Shri Ganaavdhoot Maharaj, fondly known as Gana Maharaj by his thousands of devotees across Maharashtra and abroad, is revered as an Auliya—a holy soul and saint who has attained Siddhi, or spiritual perfection.

His devotees believe him to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya (Datta Guru), Swami Samarth, Shankar Maharaj, and Chile Maharaj. They hold that his mere glance blesses them immensely. Maharaj is renowned for his miraculous abilities and his knack for knowing people’s troubles without a word spoken. His mere presence is said to offer solutions to life’s challenges & problems.