Shegaon Places to Visit: Samadhi Mandir, Gajananwadi, Matoshree Mandir, Anand Sagar & Dhyan Kendra (Walking Order)
Quick Answer: Shegaon places to visit include the Samadhi Mandir, nearby Pragat Sthal and Bankat Sadan, and Anand Sagar. Visit the Samadhi Mandir area on foot, then take the free Sansthan bus to Anand Sagar, roughly 10 minutes away. See our Shegaon one-day itinerary.
This route covers the main stops without doubling back. It lists places to visit in Shegaon in order and explains the names Gajananwadi and Matoshree Mandir. Start with our Sansthan Shegaon guide.
What Are the Shegaon Places to Visit in Walking Order?
Begin at the Samadhi Mandir in Shegaon, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra — then visit nearby stops on foot.
| Order | Stop | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samadhi Mandir premises (Gajananwadi area) | On foot |
| 2 | Pragat Sthal | On foot, about 450 m |
| 3 | Bankat Sadan | One-minute walk |
| 4 | Anand Sagar and Dhyan Kendra | Free Sansthan bus |
| 5 | Matoshree Mandir (Siddhapeeth) | 1 km past Anand Sagar |
Book through official channels only — no agents, no third-party confirmations.
Samadhi Mandir and the Gajananwadi Area on Foot
Devotees call the Sansthan area around the Samadhi Mandir Gajananwadi — these five stops sit inside it.
- Samadhi Mandir: Follow the darshan line down to the basement Samadhi.
- Shri Ram Mandir: Upstairs, with Maharaj's padukas.
- Hanuman mandir: By the sabha mandap, and older than Maharaj's arrival.
- Audumbar tree: Beside the Hanuman mandir, where devotees recall Maharaj sitting.
- Nag Devta mandir and dhuni: At the back, where the dhuni still burns.
Switch off your phone at the main gate — the Sansthan confiscates phones used inside. Footwear goes to the free chappal stand. Check the Shegaon darshan timings, then take free mahaprasad after the dhuni.
On Thursdays, Dashami and major festivals, watch for Shree's palakhi parikrama.
Where Are Pragat Sthal and Bankat Sadan?
Maharaj first appeared at Pragat Sthal on 23 February 1878 — under a banyan tree near Paturkar's wada.
- Pragat Sthal: A marble-carved open space faces the old banyan tree, beside a large Sansthan hall.
- Bankat Sadan: A minute down the lane from the banyan tree. Maharaj lived here with his devotee Bankatlal. The three-storey Smruti Bhavan holds his padukas and photo on a palang, with aarti morning and evening.
Ask a sevadar if the narrow lanes are hard to follow.
How Do You Reach Anand Sagar and the Dhyan Kendra?
Anand Sagar is too far to walk from the temple — take the free Sansthan bus, roughly 10 minutes.
- Timings: Open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The old rides and toy train are closed.
- Dhyan Kendra: Anand Sagar covers 350 acres and opened in 2005. It centres on a Dhyana Mandir and a Swami Vivekananda statue in the reservoir.
The Dhyan Kendra walk is long, so arrive before 5:00 PM.
What Is Matoshree Mandir in Shegaon?
People asking for Matoshree Mandir are usually directed to the Mahalaxmi Mandir at Shri Kshetra Siddhapeeth, Balapur Road — roughly 1 km past Anand Sagar.
- Who runs it: A separate trust, which also runs a school for children with intellectual disabilities.
- What you see: The Mahalaxmi Mandir and replicas of all 12 jyotirlingas under one roof.
- Timings: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, main aarti at 7:00 PM.
Visit Siddhapeeth after Anand Sagar closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main Shegaon places to visit?
The main stops are the Samadhi Mandir premises, Pragat Sthal, Bankat Sadan, Anand Sagar and its Dhyan Kendra, and the Siddhapeeth Mahalaxmi Mandir. Plan a full day.
Is Anand Sagar Shegaon open?
Yes, daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM as an Adhyatmik Kendra. The mandir and gardens are open, but the old rides and toy train are closed.
Which places near Shegaon can I add?
Add Shri Kshetra Nagzari, about 5 km from Shegaon on the Man river bank. It has the Samadhi Mandir of Sant Gomaji. Ask locally about transport.
What are the Shegaon temple timings?
The Samadhi Mandir opens at 5:00 AM and closes after Shej Aarti at 9:30 PM. Free mahaprasad is served daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Where can I stay near the Shegaon temple?
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Bhakta Niwas has rooms for devotees. Every guest needs valid government photo ID. Book through the official WhatsApp line at +91 9031167563.
Tagged
