Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana

Submitted by pradeep on Tue, 19/08/2025 - 16:01
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Highlights
  • Free Pilgrimage to all senior citizens of Maharashtra.
  • Pilgrimage facilities are available for 139 religious sites across India.
  • People of all religions are eligible.
  • Citizens above 75 years of age can avail caretaker facility.
  • Pilgrimage will be free of cost.
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  • Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Helpline Number will be provided by the government shortly.
Summary of the Scheme
Name of SchemeMaharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana
Launched Date29-June-2024
BenefitsFree Pilgrimage.
BeneficiarySenior Citizens.
Nodal DepartmentSocial Justice and Special Assistance Department of Maharashtra.
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Mode of Apply
  • Its applications can be submitted : -
    • Through Online Portal.
    • Through Mobile App.
    • Through Setu Suvidha Kendra.
Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Details

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

  • Doing a pilgrimage once in a lifetime, especially in old age is a dream for many.
  • Financial constraints, lack of knowledge, or companionships are some common reasons hindering these citizens from fulfilling their pilgrimage dreams.
  • Addressing this issue, the Eknath Shinde government introduced a new scheme known as 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana'.
  • Under this scheme, the government will fulfill the pilgrimage dreams of Maharashtra Senior Citizens.
  • Announced scheme is also known by other names such as 'Maharashtra Pilgrimage scheme', 'Maharashtra Free Pilgrimage Scheme', and 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana'.
  • With this initiative, citizens of Maharashtra can travel to identified major religious sites across India, regardless of their religion.
  • Pilgrimage provided under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana is free of cost, which means the applicants are not required to pay a single rupee for their journey.
  • Based on the site distance, bus or train tickets will be arranged by the tour operator assigned by the department.
  • Citizens who have completed 60 years of age are eligible for the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana.
  • The Benefits of Maharashtra Teerth Darshan Yojana will be provided to applicants once in their lifetime for the designated sites.
  • The maximum expense per person borne by the government is Rs 30,000/-, including travel, food, and accommodation.
  • Only selected persons are allowed for the journey, and under any circumstances accompanying another person is not allowed.
  • However, citizens above 75 years of age are allowed to take one assistant, whose details need to be provided during the form submission.
  • If spouses are traveling together, the helper facility will not be provided unless both spouses are more than 75 years of age.
  • The age of the helper or assistant should be between 21 and 50 years.
  • The selection of the pilgrims for the pilgrimage will be conducted at district level by following the procedure as given below : -
    • Each destination will have a fixed district wise quota.
    • A computerized draw will be conducted in case the number of applicants exceeds the number of quota for any destination.
    • A waiting list will be generated for those not selected in the draw.
    • If selected pilgrims do not travel, the person from the waiting list will be chosen.
  • List of passengers selected or are in the waiting list will be uploaded on the portal or can also be checked at the notice board of Collector and Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare Department office.
  • During the journey if passengers seek facilities other than the provided one, its expenses will be borne by the concerned passenger.
  • Applicants must read the eligibility criteria of Maharashtra Teerth Darshan Yojana before applying for it.
  • Beneficiaries can apply for the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana offline from Setu Suvidha Kendra or online.
  • Pilgrims must bring their valid identity proof and other specified documents during the journey.
  • Before embarking, applicants must read the general instruction and do follow the instruction provided by the appointed liaison officer during the journey.
  • Any latest update received about the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana will be informed here.
  • Social Justice and Special Assistance Department of Maharashtra is appointed as a nodal authority to oversee the scheme implementation.

Scheme Benefits

  • Eligible beneficiaries are entitled to receive following benefits under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana : -
    • Free Pilgrimage to all senior citizens of Maharashtra.
    • Pilgrimage facilities are available for 139 religious sites across India.
    • People of all religions are eligible.
    • Citizens above 75 years of age can avail caretaker facility.
    • Pilgrimage will be free of cost.
    • Free Pilgrimage will be provided only once in a lifetime.

List of pilgrimage sites in India

  • Here is a detailed list of pilgrimage sites that are are going to be covered under Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana across India : -

    Name of the TemplePlace
    Vaishno Devi Temple, KatraJammu and Kashmir
    Amarnath caveJammu and Kashmir
    Golden Temple, AmritsarPunjab
    Akshardham TempleDelhi
    Shri Digambar Jain Lal TempleDelhi
    Sri Lakshminarayan TempleDelhi
    Badrinath Temple, ChamoliUttarakhand
    Gangotri Temple, UttarkashiUttarakhand
    Kedarnath Temple, RudraprayagUttarakhand
    Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, RishikeshUttarakhand
    Yamunotri Temple, UttarkashiUttarakhand
    Baidyanath Dham, DeogharJharkhand
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple, VaranasiUttar Pradesh
    ISKCON Temple, VrindavanUttar Pradesh
    Shri Ram Temple, AyodhyaUttar Pradesh
    DeogarhUttar Pradesh
    Sun Temple, KonarkOrissa
    Shri Jagannath Temple, PuriOrissa
    Lingaraj Temple, BhubaneswarOrissa
    Mukteshwar Temple, BhubaneswarOrissa
    Kamakhya Devi Temple, GuwahatiAssam
    PawapuriBihar
    Mahabodhi Temple, GayaBihar
    Ranakpur Temple, PaliRajasthan
    Ajmer DargahRajasthan
    RanakpurRajasthan
    Dilwara TempleRajasthan
    Somnath Temple, VeravalGujarat
    Dwarkadhish Temple, DwarkaGujarat
    Nageshwar Temple, DwarkaGujarat
    Shatrunjaya HillGujarat
    GirnarGujarat
    Sanchi Stupa, SanchiMadhya Pradesh
    Khajuraho Temple, KhajurahoMadhya Pradesh
    Mahakaleshwar Temple, UjjainMadhya Pradesh
    UdayagiriMadhya Pradesh
    Omkareshwar Temple and Mamleshwar Temple Khandwa and BrahmapuriMadhya Pradesh
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamKarnataka
    Gomateshwara Temple, ShravanabelagolaKarnataka
    Virupaksha Temple, HampiKarnataka
    Chennakeshava Swamy Temple, BelurKarnataka
    Annapurneshwari Temple, HoranaduKarnataka
    Mahabaleshwar Temple, GokarnaKarnataka
    Bhoothnath Temple, BadamiKarnataka
    Murudeshwara Temple, MurudeshwaraKarnataka
    Aihole Durga Temple, AiholeKarnataka
    Sri Krishna Temple, UdupiKarnataka
    Veer Naryana Temple, BelawadiKarnataka
    Tirupati Balaji Temple, TirumalaAndhra Pradesh
    Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
     
    Andhra Pradesh
    Brihadeeswara Temple, ThanjavurTamil Nadu
    Meenakshi Temple, MaduraiTamil Nadu
    Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, RameshwaramTamil Nadu
    Kanchipuram Temple, KanchipuramTamil Nadu
    Ranganathaswamy Temple, TrichyTamil Nadu
    Arunachaleswara Temple, ThiruvannamalaiTamil Nadu
    Kailasanathar Temple, KanchipuramTamil Nadu
    Ekambareswarar Temple, KanchipuramTamil Nadu
    Sri Sarangapani Swami Temple, KumbakonamTamil Nadu
    Shore Temple, MahabalipuramTamil Nadu
    Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, TiruchendurTamil Nadu
    Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, ThiruvananthapuramKerala
    Guruvayur Temple, GuruvayurKerala
    Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple, ThrissurKerala
    Parthasarathy Temple, AranmulaKerala
    Sabarimala Temple, PathanamthittaKerala
    Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, ThiruvananthapuramKerala
    Sri Krishna Temple, GuruvayurKerala
    Thirunelli Temple, WayanadKerala
    Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, VarkalaKerala
    Thiruvalla Temple, ThiruvallaKerala
    Sivagiri Temple, VarkalaKerala

List of pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra

  • Here are the lists of pilgrimage sites that are to be covered under the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana within Maharashtra : -

    Pilgrimage site in MaharashtraDistrict
    Shree Siddhivinayak TempleMumbai
    Mahalakshmi TempleMumbai
    Chaitya Bhoomi DadarMumbai
    Mount Mary Church (Bandra)Mumbai
    Mumba Devi TempleMumbai
    Shri Walkeshwar Temple Malabar HillMumbai
    Vishwa Vipassana Pagoda GoraiMumbai
    Global Vipassana PagodaMumbai
    Church of Our Lady of Health, CavelMumbai
    St. Andrew's ChurchMumbai
    St. John the Baptist Church, AndheriMumbai
    St. John the Baptist Church, MarolMumbai
    Godiji Parshwanath TempleMumbai
    Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue, FortMumbai
    Shaar Harahamim Synagogue, Mosque StoreyMumbai
    Magen David Synagogue, BycullaMumbai
    St. John the Baptist ChurchThane
    Agiary (Agni) TempleThane
    Shri Mayureshwar Ganapati Temple, MorgaonPune
    Shree Chintamani Vinayaka Temple, TheurPune
    Girijatmaj Temple, LenyadriPune
    Mahaganpati Temple, RanjangaonPune
    Khandoba Temple, JejuriPune
    Sant Dnyaneshwar Samadhi Temple, AlandiPune
    Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, Khed TalukaPune
    Sant Tukaram Maharaj Samadhi Temple, DehuPune
    Saint Chokhamela Samadhi, PandharpurSolapur
    Sant Savata Mali Samadhi MandirSolapur
    Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple, PandharpurSolapur
    Shikhar ShinganapurSatara
    Mahalakshmi Temple, KolhapurKolhapur
    Jyotiba TempleKolhapur
    Jain Temple, KumbhojKolhapur
    Renuka Devi Temple, MahurNanded
    Guru Gobind Singh Samadhi, Hajur SahibNanded
    Khandoba Temple, MalegaonNanded
    Shree Namdev Maharaj Devasthan, UmbrajNanded
    Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple, TuljapurDharashiv
    Saint Eknath Maharah Samadhi, PaithanChhatrapati Sambhajinagar
    Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, VerulChhatrapati Sambhajinagar
    Jain Monuments, Ellora CavesChhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
    Shree Vighnahar Temple, OzarNashik
    Sant Nivruttinath Samadhi, TrimbakeshwarNashik
    Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, TrimbakeshwarNashik
    Mukti Dham TempleNashik
    Saptashrungi Temple, VaniNashik
    Shree Kalaram TempleNashik
    Jain Temple, Mangi-TungiNashik
    GajapanthaNashik
    Sai Baba Temple, ShirdiAhmednagar
    Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, SiddhatekAhmednagar
    Shani Mandir, Shani ShingnapurAhmednagar
    Shri Kshetra Bhagwangad, PathardiAhmednagar
    Ballaleshwar Temple, PaliRaigad
    Shree Gajanan Maharaj Mandir, ShegaonBuldhana
    Ekvira Devi, KarlaPune
    Shri Datta Temple, AudumbarSangli
    Kedareshwar TempleBeed
    Vaijnath Jyotirlinga, ParaliBeed
    PawasRatnagiri
    GanpatipuleRatnagiri
    Marleshwar TempleRatnagiri
    Mahakali DeviChandrapur
    Shri Kaleshwari (Kalubai) TempleSatara
    Shri Ashtadashbhuj Temple, RamtekNagpur
    Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple, KalambYavatmal
    DeekshabhoomiNagpur

Eligibility Requirements

  • Beneficiaries must meet the following eligibility criteria of Maharashtra Teerth Darshan Yatra Yojana to receive its benefits : -
    • Applicants must be permanent residents of Maharashtra.
    • Applicant age should be 60 and above.
    • Annual income of the beneficiary families should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakhs.
    • Applicants should not have received the benefit of this scheme earlier.
    • Applicants should be mentally and physically sound for the journey (except disabled).
    • Outsourced employees, voluntary workers and contract workers with income up to Rs 2.50 lakhs are also eligible.

Ineligibility Criteria of the Scheme

  • Beneficiaries falling under any of the following eligibility criteria will not be considered eligible for the scheme
    • A family member of the beneficiaries is an income tax payer.
    • Any family member is a regular or permanent employees in Govt Department/Undertaking/Board/State Government or are receiving pension after their retirement.
    • Any of the family members is a sitting or former member of parliament or MLA.
    • Any of the family members are Chairman/Vice Chairman/ Director/ Member of Board/ Corporation/undertaking of Govt. of India or state government.
    • If they own a four wheel vehicle (excluding tractors) or registered in the name of family members.
    • Anyone suffering from any transmissible disease such as T.B, Cardiorespiratory diseases, Coronary insufficiency, Coronary Thrombosis, mental illness, infectious leprosy etc.
    • Beneficiaries selected in the last year's lottery and invited for the travel but did not complete their journey are also not eligible.

Required Documents

  • Applicants must produce the copies of following documents, when submitting application for Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana : -

    • Aadhaar Card.
    • Ration Card.
    • Domicile Certificate (in case of unavailability following documents will be accepted)
      • Ration Card.
      • Voter ID.
      • School Leaving Certificate.
      • Birth Certificate.
    • Medical Certificate (should not be 15 days old from the date of travel)
    • Passport Size Photograph.
    • Income Certificate or Yellow or Orange Ration Card.
    • Mobile number of any of the family members.
    • Scheme application form.
    • Undertaking of the scheme.

Steps to Apply

  • In order to avail the benefits of Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana, beneficiaries must apply for the scheme. The application form for Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana can be submitted through three ways : -
    • Online through its dedicated portal.
    • Through Mobile App.
    • Offline Through Setu Suvidha Kendra.

Offline Application Process

  • Eligible Applicants can submit the Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana application form offline.
  • For this, applicants need to visit the nearest Setu Suvidha Kendra.
  • It's a must for applicants to present during the application submission process, so their KYC will be completed.
  • Provide the list of documents as marked mandatory.
  • Provide the basic and other details during the form submission.
  • Applicants will receive a confirmation message on their mobile number when the application is submitted successfully.

Online Application Process

  • Applicants can also apply for the 'Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana' Online.
  • To do this, applicants need to visit the scheme official portal (yet to be developed).
  • From the home page select the 'Registration' tab.
  • Provide the essential details and upload the important documents.
  • Once the registration process is completed applicants will receive confirmation on their mobile number.
  • Post submitting the application form, applicants will receive a registration number on their provided mobile number.
  • Submitted application form will go through a scrutiny test.
  • Authority will publish a provisional list to pass the scrutiny test.

Key Features of the scheme

  • Under the scheme pilgrims can select one religious site for their pilgrimage from a list of 139 places.
  • Expenses up to Rs 30,000/- for the pilgrimage will be borne by the state government.
  • To receive benefits applicants can apply for the scheme online and offline.
  • Only selected people are allowed to undertale the pilgrimage, and those who are not selected or ineligible are not allowed.
  • Citizens aged 75 years or above are allowed to bring a spouse or assistant, whose details need to be shared during the application process.
  • The age of the assistant should be between 21 to 50 years.
  • If a couple is on their pilgrimage and one member is 75 years or above, they are not allowed to bring assistants.
  • However, if both husband and wife's are above 75 years, they can bring an assistant.
     
  • During the pilgrimage, if a person takes facilities other than the provided one, its expense will be paid by the pilgrims themselves.
  • Pilgrims are not allowed to withdraw from the journey midway without supervision permission.
  • Consumption of alcohol or other prohibited items is prohibited during the journey.
  • Pilgrims must follow the instructions served by the supervisor.

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Contact Information

  • Maharashtra Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana Helpline Number will be provided by the government shortly.

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Tirth yatra yojana

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Mukhyamantri. Tirth yojana labh

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Venkatesh mungikar
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Hamare pita age 75hai aur mata 79sal ki hai tirth yatra karni hai is liye ye arja karata hu

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