Sri Dattagiri Maharaj Ashram – Narayankhed

Temple information

Darshan timings

05:30 – 20:30

Best time to visit

Early Morning (6:00 AM)

Deity

Deity form

Trimurti Avatar (Three-headed unified form of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva)

Religious tradition

Natha / Avadhuta Monastic Lineage

Sanskrit name

श्री दत्तगिरि महाराज आश्रम - नारायणखेद्

Also known as

Narayankhed Datta Ashram, Dattagiri Ashramam Narayankhed Branch

Darshan hours

Daily

5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Break timings

12:00-16:30

Special days

04:30-22:30

Festival timings

During major celebrations like Datta Jayanti, the ashram remains open from 04:30 AM to 11:00 PM without an afternoon closure.

Aarti & rituals

Morning aarti

06:00

Midday aarti

12:00

Evening aarti

18:30

Night aarti

20:00

Special aarti days

Thursdays

Ritual schedule

Morning Nitya Paduka Puja, Archana, and Evening collective Datta Dhuni prayers

Pooja timings

08:00 (Sahasranama Archana)

Abhishek timings

06:30 (Panchamrita Abhishekam to Lord Dattatreya)

Special poojas

Guru Paduka Archana, Nitya Arpana rituals

History & heritage

Historical period

Modern

Built by

Established directly under the spiritual lineage and trust setup of Sri Dattagiri Maharaj

Architect / builder

Ashram Branch Seva Committee

Construction materials

Reinforced concrete, brickwork, and polished stone flooring

Historical events

Consecrated as a crucial node to propagate Avadhuta values and serve rural communities around the Narayankhed area.

Renovations

Periodically updated to expand community halls and dynamic public dining zones

Archaeological importance

Non-archaeological / Private institutional ashram estate

Legends

Built to emulate the deep ascetic ambiance of the parent Peetham, catering to seekers unable to travel long distances.

Inscriptions

Dedication stones tracking the name of core local land donors and lineage acharyas

Architecture

Architectural style

Other

Architectural period

Late 20th Century

Structure

Complex

Floors

2

Gopuram

Minimalist single-tier Shikhara featuring an emblem of Lord Dattatreya

Mandapa

Medium-sized open-sided Dhyana Mandapam used for silent meditation and discourses

Sculptural features

Nicely carved stone model of the sacred Audumbara tree and holy footprints (Padukas)

Artistic elements

Framed portrait galleries tracking the lineage avatars of Lord Dattatreya

Construction technique

Modern pillar-and-beam concrete framework with plastered brick walls

Unique features

Features a naturally ventilated hall layout facing away from the main highway to preserve strict meditative silence.

Festivals & events

Festival calendar

Determined yearly based on the traditional Hindu lunar panchangam

Special celebration days

All traditional Thursdays (Guruvar) throughout the calendar year

Cultural events

Rural community devotional singing loops, kirtans, and moral scriptural discourse meets

Annual events

Maha Rudra Yagnam, annual Guru Paduka processing ceremonies, and seasonal intensive meditation retreats during Chaturmasya.

Peak crowd season

November to February (Aligning with cooler winter months and prime Dattatreya traditional calendar periods).

Visitor information

• ✓ Parking
• ✓ Wheelchair accessible
• ✓ Restrooms
• ✓ Drinking water
• ✓ Shoe keeping
• ✓ Prasadam counter
• ✓ Annadanam

Best time to visit

Early Morning (6:00 AM)

Parking capacity

100+ Vehicles

Parking fees

Free

Donation counters

Yes

Donation methods

Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer

Prasadam

Sweet pongal, pulihora, or mixed sugar blocks