What is a MahaPrabhuji Baithak?

In India, the sites where Shri Mahaprabhuji recited and conducted teachings on the Srimad Bhagwat during his travels are referred to as Baithaks (seats). We know the details of these places thanks to the efforts of Shri Gokulnathji, the fourth son of Shri Gusaiji.

 

The Significance of a Baithak

Devotees still embark on pilgrimages to these Baithaks, sometimes over difficult terrain, to pay homage to Shri Mahaprabhuji and perform seva (service). Understanding the significance of each Baithak enhances appreciation during a pilgrimage.

Shri Mahaprabhuji blessed the world for 52 years and 2 months, touring India thrice on foot to spread the tenets of Pushtimarg. He conducted Srimad Bhagwat teachings and established the principles of “Shudhadvaita Brahmavada.”

Knowing a Baithak’s history and importance deepens the connection when performing seva. This allows for a greater sense of Shri Mahaprabhuji’s presence and the divine environment.

Devotion to Shri Mahaprabhuji’s teachings is vital both at Baithaks and in our homes. Baithaks house Shri Mahaprabhuji as our Acharyaji and should reflect his simple, tranquil, and serene nature. Features like cow dung flooring and the original seat of Shri Acharyaji radiate purity, although marble replacements now exist in some locations for upkeep.

Mahaprabhuji Shri Vallabhacharya :: 84 Baithaks Of Vallabhacharya

1) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRIMAD GOKUL GOVINDGHAT

(BRAMHA SAMBANDH’S BAITHAKJI)

SHRI GOVINDGHAT, GOKUL – 281 303. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

2) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BADI BAITHAKJI

GOKUL – 281 303. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

3) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S SHAYYA MANDIR BAITHAKJI,

SHRI DWARKADHISH’S TEMPLE, GOKUL – 281 303. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

4) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VRINDAVAN BANSIBAT

BANSIBATT, VRINDAVAN-381 121. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

5) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI

VISHRAM GHAT, MATHURA – 281 001. (U.P.)

6) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MADHUVAN

MAHOLI – 281 141. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

7) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KAMODVAN

POST USPAR, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

8) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BAHULAVAN

POST BATHI, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

9) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI RADHAKRISHNAKUND

POST RADHAKUND-281 504, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

10) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MANSIGANGA

NEAR CHAKRESHWAR MAHADEV, VALLABH GHAT, MANSIGANGA,

POST GOVARDHAN-281 504. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

11) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI CHANDRASAROVAR

CHANDRASAROVAR-PARASOLI, POST. GOVARDHAN-281 504.

DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

12) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT ANYOR

SADU PANDE’S HOUSE, POST ANYOR – 281 502.DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

13) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GOVINDKUND

OPP. SHRI GIRIRAJJI, POST ANYOR – 281 502. DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

14) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SUNDERSHILA

OPP. SHRI GIRRAJJI’S MUKHARVIND

GIRIRAJI, POST JATIPURA – 281502 DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

15) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GIRIRAJI

SHRINATHJI’S TEMPLE, ABOVE SHRI GIRIRAJJI,POST JATIPURA – 281 502.

DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

16) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KAMVAN

SHRI KUND, KAMVAN, POST KAMA – 321022.DIST. BHARATPUR (RAJASTHAN)

17) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GHEWARVAN

NEAR RADHAJI’S TEMPLE, BELOW MORKUTIR, POST BARSANA, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

18) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SANKETVAN

IN THE GARDEN, KRISHNA KUND, POST BARSANA, DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

19) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NANDGAM

PAANSAROVAR, POST NANDGAM – 281 403 DIST. MATHURA (U.P.)

20) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KOKILAVAN

POST.BADHEL, MUKAM.JAV, DIST MATHURA (U.P.)

21) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BHANDIRVAN

OPPOSITE BANK OF SHRI YAMUNAJI, MUKAM.BHANDIRVAN, TALUKA.MAAT,

DIST MATHURA (U.P.)

22) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MAANSAROVAR

OPP. BANK OF SHRI YAMUNAJI, MAANSAROVAR (MAKHAN), POST.MAAT, DIST.MATHURA (UTTAR PRADESH)

23) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SUKARSHETRA (SORAMJI)

SAURABH GHAT (BANK OF RIVER GANGA),POST – SORAM, DIST ETAHA-207403 (U.P.)

24) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHITRAKOOT

MUKAM.KAMATA – CHITRAKOOT, DIST SATANA-485336 (M.P.)

25) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT AYODHYA

RAMGHAT ROAD, DIST FAIZABAD, AYODHYA-224123 (U.P.)

26) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NAIMISHARANYA

OPP. VEDVYASA ASHRAM, NAIMISHARANYA, TALUKA MISHRAK, DIST SITAPUR (U.P.)

27) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHETH PURUSHOTTAMDAS’ HOUSE

JATANVAD, VARANASI-221001 (U.P.)

28) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HANUMAN GHAT

HANUMAN GHAT, VARANASI-221001 (U.P.)

29) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HARIHAR KSHETRA (HAJIPUR)

NEAR MAHADEVJI’S TEMPLE, MAGARHATTA CHOWK, HAJIPUR-844001, ZILLA VAISHALI (BIHAR)

30) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JANAKPUR (GUPT BAITHAK)

BHAGWANDAS GARDEN, MANEKTALAV, JANAKPUR, DIST VAISHALI (BIHAR)

31) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GANGASAGAR

NEAR KAPIL ASHRAM, ON KAPIL KUND, KAKADVIPA BET (W.BENGAL)

32) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHAMPARANYA

CHAMPARANYA-493885, VIA RAJIM, DIST RAIPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

33) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S MUL PRAKATYA SHRI CHHATTHIJI BAITHAK,

CHAMPARANYA-493885, VIA RAJIM, DIST RAIPUR (CHHATTISGARH)

MANDIR ADHIKARIJI : RAJESH PARIKH

34) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JAGANNATHPURI

NEAR HARJIMAL DUDHWALA’S DHARMSHALA, GRANT ROAD, PURI-752001 (ORISSA)

35) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PANDHARPUR OPP.BANK OF RIVER CHANDRABHAGA,

SHEGAONDUMALA-413304, PANDHARPUR (MAHARASHTRA)

36) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TAPOVAN – NASIK

PARASRAM PURIYA MARG, PANCHVATI KARANJA, NASIK – 422 001 (MAHARASHTRA)

37) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PANNA NRISINHJI (GUPT BAITHAK)

MANGALGIRI STATION, SHRI PANNA NRIUSINHJI’S MANDIR,

VIJAYAWADA (ANDHRA PRADESH)

38) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI LAKSHMAN BALAJI

SHRI VALLABHACHARYAJI MATH, SHRI LAKSHMAN BALAJI,

MEDHARAM METTA ROAD, TIRUMALA – 517 504 (ANDRA PRADESH)

39) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRIRANGJI

BESIDES KRISHNA KOEL, 21, NORTHGATE, SAUKARSTORE LANE, SHRIRANGAM,

TRICHI – 620 006 (TAMILNADU)

40) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VISHNUKANCHI

VEGAVATI MUTTUKOLAM, VISHNUKANCHI – 631 503 (TAMILNADU)

41) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SETUBANDH RAMESHWAR

SHRI VALLABHACHARYA MATH, RAMESHWAR, JIILA. RAMNAD (TAMILNADU)

42) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MALAYACHAL PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

ON MALAYACHAL PARVAT – VIA COIMBATORE.

43) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT LOHGADH (GOA)

GUJARATI TEMPLE, BESIDES RUDRESHWAR TEMPLE, HARVANE-SANKHADI – 403 505, DIST PANAJI (GOA)

44) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

TAMRAPAR RIVER, TRICHINAPALLI (TAMILNADU)

45) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KRISHNA RIVER (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

KRISHNA DHAAM, VADI JUNCTION, 1 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM RAICHUR STATION ,

KRISHNA DHAAM (ANDRA PRADESH)

46) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PAMPASAROVAR (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

8 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM HAMPI VILLAGE, HASPETH RAILWAY STATION,

BETWEEN GUMTAKAL AND HUBLI (ANDRA PRADESH)

47) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PADMANABHJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

TRIVENDRUM (KERALA) OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE NEAR JALASHAYA

48) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SHRI JANARDAN KSHETRA

JANARDAN, VARKALA – 695 141, (KERALA)

49) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VIDHYANAGARA (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

HUMPI VILLAGE, NEAR TUNGBHADRA RIVER (ANDRA PRADESH)

50) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TRILOKBHANJI (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

THE SITE OF THIS BAITHAKJI IS STILL NOT DECIDED (TAMILNADU)

51) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TOTADRI PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

NAAGMERI, 30 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM TENEVELI VILLAGE ON TOTADRI PARVAT (TAMIL NADU)

52) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT DARVASEN (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

ADISETU VILLAGE – RAMNADPURAM (TAMILNADU)

53) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SURAT

ASHWINIKUMAR GHAAT, NEAR TAPI RIVER, SURAT – 392 001 (GUJARAT)

54) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BHARUCH

BESIDES DIST PANCHAYAT, STATION ROAD, BHARUCH – 392 001 (GUJARAT)

55) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MORBI

OPP.BANK OF MACHU RIVER, BEHIND L.E.COLLEGE, MORBI – 363 641 (GUJARAT)

56) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NAVANAGAR

NEAR NAAGMATI RIVER, KALAVAD ROAD, JAMNAGAR – 361 305 (GUJARAT)

57) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JAMKHAMBHALIYA,

STATION ROAD, ON THE KUND, JAMKHAMBHALIYA – 361 305, DIST.JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

58) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PINDTARAK

FROM NANDANA PATIYA VIA BHATIYA, PINDARA – 361 305, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

59) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MULA GOMATA

NANA BHAVDA – 361 335, TALUKA. DWARKA, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

60) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HARIKUND, DWARKA

NEAR GOMTI RIVER, DWARKA – 361 335, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

61) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GOPITALAVA

GOPITALAV – 361 335, DIST. JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT)

62) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BET SHANKHODDHAR,

ON SHANKHTALAV, BET DWARKA – 361 330 (GUJARAT)

63) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NARAYAN SAROVAR

NARAYAN SAROVAR – 370 624, TALUKA. LAKHPAT, DIST. KUTCH (GUJARAT)

64) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT JUNAGHADH

DAMODARKUND, GIRNAR ROAD, JUNAGADH – 362 001 (GUJARAT)

65) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PRABHAS KSHETRA

ON THE GHAT OF TRIVENI RIVER, PRABHAS PATAN – 362268, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

66) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MADHAVPUR

ON KADAMKUND, MADHAVPUR (GHED) – 362 230, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

67) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GUPTPRAYAG

DELVADA – 362 510, DIST. JUNAGHAD (GUJARAT)

68) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT TAGADI

ON AHMEDABAD-BOTAD MARG,

TAGADI – 382 250, DIST. AHMEDABAD (GUJARAT)

69) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT NARODA

SHRI VALLABHACHARYA CHOWK, SHRI VALLABHACHARYA MARG,

NARODA, AHMEDABAD – 382 330 (GUJARAT)

70) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT GODHARA

RANAVYAS MARG, PATELVADA, GODHARA – 389 001, DIST. PANCHMAHAL (GUJARAT)

71) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KHERADU

SHRI MADIVAS, KHERADU – 384 325, DIST. MEHSANA (GUJARAT)

72) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT SIDDHAPUR

BINDU SAROVAR ROAD, SIDHAPUR – 384 151, DIST PATAN

73) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT AVAMTIKAPURI-UJJAIN

MANGALNATH MARG, GOMTI KUND, NEAR SANDIPANI ASHRAM,

UJJAIN – 456 001 (MADHYA PRADESH)

74) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT PUSHKAR

VALLABHAGHAT, BADI BASTI, PUSHKAR-305 022, DIST AJMER (RAJASTHAN)

75) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KURUKSHETRA

SARASWATI KUND, NEAR SHAKTI DEVI’S TEMPLE,

THANESHWAR, TALUKA. KURUKSHETRA, (HARYANA)

76) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT RAMGHAT-KANAKHAL-HARIDWAR

NEAR GANGA RIVER, HARIDWAR – 249401 (UTTAR PRADESH)

77) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT BADRIKASHRAM

BADRINATH – 246 422, (UTTAR PRADESH)

78) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT KEDARNATH (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

KEDARKUND – 18 KILOMETRE AHEAD FROM HARIDWAR

79) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VYASASHRAM

NEAR ALAKNANDA-BHAGIRATHI SANGAM,

KESHAV PRAYAG – BADRINATH, (UTTAR PRADESH)

80) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT HIMACHAL PARVAT (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

HIMACHAL PRADESH

81) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT VYAS GANGA (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

ON VYASGHAT, HIMACHAL PRADESH

82) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT MANDARACHAL (GUPT BAITHAKJI)

ON MANDARACHAL PARVAT

83) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT ADEL

TRIVENI SANGAM, DEVRAKH,

NAINI – 211 008, DIST. ALLAHABAD, (UTTAR PRADESH)

84) SHRI MAHAPRABHUJI’S BAITHAKJI AT CHARNAT

ACHARYAKUM, POST. CHUNAR – 231 304, DIST, MIRJAPUR (UTTAR PRADESH)

Vallabhkula Baithaks

Many Baithaks of Vallabhkula, the descendants of the Vallabhacharya are at the sites of Baithaks of Vallabhacharya. This Baithaks are sanctified by Viththalnath Gusainji and his seven sons. 28 Baithaks are associated with Gusainji Viththalnath while 30 more Baithaks are associated with his seven sons.

They are as follows:

28 Baithaks of Gusainji Viththalnath, younger son of Vallabhacharya
  1. Gokul.
  2. Badi Baithak in Gokul
  3. Bansighat, Vrindavan
  4. Radha kund
  5. Chandra sarovar
  6. Chandra Sarovar, in Phoolghar
  7. Mathura Nathji Mandir, Jatipura
  8. Shrikund, Kamavan
  9. Prema Sarovar
  10. Near Sanketadevi, Sanketavan
  11. Reethori, near Chandravali kund
  12. Jalaghar of Shrinathji, Karahata
  13. Kotavan, on Seeta kund
  14. Cheeraghat
  15. Bachavan, under Chokar tree
  16. Belavan, on the banks of Yamuna
  17. Charanaut
  18. Adel/Arail
  19. Ganda desa, in the house of Narayandas
  20. Soramji (Soron), near Mahaprabhu’s Baithak
  21. Godhra, in the house of Nagjibhai
  22. house of Mahidhar Phoolbai
  23. Asarwa, Ahmedabad; in the house of Bhaila Kothari
  24. Khambat, on Narayan lake
  25. Navanagar (Jamnagar), in the house of Bala Badarayana
  26. Gaga Gurgadh
  27. Dwarka, near Dauji’s Mandir
  28. Dwarka, in the temple of Ram Lakshman
4 Baithaks of Giridharji, the eldest son of Viththalanath
  1. Gokul
  2. Jatipura, in Mathuraji temple near Gosainji’s Baithak
  3. caves of Kamara hill
  4. Narisevan, near Dauji’s temple
1 Baithak of Balkrishnalalji, third son of Viththalnath
  1. Gokul in Dwarakadhish temple[9]
13 Baithaks of Gokulnathji, fourth son of Viththalnath – 13 Baithaks
  1. Gokul, in temple of Gokulnath
  2. Bansighat in Vrindravan
  3. Radha Kund, near Gosainji’s Baithak
  4. Chandra Sarovar, near Gosainji’s Baithak
  5. Gopalpura, in the temple of Gokulnath
  6. Shrikund, Kamavan.
  7. Karahala, near Gosainji’s Baithak
  8. Rasoli.
  9. Soramji (Soron), near Gosainji’s Baithak.
  10. Adel/Arail
  11. Kashmir
  12. Godhra
  13. Asarwa, in the house of Bhaila Kothari
1 Baithak of Raghunathji, fifth son of Viththalnath
  1. Gokul
1 Baithak of Ghanshyamji, youngest son of Viththalnath
  1. Gokul
7 Baithaks of Harirai Mahaprabhu
  1. Gokul, in the Vithalnath’s temple.
  2. Nathadwara, in the temple of Vithalnath
  3. Khamanor
  4. Jaisalmer, on the banks of Gomati river
  5. Sawali, near lake
  6. Jambusar, near lake
3 Baithaks of Damodardas Harsani, devotee of Vallabhacharya
  1. Thakaranighat in Gokul
  2. Bansighat in Vrindavan
  3. Khambhalia, near Mahaprabhu’s Baithak

    Source: Wikepdeia

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