The Kanifnath temple is dedicated to saint Kanifnath who was one of the powerful nine saints, collectively called Navnath. The temple is situated in Bopgaon near Saswad, Pune.

How to Go To Kanifnath Temple:

The shortest route to go to the Kanifnath Temple is through Bopdev Ghat. It is about 35 km from Chandni Chowk, Pune. If you are going from Katraj, take a right turn from Khadi Machine Chowk, go straight. When the Bopdev Ghat ends, after a few kilometers, you would see a big board on the left side. Kanifnath Temple entrance is printed on it. Go straight and after 1-2 km, there is the temple on the hill. Car and bike parking space is available.

What is the Specialty of Kanifnath Temple?

The peculiarity of the Kanifnath Temple is that there is a very small window-like door to enter the inner side of the temple (Gabhara) through which even a fat person can go inside. You just have to follow the proper method. The people inside the temple will tell you how to pass through. Women are not allowed to enter the inner side where the shrine is there.

How to Enter the Shrine?

Before entering you have to remove all your clothes except underwear and wear a saffron lungi provided by the temple authority. First, straighten your both arms and place them inside the window, give a little push, now tilt your body as if you are sleeping on one side, and keep on pushing your body with your legs until your full body passes through the entrance. It is a little bit eerie for the first time. While coming out, get your feet out first and then follow the same procedure as you did to enter but push your body outside this time.

There are 2-3 other temples around the main temple. A statue depicting the birth of Kanifnath Maharaj is there on the left side of the temple.

A few small snack centers are there where you can have tea and snacks and refresh yourself.