Sant Sopankaka Punyatithi (Sasvad)

Sant Sopankaka (Mauli's younger brother)

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Sant Sopankaka Punyatithi — Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi 1296 CE. Sopankaka entered sanjeevan samadhi at Sasvad on the banks of the Karha river. Sasvad holds the southernmost of the four Apegaon-sibling samadhis (Mauli at Alandi, Muktabai at Mehun, Nivruttinath at Trimbakeshwar, Sopankaka at Sasvad).

Dates 2026–2027

December 22, 2026December 12, 2027

Mantra

सोपानकाका महाराज की जय

Sopankaka Maharaj ki Jaya

Victory to Sant Sopankaka Maharaj — Mauli's younger brother who attained samadhi at Sasvad on the Karha river.

How to recite

Sing the abhangas of Sant Sopankaka — especially his 'Vithu Mauli' abhangas. Visit Sasvad if possible (his samadhi-place on the Karha river, ~30 km south of Pune). Read at least one chapter of the Dnyaneshwari at sunset.

Benefits

Sant Sopankaka (1277-1296) was the third of the four Apegaon siblings, between Mauli and Muktabai. He attained sanjeevan samadhi at Sasvad on Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi 1296 CE — within months of Mauli's samadhi at Alandi. His grace deepens the bond of bhakti-companionship — the Sopankaka palkhi from Sasvad joins the Mauli palkhi from Alandi at Saswad-junction during the Ashadhi Wari.

✦ Special Note

The Sopankaka palkhi from Sasvad joins the Dnyaneshwar Mauli palkhi from Alandi during the Ashadhi Wari — uniting the brothers' palanquins for the final 200 km walk to Pandharpur. Per the Marathi Drik Panchang (Amanta system) — Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi.

Foods Allowed

Pohe with shengdana, coconut and curry leavesSabudana khichdi and vadaBhopla bharit and varai bhakriNaralachi vadi and modakFresh winter fruits — orange, sitafal, berTulsi-charanamrita from the Karha at SasvadMilk, taak, gheeSendha namak for fasting members

Foods to Avoid

Onion, garlic, brinjal — alwaysMeat, fish, eggs, alcohol

Meal Idea

Pohe with shengdana for the morning naivedya; varai bhakri with bhopla bharit for lunch; modak with ghee and naralachi vadi for the evening kirtan.

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