Sajjangadसज्जनगड
Samarth Ramdas Swami's samadhi, the math offers free meals and lodging to every visitor.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSatara, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeForts, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height900 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyParali, Satara
EntryFree · free meals & stay
About Sajjangad
The fort where Samarth Ramdas Swami, Shivaji's spiritual guide, spent his last years and where his samadhi lies. The math here still serves free meals and offers free lodging to every visitor, which it has done for centuries.
What to see and do
- Samarth Ramdas Swami's samadhi
- Free meals and lodging at the math
- Around 700 stone steps
- Urmodi dam and reservoir views
- Ram temple and the daily aarti
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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