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Overview
Audumbar is a small village in Sangli and is famous for the shrine of Shree Dattatreya which is situated on the bank of the Krishna River. Shree Dattatreya, a universal Guru, is an avatar of the divine trinity Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh. The temple is said to have been erected in honor of Sri Narasimha Saraswati, a great saint and who is supposed to be the Fourth Avatar of Shree Dattatreya.
About the Temple
As per vision from Lord Dattatreya to Sage Bramhanand of Girnar, he discovered and renowned this divine holy place Audumber where Datta Avatar Nrusinha Saraswati performed Chaturmas Anushtan (Four holy months). Thousands of people began to flock to the place for darsan. At the end of Chaturmasa, when the sage prepared to leave, the people requested him to stay. Devotees can have darshan of Nijaroopa darshan of swamy padukas in the mandir in morning hours. Rudrabhisheka will be performed to padukas at about 7 to 8 a.m. and the padukas will be covered with alankara after abhisheka.
Accessibility
The nearest airport to Datta Mandir is kolhapur airport, kolhapur which is 43 km away from Datta Mandir. The nearest railway station to Datta mandir is Miraj Railway Station which is 2 km away from Datta Mandir. Miraj is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Temple Address
Audumbar Datta Temple
Sangli Miraj Kupwad,
Maharashtra
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
- Fame
Shlokas
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Timings
The temple is open from 05:00 am to 7:00 pm.