Location
: 22-km From Pune, Maharashtra
Also Known As: Devachi Alandi
Nearby Attractions: Siddhabet In
Indrayani And Temple Of Vithoba-Rakhumai
Alandi is a
small village located 22-km away from Pune , on the banks of the
river Indrayani, which is one of the important pilgrim centres of
Maharashtra. Alandi houses the 'samadhi' of Sant Dnyaneshwar's who
is the author of "Dnyaneshwari" He lived in Alandi and
attained samadhi at a tender age of 21.
Other places
worth visiting are Siddhabet in Indrayani and Temple of
Vithoba-Rakhumai. Annually two melas (fairs) are held on Ashadhi and
Kartiki Ekadashi, the eleventh days of Ashadh and Kartik (Hindu
months). During this time devotees sing 'bhajans' and 'kirtans' in
praise of the Lord all night.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: The
nearest airport is at Pune (22-km).
Rail: Nearest
Railway Station is at Pune.
Road: Pune
being an important city of Maharashtra is well connected with all
the places in the state and other parts of the country. Alandi being
just 22 kilometres away from Pune is easily accessible by road.
Regular bus services are available from Swargate and Shivaajinagar
bus stations in Pune
