Meherabad
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| ?Meherabad Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 672 m (2,205 ft) |
| District(s) | Ahmednagar |
| Codes • Pincode |
• 414001 |
Meherabad (meaning "Meher flourishing") was originally an ashram established near Arangaon Village in 1923 by Meher Baba about nine kilometers (6 miles) south of Ahmednagar, India. It is now the site of Meher Baba's samadhi (tomb-shrine) as well as facilities and accommodations for pilgrims. A large number of buildings (mostly associated with the earlier decades of Baba’s work), the graves of disciples, and a range of pilgrim accommodation and charitable establishments are also there. Many Baba lovers work or live in the vicinity.[1] The samadhi itself is located at .
Meherabad is a popular place of pilgrimage for both eastern and western followers of Meher Baba with reported numbers of around 30,000 annual pilgrims at Amartithi (the celebration of his passing, January 31).[2] The Meher Pilgrim Center and Meher Pilgrim Retreat located there are open to the public. There is also a free dispensary and school.
Established in 1923, Meherabad was the first permanent residence of Meher Baba and his disciples in Ahmednagar district. In 1944 Meher Baba moved his residence 15 miles north to Meherazad located on the other side of Ahmedagar.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Avatar Meher Baba, His Life, His Message and His Followers, Copyright 1996 Ray Kerkhove, Peter Milne and Ray Kerkhove,
- ^ Avatar Meher Baba Trust - Calendar of Events
[edit] External links
- Meherabad and Meherazad
- Meherabad History and Description
- Meherabad at Wikimapia
- Meher Baba places in Ahmednagar
- Photo tour of Meherabad sites
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