Alandi is a popular pilgrim spot that was a samadhi of respected saint of Maharashtra, Sant Dnyaneshwar. He was respected for his Marathi translation of the Hindu epic, The Bhagwadgita.

Legend has it that Alandi was where the saint inspired the villagers to worship Lord Panduranga. It is often cited that “Devachi Alandi depicts the place of the gods, and is popular for the two palkhis that it holds every year.