The Story of Padukas (foot-prints) under the Neem Tree

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The Story of Padukas (foot-prints) under the Neem Tree

 

A devotee of Akkalkot Maharaj by name Bhai Krishnaji Alibagkar

worshipped the photo of Akkalkot Maharaj. He once thought of going to

Akkalkot (Sholapur District), taking the darshana of the Padukas (foot-

prints) of the Maharaj and offering his sincere worship there; but

before he could go there, he got a vision in his dream. Akkalkot

Maharaj appeared in the vision and said to him - " Now Shirdi is my

resting place, go there and offer your Worship. " So Bhai changed his

plan and came to Shirdi, worshipped Baba, stayed there for six months

and was happy. As a reminiscence of this vision etc., he prepared the

Padukas and installed them on an auspicious day of Shravan, Shaka 1834

(1912 A.D.) under the Neem tree with due ceremonies and formalities,

conducted by Dada Kelkar and Upasani. One Dixit Brahmin was appointed

for worship, and the management was entrusted to devotee Sagun.