Mote Mahadev Mandir Shegaon: History, Gajanan Maharaj Connection & Darshan Guide
Quick Answer: Mote Mahadev Mandir Shegaon is the Sansthan-managed Shiva temple where devotional literature records that Gajanan Maharaj calmed a kirtankar’s wild horse. It stands in Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Nagar, within walking distance of the Samadhi Mandir. No separate darshan timings are published, so please confirm them locally. Before you arrive, check your Bhakt Niwas building’s distance.
The Gajanan Vijay records a horse episode at this Shiva temple. This guide to Mote Mahadev Temple Shegaon covers its history, the leela, its distance from Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas in Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra, and how it fits into your Shegaon one-day itinerary.
What is the history of Mote Mahadev Mandir?
Mote Mahadev Mandir is an old Shiva shrine — local accounts say Shegaon was once called Shivgaon after it.
- Name: “Mote” comes from the late Shri Mote, a local figure whose family maintained the temple. It does not mean “big”.
- Sansthan era: The Mote family renovated the shrine in the early nineteenth century, and the Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan renovated it again in 2000.
Maps list this shrine as Prachin Mahadev Mandir, so you can search that name too.
What is the Gajanan Maharaj connection?
Gajanan Maharaj calmed a kirtankar’s violent horse here, an episode recorded in the Gajanan Vijay Granth.
- The kirtan: Govindbuva Taklikar came to perform a kirtan at the Mote temple. His horse was known for its ill temper.
- The leela: Devotional literature records that Maharaj lay down beneath the leashed horse at night — and the animal stayed quiet.
- The recognition: Taklikar then recognised Maharaj as a saint.
- The first meeting: Some accounts also place Bankatlal’s finding of Maharaj at a kirtan here.
Read the horse leela in the Gajanan Vijay before your visit.
How far is Mote Mahadev Mandir from Bhakta Niwas?
Mote Mahadev Mandir stands in Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Nagar, within walking distance of the Samadhi Mandir.
- Nearby sites: Visitor accounts group this shrine with the Maruti temple, Bankat Sadan and Pragat Sthal as Shegaon’s Char Dham circuit.
- Your building: Some buildings sit inside the Mandir Parisar, while others are farther out and may need a short auto ride. Check whether yours is inside the Mandir premises.
- Booking: Private rooms need at least 3 family members, and every devotee needs a government photo ID. Book through the booking page or WhatsApp, official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
Confirm your building’s walking distance with the Sansthan office.
What are the darshan timings and busiest days?
No separate darshan timings are published for Mote Mahadev Mandir Shegaon. Please confirm them locally when you arrive.
- Daily hours: Ask at the shrine. The Samadhi Mandir keeps its own schedule (see aarti timings at Shegaon).
- Mahashivratri: Maha-puja and chanting fill the temple — confirm the date with the Sansthan office, as it follows the Hindu calendar.
- Shravan Mondays: Special programmes and Rudrabhishek are held on Mondays of Shravan. See the best time to visit Shegaon.
- Dress: The Sansthan manages the shrine, so modest, traditional clothing is appropriate.
Do not plan around a fixed closing time until the temple confirms it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mote Mahadev Mandir Shegaon located?
It stands in Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Nagar, within walking distance of the Samadhi Mandir, and maps list it as Prachin Mahadev Mandir. Our location page gives the Sansthan address.
Why is it called Mote Mahadev Mandir?
The name comes from the late Shri Mote, a local figure whose family renovated and maintained the temple before the Sansthan renovated it in 2000.
What happened at Mote Mahadev Mandir in the Gajanan Vijay?
Devotional literature records that a kirtankar’s violent horse stayed calm beside Gajanan Maharaj during a kirtan here, and the kirtankar recognised him as a saint.
Are there fixed darshan timings for Mote Mahadev Mandir?
No separate timings are published online, so please confirm them locally on arrival. Mahashivratri and Shravan Mondays draw the largest programmes, with dates that follow the Hindu calendar.
Can I book a Bhakta Niwas room near Mote Mahadev Mandir?
Yes, through official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations. Private rooms need at least 3 family members. See the rooms page for Shegaon tariffs.
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