Shreekshetra Audumbar

Shreekshetra Audumbar is a revered place of pilgrimage located in Palus Tehsil, about 3 km away from the town of Bhilawadi in Sangli District. The sacred Audumbar village is known for the shrine of Lord Dattatreya built in the honour of the 13^th century Saint Shri Narasimha Saraswati, considered to be the second avatar of Lord Dattatreya. Shri Narasimha Saraswati is said to have lived in Audumbar during the four holy months of Chaturmas and hence, the town is a significant religious place.

Shreekshetra Audumbar is an immensely picturesque place with a peaceful and positive atmosphere. The temple of Lord Dattatreya is situated by the banks of Krishna River. Inside the temple are the ‘Padukas’ of Shri Narasimha Saraswati. The temple also has a statue of Shri Narasimha Saraswati and images and idols of Lord Dattatreya, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. Devootes can take ‘Nija Roop Darshan’ (without ornaments and decoration) of the ‘Padukas’ in the morning before 7 am. The temple priests perform a ‘Rudrabhishek’ between 7.00 am and 8.00 am, after which the ‘Padukas’ are then covered with a silver dome and decorated with ‘Poorna Alankar’ (flowers, decoration). Sacred Pujas and artis are performed by the priests in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Devotees and visitors travelling to Shreekshetra Audumbar can stay at the comfortable ‘Bhakta Niwas’ near the temple. Some of the priests and locals also provide homestays. One can also stay in the nearby city of Sangli which is about 27 km away from the temple. There are many comfortable hotels and resorts in Sangli suitable for all budgets.