Shri Gajanan Maharaj Mandir

Deity: Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj

Shivaji Chowk, Pandharpur, Maharashtra 413304

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All Day, Open 24 hours

History & Significance

Sant Sreshtha Gajanan Maharaj :

  • Sant Gajanan Maharaj was a revered Hindu saint, guru, and mystic of Maharashtra.
  • His birth details remain unknown, but he first appeared at Shegaon on 23 February 1878.
  • He attained Sanjeevan Samadhi on 8 September 1910, an act of voluntary withdrawal from the body.
  • These dates are commemorated as Prakat Din Sohla and Punyatithi Utsav.
  • His life and miracles are described in scriptures like Gajanan Maharaj Charitra-Kosh and Shree Gajanan Vijay.
  • He was believed to have lived at Shegaon and also spent years in places like Kapiltirtha near Nashik.
  • His followers recorded many supernatural miracles and spiritual experiences.
  • Gajanan Maharaj’s teachings focused on devotion, simplicity, and divine service.
  • He was often associated with Lord Ganapati, symbolized in his sitting posture during Samadhi.
  • Today, he is worshipped as a living saint whose legacy continues to inspire millions of devotees.
Major Festivals
Arati
Shree Punyatithi Utsav
Key Information
Main Deity: Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj

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