Anand Sagar, Shegaon

 Anand Sagar is a large spiritual-recreational complex and tourist attraction located in Shegaon, in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. It’s a place where nature, spirituality, leisure, and culture come together, making it popular with both pilgrims visiting the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple and families looking for a scenic and peaceful outing.

Anand Sagar is a large recreational and spiritual complex located in Shegaon, Buldhana District, Maharashtra. It was developed by the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Mandir Trust primarily to address local water scarcity by creating an artificial lake, drawing water from the Man River, 9 km away. The project, initiated in 1999 and dedicated in 2002, spans approximately 350 acres and includes a lake, gardens, temples, an amphitheater, meditation center (Dhyan Kendra), children's play areas, and an amusement park with a toy train.

The complex serves both as a pilgrimage site and a tourist destination, blending spirituality with recreation. It features an artificial island in the center of the lake, modeled after the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, housing a meditation hall and a statue of Swami Vivekanand. The site attracts families, devotees, and tourists, with entry generally free, though some activities may have nominal charges.

Anand Sagar operates with extended evening hours on Fridays and Sundays, closing at 8 PM, while other days end by 5–6 PM. Recent visitor reports indicate that some attractions like the garden train and musical fountain may be temporarily non-operational.