The short answer
Dnyaneshwar Temple, Nevasa: what visitors should know first
Go if you follow the Varkari tradition or Marathi literature, and combine it with Mohiniraj temple in the same town. Check current opening hours and the exact location locally, as published details are limited.
History and context
The story behind Dnyaneshwar Temple, Nevasa
Dnyaneshwar composed the Dnyaneshwari in 1290 CE, and later entered sanjeevan samadhi at Alandi in 1296. Local tradition places the composition at Nevasa, beside a pole or pillar that remains there.
The Nevasa shrine is associated with that tradition, although published sources about its construction and administration are limited.
Useful facts
Dnyaneshwar Temple, Nevasa facts at a glance
- Location
- Nevasa town, Ahilyanagar district
- Faith
- Hindu (Varkari tradition)
- Deity/dedication
- Saint Dnyaneshwar
- Visitor note
- Look for the pillar (Pais Khamb) where the saint is said to have composed the text
- Built
- Dnyaneshwari composed 1290 CE; shrine date not verified
Why it matters
Why Dnyaneshwar Temple, Nevasa is worth your time
The Dnyaneshwari is one of the foundational texts of Marathi literature and of the Varkari devotional tradition, completed in 1290 CE according to scholarly consensus. Tradition ties its composition to Nevasa, and the pillar here is the physical anchor for that story.
For travellers who know Maharashtra mostly through Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur, Nevasa adds a different strand: the saint-poet tradition, which is quieter, more literary and rooted in congregational singing rather than queues.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The pillar
The Pais Khamb is the physical anchor of the tradition that the Dnyaneshwari was composed here.
- 02
A literary pilgrimage
The shrine makes sense of the Dnyaneshwari for anyone who has read or heard it.
- 03
Pair with Mohiniraj
The Mohiniraj temple is in the same town and makes a natural second stop.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ask in Nevasa for the Pais Khamb, the pillar at the shrine of Dnyaneshwar, and head there first. The traditional account is that the saint wrote the Dnyaneshwari, his Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, in Nevasa beside a pillar that is still there. Devotees touch or circle the pillar and then sit quietly in the shrine.
Before going inside, take a moment to look at how the town is arranged around the river and the temples. Nevasa is a small settlement, so you can walk between shrines or hire a rickshaw for a short ride.
Take a little time to read or listen to a few verses of the Dnyaneshwari if you can. Even a short recitation by a local devotee gives the place a context that the building alone does not.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Ask in town for the Pais Khamb and confirm the shrine's current opening hours
- Dress modestly and carry shoes you can remove easily
- Visit on a weekday to avoid festival crowds
- Combine with Mohiniraj temple in the same town
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Nevasa town, Nevasa taluka
- Time needed
- 45–60 minutes
- Best time
- Weekday mornings; crowds rise on Ekadashi and Varkari festival days
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Temple precincts are generally level, but details of seating and steps are not well documented. Ask locally before bringing wheelchair users, and wear shoes that are easy to remove.
- Tickets and access
- No fee is known. Dress modestly, leave footwear outside and ask before photographing inside the shrine.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Temple precincts are generally level, but details of seating and steps are not well documented. Ask locally before bringing wheelchair users, and wear shoes that are easy to remove.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Where did Dnyaneshwar write the Dnyaneshwari?
Tradition places it at Nevasa, beside a pillar that still stands. The text itself dates to 1290 CE.
Is Nevasa near Shani Shingnapur?
Shingnapur is in Nevasa taluka, so the two are close. Check the current distance on a map app.
Is there an entry fee?
None is known, but confirm locally.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
