Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan

Darshan Timings

Official darshan schedule for Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon. The temple is open every day of the year for devotees.

Shegaon Temple Darshan Schedule

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Morning Darshan

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kakad Aarti at 5:00 AM

Best for: First darshan of the day

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Evening Darshan

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Shej Aarti at ~9:30 PM

Best for: Calm, peaceful atmosphere

Temple is closed between 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (midday break). Mahaprasad (prasad lunch) is available at the canteen during this time.

Daily Aarti Schedule

Aarti Time Notes
Kakad Aarti 5:00 AM Most auspicious darshan; arrive by 4:45 AM
Madhyan Aarti ~11:30 AM Before temple closes for afternoon break
Saptashringi Aarti ~4:00 PM Reopening aarti for evening darshan
Shej Aarti ~9:30 PM Final aarti of the day; deeply devotional

Timings may vary slightly on festival days. Confirm with the Sansthan office at +918796208476.

Darshan Timings at Other Sansthan Locations

Pandharpur (Vitthal Temple)

4:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Extended on Ekadashi

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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Multiple aarti throughout day

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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Special Jal Abhishek at 5:00 AM

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Best Time to Visit Shegaon

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Winter (Oct–Feb)

Pleasant weather, comfortable darshan. Ideal for families and elderly devotees. Book accommodation early for December–January.

Crowd: Moderate

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Monsoon (Jul–Sep)

Lush greenery around Anand Sagar. Fewer crowds on regular days but very busy during Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Crowd: Low–High

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Summer (Mar–Jun)

Hot but less crowded. AC rooms at Anand Vihar available. Early morning darshan recommended.

Crowd: Low

Darshan Timings — FAQs

Is the temple open on all days? +

Yes. Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Shegaon is open every day of the year including Sundays and festivals. Special arrangements are made on major festival days.

Is there a dress code for darshan? +

Modest traditional attire is preferred. Shoes must be removed before entering the temple premises. Photography is restricted inside the sanctum.

Is free bus service available from Shegaon Station? +

Yes. Free bus service is operated by the Sansthan between Shegaon Railway Station and the main temple complex at regular intervals.

Staying for Darshan? Book Bhakta Niwas

Stay close to the temple at Bhakta Niwas. Accommodation available at Shegaon and 3 other holy locations on donation basis.