15 Facts About Swami Samarth

Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj known as Swami of Akkalkot was an Indian Hindu spiritual master of the Dattatreya Tradition.

Swami Samarth lived during the nineteenth century from 1858 to 1878 and is a known spiritual figure in various Indian states including Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Swami Samarth traveled all across the Indian subcontinent and eventually set his abode at Akkalkot, a village in present-day Maharashtra.

Swami Samarth is thought to have arrived at Akkalkot on a Wednesday, during either September or October in 1856.

Swami Samarth resided at Akkalkot for close to 22 years.

Swami Samarth's teachings continue to be followed by millions of people in Maharashtra, and his ashram in Akkalkot remains a popular place of pilgrimage.

Swami Samarth is considered to be the fourth incarnation of Dattatreya, the Lord Almighty.

Swami Samarth is believed to be a reincarnation of Narasimha Saraswati, another earlier spiritual master of the Dattatreya sect.

Swami Samarth was from Andhra Pradesh later he migrated to different places.

Swami Samarth might have moved through Tibet and Nepal during his travels across the Himalayas and its adjacent regions.

Swami Samarth is believed to have visited various Indian regions such as Puri, Varanasi, Haridwar, Girnar, Kathiawar and Rameswaram.

Swami Samarth might have briefly lived at Mangalvedha, a town near Pandharpur in present-day Solapur district, Maharashtra.

Swami Samarth is believed to have visited Maniknagar, Karnataka to meet Manik Prabhu, an Indian saint and mystic considered to be another incarnation of Dattatreya.

Swami Samarth probably arrived at Akkalkot in 1856 on receiving an invitation from Chintopant Tol and then stayed on the outskirts of the town for about 22 years.

Swami Samarth lived at the residence of his disciple Cholappa, where his shrine is presently located.