Sant Dnyaneshwar Pais Khamb Mandir

Sant Dnyaneshwar Pais Khamb Mandir is a historic Hindu temple located in Nevasa, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. It marks the sacred site where Saint Dnyaneshwar composed the Dnyaneshwari, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, around AD 1290 while leaning against a pillar known as Pais Khamb. The temple complex serves as a significant pilgrimage center for the Varkari tradition and features the original pole, a library, museum, and meditation facilities.

Visitors can expect to see the historic Pais Khamb pillar beside which Sant Dnyaneshwar wrote the Dnyaneshwari. The temple complex includes a main shrine, a library, a museum, and a meditation center. Devotees participate in daily rituals such as Abhishek and spiritual discourses on the Dnyaneshwari. The site offers a peaceful environment with gardens and book stalls, serving as a focal point for the Varkari sampraday.