
- |
- Home
- |
- Trekking
- |
- Travel India
- |
- International Tours
- |
- Domestic Tours
- |
- Travel Articles
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- About Us
Once a princely state during the British Raj, Akkalkot is known for its association with Shri Swami Samarth
Maharaj - the reincarnation of Lord Dattatreya. Swami Samartha lived here
for 22 years at the
residence of his disciple Cholappa and attained `Mahasamadhi`
in 1878.
The `Guru` incarnations of Lord Dattatreya in this tradition were:
Shripad SriVallabh;
Sri Narasimha Saraswati; Shree Swami Samartha; Sri Sai baba of Shirdi
Vatavruksh Mandir (The shrine complex), encloses the banyan tree beneath which Swami Samarth preached his devotees.Free accommodation and meals are offered to pilgrims by the Shri Swami Samarth Annachhatra Mandal.
Located at some distance from the main shrine, is other local shrine (samadhi) of Akkalkoth Swami Samarth.
Accomodation: In Dharmashala. You can also stay at Solapur.
The `Guru` incarnations of Lord Dattatreya in this tradition were:
Shripad SriVallabh;
Sri Narasimha Saraswati; Shree Swami Samartha; Sri Sai baba of Shirdi
Vatavruksh Mandir (The shrine complex), encloses the banyan tree beneath which Swami Samarth preached his devotees.Free accommodation and meals are offered to pilgrims by the Shri Swami Samarth Annachhatra Mandal.
Located at some distance from the main shrine, is other local shrine (samadhi) of Akkalkoth Swami Samarth.
Accomodation: In Dharmashala. You can also stay at Solapur.
Nearest Railhead: Akkalkot Road 12 km.
By Road: Solapur 39, Mumbai 459, Pune Via Solapur 287. Aurangabad Via Beed 346, Sri Shailya Mallikarjuna (SH20) Via Mahboobnagar 426.
By Road: Solapur 39, Mumbai 459, Pune Via Solapur 287. Aurangabad Via Beed 346, Sri Shailya Mallikarjuna (SH20) Via Mahboobnagar 426.