In the presence of Gajanan Maharaj, a transformative moment unfolded on September 12, 1908. On this auspicious day, Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan was established, a collective of 12 trustees formed to honor the sacred location hinted at by Maharaj himself in the words “Ya Jagi Rahil Re” (It will be at this place) regarding his future Samadhi. Nestled beneath the temple of Shri Ram, the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Mandir holds a special place in this spiritual landscape.

Within the vicinity, the perpetual flame of the Dhooni burns, a symbolic representation of spiritual continuity. Nearby, devotees can witness Maharaj’s paduka (wooden sandals), the revered temple of Vithoba and Rukmini, and the sacred shrine of Hanuman. An ancient umbar tree stands sentinel close to the Temple of Hanuman, its roots intertwined with the spiritual history of Shri Gajanan Maharaj.

At the helm of the trust is Shivshankar Patil, steering the ship with dedication and reverence. The educational institutions under the trust’s wing, located in Shegaon and affiliated with Amravati University, stand as beacons of quality engineering education in the Vidarbha region.

In 2005, the trust manifested the Anand Sagar project, a sprawling tourist destination covering 650 acres. This expansive venture has since become one of Maharashtra’s premier amusement places, welcoming visitors with open arms. Situated on the Mumbai-Howrah route, Shegaon finds itself a brief pause for the heart and soul, as most trains heading to Howrah make a brief stop of 2–3 minutes, allowing travelers to absorb the spiritual essence of this sacred place.