As the year comes to a close, devotees planning to seek blessings for the upcoming year at the Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Shegaon are in for a special treat. In light of the expected crowd on the occasion of the Christmas holiday and New Year, the temple authorities have announced revised timings for darshan at Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj’s Samadhi on December 31.
Extended Darshan Hours
To accommodate the influx of devotees eager for the darshan of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, the Samadhi Mandir will remain open all night on December 31. This special arrangement ensures that devotees can welcome the New Year with a divine experience by witnessing the Samadhi Darshan.
New Year’s Blessings
Devotees attending the night darshan will have the unique opportunity to commence the New Year with the divine presence of Gajanan Maharaj. The spiritual experience will be complemented by the customary Maha Prasad offered in the morning. The extended hours aim to facilitate a seamless and spiritually fulfilling transition into the New Year for all devotees.
Accommodation Arrangements
For the convenience of devotees traveling from afar, the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan has maintained the provision of accommodation in the Sansthan’s Bhakta Niwas, ensuring a comfortable stay for those seeking the blessings of Gajanan Maharaj.
Annual Tradition
It has become an annual tradition for devotees from across the country to bid farewell to the passing year and welcome the New Year with a pilgrimage to Gajanan Maharaj’s Samadhi. The decision to keep the temple open all night on December 31 reflects the temple authorities’ commitment to accommodating the spiritual aspirations of the multitude of devotees.
As the year draws to a close, devotees are invited to partake in this sacred tradition and receive the blessings of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj as they usher in the New Year.
