Shri Harihar Mandir Shegaon: History, Gajanan Maharaj Connection & Significance
Quick Answer: Harihar Mandir Shegaon is the former Shiva temple of Savkar Mote, where Shri Gajanan Maharaj once stayed. It is just behind the Samadhi Mandir, beside the Pragat Sthal, and follows the standard Sansthan darshan timings of 5 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. See the darshan timing guide for the full schedule.
Many devotees pass the marble shrine behind the Samadhi Mandir without knowing the story of the place. Shri Harihar Mandir is connected with a quieter chapter of Maharaj’s life in Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra. Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas shares its history, leelas and visiting details here to help you plan your Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Shegaon darshan.
How did the shrine begin, and where did its name come from?
Harihar Mandir Shegaon began as the Shiva temple of Savkar Mote — people knew it as Maharaj’s old math.
- The handover: In the year 2000, descendants of the Mote family gave the old math to the Shegaon Sansthan.
- The renovation: The Sansthan renovated the shrine in white marble and installed an idol of Lord Vishnu with pran pratishtha.
- The name: Hari means Vishnu and Har means Shiva, and together they give the shrine its name, Harihar.
The year 2000 refers to the handover and renovation. The Mote shrine itself is older.
What is Maharaj’s connection to the mandir?
Devotional literature, including Shri Gajanan Vijay Granth, records that Maharaj spent much of his time here.
- The two animals: Devotees recall that Maharaj calmed Suklal’s violent cow and Govindbuva’s angry horse here.
- The Hans Geeta: At a kirtan in this mandir, Maharaj explained the remaining part of Hans Geeta to Govindbuva Takalikar.
- The recognition: Impressed by Maharaj, Govindbuva told the people of Shegaon that he was a great saint, not an ordinary man.
These leelas are devotional accounts — you can read the Gajanan Vijay Granth in the Parayan Mandap.
Where is the mandir, and when can I visit?
The mandir stands just behind the main Samadhi Mandir — right next to Maharaj’s Pragat Sthal — in Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra.
- Nearby places: The mandir is within walking distance of the Samadhi Mandir. Anand Vihar and Visava, near the railway station, are roughly 1.5 to 2 km away.
- Darshan hours: The standard Sansthan timings apply, from 5 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. There is no separate schedule for the mandir.
Confirm timings with the Sansthan office on festival days, and check the location page for directions.
How can I plan a stay nearby?
Bhakta Niwas offers donation-based rooms for devotees. Booking early keeps your stay and darshan plans simple.
- Places to stay: Anand Vihar and Visava are the main Bhakta Niwas complexes near the railway station. See the Bhakt Niwas buildings location guide.
- Room details: Check the rooms page for tariffs. Private rooms need a minimum of 3 family members, and every devotee needs a valid government photo ID.
- How to book: Use the booking page or message the official WhatsApp number with your dates. Official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
Send your dates on WhatsApp first, then plan your darshan hours around your arrival time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harihar Mandir Shegaon located?
It is just behind the main Samadhi Mandir, next to Maharaj’s Pragat Sthal, in Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra. Anand Vihar and Visava are roughly 1.5 to 2 km away.
What are the darshan timings?
The standard Sansthan timings apply, 5 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. The Sansthan manages the temple fully, so there is no separate schedule.
When did the Sansthan take over the mandir?
According to administrative records, the Sansthan took over in the year 2000, when descendants of the Mote family handed over the old math.
What happened here in Maharaj’s time?
Devotional literature records that Maharaj stayed here, calmed a violent cow and an angry horse, and explained the rest of Hans Geeta to Govindbuva Takalikar at a kirtan.
How do I book a Bhakta Niwas room in Shegaon?
Use the Sansthan’s booking page or message the official WhatsApp number +919031167563 with your dates. Official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
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