Divine existence is prevalent everywhere in nature. Padayatris receive divine energy through vibrations emitted by nature which helps in their spiritual progress. With this thought in mind, padayatra upasana (Walkathons) was introduced by Sadguru Shree Chaitanyaswaroop alias Sadguru Tirtharoop Anna to all in 1978. He taught Mudras and Pranayam techniques to Padayatris. By practicing these techniques, padayatris can purify their mind and progress spiritually. Compilation of these mudras and pranayam is available in the book "Sadgurunchi Charanseva" narrated by Sadguru Shree Chaitanyaswaroop.Sadguru Tirtharoop Anna used to give lot of knowledge in Padayatra. This knowledge and details about the Padayatra journey are available in the book "Chaitanyacha Nathpanthi" , a biography of Sadguru Shree Chaitanyaswaroop written by Sadguru Tirtharoop Aai.

Under the guidance of Sadguru Shree Chaitanyawaroop and Sadguru Shree Laxmiswaroop alias Sadguru Tirtharoop Aai, Shree Swami Samarth Seva Mandal organised many Padayatras. Sadguru Tirthroop Anna left for heavenly abode in the year 2003. After that, for some of the padayatras, the padayatris carried Dhwaj (flag) in the padayatra based on Aadesh (order) from Sadguru Shree Laxmiswaroop.

Every year padayatris in the age group of 15-65 participate in padayatra.

Key features of Padayatra

• Padayatra upasana is not just walking drill but it comprises :
  1. Nature's observation
  2. Namajap & gurumantra jap
  3. Mudra, pranayam training and practice
  4. Being in memories of Shree Swami Samarth and Sadguru
  5. Spiritual discussions
  6. Following rules of diet along with walking
  By keeping balance of all these, one can get the best benefits.
• In padayatra, it is not the destination that is important but each moment and milestone is important.
• Padayatra upasana purifies body and mind.
• Padayatra is for eight to ten days, one has to walk for about 25 to 30 kilometres everyday
• In padayatra, one has to carry his own luggage, should not buy anything.
• One has to eat whatever you get, whenever you get, should not demand or ask for anything. If someone offers something, accept it
• Stay wherever you get shelter

1. Dombivali to Kolhapur - 1978
2. Dombivali to Garudeshwar - 1981
3. Dombivali to Trimbakeshwar - 1982
4. Dombivali to Shiravali - 1982
5. Chiplun to Pawas (Dist. Raigad) (Parshuram Mandir to Swami) - 1984
6. Dombivali to Devabandh(Dist. Talusari) - 1987
7. Dombivali to Kolhapur - 1988
8. Dombivali to Shivathurghad - 1989
9. Dombivali to Garudeshwar - 1990
10. Belgam to Goa (Mangesh) - 1991
11. Alandi to Akkalkot - 1991
12. Chapal to Pandharpur - 1992
13. Nashik to Shirdi - 1993
14. Kavathe Mahakal to Tuljapur - 1994
15. Aurangabad to Ambejogai - 1995
16. Dombivali to Kolhapur - 2006
17. Kolhapur to Tuljapur - 2007
18. Tuljapur to Mahurgad - 2008
19. Mahurgad to Saptashrungi devi - 2009
20. Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari - 2011
21. Chandwad to Shegaon - 2011
22. Kolhapur to Dattawadi - 2012
23. Dwarka to Somnath - 2013
24. Parli Vaidyanath to Grishneshwar - 2014
25. Mahakaleshwar to Omkareshwar - 2015
26. Gondavale to Akkalkot - 2016
27. Shani Shingnapur to Tryambakeshwar - 2017
28. Valsad to Garudeshwar - 2018
29. Aundha Nagnath to Paithan - 2019