Gnana Saraswati Temple

Gnana Saraswati Temple in Basara is one of only two temples in India dedicated exclusively to Goddess Saraswati, the other being in Jammu & Kashmir. Located on the banks of the River Godavari in Nirmal district, this ancient temple is believed to have been established by Sage Vyasa during his meditation on the banks of the Godavari. The temple is especially famous for the Aksharabhyasam ceremony, where young children are initiated into the world of learning by writing their first letters. Thousands of families bring their children here to seek the blessings of the goddess of knowledge before beginning their education.