My grandmother’s first death anniversary and we all decided to visit alandi. Alandi is where Saint Dnyaneshwar, after translating the Bhagavad-Gita into Marathi attained samādhi in a cave. We all where so excited as we wanted to fulfill my grandmother’s last wish to visit alandi. She also wanted to donate a book which she had written. All along the way we could see army land and army training schools. We all need to pass thru the heavy protected land before reaching the holy land of Saint Dnyaneshwar. Roads look narrow but expand on the way to heaven. Caste and creed matter none on the way to the temple. The best way to visit alandi is to drop your ego and fill yourself with pure love. Which is asking for too much in today’s world of hate. One should not plan one should not set a goals and just let it flow. Please do not have expectations about the place as we all know how the lotus grows in dirty pond.
All along the way we saw different farm houses for people to relax and eat. Even my cousin got married in this holy place amazing. So many old trees along the way stand tall as if they are inviting you. People in alandi are very simple and have no issues of modern world. Yes they do find ways of making money from visitors cant blame them they need money to run such a holy place and a family.
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. Houses are simple and hearty. One would find stone and marble roady works on the way. New townships and individual projects are emerging. Farmers also working hard for growing pure maze.
Alandi town has everything one needs to survive. From metal shops, juice bars, variety stores, teal stalls & restaurants. A small lane leading to the temple filled with small shops with flowers, sweets, toys & bangles. I saw many airtel hoarding in alandi. Even politician publicize themselves next to Saint Dnyaneshwar very funny. I could see many kalnirnay calendars all over. We also picked up few key chains and necklaces for few friends of ours. An amazing shop filled with Sant Dnyaneshwar's photos made us wait and watch. We had to wait for about forty minutes to get a glimpse of Sant Dnyaneshwar's but the wait was worth while. I felt extremely calm and quite. We all felt so satisfied and uplifted. On our way back we had a heavy lunch with loads of fun. My father looked up at the sky passively for his mother’s soul to rest in peace...
Three cheers to Alandi Hip Hip Hurray!
All along the way we saw different farm houses for people to relax and eat. Even my cousin got married in this holy place amazing. So many old trees along the way stand tall as if they are inviting you. People in alandi are very simple and have no issues of modern world. Yes they do find ways of making money from visitors cant blame them they need money to run such a holy place and a family.
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. Houses are simple and hearty. One would find stone and marble roady works on the way. New townships and individual projects are emerging. Farmers also working hard for growing pure maze.
Alandi town has everything one needs to survive. From metal shops, juice bars, variety stores, teal stalls & restaurants. A small lane leading to the temple filled with small shops with flowers, sweets, toys & bangles. I saw many airtel hoarding in alandi. Even politician publicize themselves next to Saint Dnyaneshwar very funny. I could see many kalnirnay calendars all over. We also picked up few key chains and necklaces for few friends of ours. An amazing shop filled with Sant Dnyaneshwar's photos made us wait and watch. We had to wait for about forty minutes to get a glimpse of Sant Dnyaneshwar's but the wait was worth while. I felt extremely calm and quite. We all felt so satisfied and uplifted. On our way back we had a heavy lunch with loads of fun. My father looked up at the sky passively for his mother’s soul to rest in peace...
Three cheers to Alandi Hip Hip Hurray!
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