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Dnyaneshwar (Deified)

ज्ञानेश्वर
Also known as: Jñāneśvara, Dnyandev, Varkari Saint, Author of Dnyaneshwari

About

A revered saint of the Varkari tradition in Maharashtra. Author of the Dnyaneshwari, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi. Deified by his followers as a saint and philosopher. Represents the synthesis of bhakti and jnana.

Attributes

PhilosophyDnyaneshwariVarkari traditionBhakti and Jnana

Symbols

Dnyaneshwari manuscriptPandharpurSamadhi at Alandi

Associated Mantras

Dnyaneshwari recitation
Om Jñāneśvara Namaḥ

Festivals

Pandharpur WariDnyaneshwar Jayanti

Scriptures

DnyaneshwariAmritanubhava

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraVarkari tradition

Iconography

Depicted as a young saint, often with a manuscript. Meditative, wise expression. Often shown with a saffron robe.