Hotels near Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli

The road to heaven leads through penance and salvation, the fruits of which can be devoured in the holy place of Kankavli which houses the famous Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram. Known to be the revered site where the great saint had led a life of simplicity, austerity and divinity, the ashram witnesses a huge in-rush of devotional crowd.

The ashram marks the site where the revered saint had meditated for 50 long years and was under a vowed silence his entire sainthood. But his holiness had reached the masses and they came to him to relieve themselves of their distress. His very presence emanated divine vibes that cured people of their sorrows. People from all religions, caste, creed and economic strata come to usher prayers and gain his blessings.

Important facts that could be of help are listed below:

• Winter months are highly preferred for visiting the ashram.
• Accommodations are available in Bhakt-Niwas at highly nominal rates.
• Pooja-archa on any day can be done with a donation of Rs.51 but on special occasions, Rs 1001 is mandatory.
• Puja can be done once-a-year and prasad is delivered to the mailing address.
• Kokan Kinara Restaurant is in close proximity to the ashram.
• Camera and water should be kept handy.
• Sawantwadi Railway Station and Dabolim Airport are nearest to the town while bus services can be availed as well.