For more than a hundred and sixty years, sadhus of Anandvan Sansthan have kept the lamp of Bhagwat tradition burning at Songir. This is their lineage — and the river of grace that still flows through it today.
॥ गुरुपरंपरेची अखंड दीपशिखा ॥
A wandering ascetic who came to the foot of Songir hill, established a small dhuni, and began daily readings of the Bhagwat for the villagers who gathered. From this single fire, Anandvan Sansthan was born.
Formally consecrated the Sansthan in 1924 with the laying of the central temple stone. Built the first stone matha, the Vedshala, and began annual Saptahas during chaturmas. Disciples remember him for an austerity so quiet it changed the temperature of the room.
Took the katha out of the matha and into the public square. Held large public Bhagwat Saptahas across Maharashtra and Gujarat, established the Dnyaneshwari Adhyayan Mandal, and inspired a generation of devotees who are still teaching today.
Disciple and dharmic successor of Acharya III. Founded the Mukundraj Foundation as the active wing of the Sansthan — bringing the Bhagwat into city auditoriums, college campuses, livestreams and short-form video. A scholar of both Sanskrit and modern philosophy, he has delivered over 200 public Saptahas across India.
From the founding sant's first dhuni to the present day, no break in the daily Bhagwat readings at Songir.
Seven-day Bhagwat discourses delivered by Shri Mukundraj Maharaj across Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP and beyond.
Each lighting the next, each adding their own discipline to the shared flame.
Attend a katha, study the teachings, or come for darshan at Songir. Every devotee is welcome.