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History of Shree Jagrut Maruti Mandir

श्री समर्थ रामदासस्वामी स्थापित

Shree Kshetra Gaudgaon Bk., Akkalkot Taluka, Solapur District, Maharashtra

A Sacred Heritage

A Divine Abode of Shree Jagrut Maruti

Established by Shree Samarth Ramdas Swami, Shree Jagrut Maruti Mandir at Gaudgaon Bk. is renowned as a sacred, South-facing shrine of Lord Hanuman, known among devotees as a place where heartfelt wishes are fulfilled.

Situated in the holy Akkalkot region, the temple is approximately 11 km from Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple in Akkalkot and 2 km from Akkalkot Railway Station.

The temple is believed to be approximately 400 years old and continues to welcome devotees seeking the blessings of Shree Jagrut Maruti.

The Presiding Deity

The Unique Form of Shree Jagrut Maruti

The idol of Shree Jagrut Maruti is saffron-coloured and faces south. Its distinctive features include a single face, one eye, a sacred gada (mace), and a shendi (traditional tuft of hair). The deity's tail extends around the entire body.

The deity is revered as Sankatmochan Maruti, the remover of difficulties . According to the temple's devotional tradition, devotees seek blessings for relief from troubles, problems and Vastu-related difficulties through worship and darshan.

A Shiva lingam is also situated on the left side of the Maruti idol.

Ancient Architecture

A Traditional Hemadpanthi Temple

The temple follows the traditional Hemadpanthi architectural style. Its construction uses carved stone, lime and sand, with no cement used in the original construction, according to the temple's historical description.

The temple faces south. Above its main entrance is a large seated stone sculpture of Hanuman carrying Lord Rama and Mother Sita upon his shoulders.

The sanctum, or garbhagriha, is small, and devotees must bend down to enter it. This distinctive arrangement adds to the traditional character of the sacred inner shrine.

Heritage in Stone

Traditional stone carving, lime-and-sand construction and devotional craftsmanship define the temple's architectural character.

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Sacred Shrines

Nine small shrines dedicated to nine deities stand within the temple courtyard.

A Sacred Resolution

The Nine Shrines in the Courtyard

In the courtyard before the sanctum, nine small shrines are built into the stone walls on the left, right and front sides. The trustee committee has installed idols of nine deities in these shrines.

According to the temple's historical account, Shree Samarth Ramdas Swami had intended to establish the Navagraha (nine planetary deities) in the courtyard when the Maruti idol was consecrated. That intention remained incomplete at the time.

The trustee committee later fulfilled this unfinished resolve by installing the nine deities' idols.

The Temple Precincts

The Courtyard and Its Surroundings

In earlier times, a well stood in the courtyard in front of the sanctum. Devotees would bathe in its water before proceeding for darshan of Shree Maruti.

Tree plantation has also been undertaken within the temple premises, with the aim of creating a peaceful and pleasant natural environment for devotees.

A Sacred Devotional Tradition

The Tradition of 11 Saturdays or 11 Tuesdays

The Maruti of Shree Kshetra Gaudgaon is revered as a Jagrut deity who fulfils the heartfelt wishes of devotees. The temple's devotional tradition invites devotees to visit for 11 Saturdays or 11 Tuesdays, worship Shree Maruti and express their wishes before the deity.

According to the temple's tradition, devotees who observe this practice experience the fulfilment of their wishes within the prescribed period. Many devotees have shared experiences of receiving the deity's blessings.

Saturdays and Tuesdays are especially significant days for worship. Large numbers of devotees visit the temple on these days, and the premises take on the atmosphere of a religious gathering.

11 SATURDAYS OR 11 TUESDAYS

Faith, Prayer and Service

Why Devotees Visit Shree Jagrut Maruti

Devotees worship Shree Jagrut Maruti with prayers for physical and mental well-being, relief from financial difficulties, employment, children, business prosperity and protection from negative influences.

According to the temple's account, devotees who experience blessings often offer donations according to their means, including money, food grains and other useful items. These voluntary contributions support the temple and its ongoing development.

Annadaan Seva

Annadaan is organised every Saturday and Tuesday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Devotees visiting Shree Jagrut Maruti Mandir are welcome to participate in this sacred service.

Timing: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Temple Development

The trustee committee is undertaking temple restoration and development. Construction of Bhakta Niwas and Annachhatra is in progress, according to the supplied temple information.

You Are Welcome

Visit Shree Jagrut Maruti Mandir

Come to Shree Kshetra Gaudgaon and seek the blessings of Shree Jagrut Maruti.

The temple can be reached by state transport buses and private vehicles from Akkalkot. City bus services are available from Solapur. Mail, Udyan and passenger trains stop at Akkalkot Railway Station, according to the supplied information.

Gaudgaon Bk., Akkalkot Taluka, Solapur District, Maharashtra, India

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