its name “bet” i.e. island.
This restricted its growth resulting the development of business and industry in Kopargaon city. While bet was solely labelled as old Kopargaon. Despite this, Bet holds a
rich history as a part of Dandakaranya and serves as the sacred abode of Guru Shukracharya.
Even today, Shri Kshetra Bet preserves its ancient heritage, remaining a custodian of traditions spanning thousands of years. As a cherished part of Dandakaranya and renowned as Shukratirtha, the island of Guru Shukracharya, Shri Kshetra Bet stands as a testament to its timeless spiritual
significance.
JAI SHUKRACHARYA
Venus, also known as Shukra in Vedic astrology, is a planet that symbolizes charm, beauty, happiness, luxury, romance, love, physical attraction, creativity, and aesthetics.
Answers to some frequently asked questions.
This is the ‘only’ temple of guru shukracharya maharaj.
This temple is located in kopargaon-423601, dist- A’nagar, maharashtra. (india)
Guru shukracharya was the teacher (guru) of asuras. A staunch devotee of lord shiva. The one, whose divine spell (Sanjivani mantra) could bring a dead person back to life.
This temple belongs to planet venus. The planet which bestows marital bliss, luxury, love, materialistic desires.
Offering pooja, offering abhishek to maharaj in this temple can surely help you seek the blessings of shukracharya maharaj.
Yes! shukracharya is ‘shukra graha’ which is planet venus.
This land has witnessed the presence of shri guru shukracharya, kachdev and devyani. This land has witnessed many historical events prominently the ‘EXTINCTION OF MRIT SANJIVANI MANTRA’ or ‘MRIT SANJIVANI VIDYA’.
A divine spell that could bring a dead person back to life.
This is the ONLY temple of shri guru shukracharya. Beyond time and rituals, where no muhurta is needed for marriage.
In the temple premise, you can offer abhishek to shukracharya maharaj followed by various other rituals.