Shegaon Thursday Palkhi Timing: 5–6 PM, Route & Darshan Tips
Quick Answer: The Shegaon Thursday palkhi timing is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Shree's palkhi goes around the temple premises at Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan. It is also held on Dashami. Every darshan and aarti session is in our Shegaon darshan timing guide.
If you're coming to Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra for the Thursday palkhi, you'll want to know when to arrive and how to plan darshan. Both are below. For an overnight stay, read our guide to accommodation near the temple, including Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas.
What Time Is the Thursday Palkhi at Shegaon?
The Shegaon Thursday palkhi timing is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the same hour as Haripath.
| Shegaon Thursday palkhi time table | Time |
|---|---|
| Shree's palkhi around the temple premises | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Haripath | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Bhajan and Panchapadi | 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday kirtan | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Shej Aarti | About 9:30 PM |
The palkhi is also held on Dashami — a lunar date, so confirm it with the Sansthan office. For morning times, see aarti timings at Shegaon.
Reach the temple by 4:45 PM.
Where Does the Thursday Palkhi Go?
On Thursday evening, Shree's palkhi goes in procession around the temple premises.
- Route: Ask the Sansthan office when you arrive — they confirm the starting point and exact path.
- From your room: See our guide to Bhakt Niwas buildings in Shegaon.
- From outside Shegaon: Check road and rail directions on the location page.
Take palkhi directions only from the Sansthan office.
Is the Thursday Palkhi the Same as the Pandharpur Palkhi?
No. The Thursday palkhi stays at Shegaon. The Wari palkhi travels to Pandharpur each year for Ashadhi Ekadashi.
| Detail | Thursday palkhi | Shegaon to Pandharpur palkhi |
|---|---|---|
| When | Every Thursday and Dashami | Yearly (57th Wari left 21 June 2026) |
| Route | Around the temple | Roughly 750 km to Pandharpur |
| Duration | One hour | 33 days |
Future Wari dates follow the Hindu calendar — confirm them with the office. See our Shegaon to Pandharpur yatra itinerary.
Never plan a Wari trip around Thursday timings.
How Should You Plan Darshan on a Thursday?
Thursdays are typically busy, so plan darshan for the morning and the palkhi for the evening.
- Morning darshan: Join the queue early, after Kakad Aarti. For tips, see shorter darshan queue times.
- Palkhi: Reach the temple premises before 5:00 PM — Haripath is at the same hour. More in our evening darshan planning guide.
- Night: Stay for Bhajan and Panchapadi, kirtan and Shej Aarti.
Keep your evening free from 4:45 PM.
Booking a Bhakta Niwas Stay for the Thursday Palkhi
A night at Bhakta Niwas lets you attend darshan, the palkhi and kirtan in one visit.
- Stay length: Rooms are given for 24 hours from check-in. A Wednesday-morning check-in ends before the palkhi, so ask about extending your stay.
- Rooms: Private rooms need at least 3 family members. Unmarried couples and friend groups stay in the dormitory. See the rooms page.
- ID: Every devotee needs a valid government photo ID. See booking documents.
- Booking: Book on the room booking page or on WhatsApp +91 90311 67563. Official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
Carry ID for everyone and book only through official channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shegaon Thursday palkhi timing?
It is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM every Thursday. The palkhi is also held on Dashami, so confirm that lunar date with the Sansthan office.
What time should I reach for the Thursday palkhi?
Reach the temple premises by 4:45 PM. The palkhi starts at 5:00 PM, the same hour as Haripath, and Thursdays are typically busier.
Is there kirtan at Shegaon on Thursday?
Yes. Kirtan runs from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM every Thursday, and on Dashami, Ekadashi and major festivals.
Is the Thursday palkhi the same as the Shegaon to Pandharpur palkhi?
No. The Thursday palkhi stays at Shegaon, while the yearly Wari travels roughly 750 km to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Where should I stay in Shegaon for the Thursday palkhi?
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas offers rooms and dormitory stays. Book on WhatsApp +91 90311 67563.
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