About Shri Kshetra Karanja Lad Gurumandir
Shri Kshetra Karanja Lad Gurumandir is a prominent Hindu temple in Karanja Lad, Washim district, Maharashtra, dedicated to Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj, the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. Established in 1934 by Swami Brahmanand Saraswati at the saint's birthplace, it serves as a major pilgrimage center for Dattatreya followers. The temple conducts daily aartis and hosts significant events like Guru Purnima and an annual six-week Utsav.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect darshan of the main deity Guru Dattatreya during specified morning and evening hours with breaks for rituals. Daily aartis are performed at 5:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 9:00 PM. Photography is allowed inside the temple premises. Traditional and formal dress code is expected. Prasad is available for devotees. The temple complex is located in a town known for spiritual significance and communal harmony.
Key highlights
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Birthplace of Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj, second avatar of Lord Dattatreya
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Established in 1934 by Swami Brahmanand Saraswati
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Daily aartis at 5:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 9:00 PM
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Annual six-week Utsav celebration from birth anniversary to Samadhi Day
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Major center for religious and social welfare activities in Vidarbha region