Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Shegaon

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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Shegaon, district Buldhana, Maharashtra. Shegaon is located around 300 km west from the city of Nagpur and 550 km east from the city of Mumbai. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Shegaon is famous for the Samadhi of Shri Gajanan Maharaj – a mystic saint as popular as Saibaba of Shirdi. Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj made his divine appearance in the year 1878 and enlightened millions. He attained samadhi on Bhadrapad Shukla Panchmi 08-09-1910. The Samadhi Sansthan (Temple) is visited by millions of devotees from far and near. A large number of pilgrims can be seen here, some coming from various parts of India. Allegorically, Shegaon can be described as the Pandharpur of Vidarbha. Thousands of devotees pay their respects at the Samadhi every Thursday, which is regarded as a special day. A beautiful temple of Lord Rama has also been constructed in the premises of the shrine. Fairs are held here at Shengaon on Ram Navami in Chaitra and on Rushi Panchami in Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar. The Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan (Institution) Temple Trust runs the day to day affairs of the Temple; is headed by the Managing Trustees. Trust runs many services in the spiritual, religious, medical and educational fields. In particular, it runs Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering (SSGMCE) a famous Engineering College in Vidarbha region.

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Shegaon

HistoryEdit

This temple was built on the instructions of Gajanan Maharaj in 1909. A trust was created in 1909 to manage the affairs and activities of the temple. It comprised of the most trusted devotees of the Maharaj. All activities of the sansthan are focused on achieving their motto ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhenah’ meaning ‘May all be Happy’. The trust is deeply involved in managing 42 diverse projects in the area of medicine, social welfare, education and spiritual development. The Anand Sagar project is one of the biggest projects handled by the Sansthan. It has helped alleviate the problem of water scarcity faced by the villagers of this place.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

4.00 AM to 10.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 – 4 Hours

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Holy town Shegaon is in Buldana district located 16 kms away from NH-6 (Via-Khamgaon). Private Taxies are available here.

Bus : Based on the arrival timing of trains, there is a bus service to transport the devotees from the station to bus stand and to temple free of cost. Buses are also available to go to the Anand Sagar complex too. There are total of five buses that are functional day and night. At Shegaon railway station, there is an information counter for the devotees.

Train : Shegaon is B-class station of central railway located on Mumbai- Nagpur track where almost all the trains have halt at shegaon (with the exception of superfast trains like Okhapuri, Prerana and delux Dnyaneshwari). At Shegaon railway station, there is an information counter for the devotees.

Air : Nearrest airport are Nagpur and Aurangabad at 5 hours distrance.

Others : Autorickshaws is also available in Shegaon to reach the temple.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry Camera & Plenty of Water

Safety / WarningEdit

Please try to make travel plan on odd day such as Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday when you will find less rush at Shegaon & you can take Darshan peacefully. On Thursday & weekend there is always rush.
While travelling at Shegaon – Train is the best way to reach, From Shegaon Station to Temple there is free bus Service provided by the Sansthan & you can also hire Auto @ Rs. 10/- per seat, which runs 24 hours.
As you reach near Bhakta Niwas, you will find agent roaming around & they will try to convince you for lodging outside the Bhakta Niwas, please never pay attention to them & Check the status at Bhakta Niwas, as Sansthan has lot of room for devotees.
After you do Darshan of Shree Gajanan Maharaj, please do Darahan of Ram Temple & Hanuman Temple & Apply “Angara” Near hanuman Temple.
Try to have Mahaprasad, which begins after the Aarti.
For Food use dining facilities provided by Sanstha, were you will good quality food & at reasonable rate.
For Anand Sagar at least you should spare 6 to 7 hours.
Try to have “Kachori” which is famous in Shegaon.