Alandi can be best visited during the Kartik month (mid-October to mid-November) as the famous festival of Kartika Vadya Ekadashi is held during this time which gives visitors a chance to have a deep look into the vibrant culture of the place. The winter months are also cool and pleasant to visit.
The small and silent town of Alandi is far from the rush of Pune despite being close to it. Known for its spiritual significance, Alandi is flocked by thousands of devotees round the year who arrive to seek inner peace and express their devotion to Saint Dnyaneshwar. Alandi is also known as Devachi Alandi, which translates to god’s place. The beautiful temples built in the 13th century stand to this date attesting to the marvelous architectural design and the deep religious values of the locals. The place is associated with Saint Dnyaneshwar who was a famous poet of the 13th century and is known for the translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Marathi.
The Temple Town Alandi The entire place is clean and unpolluted. Traveling to Alandi works great for spiritual rejuvenation and relaxing the mind. Alandi is primarily a rural place and farming communities flourish there. A visit to Alandi gives a magnificent insight into the rural culture, cultivation methods, and cultural ethos of the people. Indrayani River follows through the town and the waters are sacred for the locals as well as people visiting there. The samadhi of Saint Dnyaneshwar is built near the banks of the river. Every year during the Hindu month of Kartik, devotees from all over Maharashtra assemble in Alandi to commence a spiritual journey to the Sant Dnyaneshwar’s Temple. The walk is covered by people of all ages in colorful and vibrant clothes carrying the well-decorated paraphernalia of their saint.
