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Photography is not allowed inside the temple. We headed inside the temple and took darshan. Also the people coming out of parking also join same road. Be cautious while you enter into this parking as there are many elders, children’s and peoples walking in middle of road who are visiting “Anna Chattra” (lunch) after darshan. There is a huge parking near “Yatri Niwas” where the entry fee of Rs.30 has to be paid. He is also known as the Maharaj of Akkalkot. He is believed to be an incarnation of Shri Dattatreya the name of this spiritual master, popularly called Swami Samarth, is a household word in Maharashtra and the region around. “Anantkoti Brahmand Nayak Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj”Īkkalkot is a small town about 45 kms from Solapur, known mainly as the place where the renowned saint Swami Samarth attained Samadhi (left his mortal body). We sedately driven our Grand and reached Akkalkot safely. The road is also somewhat patchy which restricts the speed. The road from Solapur to Akkalkot is single lane and you need to be cautious while driving as there are few trucks and bikers stuck to the middle of road making you to properly plan your overtakes. Thankfully, I saw one Yatra jeep going towards Akkalkot and started following him until I exited Solapur city. I was confused in the networked lanes inside Solapur city, hence started asking to rickshaws and locals for the road towards Akkalkot. Our second destination for that day was Akkalkot. The temple is surrounded by lake as seen in this photoĭue to Diwali festival there was huge rangoli spread inside the temple You can see glimpse of fort named “Bhuikot Killa” in this photo It is believed that Sri Siddharameshwar dug the lake himself, when all the holy rivers came and asked for permission to reside in the lake, thus making it sacred. He duly returned to Solapur and began his work, starting from this temple.
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He was on his way to Srisailam, when he was ordered by his guru to return to Solapur and consecrate many Shiva lingams. There is a story behind this temple which says that this temple was built by a yogi, Shri Siddharameshwar, who was a devotee of Sri Mallikajuna of Srisailam. The temple is picturesque as it is situated in the middle of the lake with a backdrop of fort named “Bhuikot Killa” looming behind it. We reached Siddheshwar temple safely which was our first destination. There is mad traffic inside Solapur where the small roads and vehicles parked on both side are challenge in itself. We took exit on NH9 towards Solapur city. There is traffic chaos at Tembhurni for almost 8 Kms then again the road converts back to 4 lane. There are no undulation anywhere and its 4 lane road up to Tembhurni. One can maintain 80-90 Kmph safetly on it. The road condition of Pune – Solapur highway is excellent. On the way we captured few pictures of rising sun. After crossing Yavat we had breakfast at “Vittal Kamat” and headed towards Solapur Loved the morning breeze all the way on NH9. We loaded all the bags into boot of my Grand i10 and started our journey on wee hours of 13th November 2015 from Hadapsar, Pune.Īs we started early in the morning there was no traffic and I could reach Theur Phata which is almost 15KM from my home within 12 mins. The phase of packing started, I checked oil levels, tyre pressure, spare wheel in the car. There was my 8 years son along with us so we planned to halt at Ganagapur on first day and Pandharpur on second day. The plan was to visit Siddheshwar Temple, Akkalkot, Ganagapur, Tuljapur and Pandharpur Told this thought to wife and she also agreed for it. I thought of visiting temples which were on my list for long time. It was Diwali and I was on leave for the festival. (Let's go to God's village and take rest there) Jau devachiya gava! Gheu tethichi visava !! In this travelogue I have mentioned some lines in Marathi and given its description in English just below it. Please bear with photographs as all of them are clicked by my better half Most of the peoples may have done this route earlier but I was the one who has done this for first time.
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I am not best writer but tried to pen down experience and information which may help others while planning / commuting on these routes.