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there were some ancient temple dating to antiquity there and a well which was believed to have
been used by God Ram and Goddess Sita in ancient times. Baba personally designed the
Temple according to the ancient Science of `Vastu Shastra’ and designed the moat and Lake
which harvested rain water during the Monsoons.
Distance of temple: It is 25 kms from Pune station and 18 kms from Hadapsar.
How to reach temple: Best way to reach temple is by own vehicle (2 wheeler or 4
wheeler).There are no direct buses till temple. One can hire a car. After crossing Loni toll naka
in few minutes one can see small bridge after crossing it take immediate right turn and proceed
towards village and then take a right turn from chowk and travel 6-7 kms to reach temple..Road
condition is pathetic.
Parking Charges: Parking charges is 20 rs for two wheelers and 40 rs for Four Wheelers.
Temple visiting hours: Opening time of temple is 9 am and closing time of temple is 5 pm.
Place to eat: There are 2 restaurants near parking where one can have breakfast and
lunch.Wadapav,Misal pav and Bhel in Breakfast and Maharashtrian thali in Lunch. Food is
average quality. Alternatively one can pack food and can eat in the premises of temple.
Ramdara temple is not visible from distance as it is surrounded by hills. The Temple standing on
the Lake was dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a Huge Nandi at the entrance; however the
beautiful idols of of Lord Rama, Sita mata and Shri Laxmana as well as that of Shri Dattatreya in
inner shrine make this place more divine. The Shiva Linga was carved and installed by Dhundi
Baba himself and in it is embedded the sacred souvenirs he had kept from his days as a
wandering monk visiting the 12 Jyotirlingas and Manosaravar in Tibet. There are also idols and
sculptures of different God,Goddess and Saints beautifully carved on the walls. There is also
ashram of Shri Devipuri Maharaj beside main temple. Temple is surrounded by beautiful Lake,
Coconut and palm trees all around. Lotus flowers and Ducks can be seen in Lake. There is a
walkway around Lake and one can see lots of birds. There is a huge tree (Umbar tree) at the
start of the walkway (near Arch) which is home to many small birds. The location of temple
along with abundance of trees in the vicinity makes this place serene and beautiful. Best
location for photography and videography.one can spare few hours at this place for inner peace
and complete satisfaction of my mind.Ramdara is a Ram temple on the outskirts of Pune and
situated on Pune Solapur highway. It is surrounded by water on three sides, and also by lush
green trees and coconut groves. It is a great place to spend a few hours with family and friends.
The main deity of Ramdara Temple is Lord Shiva, however the beautiful idols of Lord Rama,
Lakshmana, Sita and Hanuman inside the main temple have made the temple famous as
Ramdara. Outside the main sanctum, you will find other Hindu deities.There is also a sculptural
representation of the Dasha-avatars of Lord Vishnu inside Ramdara Temple. You also see the
Ganesha temple within the temple area. The temple also has an ashram of Shri Devipuri
Maharaj also known as Dhundi Baba.How to reach this Temple
By Air-Nearest airport from Ramdara Temple is Pune airport. From here you can easily reach
this temple by using local transport.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Ramdara Temple is at Solapur which is at a distance
of about 15 kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local
transport services.Those few moments could be all for many
and when they left…It was with the feeling that their entire life had been worth living just for
those few moments of seeing such a wonderful and incredible man and as he was in person.
To me he was not only all these things but he was also my beloved Babaji ( A name for a loving
Father figure in Hindi) while to the world he was the legendary Dhundi Baba or 10008 Devi
Puri Maharaj. A Sage and Hermit. Seer and Rishi who was a legend even in his life time. A life
so extraordinary in every way.. To those of us who had the honor and blessings of ever meeting
and knowing him closely all we can say is.”.Baba there was never another like you and will
never will be ever again.. and though you have gone..you remain a part of us, deeply embedded
in our hearts and memories as you will always remain a part of the beautiful hills and valleys of
Ramadara and the temple and Hermitage you created and left behind for all us to experience a
peace so deep and immortal.that still gives us hope that there is a purpose and beauty in life
..and that you lived such as incredible one before you passed on to the other shore .. ( Read
On..) The Legend of 10008 Devipuri Maharaj of Ramdara.It was the Year 1950.. India had just
become independent. There was a lot of buzz and activity at the S.R.P.F ( Special Reserve
Police Force). Head Quarters in the City of Daund in South Maharashtra .Squardon leader
Shinde was a Tall and Young officer who hailed from Satara and a Maratha clan known for its
courage, military acumen and patriotism
This Leader was known as an excellent officer..who was loved by his men and who was known
to be a man of great spiritual qualities and discipline as well a man who was both strict and yet
very kind and just to all his men.
..On March 17th there was a special program in which the Inspector General of State Police
was the chief Guest. Officer Shinde was in charge of the ceremony. He spent the previous day
in overseeing the rehearsals and all the arrangements for the big day. On March 17th He was
seen by hundreds of people to lead the police parade and received the guard of honor by the
I.G ( Inspector General) of the State himself.
The program was also attended by senior officers and police personnel from all over the district.
The SRPF is also a reserve Para military force till this day.For years he had had a vision..it was
of an ancient temple lying hidden in a remote land amongst hills.He could almost see the path
and road to this place.. Once again he left Girnar and headed for the mountain ranges near the
hilly routes of the Western Ghats alone and on foot.
On ” Gopal Ashtami” of August 1954 he reached Loni village near Poona and then walked to a
forested area in the hilly slopes of a Mountain near the village of Phursingi.. This remote area
was known as Ramadara..by the locals. They said there were some ruins of an ancient temple
dating to antiquity there and a Well which was believed to have been used by Sri Rama and Sri
Sita Ma, during the Historical period when they both :The Heroic king Rama and his Queen Sita
were in exile. Now..This land and hill slope was abandoned and belonged to no one.
The wandering monk made this forest his home and built a little thatched hut nestled in the
hills and lived alone . Wandering shepherds, hunters and peasants would see this tall and quiet
man with long matted hair, practicing intense meditation and spiritual practices on a high hill