Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram

Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram is a spiritual site in Kankavli, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, dedicated to Paramhans Bhalchandra Maharaj. Established in 1975, it serves as the samadhi sthan and former residence where the saint lived in penance for 55 years until his death in 1977. The ashram preserves his memorial and meditation spots, attracting devotees from across India. It is located in Shivajinagar near the Mumbai-Goa Highway and functions as a center for religious and cultural activities.

Visitors can expect a serene spiritual environment centered around the samadhi and shrine of Bhalchandra Maharaj. The ashram complex includes the saint's memorial, areas where he meditated, and accommodation facilities known as Bhakt Nivas. Devotees engage in worship and rituals such as pooja-abhishekh. The site maintains an atmosphere of asceticism reflecting the saint's life of silence and penance. A monument of Babaji is also located in the nearby main market.

The ashram was established in 1975 to commemorate Paramhans Bhalchandra Maharaj, who was born on January 8, 1904, and attained mahasamadhi on December 16, 1977. He resided at this location for 55 years in continuous penance, silence, and digambar avastha. The site preserves his meditation spots and serves as his final resting place.

The ashram is a major spiritual center in Sindhudurg district attracting devotees from all castes, religions, and sects across India. It hosts significant religious and cultural programs including the annual birth anniversary celebration. The institution perpetuates the saint's teachings of austerity and devotion, serving as a pilgrimage destination for seekers of spiritual grace.