Exploring the Twelve Forms of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji: A Complete Guide to Dwadash Madhav Parikrama in Prayagraj

The parikrama of the Almighty God Shri Madhav ji begins with sangam bathing. Sangam is a holy location where three holy rivers, the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati, meet to congregate. Invisible form of Bhagwan Shri Madhavji located here at sangam, known as Bhagwan Shri Triveni Madhav.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding the Twelve Forms of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji
2. The Historical Journey of Dwadash Madhav Parikrama
3. The Revival of Dwadash Madhav Parikrama at Kumbh 2019

Understanding the Twelve Forms of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji

Bhagwan Shri Triveni Madhavji : The pilgrimage began from this spot. During the sangam bath, the devotee must bow his or her head at Bhagwan Shri Triveni MadhavJi's lotus feet. Parikrama is said to be complete if the devotee visualizes Bhagwan Shri Triveni Madhav and keeps his or her attention on the sahastra. .

Bhagwan Sri Sankh Madhavji : This is the second realized form. It is situated in Chatnag (river bank of Ganga). Worship and Parikrama yield knowledge, defeat of adversaries, and victory.
Bhagwan Shri Sankasthar Madhavji : This is the third form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji. Jhunsi is located on the Ganga River's banks. Worship and parikrama have the following result: man is freed from all difficulties.
Bhagwan Shri Veni Madhavji : He is the fourth form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in Daraganj on the Ganga River bank. Worship and Parikrama yields the following results: female empowerment, salvation, fearlessness, and holiness. Bhagwan Shri Asi Madhavji : This is the fifth form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in Vasuki on the Ganga river bank. Worship and Parikrama results: Protection removes all obstacles and problems during pilgrimage.
Bhagwan Shri Manohar Madhavji : This is the 6th form of Bhagwan Shri Manohar Madhavji, located in JohnstonGanj in the heart of Allahabad. Worship and Parikrama result: provides beauty, prosperity, and behavior (dharm).
Bhagwan Shri Bindu Madhavji : Located near Draupadi Ghat on the Ganga River, this is the 7th form of Bhagwan Shri Madhavji. Worship and Parikrama can help reduce inertia, folly, and promote self-realization.
Bhagwan Shri Anant Madhavji : This is the 8th form of Bhagwan Shri Anant Madhav Ji, located on Kanpur Road. Worship and Parikrama bring freedom from birth and death.
Bhagwan Shri Padam Madhavji : This is the 9th form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in the middle of the holy Yamuna, 20 kilometers from Allahabad city. Worship and Parikrama results: Siddhi, kid.
Bhagwan Shri Gada Madhavji : This is the 10th form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in the trans-Yamuna area. Worship and Parikrama result in triumph over enemies.
Bhagwan Shri Aadi Madhavji: He is the 11th form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in the Transyamuna area of Arail. Worship and Parikrama result in fulfilling dreams, calm, and consciousness. Bhagwan Shri Chakra Madhavji: Bhagwan Shri Chakra Madhav ji is the 12th form of Bhagwan Shri Madhav Ji, located in the Trans Yamuna area of Arail. Worship and Parikrama have the following results: fearlessness, health, wisdom, and star correction.

The Historical Journey of Dwadash Madhav Parikrama

After the country acquired independence, Saint Prabhudutt Brahmachari, Shankaracharya Niranjan Devtirtha, and Dharmasamrat Swami Karpatri Ji Maharaj began the circumambulation in the month of Magh in 1961 in search of Dwadash Madhav. The practice ended in 1987. Swami Harichaitanya Brahmachari of TikarMafi Peeth (Jhunsi) started the parikrama (circumambulation) in 1991, but it was cut short after a few years due to ignorance on the side of other religious organizations and the administration. 

The Revival of Dwadash Madhav Parikrama at Kumbh 2019

The parikrama was reintroduced in Kumbh 2019 on February 6, thanks to the efforts of Mahant Hari Giri, General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, and is still practiced today.

Madhav temples may be located around the city, most notably the Veni Madhav temple in Daraganj (the deity of Prayagraj). Similarly, Akshayavat Madhav is claimed to be located in the middle of the Ganga-Yamuna river. Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj – 12 The Anant Madhav and Asi Madhav Nagvasuki temples are located at Madhav, Daraganj. Manohar Madhav is in the Johnston area, Bindu Madhav is near Draupadi Ghat, and Sri Aadi Madhav is shaped like water at the confluence of two rivers. Chakra Madhav is in Arail, Srigada Madhav is close to the Cheoki railway station, and Padma Madhav Vikar is in Deoria hamlet. According to Harichaitanya Brahmachari, Sankathar Madhav is the Sandhyavat, while Jhunsi and Shankh Madhav are all in the Munshi's garden in Chhatnag.