Akkalkot Swami Samarth

Akkalkot is a city and a municipal council in Solapur district in the Maharashtra. It is situated 40 km southeast of Solapur and very close to the border between Maharashtra and Karnataka states.

Akkalkot was the home to Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj, a 19th century saint who is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of God Dattatreya. 

Akkalkot is widely known for its association with Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj, held by some to be a reincarnation of Lord Dattatreya. 

Swami Maharaj lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of his disciple Cholappa, where his samadhi and shrine are now located. 

The shrine complex, which is known the Vatavruksh Mandir since it encloses the banyan tree beneath which the swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers. it is said that the tree speaks and some sound comes from the tree. 

Evening Palkhi:-

Location:-Akkalkot is 40 KM away from Solapur City.
There are continuous bus services from solapur to Akkalkot , or also pvt services are available.




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How to Go:-

Nearest Airport is Solapur.

Nearest Station is Akkalkot.


 


Solapur is well connected via Road.



Near By Places to Visit:-

1. Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple :- 1.5 km away from bus station.
2. Ballappa Math :- 1 km away from bus station.
3. Raje Rayan Math :-2 km away from bus station.
4. Joshi Buwa Math :- 1.5km away from bus station.
5. Khandoba Temple :- This temple is to the north direction of bus station.
6. Mallikarjun Temple :- This temple is located between shri.Swami samarth Samadhi math     bus station.
7. New Palace & Armory Museum :- Just near the bus station.
8. Shivpuri :- 2.5 km away from bus station.
9. Hatti Tank :- 1 km. away from bus station.
10. Kashi Vishweshwar, Jeur:- 12 km away from Akkalkot bus station.
11. Hydra:- 30 km away from Akkalkot bus station.
12. Burhanpur :-15 km away from Akkalkot bus station.
13. Kurnur :- 14 km away from Akkakot bus station.