Sajjangad, Satara, Maharashtra

While returning from Mahabaleshwar, we had these two options: Sajjangad and Ajinkyagad. We had already seen Ajinkyagad so we chose Sajjangad this time. We reached Satara in the afternoon, had lunch and then went ahead. This fort is 18 km from Satara.

This fort is famous for Sant Ramdas Samadhi (final resting place) and thus a place of pilgrimage for his followers. 

Sant Ramdas is very popular for his teachings. His advice narrated to his Shishya Kalyan Swami is written in Dasbodh. Sant Ramdas was spiritual guru (teacher) of Shivaji Maharaj and was requested by Shivaji to make Sajjangad as his permanent monastery.

 This fort was built by Bahamani emperors in parts between 1347-1427. Later it was under Adil Shah dynasty. 

Adil Shah was defeated by the Mughals and it then came under the Mughal rule. It was then conquered from them by Shivaji Maharaja on 2nd April 1673.

This fort has 2 doors, first one is called Shree Chatrapati Shivaji Mahadwar, as can be seen in the picture above.

This is the second door and it is called Shree Samartha Mahadwar. 

 
The fort spreads over an area of 1525 square meters and has two lakes named Ghodale (lake meant for horses) and Sonale (lake with potable water).
  

As you enter the fort you will see this...

Places to see inside fort include Ramdas Swami Monastry, ShreeRam temple, Bramhapisa Maruti temple, Hanuman temple (Dhaabyacha Maruti).

Things which were used by Ramdas Swami daily are kept in this room.

The fort is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. Accommodation is available free of cost in the dharmashala. Food is also given to devotees as prasad in the afternoon.

 

Lord Hanuman

 

As you can see the fort surroundings are scenic and beautiful.

Many Devotees Visit this fort Especially during Shiv Jayanti and Ram Navami.
 

We had an awesome time here......:) :)