India /Maharashtra /Pune /Alandi
Sight Address : Sant Dnyaneshwar’s Samadhi Mandir is located in alandi village 25 km from Pune. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sant Dnyaneshwar’s Samadhi Mandir is a highly revered religious spot located in Alandi. The Mandir is the gateway to Alandi town and is placed well before the bridge leading to the town. Saint Dnyaneshwar lived a short span of time at this place. The Sant inspired the population in Maharashtra to offer prayers to Lord Panduranga. Saint Dnyaneshwar, after the holy work of translating the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi language spent his time in a holy cave in Alandi and attained Samadhi at that cave. A temple was built at the place od his Samadhi and is pilgrim centre for people from Varkari Sect in Hindu religion. The big festival held during Kartika Ekadashi is a major draw of pilgrims at this Samadhi.
HistoryEdit
Sant Dnyaneshwar was born in 1275. He was the disciple of Swami Ramanand. Sant Dnyaneshwar is the author of ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a commentary on the holy Bhagavad Gita. He believed that the chanting of the name of the Lord is the best way to reach Him. Sant Dnyaneshwar had performed the miracle of making a buffalo recite the Vedas. Dnyaneshwar remains one of India’s most beloved saints and his Samadhi Shrine in Alandi (in which he was voluntarily entombed in Nirvikalpa Samadhi while alive) is visited by thousands of people every year. He is widely revered as an incarnation of Krishna. Centuries later, Sant Eknath entered the tomb and saw a radiant youth seated in meditation. Dnyaneshwar is still believed to be alive, anchoring his light body as a crystal of enlightened energy radiating from Alandi to the entire world.
Must SeeEdit
Must see.
Visiting TimeEdit
Open 6 am – 12.30 pm, 1 – 3 pm, 3.15 – 11 pm
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
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Morning , Afternoon , Evening , Night.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 minutes to 1 hour.
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How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Alandi is well connected by State owned road transports. Luxury coach buses are available up to Pune from all major cities in Maharashtra and Goa.
Train : Nearest railhead is at Pune which is an important railway junction connected to all major railheads in India.
Air : Nearest airport to Alandi is at Pune which is at a distance of 25 km away from Alandi.
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- Police – 100
- Fire – 101
- Ambulance – 102
- Accident and trauma – 1099
