The deity Maruti (also known as Hanuman) is the God of strength, intelligence and knowledge. Samarth Ramdas Swami, a great devotee of Shri Ram and Hanuman, was himself believed to be a rebirth of Hanuman. He travelled across the entire country and used his knowledge, experience and acquired celestial powers to influence the minds of the public towards devotion of Shri Ram, and to teach them to strive for the strength that Maruti, Shri Ram’s devotee. While traversing the country, he established a temple of Shri Maruti in innumerable villages. Among these, eleven temples of Shri Maruti have a special significance since these eleven temples are believed to be Jagrut . All these eleven temples are located on the banks of the River Krishna. Samarth Ramdas awakened the desire for courage and strength in the people by setting them on the path of devotion towards Maruti.