ALANDI
( Samadhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar ) Sant Dnyaneshwar - a famous saint in Maharashtra - was born in Apegaon near Paithan. But Alandi is the place famous for his Samadhi. He was a ardent worshipper of Lord Panduranga. He wrote the famous "Dnyaneshwari" (holy book) at the age of 16, which differs from Bhagwatgeeta , he explains his own philosophy maturely.Alandi is situated on the banks of river Indrayani and the ghat behind the samadhi temple is eye caching. At the banks of Indrayani river, a quiet and spiritual evening is a pleasure to experience..
Samadhi temple is worth to see and creates a pleasant atmosphere. This temple was built in 1570.
The Palakhi in the month of Ashadh is very popular and many people walk almost 300 kms. from Alandi to Pandharpur. You can also see the famous wall in Alandi on which Dnyaneshwar sat and flew the wall to meet Changdev.
Ghat at the Indrayani River
Pilgrims sing devotional songs every evening to worship Lord Panduranga and Saint Dyaneshwar. Its a sight to behold , where hundreds and thousands of people gather and chant the name of the lord, with Cymbals and Mridunga (Indian Musical Instrument).
Do experience the mass spiritual atmosphere, by visiting this place, inner peace is guaranteed.
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