Santshresshta Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjeevan Samadhi Mandir (Alandi)

India / Maharashtra / Alandi
 temple, pilgrimage, hindu temple
Saint Dnyaneshwar, after translating the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi attained samādhi in front of LORD shri SIDDHESHWAR at Alandi. Alandi is thus a place of pilgrimage and is venerated by many Hindus. A temple complex has been built near the spot of Sant Dnyaneshwar's samadhi. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims, and in particular, those of the Varkari Sect. On every Kartika Ekadashi (eleventh day of the Hindu month of Kartik), a big festival is held at Alandi, when the Yatra (procession of pilgrims) reaches the town.The yatra is also known as Palkhi, which proceeds from Alandi to Pandharpur. The warkaris walk the distance of approx 150 km.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnyaneshwar
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Coordinates:   18°40'37"N   73°53'48"E
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