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Meher Baba near Arangaon Village, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Edit

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Meherabad was originally an ashram established by Meher Baba near Arangaon Village, India in 1923 about 9 kilometres south of Ahmednagar. It is now the site of Meher Baba’s samadhi (tomb-shrine) as well as facilities and accommodations for pilgrims. Meher Baba, born Merwan Sheriar Irani, was an Indian mystic and spiritual master who declared publicly in 1954 that he was the Avatar of the age. A large number of buildings mostly associated with the earlier decades of Baba’s work, the graves of disciples, and a range of pilgrim accommodation and charitable establishments are also there. Many Baba lovers work or live in the vicinity. Meherabad is a popular place of pilgrimage for both eastern and western followers of Meher Baba.

Meherabad in Ahmednagar

HistoryEdit

Arangaon (which means Forest Village) began as a walled town in the 16th century, but by the end of the 19th century most of the trees had been harvested for timber and fuel. By World War I, the area was dry and barren. Some of the old architecture is still standing, such as the shrine of the 17th century Hindu Yogi, Buaji Bua. He is said to have entered his tomb, which is just outside the Vithoba temple, while he was still alive.

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September To March.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ahmednagar is located in the western central part of Maharashtra, roughly around east of Pune. It’s 120km away from Pune & Aurangabad, 280km away from Mumbai and 175km away from Nasik. Private taxies are also available here.

BUS : Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and several other bus operators provide intercity bus services from the city of Ahmednagar to various other locations. Aurangabad (114 Km), Pune (123Km), Nashik (156 Km), Beed (127 Km) and Solapur (226 Km) are connected by the 4 lane road leading from Ahmednagar. This mode is regarded as the answer of how to reach Ahmednagar. Buses from Ahmednagar to Aurangabad, Nashik, Solan and other nearby cities are easily available.

Train : Ahmednagar comes under the Solapur Junction of Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Pune, Manmad, Shirdi, Daund, Goa, Nasik are some of the major cities of India that are connected by train services from Ahmednagar.

Air : Aurangabad is the nearest airport which is situated at a distance of about 110 km. This airport connects the city of Ahmednagar to several other cities of the country. Private taxis and buses are available from Aurangabad to Ahmednagar. Flights to Aurangabad can be taken in order to reach Ahmednagar.

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