Parayan Mandap Shegaon: History, Purpose & Gajanan Vijay Granth Reading
Quick Answer: Parayan Mandap Shegaon is a quiet hall in the main temple complex of Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan. Any devotee may read Shri Gajanan Vijay Granth there, with no booking, fee or registration needed. Sit during the temple darshan hours, observe complete silence and read. The common method covers all 21 adhyays in seven days.
Devotees arriving at Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra, with a pothi often ask where to read in peace. Parayan Mandap at Shegaon offers a place to do so. For background on the granth, read the life of Shri Gajanan Maharaj.
Where is the Parayan Mandap and what is it for?
Parayan Mandap Shegaon devotees ask about is inside the main temple complex—not at Anand Vihar or Anand Sagar.
- Position: The large hall faces the Shri Vishranti Sthal, where Maharaj used to rest. The Samadhi Grahan Sthal is beside it. See the location page.
- Purpose: Devotees can read Shri Gajanan Vijay Granth here—the 21-adhyay Marathi biography of Maharaj by Das Ganu Maharaj. Built for devotees travelling from distant places, the hall also suits dhyan and harinaam jap.
- History: Main temple construction began in 1909, and the mandap is part of that complex.
Set aside a separate sitting for parayan, rather than rushing it between darshan and aarti.
What are the Parayan Mandap timings and rules?
There is no booking, fee or registration. Walk in and take an asan.
- Provided: The hall has marble flooring, a soft green carpet, wooden desks for the pothi and room for many devotees. It provides granth copies, asans, agarbatti stands, glass kandils, large-font pothi for senior citizens and spectacles.
- Timings: Mornings 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Kakad Aarti 5:00 AM, see aarti timings at Shegaon) and evenings 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check mid-day access with the Sansthan office.
- Silence: This is the strictest rule—volunteers help ensure nobody disturbs another reader. Read silently or very softly, and wear modest clothes.
Silence your phone before you enter.
How do you do a seven-day Gajanan Vijay Granth parayan?
The common method is the saptah vidhi—reading all 21 adhyays over seven days.
- Sankalp: On day one, share your purpose, the granth's name and your seven-day resolve with Maharaj's image. Place the pothi on a clean asan and light a diya.
- Routine: Read at the same hour each day and keep to sattvik food and pure thoughts. Continuity matters.
- Naam smaran: Begin and end each sitting with “Gan Gan Ganat Bote”.
- Udyapan: After adhyay 21, offer naivedya and complete the sankalp with a small annadaan or dakshina through daan seva at Shegaon.
| Day | Adhyays |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 to 3 |
| 2 | 4 to 6 |
| 3 | 7 to 9 |
| 4 | 10 to 12 |
| 5 | 13 to 15 |
| 6 | 16 to 18 |
| 7 | 19 to 21 |
Once you have made the sankalp, do not skip a day.
Where can devotees stay during a seven-day parayan?
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas in Shegaon offers donation-based stays.
- Rooms: View the Bhakta Niwas rooms and book on the official WhatsApp number.
- Duration: A stay is 24 hours from check-in. Inform the office early and extend your stay if rooms are free.
- ID: A valid government photo ID is mandatory.
- Safe booking: Official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
Confirm your dates and room only on the official WhatsApp number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book or pay to use Parayan Mandap Shegaon?
No. Advance booking, fee or registration is not needed. Walk in and read.
May any devotee do parayan in the mandap?
Yes. Any devotee can read, and the hall is open year-round. Some also sit there for dhyan and harinaam jap.
Should I bring my own pothi?
No. The Sansthan keeps granth copies, asans and large-font pothi in the hall. See the Sansthan facilities for pilgrims for more.
How long does a Gajanan Vijay Granth parayan take?
The common method takes seven days, with three adhyays a day. Day seven ends with adhyay 21 and naivedya.
May I chant aloud in the mandap?
No. Complete silence is the strictest rule, so read silently or very softly. Volunteers help protect every devotee's concentration.
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