Overview
Join Gurulight on a spiritual odyssey through the heart of India’s mystical traditions. Experience the essence of the Dattatreya tradition with avatars Narasimha Saraswati, Akkalkot Swami Samarth, Shirdi Sai Baba, and Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. Explore the legacy of the Nav Naths, including masters like Matsyendranath, Gorakshanath, and Kanifnath. Delve into the Varkari Bhakti tradition, centered on Lord Vitthal, with saints Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram.
Visit the powerful samadhi locations of perfect Masters such as Hazrat Babajan and Upasani Maharaj, who are also well known for being strong influences on the Meher Baba. Set foot on the sacred soil of Shirdi and absorb the loving energies of Shirdi Sai Baba, whose role in Mohanji’s spiritual journey is beyond compare or description.
Visit the revered Mahalakshmi and Vajreshwari temples and seek blessings from masters like Shankar Maharaj and Junglee Maharaj. Experience these sacred sites with Mohanji’s personal presence, enhancing your spiritual journey.
Conclude this pilgrimage with a retreat led by Mohanji, diving deep into transformative processes, satsangs, and uplifting inner work. A journey of not just external exploration but also internal discovery awaits you.
The crowning glory is the joyous celebration of Mohanji’s birthday at the upcoming Mohanji Centre of Benevolence in Ganeshpuri, near Mumbai. This program will run from 9th February to 24th February 2024. The program starts in Mumbai and ends in Mumbai.Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel with Mohanji on a pilgrimage to powerful spiritual hotspots!
Why should you attend this program?
- A truly rare opportunity to travel with Mohanji on a pilgrimage to powerful spiritual hotspots. Feel and assimilate the high-frequency energy in Mohanji’s transformational presence.
- Participating in casual talks and satsangs with Mohanji offers valuable insights, teachings, and practical guidance for progressing further on your individual spiritual journey and gives us a more profound understanding of our lineage and Tradition.
- Facilitating a pilgrimage that includes these hard-to-access places is a challenge. Our team leverages Mohanji’s connections to places and people and works to make it easy and comfortable! It allows the pilgrims to immerse themselves in the pilgrimage leaving our able teams to handle coordination and management, be it facilities, accommodation, food or transportation.
- Being part of Mohanji’s lineage, these powerful Masters of the Dattatreya and Nath traditions help us reinforce our connection with the Guru principle and deepen our faith and connect more deeply with ourselves.
- This is not a tourist program but a powerful, uplifting, transformative experience with like-minded pilgrims on a similar spiritual path.
Spiritual Locations
Ganagapur
Ganagapur is the samadhi of Narsimha Saraswati, the second Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. His padukas (divine footwear) are worshipped in his samadhi temple, the Nirgun Paduka Math. He left them before he dropped his earthly body and merged with Supreme Consciousness. The town is famous for three main sacred spots:
“Do not worry. I shall stay secretly at Gangapur. I shall have a bath at Sangamsthan in the morning. My living presence will be experienced by anyone who bathes there and takes the darshan of my padukas at the Nirgun Math.”
- Sangamsthan: The sacred confluence of the holy rivers Bhima and Amarraja, known as the place of devotion.
- Nirgun Math: The main samadhi temple, known as the place of action, is famous for relieving the effects of black magic and evil spirits.
- Kalleshwar Temple: A temple worshipping Lor Shiva, Lord Saturn and the nine planets and Lord Hanuman, known as the place of liberation.
“Do not worry. I shall stay secretly at Gangapur. I shall have a bath at Sangamsthan in the morning. My living presence will be experienced by anyone who bathes there and takes the darshan of my padukas at the Nirgun Math.”
Akkalkot
This town is hallowed by the presence of Swami Samarth also known as Akkalkot Maharaj, the third Avatar of Lord Dattatreya for twenty-two years and left his body here in 1878 with these last words, “Do not weep, I shall always be present at all places, and will respond to every call of my devotees.” When he took samadhi, part of his soul merged with the banyan tree, which is now worshipped as his Samadhi, and the other part merged with Shirdi Sai Baba, the fifth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. Sai Baba’s fame spread far and wide after the merger.
Pandharpur
Pandharpur is a popular pilgrimage town on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river, famous for the temple of Lord Vitthala (Krishna) and Mother Rukmini. This is the most sacred shrine for the Varkari tradition, a devotional tradition in Maharashtra. Pleased with his disciple Pundalika, Lord Krishna is said to have come to Pandharpur to take Pundalika to his holy abode in Vaikunth. Pundalika was busy serving his parents and offered Krishna a brick (called “Vit” in Marathi) requesting him to stand on the brick until he attended to his parents. Pundalika hidden desire was to make Lord Krishna accessible to millions of his devotees on Earth. Hence, he selflessly chose not to meet him and gave up his place in Vaikuntha. Lord Krishna is said to have been standing on the brick for the last 28 yugas (aeons) as Vitthal (the Lord standing on a vit – a brick).
This holy town is mentioned in many scriptures. In the Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva tells Mother Parvati, “This place is spiritually fruitful three times more than Pushkar, six times more than Kedarnath, ten times more than Varanasi, and many more times than Srisailam. Performing pilgrimage and offering donations have a great merit at this place.”
Pandharpur was the seat of a devotional movement many centuries ago which continues to this day. Every year millions of pilgrims walk hundreds and thousands of kilometres on their annual pilgrimage during June and July!
This holy town is mentioned in many scriptures. In the Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva tells Mother Parvati, “This place is spiritually fruitful three times more than Pushkar, six times more than Kedarnath, ten times more than Varanasi, and many more times than Srisailam. Performing pilgrimage and offering donations have a great merit at this place.”
Pandharpur was the seat of a devotional movement many centuries ago which continues to this day. Every year millions of pilgrims walk hundreds and thousands of kilometres on their annual pilgrimage during June and July!
Kolhapur
The Mahalaksmi temple of Kolhapur is one of the fifty one Shakti peethams, seats of power associated with the Divine Mother. Of these fifty-one places, this place is one of the six places that provide salvation or fulfilment of desires. In this temple, the Sun god pays homage to Mother Mahalakshmi (the goddess of abundance, wealth and prosperity) through its rays falling directly on the idol during certain auspicious days of the year at sunrise and sunset. She is symbolic of the role of illumination and prosperity in our lives.
Narsoba Wadi
This town derives its name from Narasimha Saraswati, the second Avatar of Lord Dattatreya, who lived here for twelve years. The famous temple of this Master is located on the banks of the holy river Krishna, which is considered very sacred by the Dattatreya Tradition. As in Ganagapur, the temple worships the padukas (divine footwear) of this great Avatar.
Audumbar
This town, close to Narsobawadi, is famous for another powerful temple in honour of Narasimha Saraswati, who performed penance at this location. The town derives its name from the holy Audumbar tree (Indian cluster fig tree) where he performed his spiritual practices. The padukas that he left behind are worshipped in a small shrine built by a devotee. This shrine is situated at a lovely spot on the banks of the holy Krishna River. Devotees can have a darshan (holy sighting) of these padukas and soak in the energies of the space walked by Narasimha Saraswati.
Shankar Maharaj Samadhi Temple
Shankar Maharaj was a perfect Master of the Nath and Siddha tradition, who lived for almost one hundred and fifty years. Being an Avadhoota, he seldom followed conventional protocols or mannerisms. In appearance, he was physically deformed and is often described as Ashtavakra (bent in eight places). He was also short but an ajanu-bahu (long arms reaching below the knees). A man of great knowledge reflected in his large bright eyes and the childlike expression on his face.
Shankar Maharaj had no fixed home, seldom staying at one place for long. He stayed away from making ashrams or gathering possessions. Despite avoiding discourses due to lisped speech, he turned people’s minds towards God through devotional singing, scriptural reading and pilgrimages.
Initiated by Akkalkot Swami Samarth, he travelled widely across India visiting devotees and centres sacred to the Dattatreya tradition before making Pune his final resting place.
Shankar Maharaj had no fixed home, seldom staying at one place for long. He stayed away from making ashrams or gathering possessions. Despite avoiding discourses due to lisped speech, he turned people’s minds towards God through devotional singing, scriptural reading and pilgrimages.
Initiated by Akkalkot Swami Samarth, he travelled widely across India visiting devotees and centres sacred to the Dattatreya tradition before making Pune his final resting place.
Hazrat Baba Jaan Dargah
Hazrat Babajaan is one of the Gurus of Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual Master. Born in modern-day Afghanistan, Babajan travelled across many countries before arriving in Pune in 1905. She attracted people wherever she went. She chose a neem tree as her abode, teaching followers from all religions and communities. She lived for one hundred and twenty-five years, living for almost thirty-five years in Pune. A white marble shrine was constructed alongside the neem tree.
Junglee Maharaj Samadhi
The temple dedicated to Junglee Maharaj, also known as Guru Maharaj, was established in 1890. Jangali Maharaj lived in Pune and was a disciple of Swami Samarth of Akkalkot. He was said to have acquired his yogic capabilities through severe penance in the jungles, earning him the nickname Junglee Maharaj (King of the Jungle).
Sant Jnaneshwar Samadhi
Sant Dnyaneshwar was a famous 13th-century philosopher and poet known for translating the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi, thus making it accessible to the masses. An acclaimed spiritual leader, he performed many miracles during his lifetime to guide people towards the path of spirituality and purity. To prove that the Vedas were not the exclusive domain of Brahmins, he once made a buffalo recite the Vedas! His final resting place is located near the banks of the river Indrayani, considered sacred by locals and visitors.
Sant Tukaram
Sant Tukaram was a famous saint and luminary of the Varkari tradition and an ardent devotee of Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur. He was a prolific social reformer that he expressed through many of his abhangas (devotional poems). He was also born on the banks of the sacred Indrayani river and is said to have ascended from there to Vaikuntha (abode of Lord Krishna) in his mortal form.
Shirdi
Shirdi is synonymous with Sai Baba who lived there until his mahasamadhi in 1918. Sai Baba is the fifth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He is worshipped all over the world by people of all religions and millions throng Shirdi to be in his blessed presence. Sai Baba has a special place in the Mohanji family for his role in Mohanji’s journey, and his presence in the Mohanji Centres of Benevolence across the world.
Kanifnath Samadhi
Kanifnath is one of the Nav Naths, the nine founding saints of the Nath Tradition. Kanifnath’s teachings centred around non-dual reality, or the Raja Yoga path, shunning the intellectual, visual or ritual-oriented paths. His samadhi temple is decorated with beautiful stones and carvings. The main shrine is in a closed room, and only men are permitted to enter it baring their upper bodies. There is a small opening, probably a little more than a foot in either direction, through which one has to crawl in and out, as one is not allowed to point the feet towards the shrine
Matsyendranath Samadhi
Matsyendranath is considered the foremost among the Nav Naths, the nine founding saints of the Nath Tradition. He is the founder of the Nath tradition and the Master of Gorakshanath, the most famous among the Nav Naths.
Shani Shignapur
This temple town is famous for the powerful temple of Lord Saturn (Shani). No house in the village has doors, only door frames. The villagers believe that Lord Saturn punishes thieves. The idol of Lord Saturn is svayambhu (self-manifested) which dates since the start of Kaliyuga (ur present yuga or aeon) and the temple is considered to have a living presence of ord Saturn.
Nath Mandir at Vajreshwari
The Nath mandir at Vajreshwari is a small temple situated close to the main temple of Goddess Vajreshwari. This was managed for several years by a saint called Vasudevan Swami. Vasudevan Swami was very close to Mohanji and exemplified the power of devotion. The Nath mandir has been one of Mohanji’s favourite places to visit.
Vasudevan Swami said that the foremost of the Navnath Saints, the founders of the Nath Tradition, Matsyendranath, the main founder, and his disciple, Gorakshanath, did intense penance and austerities here to get the blessings of the Divine Mother, who pleased with their devotion, graced, and blessed them to write the most sacred book of the Nath Tradition, the Nath Rahasya (the secrets of the Naths). This temple houses the divine foot imprints of Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath and the wooden padukas worn by Bhagavan Nityananda. Hence, the name Nath Mandir (temple of the Naths).
Vasudevan Swami said that the foremost of the Navnath Saints, the founders of the Nath Tradition, Matsyendranath, the main founder, and his disciple, Gorakshanath, did intense penance and austerities here to get the blessings of the Divine Mother, who pleased with their devotion, graced, and blessed them to write the most sacred book of the Nath Tradition, the Nath Rahasya (the secrets of the Naths). This temple houses the divine foot imprints of Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath and the wooden padukas worn by Bhagavan Nityananda. Hence, the name Nath Mandir (temple of the Naths).
Bhagwan Nityananda Samadhi
Bhagavan Nityananda is considered the sixth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He came to Ganeshpuri in 1937 and stayed near the hot water spring of Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple, which now houses his Samadhi temple. As per Mohanji, Bhagavaan Nityananda was a Siddha from Naga Loka, whose purpose was to bring or rekindle the wisdom of Nagas (serpents) to people on this planet. Bhagavan Nityananda was an Avadhoota and a powerful master of the Dattatreya Tradition, also known as a Guru of Gurus, as several of his disciples went on to become powerful Masters in their own right.
Solapur and Kolhapur Cluster
9th - 14th February 2024
9th - 14th February 2024
Ganagapur
Ganagapur is the samadhi of Narsimha Saraswati, the second Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. His padukas (divine footwear) are worshipped in his samadhi temple, the Nirgun Paduka Math. He left them before he dropped his earthly body and merged with Supreme Consciousness. The town is famous for three main sacred spots:
“Do not worry. I shall stay secretly at Gangapur. I shall have a bath at Sangamsthan in the morning. My living presence will be experienced by anyone who bathes there and takes the darshan of my padukas at the Nirgun Math.”
- Sangamsthan: The sacred confluence of the holy rivers Bhima and Amarraja, known as the place of devotion.
- Nirgun Math: The main samadhi temple, known as the place of action, is famous for relieving the effects of black magic and evil spirits.
- Kalleshwar Temple: A temple worshipping Lor Shiva, Lord Saturn and the nine planets and Lord Hanuman, known as the place of liberation.
“Do not worry. I shall stay secretly at Gangapur. I shall have a bath at Sangamsthan in the morning. My living presence will be experienced by anyone who bathes there and takes the darshan of my padukas at the Nirgun Math.”
Akkalkot
This town is hallowed by the presence of Swami Samarth also known as Akkalkot Maharaj, the third Avatar of Lord Dattatreya for twenty-two years and left his body here in 1878 with these last words, “Do not weep, I shall always be present at all places, and will respond to every call of my devotees.” When he took samadhi, part of his soul merged with the banyan tree, which is now worshipped as his Samadhi, and the other part merged with Shirdi Sai Baba, the fifth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. Sai Baba’s fame spread far and wide after the merger.
Pandharpur
Pandharpur is a popular pilgrimage town on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river, famous for the temple of Lord Vitthala (Krishna) and Mother Rukmini. This is the most sacred shrine for the Varkari tradition, a devotional tradition in Maharashtra. Pleased with his disciple Pundalika, Lord Krishna is said to have come to Pandharpur to take Pundalika to his holy abode in Vaikunth. Pundalika was busy serving his parents and offered Krishna a brick (called “Vit” in Marathi) requesting him to stand on the brick until he attended to his parents. Pundalika hidden desire was to make Lord Krishna accessible to millions of his devotees on Earth. Hence, he selflessly chose not to meet him and gave up his place in Vaikuntha. Lord Krishna is said to have been standing on the brick for the last 28 yugas (aeons) as Vitthal (the Lord standing on a vit – a brick).
This holy town is mentioned in many scriptures. In the Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva tells Mother Parvati, “This place is spiritually fruitful three times more than Pushkar, six times more than Kedarnath, ten times more than Varanasi, and many more times than Srisailam. Performing pilgrimage and offering donations have a great merit at this place.”
Pandharpur was the seat of a devotional movement many centuries ago which continues to this day. Every year millions of pilgrims walk hundreds and thousands of kilometres on their annual pilgrimage during June and July!
This holy town is mentioned in many scriptures. In the Skanda Purana, Lord Shiva tells Mother Parvati, “This place is spiritually fruitful three times more than Pushkar, six times more than Kedarnath, ten times more than Varanasi, and many more times than Srisailam. Performing pilgrimage and offering donations have a great merit at this place.”
Pandharpur was the seat of a devotional movement many centuries ago which continues to this day. Every year millions of pilgrims walk hundreds and thousands of kilometres on their annual pilgrimage during June and July!
Kolhapur
The Mahalaksmi temple of Kolhapur is one of the fifty one Shakti peethams, seats of power associated with the Divine Mother. Of these fifty-one places, this place is one of the six places that provide salvation or fulfilment of desires. In this temple, the Sun god pays homage to Mother Mahalakshmi (the goddess of abundance, wealth and prosperity) through its rays falling directly on the idol during certain auspicious days of the year at sunrise and sunset. She is symbolic of the role of illumination and prosperity in our lives.
Narsoba Wadi
This town derives its name from Narasimha Saraswati, the second Avatar of Lord Dattatreya, who lived here for twelve years. The famous temple of this Master is located on the banks of the holy river Krishna, which is considered very sacred by the Dattatreya Tradition. As in Ganagapur, the temple worships the padukas (divine footwear) of this great Avatar.
Audumbar
This town, close to Narsobawadi, is famous for another powerful temple in honour of Narasimha Saraswati, who performed penance at this location. The town derives its name from the holy Audumbar tree (Indian cluster fig tree) where he performed his spiritual practices. The padukas that he left behind are worshipped in a small shrine built by a devotee. This shrine is situated at a lovely spot on the banks of the holy Krishna River. Devotees can have a darshan (holy sighting) of these padukas and soak in the energies of the space walked by Narasimha Saraswati.
Pune Cluster
15th - 16th February 2024
15th - 16th February 2024
Shankar Maharaj Samadhi Temple
Shankar Maharaj was a perfect Master of the Nath and Siddha tradition, who lived for almost one hundred and fifty years. Being an Avadhoota, he seldom followed conventional protocols or mannerisms. In appearance, he was physically deformed and is often described as Ashtavakra (bent in eight places). He was also short but an ajanu-bahu (long arms reaching below the knees). A man of great knowledge reflected in his large bright eyes and the childlike expression on his face.
Shankar Maharaj had no fixed home, seldom staying at one place for long. He stayed away from making ashrams or gathering possessions. Despite avoiding discourses due to lisped speech, he turned people’s minds towards God through devotional singing, scriptural reading and pilgrimages.
Initiated by Akkalkot Swami Samarth, he travelled widely across India visiting devotees and centres sacred to the Dattatreya tradition before making Pune his final resting place.
Shankar Maharaj had no fixed home, seldom staying at one place for long. He stayed away from making ashrams or gathering possessions. Despite avoiding discourses due to lisped speech, he turned people’s minds towards God through devotional singing, scriptural reading and pilgrimages.
Initiated by Akkalkot Swami Samarth, he travelled widely across India visiting devotees and centres sacred to the Dattatreya tradition before making Pune his final resting place.
Hazrat Baba Jaan Dargah
Hazrat Babajaan is one of the Gurus of Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual Master. Born in modern-day Afghanistan, Babajan travelled across many countries before arriving in Pune in 1905. She attracted people wherever she went. She chose a neem tree as her abode, teaching followers from all religions and communities. She lived for one hundred and twenty-five years, living for almost thirty-five years in Pune. A white marble shrine was constructed alongside the neem tree.
Junglee Maharaj Samadhi
The temple dedicated to Junglee Maharaj, also known as Guru Maharaj, was established in 1890. Jangali Maharaj lived in Pune and was a disciple of Swami Samarth of Akkalkot. He was said to have acquired his yogic capabilities through severe penance in the jungles, earning him the nickname Junglee Maharaj (King of the Jungle).
Sant Jnaneshwar Samadhi
Sant Dnyaneshwar was a famous 13th-century philosopher and poet known for translating the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi, thus making it accessible to the masses. An acclaimed spiritual leader, he performed many miracles during his lifetime to guide people towards the path of spirituality and purity. To prove that the Vedas were not the exclusive domain of Brahmins, he once made a buffalo recite the Vedas! His final resting place is located near the banks of the river Indrayani, considered sacred by locals and visitors.
Sant Tukaram
Sant Tukaram was a famous saint and luminary of the Varkari tradition and an ardent devotee of Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur. He was a prolific social reformer that he expressed through many of his abhangas (devotional poems). He was also born on the banks of the sacred Indrayani river and is said to have ascended from there to Vaikuntha (abode of Lord Krishna) in his mortal form.
Shirdi Cluster
17th - 18th February 2024
17th - 18th February 2024
Shirdi
Shirdi is synonymous with Sai Baba who lived there until his mahasamadhi in 1918. Sai Baba is the fifth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He is worshipped all over the world by people of all religions and millions throng Shirdi to be in his blessed presence. Sai Baba has a special place in the Mohanji family for his role in Mohanji’s journey, and his presence in the Mohanji Centres of Benevolence across the world.
Kanifnath Samadhi
Kanifnath is one of the Nav Naths, the nine founding saints of the Nath Tradition. Kanifnath’s teachings centred around non-dual reality, or the Raja Yoga path, shunning the intellectual, visual or ritual-oriented paths. His samadhi temple is decorated with beautiful stones and carvings. The main shrine is in a closed room, and only men are permitted to enter it baring their upper bodies. There is a small opening, probably a little more than a foot in either direction, through which one has to crawl in and out, as one is not allowed to point the feet towards the shrine
Matsyendranath Samadhi
Matsyendranath is considered the foremost among the Nav Naths, the nine founding saints of the Nath Tradition. He is the founder of the Nath tradition and the Master of Gorakshanath, the most famous among the Nav Naths.
Shani Shignapur
This temple town is famous for the powerful temple of Lord Saturn (Shani). No house in the village has doors, only door frames. The villagers believe that Lord Saturn punishes thieves. The idol of Lord Saturn is svayambhu (self-manifested) which dates since the start of Kaliyuga (ur present yuga or aeon) and the temple is considered to have a living presence of ord Saturn.
Ganeshpuri Cluster
19th - 24th February 2024
19th - 24th February 2024
Nath Mandir at Vajreshwari
The Nath mandir at Vajreshwari is a small temple situated close to the main temple of Goddess Vajreshwari. This was managed for several years by a saint called Vasudevan Swami. Vasudevan Swami was very close to Mohanji and exemplified the power of devotion. The Nath mandir has been one of Mohanji’s favourite places to visit.
Vasudevan Swami said that the foremost of the Navnath Saints, the founders of the Nath Tradition, Matsyendranath, the main founder, and his disciple, Gorakshanath, did intense penance and austerities here to get the blessings of the Divine Mother, who pleased with their devotion, graced, and blessed them to write the most sacred book of the Nath Tradition, the Nath Rahasya (the secrets of the Naths). This temple houses the divine foot imprints of Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath and the wooden padukas worn by Bhagavan Nityananda. Hence, the name Nath Mandir (temple of the Naths).
Vasudevan Swami said that the foremost of the Navnath Saints, the founders of the Nath Tradition, Matsyendranath, the main founder, and his disciple, Gorakshanath, did intense penance and austerities here to get the blessings of the Divine Mother, who pleased with their devotion, graced, and blessed them to write the most sacred book of the Nath Tradition, the Nath Rahasya (the secrets of the Naths). This temple houses the divine foot imprints of Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath and the wooden padukas worn by Bhagavan Nityananda. Hence, the name Nath Mandir (temple of the Naths).
Bhagwan Nityananda Samadhi
Bhagavan Nityananda is considered the sixth Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He came to Ganeshpuri in 1937 and stayed near the hot water spring of Bhimeshwar Mahadev temple, which now houses his Samadhi temple. As per Mohanji, Bhagavaan Nityananda was a Siddha from Naga Loka, whose purpose was to bring or rekindle the wisdom of Nagas (serpents) to people on this planet. Bhagavan Nityananda was an Avadhoota and a powerful master of the Dattatreya Tradition, also known as a Guru of Gurus, as several of his disciples went on to become powerful Masters in their own right.
Itinerary
| Day | Date | Start | End | Stay | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
09/02/24 |
Mumbai |
Solapur |
Solapur |
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2 |
10/02/24 |
Solapur |
Solapur |
Solapur |
|
|
3 |
11/02/24 |
Solapur |
Solapur |
Solapur |
|
|
4 |
12/02/24 |
Solapur |
Kolhapur |
Kolhapur |
|
|
5 |
13/02/24 |
Kolhapur |
Kolhapur |
Kolhapur |
|
|
6 |
14/02/24 |
Kolhapur |
Kolhapur |
Pune |
|
|
7 |
15/02/24 |
Pune |
Pune |
Pune |
|
|
8 |
16/02/24 |
Pune |
Shirdi |
Shirdi |
|
|
9 |
17/02/24 |
Shirdi |
Shirdi |
Shirdi |
|
|
10 |
18/02/24 |
Shirdi |
Shirdi |
Shirdi |
|
|
11 |
19/02/24 |
Shirdi |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
|
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12 |
20/02/24 |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
|
|
13 |
21/02/24 |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
|
|
14 |
22/02/24 |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
|
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15 |
23/02/24 |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
Ganeshpuri |
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16 |
24/02/24 |
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Day 1 / 09th February, 2024
Start: Mumbai | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Start: Mumbai | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Meet at pickup point in Mumbai.
TRAVEL
Day 2 / 10th February, 2024
Start: Solapur | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Start: Solapur | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Visit to Ganagapur.
Day 3 /11th February, 2024
Start: Solapur | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Start: Solapur | End: Solapur | Stay: Solapur
Visit to Akkalkot.
Day 4/ 12th February, 2024
Start: Solapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Kolhapur
Start: Solapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Kolhapur
Visit to Pandharpur.
TRAVEL to Kolhapur.
TRAVEL to Kolhapur.
Day 5 / 13th February, 2024
Start: Kolhapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Kolhapur
Start: Kolhapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Kolhapur
Mahalakshmi Temple.
Narsobawadi visit.
Narsobawadi visit.
Day 6 / 14th February, 2024
Start: Kolhapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Pune
Start: Kolhapur | End: Kolhapur | Stay: Pune
Visit to Audumbar.
TRAVEL to Pune.
TRAVEL to Pune.
Day 7 / 15th February, 2024
Start: Pune | End: Pune | Stay: Pune
Start: Pune | End: Pune | Stay: Pune
Visit to Shankar Maharaj Samadhi.
Junglee Maharaj Samadhi.
Hazrat Babajaan Dargah.
Junglee Maharaj Samadhi.
Hazrat Babajaan Dargah.
Day 8 / 16th February, 2024
Start: Pune | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Start: Pune | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Visit to Alandi -Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi.
Visit to Dehu – Sant Tukaram temple.
TRAVEL to Shirdi.
Visit to Dehu – Sant Tukaram temple.
TRAVEL to Shirdi.
Day 9 / 17th February, 2024
Start: Shirdi | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Start: Shirdi | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Local visits in & around Shirdi.
Day 10 / 18th February, 2024
Start: Shirdi | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Start: Shirdi | End: Shirdi | Stay: Shirdi
Visit to Kanifnath samadhi.
Matsyendranath Samadhi.
Shani Shignapur.
Matsyendranath Samadhi.
Shani Shignapur.
Day 11 / 19th February, 2024
Start: Shirdi | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Start: Shirdi | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Nath Mandir (Vajreshwari).
Bhagwan Nityananda Samadhi.
Other sacred spots in Ganeshpuri.
Bhagwan Nityananda Samadhi.
Other sacred spots in Ganeshpuri.
Day 12 / 20th February, 2024
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Retreat with Mohanji.
Day 13 / 21st February, 2024
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Retreat with Mohanji.
Day 14 / 22nd February, 2024
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Retreat with Mohanji.
Day 15 / 23rd February, 2024
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Start: Ganeshpuri | End: Ganeshpuri | Stay: Ganeshpuri
Birthday of Mohanji – Celebratory Event.
Day 16 / 24th February, 2024
Check-Out
Check-Out
Travel to Mumbai airport.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Welcome goodie bag
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on all days
Bottled water.
Internal travel during the program by AC minibus or similar vehicle
Accommodation in double-sharing rooms through the program (across different cities as mentioned in itinerary)
Visa expenses for India
Transportation to and from the airport
Travel expenses to and from the program start/end point
Residential program – Pricing and Registration
Given the nature of this program, we are providing multiple options for people to participate in this unique pilgrimage.
Full Program
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Check in: 9th Feb, 2024
Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
- Covers the entire program including Full pilgrimage across all power centres listed.
- Retreat with Mohanji.
- Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Pune, Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Cluster
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Check in: 14th Feb, 2024
Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Pune, Shirdi and Ganeshpuri.
- Retreat with Mohanji.
- Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Cluster
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Check in: 16th Feb, 2024
Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Shirdi and Ganeshpuri.
- Retreat with Mohanji.
- Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Solapur and Kolhapur Cluster
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Check in: 9th Feb, 2024
Check out: 14th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Solapur and Kolhapur
- Start at Mumbai and finish off at Pune
Pune & Shirdi Cluster
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Check in: 14th Feb, 2024
Check out: 19th Feb, 2024
- Covers the pilgrimage segment of Pune and Shirdi clusters
- Start at Pune and finish at Shirdi
Pune Cluster
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Check in:14th Feb, 2024
Check out: 16th Feb, 2024
- Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Pune
- Start and end are both in Pune
Shirdi Cluster
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Check in: 16th Feb, 2024
Check out: 19th Feb, 2024
- Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Shirdi
- Start and end are both in Shirdi
Ganeshpuri Cluster
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Check in: 19th Feb, 2024
Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
- Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Ganeshpuri
- Start and end are both in Ganeshpuri
Make your own plan
- Bespoke requirement for any combination of pilgrimage dates from the overall plan above.
Check in: 9th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
Full Program
Full Program
Covers the entire program including
Full pilgrimage across all power centres listed.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Check in: 14th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
Pune, Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Cluster
Pune, Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Cluster
Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Pune, Shirdi and Ganeshpuri.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Check in: 16th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Segment
Shirdi & Ganeshpuri Segment
Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Shirdi and Ganeshpuri.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Retreat with Mohanji.
Mohanji’s birthday celebrations.
Check in: 9th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 14th Feb, 2024
Solapur and Kolhapur Cluster
Solapur and Kolhapur Cluster
Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Solapur and Kolhapur
Start at Mumbai and finish off at Pune
Start at Mumbai and finish off at Pune
Check in: 14th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 19th Feb, 2024
Pune & Shirdi Cluster
Pune & Shirdi Cluster
Covers the pilgrimage segment of Pune and Shirdi clusters
Start at Pune and finish at Shirdi
Start at Pune and finish at Shirdi
Check in: 14th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 16th Feb, 2024
Pune Cluster
Pune Cluster
Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Pune
Start and end are both in Pune
Start and end are both in Pune
Check in: 16th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 19th Feb, 2024
Shirdi Cluster
Shirdi Cluster
Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Shirdi
Start and end are both in Shirdi
Start and end are both in Shirdi
Check in: 19th Feb, 2024 | Check out: 24th Feb, 2024
Ganeshpuri Cluster
Ganeshpuri Cluster
Covers the pilgrimage segment that is in and around Ganeshpuri.
Start and end are both in Ganeshpuri.
Start and end are both in Ganeshpuri.
Make your own plan
Bespoke requirement for any combination of pilgrimage dates from the overall plan above.
Non Residential program – Pricing and Registration
Given the nature of this program, we are providing multiple options for people to participate in this unique pilgrimage.
Pune and Shirdi Cluster
-
Check in: 15th Feb, 2024
Check out: 18th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Pune, Shirdi .
Pune Cluster
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Check in: 15th Feb, 2024
Check out: 16th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Pune .
Shirdi Cluster
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Check in: 17th Feb, 2024
Check out: 18th Feb, 2024
- Covers the legs of pilgrimage from Shirdi .
FAQ’s
Will Mohanji join the group for the entire pilgrimage?
Mohanji will be with the group from Shirdi onwards. He will be at the mini-retreat in the venue near Ganeshpuri. Furthermore, Mohanji intends to join the group on visits to following power centres in the first half of the program:
Solapur & Kolhapur cluster:
Solapur & Kolhapur cluster:
- Akkalkot
- Pandharpur
Do I have to join the entire program? Or can I join the program partially?
Yes, you can join for part of the program, or for selected segments as per your choice. It is not mandatory to join the entire program.
Can I just attend Mohanji’s birthday event without participating in this program?
Yes, Mohanji’s birthday celebration event is open to all, though registration would be required for us to manage the crowd. You can attend that without joining the Trails of Datta pilgrimage
How much travel is involved in this program?
This program involves visiting various power centres sacred to the Dattatreya, Nath and Bhakti traditions in the state of Maharashtra. Hence, there is extensive travel involved. However, the schedule has been drawn up in such a way that the journey and visits are comfortable, with enough time to absorb the energies of each sacred location that we visit.
How is the weather like at the time of year?
In the daytime, temperatures can range from around 15 to 30 degrees Celsius (59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the specific location within Maharashtra.
Evenings and nights tend to be cooler, and temperatures can drop to around 8 to 15 degrees Celsius.
It’s advisable to carry layers, especially for the evenings and early mornings.
It’s advisable to carry layers, especially for the evenings and early mornings.
Can we bring children?
As mentioned earlier, this program involves extensive travel. We recommend that only children above the age of 12 are considered for this program. Younger children may find this schedule hard to adhere to.
Any restrictions/rules for clothing?
Visiting temples in India often involves adhering to certain dress codes and etiquette to show respect for the sacredness of the place. While the specific rules may vary from one temple to another, and from one region to another, here are some general guidelines for clothing in Indian temples:
- Modesty: Dress modestly to show respect for the religious and cultural sentiments associated with the temple. Both men and women should avoid wearing revealing or tight-fitting clothes.
- Traditional Attire: While not mandatory, wearing traditional Indian attire, such as salwar kameez for women or dhoti kurta for men, is considered respectful in many temples. However, modest Western-style clothing is generally acceptable as well.
- Covering Shoulders and Knees: It’s common for both men and women to cover their shoulders and knees when entering a temple. Sleeveless tops, shorts, and skirts above the knee are often discouraged. It’s a good idea to carry a scarf or a shawl that can be used for the purpose of additional covering if needed.
- Footwear: In many temples, visitors are required to remove their footwear before entering the inner sanctum. There are usually designated areas or racks outside the temple for leaving shoes. It’s important to follow this practice as a sign of humility and cleanliness.
What kind of food will be provided during the program?
During program we will provide 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner, all vegetarian. Since the program involves travel across villages in Maharashtra, arranging vegan meals may be a challenge in some locations. However, we will do our best to arrange them at every opportunity.
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