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Audumbar Datta Temple
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Audumbar Datta Temple

Dattatreya shrine beside the Krishna River, in Palus taluka, Maharashtra

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 3 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Kolhapur Airport is the nearest, about 58 km away.

  • By train

    Bhilawadi station is 8 km away, Kirloskarvadi 15 km, and Sangli 26 km.

  • By road

    State transport buses and private vehicles run regularly from Sangli, Pune and Kolhapur.

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Why devotees come here

Audumbar Datta Temple is a shrine of Dattatreya in Audumbar, Palus taluka, Sangli district. It was built in honour of Shri Narasimha Saraswati, a 15th-century saint. The open-air temple stands beside the Krishna River.

The temple is a revered spiritual destination dedicated to Dattatreya. It was built in honour of Shri Narasimha Saraswati, a 15th-century saint who is considered an incarnation of Dattatreya. Audumbar lies in Palus taluka, about 12 km from Palus city, in Sangli district.

The Shri Guru Charitra, a revered scripture that chronicles his life and teachings, tells that he did a four-month penance, called Chaturmas Anushtan, at this very spot. The temple is open-air, beside the Krishna River. The soothing sounds of the Krishna River enhance its meditative atmosphere.

The sanctum sanctorum houses the sacred Padukas, or footprints, of Shri Narasimha Saraswati. The entrance is adorned with intricate carvings. The temple is open all year, welcoming devotees at any time.

Festivals

  • December or JanuaryDatta Jayanti

    Held on the full moon day of Margashirsha month, with special prayers, discourses and feasts.

  • June or JulyGuru Purnima

    A significant festival at the temple.

Tips for your visit

  • A ferry ride across the Krishna River is a scenic way to reach the temple.
  • Bhuvaneshwari Temple lies just across the Krishna River and is closely linked to Shri Narasimha Saraswati.

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Questions people ask

Is Audumbar Datta Temple dedicated to Dattatreya?

Yes. The temple is dedicated to Dattatreya, and it was built in honour of Shri Narasimha Saraswati.

Where is Audumbar Datta Temple?

The temple is in Audumbar, Palus taluka, Sangli district, Maharashtra. Audumbar lies about 12 km from Palus city, and the Krishna River flows beside the temple.

Who was Shri Narasimha Saraswati?

He was a 15th-century saint who is considered an incarnation of Dattatreya. Devotees say he did a four-month penance at this spot, as told in Shri Guru Charitra.

What is Datta Jayanti?

It is the festival held on the full moon day of Margashirsha month, when devotees gather to worship and seek blessings. It falls in December or January.

Is the temple open all year?

Yes. The official Maharashtra tourism page says the temple is open all year, welcoming devotees at any time. That page gave no fixed daily hours.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Audumbar, Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra maharashtratourism.gov.in
  2. Datta Jayanti, Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra maharashtratourism.gov.in
  3. Shreekshetra Audumbar, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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