"If you are looking for a peaceful spiritual short trip in Maharashtra, then Shegaon is the best option for you. It is Famous for the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple.”

Introduction

Shegaon is a town in the Buldhana District of Maharashtra. It is well known for Shri. Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple. Appearance (Prakat din) of Shri Gajanan Maharaj in Shegaon on 23 February 1878. Shegaon is also known as the Pandharpur of Vidarbha. Shri Gajanan Maharaj took Mahasamadhi (a saint's conscious departure from the mortal body) on 8 September 1910, and at the same place, a temple has now been built.

Temple and surrounding areas are so clean, Quiet, Relaxing, and feel full of Positive energy. I wonder, when I saw the discipline and Kindness of the temple Sansthan people, they are always helpful and soft spoken with pilgrims and calling them (Mauli). This quality makes it unique to Shri. Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple.

Shegaon temple timings:

· What is Temple Darshan timing?

5.00 AM = Opening of Shree’s Temple

5.00 AM = Kakda Aarti in Samadhi Mandir and Shri Ram Mandir.

9.00 PM = Temple closes

· Maha Prasad Timing (Temple Premises):

10.00 AM= Start

5.00 PM= End

(Also, the option of fasting food on Ekadashi and Thursday)

Original Photo of Shri. Sant Gajanan Maharaj

A Palkhi Sohala:

The Shri Gajanan Maharaj Palkhi is an annual event. Sacred foot pilgrimage (Wari) from Shegaon to Pandharpur, Maharashtra, celebrating Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Gajanan Maharaj Palkhi

It started in 1968, and the procession is now in its 50+ years of tradition, faith, and spiritual journey. Participants are called Warkaris, dedicated devotees who chant the mantra "...!!! Gana Gana Ganat Bote !!!".

This Image of A Palkhi Sohala (palanquin festival)

A Palkhi Sohala (palanquin festival). It promotes devotion, sacrifice, and spiritual unity.

Shegaon One-Day Trip Plan Itinerary:

• Start the journey in the evening to reach Shegaon early in the morning.
• You can easily find places to freshen up in the temple premises and near the temple.
• A locker facility is available in the temple to keep luggage bags.

6:00 to 6:30 AM = Go for Temple Darshan:

Go early to beat heavy crowds.
After darshan, spend some time in the temple. Especially at the Maharaj Gadi Room, where Shri Gajanan Maharaj’s Bed and Padukas are kept.

Tips: The temple management (Sansthan) is incredibly organised. Leave your footwear and bags at the designated, free, and highly secure counters near the entrance.

8:00 AM = Breakfast with Shegaon Kachori :

After a peaceful Darshan, head towards the railway station road. “T.R. Sharma Shegaon Kachori Centre “. It is the famous Shegaon Kachori Shop.

Tips: - For breakfast, you can find Famous Shegaon Kachori, South Indian, Maharashtrian Breakfast, etc., near the Temple.

10:00 – Explore Anand Sagar:

Take the free shuttle to Anand Sagar from the Temple with Excellent frequency. (10-minute Distance)
Anand Sagar is a beautifully developed spiritual park maintained by the temple trust.

Attractions inside:

• Mini Train
• Musical fountain
• Meditation Centre (artificial island, the massive replica of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial)
• Children’s play area
• Boating
• Clean Garden spaces
• Statue replicas
• Food court
• A lake.

This place is perfect for photography.
Time Required: 2–3 hours, depending on Activities.

Entry Fee:
₹30*–₹50* per person

Avoid:
• Peak summer (March–May) because the temperature can be extreme.

1:00 PM – lunch

Get back to the Temple again for Maha prasad. The Sansthan provides free Maha prasad to thousands of devotees daily.

3:00 PM – Visit The Holy places in Shegaon:

Take a short walk, or you will easily find an auto rickshaw to visit places where Shri Gajanan Maharaj used to stay and spend his time.
These places are situated within a 1km radius of the temple.

My suggestion: visit these places on foot, use Google Maps, and explore the old village of Shegaon.

• Shri Pragat Sthal:

Shri Gajanan Maharaj was first seen in Shegaon under this giant tree on 23rd February 1878. The place where Shree appeared belonged to Shri Mote’s Haweli (Mansion). Later, Shri Mote generously merged this place into Sansthan. The memorial built here by Sansthan is known as ‘Shree Pragat Sthal.

Shri Gajanan Maharaj was first seen under this giant tree

• Shri Bankat Sadan:

Shree blessed his loyal devotee Bankatlal and enabled him to notice Shree’s appearance in Shegaon. ‘Shree’ resided here and gave the experiences of his incarnate life to many fortunate devotees in the same place.

This holy place, ‘Bankat Sadan’, was later handed over to the Sansthan by descendants of Bankatlalji. To maintain the spirituality of this holy place, the Sansthan built ‘Smriti Bhavan’, which is named ‘Bankat Sadan.’

Image of loyal devotee Bankatlal and this workplace

Image of loyal devotee Bankatlal and his workplace

• Shri Maruti Mandir (Shri Sitalamata Mandir):

This is an ancient temple where ‘Shree’ spent much of the time. Shri Sitalamata Mandir Trust is also merged with Sansthan. It was renovated by Sansthan in Marble stone. Shree’s Gadi (Holy Bed) and Paduka are kept here.

This is the same temple that witnessed the great omnipotence of Maharaj when adamant youths from the Patil family surrendered at Shree’s feet due to His great Yogic power.

5:00 PM – Visit Local Market:

Shopping Like:
• Prasad
• Religious books
• Frozen Shegaon Kachori
• Photos of Gajanan Maharaj
• Sweets
• Toys

8.00 to 10.00 pm Bhajan and Kirtan:

If you wish, you can join Bhajan and Kirtan. Or, if you have some extra time before your departure, you can relax by sitting near the event.

A bhajan and kirtan event

How to Reach Shegaon?

Train:

The most common way to reach here is by railway. Several trains run from Mumbai (CST / Dadar / LTT), Pune, and Nagpur.

From all these stations, the journey time is around 8 to 10 Hours.

Including India's fastest train, Vande Bharat Express, also gives service from Pune to Ajni (Nagpur) via Shegaon. Train Number (206101/206102).

The distance between Shegaon railway station and the temple is around 1.5 Km only. And almost 24hrs we can easily get Autos and a free shuttle service to the temple. (Shuttle runs by Temple Trust at no cost).

Fares: ₹300 to ₹750+, depending on various travel classes and the train you select.

Bus:

Shegaon has direct bus connectivity from major cities. You can take the state transport Bus (MSRTC) or a private bus from all major bus depots. like Mumbai (Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, etc.), Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Jalgaon, etc.

Travel time: 7 to 9 Hours.

Fares: 800 to 1500 Rupes. Depending on the bus type: AC/ non-AC.

Car/Taxi:

Distance from Mumbai to Shegaon = 550 - 580 km.

Distance from Pune to Shegaon = 530 - 560 km.

Distance from Nagpur to Shegaon = 300 - 350 km.

Driving time = 5 Hrs. to 9.30 hrs.

Parking:

You will get an ample amount of space for parking. and Temple Sansthan has its own Automatic and advanced free parking services for buses, cars, and bikes.

Click on the link to find a parking place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDnpXXUK2zhWfWiV9

Or you can search for "Free Parking, Shri Gajanan Maharaja Sansthan Shegaon" to get a parking place.

From the parking, City Centre, Temple, Market, and Bhakta Niwas, Hotels is on walking distance.

Flight (No Direct Flight):

Shegaon does not have its own Airport.
The nearest small airport is Jalgaon. (about 146km from Shegaon).

1) Jalgaon Airport (Airport Code: JLG):

Direct Flights to Jalgaon (JLG).

· Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Goa.

2) The nearest major airport is Nagpur Airport (Airport Code: NAG). (about 5 hrs. from Shegaon).

Connectivity of Nagpur Airport (NAG).

· Pune, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Goa.

Note: From (JLG) Airports to Shegaon. Road and Train connectivity is very good.

One day, Shegaon Trip Cost Breakdown:

Traveling (Train)+Return	₹300+300
Food	₹100
Anand Sagar	₹50
Total	₹750/Person

(*It can be varied depending on the mode of transport or based on various factors.)

Stay (Accommodations):

Bhakt Niwas/ Dharamshala’s (devotee accommodations).

The list I have given those all are run by Temple trust itself. And these are divided into two locations; some are in the premises of the Temple, and a few are near the Anand Sagar.

The Accommodations contact given by the temple trust

Contact Details of Bhakta Niwas:

1. Bhakta Niwas (Mandir Premises): - 07265-252699,252018/9423840852

2. Bhakta Niwas (Hatti Khana Premises): -9850850891/ 9422064318

3. Anand Sagar Visava: -07265-253018/ 9657449495

4. Anand Vihar At Branches: -07265-252019/ 9657449496

Note: All types of rooms are available in this Dharamshala, like AC/ Non-AC, Dormitory, and Common Hall.

The Types of accommodation rooms and their charges given by the temple trust

Note:

· The devotees must provide the Govt or any other authentic ID proof while applying for a room.

Prefer Bhakta Niwas over hotels. These bhakta Niwas are as good as Luxury hotels. And hotels cannot match the vibes.

Tips:

1. If you are planning to stay, then approach Bhakt Niwas and look for accommodation first.

2. Try to get darshan in the morning to avoid the major rush.

3. Note: Due to excellent crowd management handled by the temple trust, we won’t find darshan time more than 2 hours. (You can find the darshan time on the indicator.)

4. The train is usually the easiest and most reliable option from these places.

5. Book tickets in advance during festivals, weekends, and long holidays.

6. You can find rush on every Thursday, Guru Purnima, and Shri Gajanan Maharaj Prakat din.

Famous Food and Cost:

Most Famous Shegaon Kachori.

Shop Name: T.R Sharma Shegaon Kachori.

Address: Ch Shivaji Chowk, Main Rd, Shegaon, Maharashtra 444203.

Kachori = ₹40/plate

Maharastrian Unlimited Thali (Near Temple).
Udipi Hotel (Near Temple).

Thali = ₹100*/person

Places to visit in Shegaon and nearby:

FAQ Section:

Q. Is one day enough for Shegaon?

Ans: - Yes, especially if traveling, one side timing less than 10 to 12 hours, like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, etc.

Q. What is the entry fee for Anand Sagar?

Ans: - The entry fee is around ₹20–₹50.

Q. How much does a Shegaon trip cost?

Ans: - A one-day trip usually costs between ₹750 and ₹1000 per person. Depends on which way of transport you choose.

Q. What is the famous food in Shegaon?

Ans: - Shegaon Kachori.

Q. Best time to visit Shegaon?

Ans: - If Anand Sagar is your priority, then avoid Monsoon Days.

Top Places to Visit Near Shegaon (Within 100–150 km Radius):

If you're planning to explore nearby attractions, here are some of the best places to visit near Shegaon.

1. Lonar Crater Lake (120 km):

∙ Formed by a meteor impact, this is one of only four known hyper-velocity impact craters in basaltic rock.

∙ A geological wonder with a saline and alkaline lake, surrounded by temples and wildlife.

2. Balapur Fort (45 km):

∙ Located in the Akola district, this Mughal-era fort is perched on a hill, offering scenic views.

∙ Historical site with strong architectural interest.

3. Narnala Fort (Shahanur Fort) (100 km):

∙ A massive fort complex in the Satpura Range, known for its strategic importance during the Mughal and Maratha periods.

∙ Great for trekking and history lovers.

4. Sindkhed Raja (70 km):

∙ Birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

∙ The town has historical monuments linked to Maratha heritage.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Shegaon One Day Trip Plan: A Complete Guide to Gajanan Maharaj Darshan and Anand Sagar.