Astavinayak - अष्टविनायक, Ashtavinayak Ganpati List, Ashtavinayak Ganpati Names, Places
Ashtavinayaka अष्टविनायक literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity & learning and removes obstacles. The term refers to eight Ganeshas. Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesha and His trunk are distinct from one another. However, there are other temples of eight Ganesha in various other parts of Maharashtra; the ones around Pune are more well known than the former. It is believed to be for completion of Ashtavinayak Yatra visit the first ganpati after visiting all the eight ganpati's again, to complete the yatra
The eight temples
Ashtavinayaka is located in Maharashtra MoreshwarMoreshwar SiddhivinayakSiddhivinayak BallaleshwarBallaleshwar VaradvinayakVaradvinayak ChintamaniChintamani GirijatmajGirijatmaj VigneshwaraVigneshwara MahaganapatiMahaganapati
Location of Ashtavinayak Temples in Maharashtra
The eight temples/idols of the Ashtavinayak in their religious sequence are:
Ashtavinayak Temples
No Temple Location
1 Moreshwar Temple Morgaon, Pune district
2 Siddhivinayak Temple Siddhatek, Ahmednagar district
3 Ballaleshwar Temple Pali, Raigad district
4 Varadavinayak Temple Mahad, near Khopoli, Raigad district
5 Chintamani Temple Theur, Pune district
6 Girijatmaj Temple Lenyadri, Pune district
7 Vighnahar Temple Ozar, Pune district
8 Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon, Pune district
Distances and Routes from Pune to Ashtavinayak
Pune-Theur 25 km. Pune-Hadapsar-Loni-Theur
Theur-Moregaon 70 km. Loni-Yavat-Supa-Moregaon
Moregaon-Siddhatek 65 km. Supa-Choufula-Patas-Daund-Siddhtek
Siddhatek-Rajangaon 92 km. Daund-Kashti-Belvandi-Shirur-Rajangaon
Rajangaon-Ozar 100 km. Shikrapur-Chakan-Rajgurunagar-Narayangaon-Ozar
Ozar-Lenyandri 15 km. Ottur-Lenyandri
Lenyandri-Mahad 134 km. Junnar-Narayangaon-Manchar-Rajgurunagar-Chakan-
Wadgaon-Lonvala-Khopoli-Mahad
Mahad-Pali 42 km. Khopoli-Pali
Pali-Pune 111 km. Khopoli-Lonavla-Wadgaon-Pune
All about Ganesha : Ganesha the elephant faced God is usually worshipped first before any other worship service is carried out to any other deity. The Siddhi Vinayak temple in Bombay is a modern shrine visited by thousands throughout the year. Pillayaarpatti near Karaikkudi in Tamilnadu houses an ancient temple with a rock cut shrine to Ganesha, Karpaka Vinayakar. It is rich in festivals and traditions.
The Ashta Vinayak shrines : The State of Maharashtra holds Ganapati in great reverence. 8 of these shrines around Pune are collectively referred to as the Ashta Vinayak temples.
1. Ranjangaon in Maharashtra enshrines Mahaganapati depicting the legend of Shiva invoking Ganesha during his battle with the demons.
2. Moreshwar in Moregaon , is one of the most popular of the Ashta Vinayaka shrines in Maharashtra depicting Ganapati on a peacock mount.
3. Chintamani Vinayak in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of the Chintamani gem and Kapila Muni.
4. Mahad in Maharashtra enshrines Varadvinayak associated with the legend of Rukmangada, Indra and the Bhadravana forest.
5. Girijaatmaja Vinayak at Lenyadri hills in Maharashtra is a representation of Ganesha in the form of an infant.
6. Ballal Vinayak at Pali in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of a young lad Ballal’s devotion to Ganapati.
7. Ozar in Maharashtra depicts Ganapati as Vigneshwar who quelled the arrogance of the demon Vignaasuran.
8. Siddhi Vinayak in Siddhatek in Maharashtra commemorates the legend of Vishnu invoking Ganesha, during his battle with the demons.
According to Shastra first you have to visit Moreshwar of Moregaon. Then visit Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Thevur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon, and then again Moregaon will end your Ashtavinayak Yatra.
All these murtis are called Swayambhu effigies, or the self-existent in Sanskrit. This is to indicate that no human created these murtis, they were found completely formed by nature.
Ashtavinayaka अष्टविनायक literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity & learning and removes obstacles. The term refers to eight Ganeshas. Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesha and His trunk are distinct from one another. However, there are other temples of eight Ganesha in various other parts of Maharashtra; the ones around Pune are more well known than the former. It is believed to be for completion of Ashtavinayak Yatra visit the first ganpati after visiting all the eight ganpati's again, to complete the yatra
The eight temples
Ashtavinayaka is located in Maharashtra MoreshwarMoreshwar SiddhivinayakSiddhivinayak BallaleshwarBallaleshwar VaradvinayakVaradvinayak ChintamaniChintamani GirijatmajGirijatmaj VigneshwaraVigneshwara MahaganapatiMahaganapati
Location of Ashtavinayak Temples in Maharashtra
The eight temples/idols of the Ashtavinayak in their religious sequence are:
Ashtavinayak Temples
No Temple Location
1 Moreshwar Temple Morgaon, Pune district
2 Siddhivinayak Temple Siddhatek, Ahmednagar district
3 Ballaleshwar Temple Pali, Raigad district
4 Varadavinayak Temple Mahad, near Khopoli, Raigad district
5 Chintamani Temple Theur, Pune district
6 Girijatmaj Temple Lenyadri, Pune district
7 Vighnahar Temple Ozar, Pune district
8 Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon, Pune district
Distances and Routes from Pune to Ashtavinayak
Pune-Theur 25 km. Pune-Hadapsar-Loni-Theur
Theur-Moregaon 70 km. Loni-Yavat-Supa-Moregaon
Moregaon-Siddhatek 65 km. Supa-Choufula-Patas-Daund-Siddhtek
Siddhatek-Rajangaon 92 km. Daund-Kashti-Belvandi-Shirur-Rajangaon
Rajangaon-Ozar 100 km. Shikrapur-Chakan-Rajgurunagar-Narayangaon-Ozar
Ozar-Lenyandri 15 km. Ottur-Lenyandri
Lenyandri-Mahad 134 km. Junnar-Narayangaon-Manchar-Rajgurunagar-Chakan-
Wadgaon-Lonvala-Khopoli-Mahad
Mahad-Pali 42 km. Khopoli-Pali
Pali-Pune 111 km. Khopoli-Lonavla-Wadgaon-Pune
All about Ganesha : Ganesha the elephant faced God is usually worshipped first before any other worship service is carried out to any other deity. The Siddhi Vinayak temple in Bombay is a modern shrine visited by thousands throughout the year. Pillayaarpatti near Karaikkudi in Tamilnadu houses an ancient temple with a rock cut shrine to Ganesha, Karpaka Vinayakar. It is rich in festivals and traditions.
The Ashta Vinayak shrines : The State of Maharashtra holds Ganapati in great reverence. 8 of these shrines around Pune are collectively referred to as the Ashta Vinayak temples.
1. Ranjangaon in Maharashtra enshrines Mahaganapati depicting the legend of Shiva invoking Ganesha during his battle with the demons.
2. Moreshwar in Moregaon , is one of the most popular of the Ashta Vinayaka shrines in Maharashtra depicting Ganapati on a peacock mount.
3. Chintamani Vinayak in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of the Chintamani gem and Kapila Muni.
4. Mahad in Maharashtra enshrines Varadvinayak associated with the legend of Rukmangada, Indra and the Bhadravana forest.
5. Girijaatmaja Vinayak at Lenyadri hills in Maharashtra is a representation of Ganesha in the form of an infant.
6. Ballal Vinayak at Pali in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of a young lad Ballal’s devotion to Ganapati.
7. Ozar in Maharashtra depicts Ganapati as Vigneshwar who quelled the arrogance of the demon Vignaasuran.
8. Siddhi Vinayak in Siddhatek in Maharashtra commemorates the legend of Vishnu invoking Ganesha, during his battle with the demons.
According to Shastra first you have to visit Moreshwar of Moregaon. Then visit Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Thevur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon, and then again Moregaon will end your Ashtavinayak Yatra.
All these murtis are called Swayambhu effigies, or the self-existent in Sanskrit. This is to indicate that no human created these murtis, they were found completely formed by nature.
1. Mayureshwar Morgaon Ganesha templeThis is the most important temple on this tour. The temple, built from black-stone during the Bahamani reign, has four gates (It is supposed to have been built by one of the knights named Mr. Gole, from the court of Bidar's Sultan). The temple is situated in the centre of the village. The temple is covered from all sides by four minarets and gives feeling of a mosque if seen from a distance. This was done to prevent attacks on the temple during Mughal periods. The temple has 50 feet tall wall around it.
Shri Mayureshwar, Morgaon
There is a Nandi (Shiva's bull mount) sitting in front of this temple entrance, which is unique, as Nandi is normally in front of only Shiva temples. However, the story says that this statue was being carried to some Shivamandir during which the vehicle carrying it broke down and the Nandi statue could not be removed from its current place.
The murti of Lord Ganesha, riding a peacock, in the form of Mayureshwara is believed to have slain the demon Sindhu at this spot. The idol, with its trunk turned to the left, has a cobra (Nagaraja) poised over it protecting it. This form of Ganesha also has two other murtis of Siddhi (Capability) and Riddhi (Intelligence).
However, this is not the original murti -which is said to have been consecrated twice by Brahma, once before and once after being destroyed by the asura Sindhurasur. The original murti, smaller in size and made of atoms of sand, iron, and diamonds, was supposedly enclosed in a copper sheet by the Pandavas and placed behind the one that is currently worshiped.
The temple is situated at a distance of 55 km from Pune, next to the river Karha in the village of Moregaon. The village derives its name from the Marathi name of the bird Peacock - there used to be a lot of peacocks in this village in the ancient time[citation needed], and the village is also set out in the shape of a peacock.
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2. Siddhivinayak Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
God Vishnu is supposed to have vanquished the asuras Madhu and Kaitabh after propitiating Ganesha here.
This is the only murti of these eight with the trunk positioned to the right.
Shri Siddhi Vinayak, Siddhatek
It is believed that the two saints Shri Morya Gosavi and Shri Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon received their enlightenment here.
The temple is North-facing and is on a small hillock. The main road towards the temple was believed to be built by Peshwa's general Haripant Phadake. The inner sanctum, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide is built by Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar. The idol is 3feet tall and 2.5feet wide. The idol faces North-direction. The stomach of the murti is not wide, but Riddhi and Siddhi murtis are sitting on one thigh. This murti's trunk is turning to the right. The right-sided-trunk Ganesha is supposed to be very strict for the devotees. To make one round around the temple one has to make the round trip of the hillock. This takes about 30 minutes with moderate speed.
Peshwa general Haripant Phadake lost his General's position and did 21 Pradakshina around the temple. On the 21st day Peshwa's court-man came and took him to the court with royal honor. Haripant promised the God that he will bring the stones of the castle which he will win from the first war he will fight as the general. The stone pathway is built from the Badami-Castle which was attacked by Haripant soon after he became the general.
This temple is situated off the Pune-Solapur highway about 48 km from the town of Srigonda in Ahmadnagar district. The temple is situated next to Bhima river. On Pune-Solapur railway, Daund Railway station is 18 km from here.
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3. Ballaleshwar : Ballaleshwar Pali
Ganesha is believed to have saved this boy-devotee, Ballala, who was beaten by local villagers and his father (Kalyani-seth) for his single-minded devotion to him.
Shri Ballaleshwar, Pali
The original wooden temple was reconstructed in to a stone temple by Nana Phadanavis in 1760. There are two small lakes constructed on two sides of the temple. One of them is reserved for the puja (worship) of the Deity.
This Temple faces the east and has two sanctums. The inner one houses the murti and has a Mushika (Ganesha's mouse vahana) with modaka in his forepaws in front of it. The hall, supported by eight exquisitely carved pillars demands as much attention as the idol, sitting on throne carved like a cypress tree. The eight pillars depict the eight directions. Inner sanctum is 15 feet tall and outer one is 12 feet tall. The temple is constructed in such a way that after the winter (dakshinayan : southward movement of the sun) solstice, the sun rays fall on the Ganesha murti at sunrise. The temple is built with stones which are stuck together very tight using melted lead.
Like a few other murtis, this one has diamonds embedded in the eyes and navel, and with His trunk pointing to the left.
One speciality of this temple is that the prasad offered to this Ganapati at Pali is Besan Laadu instead of Modak that is normally offered to other Ganapatis.
The shape of the idol itself bears a striking semblance with the mountain which forms the backdrop of this temple. This is more prominently felt if one views the photograph of the mountain and then sees the idol.
The temple is located in the town of[citation needed] Pali, off the Mumbai-Pune highway, about 11 km before Nagothane[citation needed] on the Mumbai-Goa highway. This is located 30 km to the South-West of[citation needed] Karjat Railway Station. Mumbai-Panvel-Khopoli-Pali is 124 km. Pune-Lonavla-Khopoli-Pali is 111 km.
Behind this temple is the temple of Shri Dhundi-Vinayak[citation needed] which is West facing. This is a very rare idol which is facing the West. The story says that this idol was the same one which was thrown by Ballala's father (Kalyani-seth) while Ballala was worshipping it.
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History of Temple
Ganesh Purana gives an elaborate picture of LEELAS of Lord Ganesha. The legendary story of Shri Ballaleshwar is covered in Upasana Khand Section -22 occurred in Pali – the old name Pallipur.
Kalyansheth was a merchant in Pallipur and was married to Indumati. The couple was childless for quite some time but later was blessed with a son known as Ballal. As Ballal grew, he spent much of his time in worshiping and praying. He was devotee of Lord Ganesha and used to worship stone idol of Shri Ganesha in the forest along with his friends and companions. As it used to take time, the friends would reach home late. Regular delay in returning house used to irritate the parents of the friends of Ballal who complained to his father saying that Ballal was responsible for spoiling the kids. Already unhappy with Ballal for not concentrating on his studies, Kalyansheth was boiling with anger when he heard the complaint. Immediately he reached the place of worship in the forest and devastated Pooja arrangements organized by Ballal and his friends. He threw away the Stone Idol of Shri Ganesh and broke the pandal. All the kids got frightened but Ballal who was engrossed in Pooja and japa, did not even know what was happening around. Kalayan beat Ballal mercilessly and tied him to the tree saying to get fed and freed by Shri Ganesha. He left for home thereafter.
Ballal semiconscious and tied to the tree in the forest was lying as that with severe pain all over, started calling his beloved God, Shri Ganesha.
“O Lord, Shri Ganesha, I was busy in praying you, I was right and humble but my cruel father has spoiled my act of devotion and hence I am unable to perform Pooja.”
Shri Ganesha was pleased and responded quickly. Ballal was freed. He blessed Ballal to be superior devotee with larger lifespan. Shri Ganesha hugged Ballal and said that his father would suffer for his wrongdoings.
Ballal insisted that Lord Ganesha should continue to stay there at Pali. Nodding His head Shri Ganesha made his permanent stay at Pali as Ballal Vinayak and disappeared in a large stone. This is famous as Shri Ballaleshwar.
Shri Dhundi Vinayak
In the above-mentioned story the stone idol which Ballal used to worship and which was thrown away by Kalyan Sheth is known as Dhundi Vinayak. The idol is facing west. The birth celebration of Dhundi Vinayak takes place from Jeshtha Pratipada to Panchami. From ancient time, it is a practice to take darshan of Dhundi Vinayak before proceeding to main idol Shree Ballaleshwar.
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4.Varadavinayak
Shri Varada Vinayak, Mahad : - Varadvinayak
The handsome Prince Rukmangad refused sage Vachaknavi's wife Mukunda's illicit call, and was cursed to suffer from leprosy. Mukunda was satisfied by Indra who deceived her as Rukmangad and she bore a child by name Grutsamad. When Grutsamad came to know about the real story he cursed his mother Mukunda to become the tree of Bori and she in turn cursed him to bore a demon son named Tripurasur, the one who was defeated by Shiva after praying the Ranjangaon Ganesha. Grutsamad after getting cursed went to the forest of Pushpak and worshipped Ganesha. Sage Grutsamad is famous for the mantra GaNanaN Tva. He founded the temple and called this Ganesha: Varada-Vinayak.
Ganesha is said to reside here in the form of Varada Vinayaka, the giver of bounty and success. The idol was found in the adjoining lake (to Mr. Dhondu Paudkar in 1690AD), in an immersed position and hence its weathered look. In 1725AD the then Kalyan subhedar, Mr. Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar built the Varadavinayak temple[citation needed] and the village of Mahad.
The idol faces the east, has its trunk to the left and has been in the constant company of an oil lamp - said to be burning continuously since 1892. There are 4 elephant idols on 4 sides of the temple. the hall is 8feet by 8feet. The dome is 25feet high and is golden at the top. The dome has designs of cobra.
This is the only temple where devotees are allowed to personally pay their homage and respects to the idol. They are allowed in the immediate vicinity of this idol to perform their prayers.
The temple is located three kilometers off the Pune-Mumbai highway near Khopoli (80 km from Pune), and is thus closest to Mumbai city. Karjat Railway Station, Karjat on Mumbai-Pune railway is 24 km from this place and 6 km from Khopoli.
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5. Chintamani :-Chintamani Temple, Theur
Shri Chintamani, Theur
Ganesha is believed to have got back the precious Chinatamani jewel from the greedy Guna for sage Kapila at this spot. However, after bringing back the jewel, sage Kapila put it in Vinayaka's (Ganesha's) neck. Thus the name Chintamani Vinayak. This happened under the Kadamb tree, therefore Theur is known as Kadambanagar in old times.
The lake behind the temple is called Kadambteertha. The temple entrance is North facing. The outer wooden hall was built by Peshwas. The main temple is supposed to have been built by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev from the family-lineage of Shri Moraya Gosavi. He must have built this around 100 years before Senior Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa built the outer wooden hall.
This idol also has a left trunk, with carbuncle and diamonds as its eyes. The idol faces the East side.
Theur's Chintamani was the family deity of Shrimant Madhavrao I Peshwa.[citation needed] He suffered from tuberculosis and died at a very young age (~27years). He is supposed to have died in this temple. His wife, Ramabai committed Sati with him on 18 November 1772.
The temple is located 22 km from Pune, off the Pune-Solapur highway, and is hence the nearest from Pune. The village of Theur sits at the confluence of three major regional rivers—Mula, Mutha & Bhima.
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6. Girijatmaj :- Lenyadri
Shri Girijatmaj, Lenyadri
It is believed that Parvati (Shiva's wife) performed penance to beget Ganesha at this point. Girija's (Parvati's) Atmaj (son) is Girijatmaj. This temple stands amidst a cave complex of 18 caves of Buddhist origin. This temple is the 8th cave. These are called Ganesh-leni as well. The temple is carved out of a single stone hill, which has 307 steps. The temple features a wide hall with no supporting pillars. The temple hall is 53feet long, 51feet wide and 7feet in height.
The idol faces north with its trunk to the left, and has to be worshipped from the rear of the temple. The temple faces south. This idol seems to be little different from the rest of the Ashtavinayak idols in a sense that it appears to be not very well designed or carved like the other idols. This idol can be worshipped by anyone. There is no electric bulb in the temple. The temple is constructed such that during the day it is always lighted up by the sun-rays!
The temple is situated 12 km from Narayangaon, which is about 94 km from Pune on the Pune-Nashik highway. Nearest railway station is Talegaon. From Junnar, Lenyadri is about 5 km. Shivaneri castle is close by (5 to 6 km) where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born.
Its a very good location.
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7. Vighneshwar :- Vigneshwara Temple, Ozar
Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak, Ozhar
The history encompassing this idol states that Vighnasur, a demon was created by the King of Gods, Indra to destroy the prayer organized by King Abhinandan. However, the demon went a step further and destroyed all vedic, religious acts and to answer the people's prayers for protection, Ganesh defeated him. The story goes on to say that on being conquered, the demon begged and pleaded with Ganesha to show a mercy. Ganesha then granted in his plea, but on the condition that demon should not go to the place where Ganesha worshipping is going on. In return the demon asked a favour that his name should be taken before Ganesha's name, thus the name of Ganesha became Vighnahar or Vighneshwar (Vighna in Sanskrit means a sudden interruption in the ongoing work due to some unforeseen, unwarranted event or cause). The Ganesha here is called Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak.
The temple faces east and is surrounded by a thick stone wall. One can walk on the wall. The main hall of the temple is 20feet long and the inner hall is 10feet long. This idol, facing the east, has its trunk towards the left and rubies in its eyes. There is a diamond on the forehead and some jewel in the navel. Idols of Riddhi and Siddhi are placed on the two sides of the Ganesha idol. The temple top is Golden and is possibly built by Chimaji Appa after defeating the Portuguese rulers of Vasai and Sashti. The temple is probably built around 1785AD.
This temple is located just off the Pune-Nashik Highway,[citation needed] in the town of Ozhar. It is enclosed on all sides by high stone walls, and its pinnacle is made of gold. The temple is situated on the banks of river Kukadi. Via Mumbai-Thane-Kalyan-Bapsai-Saralgaon-Otur, Ozhar is 182 km.
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8. Mahaganapati :- Ranjangaon Ganpati
Shri Mahaganapti, Ranjangaon
Shiva is believed to have worshipped Ganesha before fighting the demon Tripurasura here. The temple was built by Shiva where he worshipped Ganesha, and the town he set up was called Manipur which is now known as Ranjangaon.
Ranjangaon Ganpati is one among the Ashtavinayak, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha. This Temple Ganpati Idol was inaugurate and donated by "Khollam" Family one of the Gold Smith Family in Ranjangaon. According to the history the temple was built in between 9th and 10th century.
While going from the Pune - Nagar highway the route is Pune - Koregaon - then via Shikrapur; Rajangaon is 21 km before Shirur. From Pune it is 50 km.
The idol faces the east, is seated in a cross-legged position with a broad forehead, with its trunk pointing to the left. It is said that the original idol is hidden in the basement, having 10 trunks and 20 hands and is called Mahotkat, however, the temple authorities deny existence of any such idol.
Constructed so that the rays of the sun fall directly on the idol (during the Southward movement of the sun), the temple bears a distinct resemblance to the architecture reminiscent of the 9th and 10th Centuries and faces the east. Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa used to visit this temple very often and built the stone sanctum around the idol and in 1790 AD Mr. Anyaba Dev was authorised to worship the idol.
The Temple: Mahaganapati is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Ridhi. The temple dates back to the period of Peshwa Madhav Rao.
The temple of Maha Ganpati is very close to the centre of the town Ranjangaon. The temple was erected during the rule of the Peshwas. Peshwa Madhavrao had constructed the inner sanctum, to house the swayambhoo (naturally found) idol.
The temple faces east. It has an imposing main gate which is guarded by two statues of Jay and Vijay. The temple is designed in such away that during Dakshinayan[ the apparent movement of the sun to the south] the rays of the sun fall directly on the deity.
The deity is seated and flanked on both sides by Riddhi and Siddhi. The trunk of the deity turns to the left. There is a local belief that the real statue of Mahaganpati is hidden in some vault and this statue has ten trunks and twenty arms. But there is nothing to substantiate this belief.
Festivals: As with all other Ashtavinayak (Ganesha) temples, Ganesha Chaturti is celebrated in great splendor here.
Legend has it that when a sage had once sneezed he gave out a child; since being with the sage the child learnt many good stuff about lord ganesha, however had inherited many evil thoughts within; when he grew he developed in to a demon by name Tripurasura; thereafter he prayed to Lord Shiva and got three powerful citadels (the evil Tripuram forts) of Gold, Silver and Bronze with a boon of invincibility until all the three are in linear; with the boon to his side he caused suffering to all beings in the heavens and on earth. Upon hearing the fervent appeals of the Gods, Shiva intervened, and realized that he could not defeat the demon. It was upon hearing Narada Muni's advice that Shiva saluted Ganesha and then shot a single arrow that pierced through the citadels, bringing an end to the demon.
Shiva, the slayer of the Tripura citadels is enshrined at Bhimashankaram nearby.
A variation of this legend is commonly known in South India. Ganesha is said to have caused the axle in Shiva's chariot to break, as the latter headed to battle the demon without saluting Ganesha before he set out. Upon realizing his act of omission, Shiva saluted his son Ganesha, and then proceeded victoriously to a short battle against the powerful demon. (See Acharapakkam - an ancient temple in Tamil Nadu glorified by the 1st millennium Tamil hymns enshrining Shiva associated with this legend, as well as Tiruvirkolam and Tiruvatikai - both over 1200 years old, associated with the legend of Tripurasamhaaram).
(The Tamil lines of 15th century saint poet Arunagirinathar: 'Muppuram eri seida, Acchivan urai ratham, acchadu podi seida athi deera' where he describes Ganesha as the valiant hero, who caused the axle of Shiva's chariot to crumble to dust, as Shiva headed out to destroy Tripurasura, narrate this legend.)
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DAY 01 - FRIDAY:
Morning 5.00am Proceed to Darshan of Mahad (VARAD VINAYAK TEMPLE), After Breakfast proceed to Darshan of Pali (BALLALESHWAR TEMPLE) , Have lunch at Lonavala . After lunch proceed to Ranjangaon (MAHAGANPATI TEMPLE). Night stay at Pune Hotel.
DAY 02 - SATURDAY:
Morning 5.00am Proceed to Darshan of Theur (CHINTAMANI TEMPLE). After Breakfast proceed to Darshan of Siddhatek (SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE). Next proceed to Morgaon (MAYURESHWAR TEMPLE). After lunch proceed to Darshan of Jejuri (KHANDOBA) & Narayanpur (PRATI BALAJI TEMPLE). Night stay at Pune Hotel.
DAY 03 - SUNDAY:
Morning 7.00 am After Breakfast Proceed to Ozer (VIGHNESHWAR TEMPLE). Then Proceed to darshan of Lenyadri (GIRIJATMAJ TEMPLE). After Lunch proceed to Mumbai. Happy Tour Ends.
TOUR COST Rs.3500/- to 5000/-
Single Occupancy will be charged Rs.1000/- Extra.
Tour Rate Includes :
Journey & Hotel Stay, Unlimited Veg Lunch Dinner with limited Sweet Dish.
Morning Breakfast (Limited and three Times tea)(The rate does not includes last day’s Night Meal)
PICK UP POINT & TIMINGS
FOR MUMBAI – THANE – NAVI MUMBAI
Borivali Office (West) – Gokul hotel 5.00 am
Kandivali (West) – CBI 5.05 am
Malad (West) – Alka Hotel 5.10 am
Goregaon (West) – Ratna Hotel 5.15 am
Jogeshwari (West) – Nityanand Book Stall 5.20 am
Andheri (West) – Radha Krishna Hotel 5.25 am
Vile Parle (West) – Pawan Hans 5.30 am
Santacruz (West) – Ashaparikh Hospital 5.35 am
Bandra (West) – Siddharth Hotel 5.40 am
Dadar (West) – Plaza Cinema 5.45 am
Sion (East) – Sion Circle 5.50 am
Chembur (East) – Amar Mahal (Western Express Highway) 5.55 am
Ghatkopar (East) – Bus Depo (Western Express Highway) 6.00 am
Vikroli (East) – Pravin Hotel (Western Express Highway) 6.05 am
Bhandup - Rao Store 6.15 am
Mulund – Johnson & Johnson Gate 6.20 am
Thane – Teen Hath Naka Or Tembi Naka 6.30 am
Rabale – Rabale Police Station 6.40 am
Vashi – Vashi Plaza 6.50 am
Nerul – London Pilsner (L P Bus Stop) 7.00 am
Panvel – Kalamboli ( Mc’Donalds) 7.15 am
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DAY 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai Railway station or Airport.
Proceed to Mahad Mahad is a pretty village set in the hilly region of Konkan in the Raigarh district and the Khalapur Taluka of Maharastra. Ganesh as Varad Vinayak fulfills all desires and grants all boons. This region was known as Bhadrak or Madhak in ancient times. A nandadeep has been lit in this temple which has been continuously lit since the 1892.
Proceed to Pali. Among the Ashtavinayakas, Ballaleshvara at Pali is the only Ganesha who is famous by the name of his devotee and who is dressed up as a brahmin.Village Pali is situated in the Sudhagad taluka in the district of Raigad. This place is nestled between the fort Sarasgad and River Amba.
Proceed to Ranjangaon The Maha Ganpati is the most powerful representation of Lord Ganesh. Maha Ganpati is depicted as having eight, ten or twelve arms. It is after invoking this form of Ganpati that Shiva vanquished the demon Tripurasur and so he is also known as Tripurarivade Mahaganpati.
Night hault at Pune hotel.
DAY 02:
Proceed to Theur At Theyoor in the Haveli Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra is the temple dedicated to Chintamani Vinayak. The village is along the river Mulamutha. Ganesh as Chintamani is god who brings peace of mind and drives away all perplexities of the mind.It is believed that Brahma the creator once felt tharva that is restive. To still his mind he called upon Lord Ganesh. The place where Brahma achieved the quietude he was looking for is known as the Sthavar region or as Theur.
Proceed to Siddhtek This is a remote little village along the river Bhima in the Ahmednagar district and Karjat tehsil in Maharashtra. The Siddhivinayak at Siddhtek is considered an especially powerful deity. It is believed that it was here on the Siddhtek Mountain, that Vishnu acquired Siddhi.
Proceed to Morgaon The Mayureshwar or Moreshwar temple is along the Karha river in the Morgaon village. A temple that looks like a tiny fort from a distance, is situated in the Baramati Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. This region is also known as the Bhuswananda. Shaped as a peacock, this region has in the past seen an abundance of peacocks and is therefore known as Morgaon (Mor - peacock).
Night hault at Pune hotel.
DAY 03:
Proceed to Ozar On the banks of the Kukdeshwar river, Ozhar is where Lord Vighneshwar resides. Lord Ganesh is known as Vigneshwara or the remover of all obstacles, this he achieved by vanquishing the demon Vighnasura.
Lenyadri is to the North of Pune, along the Kukdi river. The Ganesh Puran calls this place as Jirnapur or Lekhan Parbat. Girijatmaj Vinayak refers to the Ganesh as the son of Parvati. Girija is another name for Parvati and Atamaj means son. This is the only temple of the Ashtavinayak which is on a mountain and is set in a Buddhist cave-temple.
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3 Days 2 Nights
Maharashtra: Pune 2N, Ozar, Lenyadri, Ranjangaon,Theur, Morgaon, Siddhatek, Jejuri, Mahad, Pali
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Day 01 : Mumbai - Ozar - Lenyadri - Ranjangaon - Pune
Report to coach as per given reporting schedule. Proceed to Ozar (Vigneshwar) -Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the left. The temple faces the east and has several idols. Also visit Lenyadri (Girijatma) the temple on the hill, which has 283 steps, the hill is full of caves. Later proceed to Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati)-The temple faces the east. The idol is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi & Riddhi. Mahaganpati is believed to have eight, ten or twelve hands.
Day 02 : Pune - Theur - Morgaon - Siddhatek - Jejuri - Pune
Early morning proceed to Jejuri via Theur (Chintamani)-The temple faces the north,Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the left. Further proceed to Morgaon (Mayureshwar) -The temple faces the north, Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the serpent above the head. The temple has eight Ganesha idols in eight corners. Also visit Siddhatek (Siddhi-Vinayak) Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol; with the trunk to the right. The temple faces the north and has the idols of other gods like Vishnu, Shiva and Parvati. Later visit Jejuri - Khandoba temple. Evening back to Pune.
Day 03 : Departure from Mahad - Pali - Mumbai
Proceed to Mahad (Varad Vinayak)- Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk of the left. Further proceed to Pali (Ballaleshwar) the temple faces the east with swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the right. Drive back to your home town. Tour Concludes.
Meals on Tour :
Day 1-2 : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Breakfast and Lunch
Extra Topping :
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Morgaon.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink during Pali to Ranjangaon journey.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Malshej Ghat.
Sugarcane juice at Siddhatek.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Ozar.
1 LITRE DRINKING WATER PER PERSON PER DAY.
Our Speciality :
Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
Road Travel :
All transfers and sightseeing by A/C Coach.
*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***
Routes From Pune
Ashtavinayak Darshan - Yatra by Car - Routes and Distance
Distance of Ashtavinayak temples from pune
On Pune - Solapur road
Pune - Theur (Shree Chintamani) 25 Kms
Pune - Siddhatek (Shree Siddhivinayak) 98 Kms
Pune - Moregaon (Shree Moreshwar) 64 Kms
On Pune - Nagar road
Pune - Ranjangaon (Shree Mahaganapati) 50 Kms
On Pune - Nashik road
Pune - Ozar (Shree Vighnahar) 85 Kms
Pune - Lenyandri (Shree Girijatmaj) 94 Kms
On Pune - Mumbai road
Pune - Mahad (Shree Varadavinayak) 83 Kms
Pune - Pali (Shree Ballaleshwar) 110 Kms
Ashtavinayak yatra as it should been done
According to Shastra you should take darshan in following order.
Day one: Start from Pune
1. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon (Pune-Hadaspsar-Loni-Chaufula-Supa-Moregaon)
2. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek (Moregaon-Supa-Chaufula-Daund-Siddhatek)
3. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali (Siddhatek-Daund-Chaufula-Loni-Pune-Lonawala-Khopoli-Pali)
4. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad (Pali-Khopoli-Mahad)
Back to Pune (Mahad-Khopoli-Lonawala-Pune)
Day two:Start from Pune
5. The Chintamani Temple, Theur (Pune-Hadaspsar-Loni-Theur)
6. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri (Theur-(Nagar Road)Lonikand -Ranjangaon-Malthan-Ahemadabad Fata-Manchar-Narayangaon-Junnar-Lenyandri)
This road from Ranjangaon is exactly opposite the Mahaganapati Temple. You will take Mahaganapati darshan while coming back from Ozar.
7. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar (Lenyandri-Ozar)
Bad road but not too far.
8. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon (Narayangaon-Manchar-Ahemadabad Fata-Malthan-Ranjangaon)
again visit 1.The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon to complete your Ashtavinayak Yatra.(Ranjangaon-Chaufula-Supa-Moregaon) Back to Pune (Moregaon-Supa-Chaufula-Loni-Hadapsar-Pune)
Ashtavinayak yatra Shortest route from Pune
Day One: Start from Pune
1. The Chintamani Temple, Theur
2. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon
3. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
4. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon
You can come back to Pune or Stay at Bhakta Niwas at Ranjangaon or Ozar
Day Two
5. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
6. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri
7. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali
8. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
Back to Pune
Ashtavinayak yatra Shortest route from Mumbai
Day One: Start from Mumbai
1. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali
2. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
3. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri
4. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
Stay at bhakt niwas at Ozar. Soon VIP bhakta niwas will start at Ozar
Day Two:Start from Ozar
5. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon
6. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
7. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon
8. The Chintamani Temple, Theur
Back to Mumbai
Other Information
* Temple trust provides lunch from 12 noon to 2 noon at nominal cost of rupees 10.
* Pooja thali is available at shops outside each temple for about 15 to 20 rupees.
* You can stay near temple at Bhakta Nivas at nominal cost. Best Bhakta Nivas is at Ozar. It is besides river and has great view.
* Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is administered by central government which closes at 6.30 in evening. Varadavinayak temple at Mahad is always open. Other temples close at 10 pm.
* Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is in the mountains. It has 350 steps. It takes more than an hour to climb and get down. (total 1 hour 20 minutes).
* To avoid traffic and to reach temples on time. It is better to start your journey early in the morning.
Shri Mayureshwar, Morgaon
There is a Nandi (Shiva's bull mount) sitting in front of this temple entrance, which is unique, as Nandi is normally in front of only Shiva temples. However, the story says that this statue was being carried to some Shivamandir during which the vehicle carrying it broke down and the Nandi statue could not be removed from its current place.
The murti of Lord Ganesha, riding a peacock, in the form of Mayureshwara is believed to have slain the demon Sindhu at this spot. The idol, with its trunk turned to the left, has a cobra (Nagaraja) poised over it protecting it. This form of Ganesha also has two other murtis of Siddhi (Capability) and Riddhi (Intelligence).
However, this is not the original murti -which is said to have been consecrated twice by Brahma, once before and once after being destroyed by the asura Sindhurasur. The original murti, smaller in size and made of atoms of sand, iron, and diamonds, was supposedly enclosed in a copper sheet by the Pandavas and placed behind the one that is currently worshiped.
The temple is situated at a distance of 55 km from Pune, next to the river Karha in the village of Moregaon. The village derives its name from the Marathi name of the bird Peacock - there used to be a lot of peacocks in this village in the ancient time[citation needed], and the village is also set out in the shape of a peacock.
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2. Siddhivinayak Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
God Vishnu is supposed to have vanquished the asuras Madhu and Kaitabh after propitiating Ganesha here.
This is the only murti of these eight with the trunk positioned to the right.
Shri Siddhi Vinayak, Siddhatek
It is believed that the two saints Shri Morya Gosavi and Shri Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon received their enlightenment here.
The temple is North-facing and is on a small hillock. The main road towards the temple was believed to be built by Peshwa's general Haripant Phadake. The inner sanctum, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide is built by Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar. The idol is 3feet tall and 2.5feet wide. The idol faces North-direction. The stomach of the murti is not wide, but Riddhi and Siddhi murtis are sitting on one thigh. This murti's trunk is turning to the right. The right-sided-trunk Ganesha is supposed to be very strict for the devotees. To make one round around the temple one has to make the round trip of the hillock. This takes about 30 minutes with moderate speed.
Peshwa general Haripant Phadake lost his General's position and did 21 Pradakshina around the temple. On the 21st day Peshwa's court-man came and took him to the court with royal honor. Haripant promised the God that he will bring the stones of the castle which he will win from the first war he will fight as the general. The stone pathway is built from the Badami-Castle which was attacked by Haripant soon after he became the general.
This temple is situated off the Pune-Solapur highway about 48 km from the town of Srigonda in Ahmadnagar district. The temple is situated next to Bhima river. On Pune-Solapur railway, Daund Railway station is 18 km from here.
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3. Ballaleshwar : Ballaleshwar Pali
Ganesha is believed to have saved this boy-devotee, Ballala, who was beaten by local villagers and his father (Kalyani-seth) for his single-minded devotion to him.
Shri Ballaleshwar, Pali
The original wooden temple was reconstructed in to a stone temple by Nana Phadanavis in 1760. There are two small lakes constructed on two sides of the temple. One of them is reserved for the puja (worship) of the Deity.
This Temple faces the east and has two sanctums. The inner one houses the murti and has a Mushika (Ganesha's mouse vahana) with modaka in his forepaws in front of it. The hall, supported by eight exquisitely carved pillars demands as much attention as the idol, sitting on throne carved like a cypress tree. The eight pillars depict the eight directions. Inner sanctum is 15 feet tall and outer one is 12 feet tall. The temple is constructed in such a way that after the winter (dakshinayan : southward movement of the sun) solstice, the sun rays fall on the Ganesha murti at sunrise. The temple is built with stones which are stuck together very tight using melted lead.
Like a few other murtis, this one has diamonds embedded in the eyes and navel, and with His trunk pointing to the left.
One speciality of this temple is that the prasad offered to this Ganapati at Pali is Besan Laadu instead of Modak that is normally offered to other Ganapatis.
The shape of the idol itself bears a striking semblance with the mountain which forms the backdrop of this temple. This is more prominently felt if one views the photograph of the mountain and then sees the idol.
The temple is located in the town of[citation needed] Pali, off the Mumbai-Pune highway, about 11 km before Nagothane[citation needed] on the Mumbai-Goa highway. This is located 30 km to the South-West of[citation needed] Karjat Railway Station. Mumbai-Panvel-Khopoli-Pali is 124 km. Pune-Lonavla-Khopoli-Pali is 111 km.
Behind this temple is the temple of Shri Dhundi-Vinayak[citation needed] which is West facing. This is a very rare idol which is facing the West. The story says that this idol was the same one which was thrown by Ballala's father (Kalyani-seth) while Ballala was worshipping it.
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History of Temple
Ganesh Purana gives an elaborate picture of LEELAS of Lord Ganesha. The legendary story of Shri Ballaleshwar is covered in Upasana Khand Section -22 occurred in Pali – the old name Pallipur.
Kalyansheth was a merchant in Pallipur and was married to Indumati. The couple was childless for quite some time but later was blessed with a son known as Ballal. As Ballal grew, he spent much of his time in worshiping and praying. He was devotee of Lord Ganesha and used to worship stone idol of Shri Ganesha in the forest along with his friends and companions. As it used to take time, the friends would reach home late. Regular delay in returning house used to irritate the parents of the friends of Ballal who complained to his father saying that Ballal was responsible for spoiling the kids. Already unhappy with Ballal for not concentrating on his studies, Kalyansheth was boiling with anger when he heard the complaint. Immediately he reached the place of worship in the forest and devastated Pooja arrangements organized by Ballal and his friends. He threw away the Stone Idol of Shri Ganesh and broke the pandal. All the kids got frightened but Ballal who was engrossed in Pooja and japa, did not even know what was happening around. Kalayan beat Ballal mercilessly and tied him to the tree saying to get fed and freed by Shri Ganesha. He left for home thereafter.
Ballal semiconscious and tied to the tree in the forest was lying as that with severe pain all over, started calling his beloved God, Shri Ganesha.
“O Lord, Shri Ganesha, I was busy in praying you, I was right and humble but my cruel father has spoiled my act of devotion and hence I am unable to perform Pooja.”
Shri Ganesha was pleased and responded quickly. Ballal was freed. He blessed Ballal to be superior devotee with larger lifespan. Shri Ganesha hugged Ballal and said that his father would suffer for his wrongdoings.
Ballal insisted that Lord Ganesha should continue to stay there at Pali. Nodding His head Shri Ganesha made his permanent stay at Pali as Ballal Vinayak and disappeared in a large stone. This is famous as Shri Ballaleshwar.
Shri Dhundi Vinayak
In the above-mentioned story the stone idol which Ballal used to worship and which was thrown away by Kalyan Sheth is known as Dhundi Vinayak. The idol is facing west. The birth celebration of Dhundi Vinayak takes place from Jeshtha Pratipada to Panchami. From ancient time, it is a practice to take darshan of Dhundi Vinayak before proceeding to main idol Shree Ballaleshwar.
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4.Varadavinayak
Shri Varada Vinayak, Mahad : - Varadvinayak
The handsome Prince Rukmangad refused sage Vachaknavi's wife Mukunda's illicit call, and was cursed to suffer from leprosy. Mukunda was satisfied by Indra who deceived her as Rukmangad and she bore a child by name Grutsamad. When Grutsamad came to know about the real story he cursed his mother Mukunda to become the tree of Bori and she in turn cursed him to bore a demon son named Tripurasur, the one who was defeated by Shiva after praying the Ranjangaon Ganesha. Grutsamad after getting cursed went to the forest of Pushpak and worshipped Ganesha. Sage Grutsamad is famous for the mantra GaNanaN Tva. He founded the temple and called this Ganesha: Varada-Vinayak.
Ganesha is said to reside here in the form of Varada Vinayaka, the giver of bounty and success. The idol was found in the adjoining lake (to Mr. Dhondu Paudkar in 1690AD), in an immersed position and hence its weathered look. In 1725AD the then Kalyan subhedar, Mr. Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar built the Varadavinayak temple[citation needed] and the village of Mahad.
The idol faces the east, has its trunk to the left and has been in the constant company of an oil lamp - said to be burning continuously since 1892. There are 4 elephant idols on 4 sides of the temple. the hall is 8feet by 8feet. The dome is 25feet high and is golden at the top. The dome has designs of cobra.
This is the only temple where devotees are allowed to personally pay their homage and respects to the idol. They are allowed in the immediate vicinity of this idol to perform their prayers.
The temple is located three kilometers off the Pune-Mumbai highway near Khopoli (80 km from Pune), and is thus closest to Mumbai city. Karjat Railway Station, Karjat on Mumbai-Pune railway is 24 km from this place and 6 km from Khopoli.
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5. Chintamani :-Chintamani Temple, Theur
Shri Chintamani, Theur
Ganesha is believed to have got back the precious Chinatamani jewel from the greedy Guna for sage Kapila at this spot. However, after bringing back the jewel, sage Kapila put it in Vinayaka's (Ganesha's) neck. Thus the name Chintamani Vinayak. This happened under the Kadamb tree, therefore Theur is known as Kadambanagar in old times.
The lake behind the temple is called Kadambteertha. The temple entrance is North facing. The outer wooden hall was built by Peshwas. The main temple is supposed to have been built by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev from the family-lineage of Shri Moraya Gosavi. He must have built this around 100 years before Senior Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa built the outer wooden hall.
This idol also has a left trunk, with carbuncle and diamonds as its eyes. The idol faces the East side.
Theur's Chintamani was the family deity of Shrimant Madhavrao I Peshwa.[citation needed] He suffered from tuberculosis and died at a very young age (~27years). He is supposed to have died in this temple. His wife, Ramabai committed Sati with him on 18 November 1772.
The temple is located 22 km from Pune, off the Pune-Solapur highway, and is hence the nearest from Pune. The village of Theur sits at the confluence of three major regional rivers—Mula, Mutha & Bhima.
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6. Girijatmaj :- Lenyadri
Shri Girijatmaj, Lenyadri
It is believed that Parvati (Shiva's wife) performed penance to beget Ganesha at this point. Girija's (Parvati's) Atmaj (son) is Girijatmaj. This temple stands amidst a cave complex of 18 caves of Buddhist origin. This temple is the 8th cave. These are called Ganesh-leni as well. The temple is carved out of a single stone hill, which has 307 steps. The temple features a wide hall with no supporting pillars. The temple hall is 53feet long, 51feet wide and 7feet in height.
The idol faces north with its trunk to the left, and has to be worshipped from the rear of the temple. The temple faces south. This idol seems to be little different from the rest of the Ashtavinayak idols in a sense that it appears to be not very well designed or carved like the other idols. This idol can be worshipped by anyone. There is no electric bulb in the temple. The temple is constructed such that during the day it is always lighted up by the sun-rays!
The temple is situated 12 km from Narayangaon, which is about 94 km from Pune on the Pune-Nashik highway. Nearest railway station is Talegaon. From Junnar, Lenyadri is about 5 km. Shivaneri castle is close by (5 to 6 km) where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born.
Its a very good location.
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7. Vighneshwar :- Vigneshwara Temple, Ozar
Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak, Ozhar
The history encompassing this idol states that Vighnasur, a demon was created by the King of Gods, Indra to destroy the prayer organized by King Abhinandan. However, the demon went a step further and destroyed all vedic, religious acts and to answer the people's prayers for protection, Ganesh defeated him. The story goes on to say that on being conquered, the demon begged and pleaded with Ganesha to show a mercy. Ganesha then granted in his plea, but on the condition that demon should not go to the place where Ganesha worshipping is going on. In return the demon asked a favour that his name should be taken before Ganesha's name, thus the name of Ganesha became Vighnahar or Vighneshwar (Vighna in Sanskrit means a sudden interruption in the ongoing work due to some unforeseen, unwarranted event or cause). The Ganesha here is called Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak.
The temple faces east and is surrounded by a thick stone wall. One can walk on the wall. The main hall of the temple is 20feet long and the inner hall is 10feet long. This idol, facing the east, has its trunk towards the left and rubies in its eyes. There is a diamond on the forehead and some jewel in the navel. Idols of Riddhi and Siddhi are placed on the two sides of the Ganesha idol. The temple top is Golden and is possibly built by Chimaji Appa after defeating the Portuguese rulers of Vasai and Sashti. The temple is probably built around 1785AD.
This temple is located just off the Pune-Nashik Highway,[citation needed] in the town of Ozhar. It is enclosed on all sides by high stone walls, and its pinnacle is made of gold. The temple is situated on the banks of river Kukadi. Via Mumbai-Thane-Kalyan-Bapsai-Saralgaon-Otur, Ozhar is 182 km.
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8. Mahaganapati :- Ranjangaon Ganpati
Shri Mahaganapti, Ranjangaon
Shiva is believed to have worshipped Ganesha before fighting the demon Tripurasura here. The temple was built by Shiva where he worshipped Ganesha, and the town he set up was called Manipur which is now known as Ranjangaon.
Ranjangaon Ganpati is one among the Ashtavinayak, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha. This Temple Ganpati Idol was inaugurate and donated by "Khollam" Family one of the Gold Smith Family in Ranjangaon. According to the history the temple was built in between 9th and 10th century.
While going from the Pune - Nagar highway the route is Pune - Koregaon - then via Shikrapur; Rajangaon is 21 km before Shirur. From Pune it is 50 km.
The idol faces the east, is seated in a cross-legged position with a broad forehead, with its trunk pointing to the left. It is said that the original idol is hidden in the basement, having 10 trunks and 20 hands and is called Mahotkat, however, the temple authorities deny existence of any such idol.
Constructed so that the rays of the sun fall directly on the idol (during the Southward movement of the sun), the temple bears a distinct resemblance to the architecture reminiscent of the 9th and 10th Centuries and faces the east. Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa used to visit this temple very often and built the stone sanctum around the idol and in 1790 AD Mr. Anyaba Dev was authorised to worship the idol.
The Temple: Mahaganapati is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Ridhi. The temple dates back to the period of Peshwa Madhav Rao.
The temple of Maha Ganpati is very close to the centre of the town Ranjangaon. The temple was erected during the rule of the Peshwas. Peshwa Madhavrao had constructed the inner sanctum, to house the swayambhoo (naturally found) idol.
The temple faces east. It has an imposing main gate which is guarded by two statues of Jay and Vijay. The temple is designed in such away that during Dakshinayan[ the apparent movement of the sun to the south] the rays of the sun fall directly on the deity.
The deity is seated and flanked on both sides by Riddhi and Siddhi. The trunk of the deity turns to the left. There is a local belief that the real statue of Mahaganpati is hidden in some vault and this statue has ten trunks and twenty arms. But there is nothing to substantiate this belief.
Festivals: As with all other Ashtavinayak (Ganesha) temples, Ganesha Chaturti is celebrated in great splendor here.
Legend has it that when a sage had once sneezed he gave out a child; since being with the sage the child learnt many good stuff about lord ganesha, however had inherited many evil thoughts within; when he grew he developed in to a demon by name Tripurasura; thereafter he prayed to Lord Shiva and got three powerful citadels (the evil Tripuram forts) of Gold, Silver and Bronze with a boon of invincibility until all the three are in linear; with the boon to his side he caused suffering to all beings in the heavens and on earth. Upon hearing the fervent appeals of the Gods, Shiva intervened, and realized that he could not defeat the demon. It was upon hearing Narada Muni's advice that Shiva saluted Ganesha and then shot a single arrow that pierced through the citadels, bringing an end to the demon.
Shiva, the slayer of the Tripura citadels is enshrined at Bhimashankaram nearby.
A variation of this legend is commonly known in South India. Ganesha is said to have caused the axle in Shiva's chariot to break, as the latter headed to battle the demon without saluting Ganesha before he set out. Upon realizing his act of omission, Shiva saluted his son Ganesha, and then proceeded victoriously to a short battle against the powerful demon. (See Acharapakkam - an ancient temple in Tamil Nadu glorified by the 1st millennium Tamil hymns enshrining Shiva associated with this legend, as well as Tiruvirkolam and Tiruvatikai - both over 1200 years old, associated with the legend of Tripurasamhaaram).
(The Tamil lines of 15th century saint poet Arunagirinathar: 'Muppuram eri seida, Acchivan urai ratham, acchadu podi seida athi deera' where he describes Ganesha as the valiant hero, who caused the axle of Shiva's chariot to crumble to dust, as Shiva headed out to destroy Tripurasura, narrate this legend.)
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DAY 01 - FRIDAY:
Morning 5.00am Proceed to Darshan of Mahad (VARAD VINAYAK TEMPLE), After Breakfast proceed to Darshan of Pali (BALLALESHWAR TEMPLE) , Have lunch at Lonavala . After lunch proceed to Ranjangaon (MAHAGANPATI TEMPLE). Night stay at Pune Hotel.
DAY 02 - SATURDAY:
Morning 5.00am Proceed to Darshan of Theur (CHINTAMANI TEMPLE). After Breakfast proceed to Darshan of Siddhatek (SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE). Next proceed to Morgaon (MAYURESHWAR TEMPLE). After lunch proceed to Darshan of Jejuri (KHANDOBA) & Narayanpur (PRATI BALAJI TEMPLE). Night stay at Pune Hotel.
DAY 03 - SUNDAY:
Morning 7.00 am After Breakfast Proceed to Ozer (VIGHNESHWAR TEMPLE). Then Proceed to darshan of Lenyadri (GIRIJATMAJ TEMPLE). After Lunch proceed to Mumbai. Happy Tour Ends.
TOUR COST Rs.3500/- to 5000/-
Single Occupancy will be charged Rs.1000/- Extra.
Tour Rate Includes :
Journey & Hotel Stay, Unlimited Veg Lunch Dinner with limited Sweet Dish.
Morning Breakfast (Limited and three Times tea)(The rate does not includes last day’s Night Meal)
PICK UP POINT & TIMINGS
FOR MUMBAI – THANE – NAVI MUMBAI
Borivali Office (West) – Gokul hotel 5.00 am
Kandivali (West) – CBI 5.05 am
Malad (West) – Alka Hotel 5.10 am
Goregaon (West) – Ratna Hotel 5.15 am
Jogeshwari (West) – Nityanand Book Stall 5.20 am
Andheri (West) – Radha Krishna Hotel 5.25 am
Vile Parle (West) – Pawan Hans 5.30 am
Santacruz (West) – Ashaparikh Hospital 5.35 am
Bandra (West) – Siddharth Hotel 5.40 am
Dadar (West) – Plaza Cinema 5.45 am
Sion (East) – Sion Circle 5.50 am
Chembur (East) – Amar Mahal (Western Express Highway) 5.55 am
Ghatkopar (East) – Bus Depo (Western Express Highway) 6.00 am
Vikroli (East) – Pravin Hotel (Western Express Highway) 6.05 am
Bhandup - Rao Store 6.15 am
Mulund – Johnson & Johnson Gate 6.20 am
Thane – Teen Hath Naka Or Tembi Naka 6.30 am
Rabale – Rabale Police Station 6.40 am
Vashi – Vashi Plaza 6.50 am
Nerul – London Pilsner (L P Bus Stop) 7.00 am
Panvel – Kalamboli ( Mc’Donalds) 7.15 am
(Dropping Passengers via Thane – Sion upto Borivali by Western Express Highway).
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DAY 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai Railway station or Airport.
Proceed to Mahad Mahad is a pretty village set in the hilly region of Konkan in the Raigarh district and the Khalapur Taluka of Maharastra. Ganesh as Varad Vinayak fulfills all desires and grants all boons. This region was known as Bhadrak or Madhak in ancient times. A nandadeep has been lit in this temple which has been continuously lit since the 1892.
Proceed to Pali. Among the Ashtavinayakas, Ballaleshvara at Pali is the only Ganesha who is famous by the name of his devotee and who is dressed up as a brahmin.Village Pali is situated in the Sudhagad taluka in the district of Raigad. This place is nestled between the fort Sarasgad and River Amba.
Proceed to Ranjangaon The Maha Ganpati is the most powerful representation of Lord Ganesh. Maha Ganpati is depicted as having eight, ten or twelve arms. It is after invoking this form of Ganpati that Shiva vanquished the demon Tripurasur and so he is also known as Tripurarivade Mahaganpati.
Night hault at Pune hotel.
DAY 02:
Proceed to Theur At Theyoor in the Haveli Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra is the temple dedicated to Chintamani Vinayak. The village is along the river Mulamutha. Ganesh as Chintamani is god who brings peace of mind and drives away all perplexities of the mind.It is believed that Brahma the creator once felt tharva that is restive. To still his mind he called upon Lord Ganesh. The place where Brahma achieved the quietude he was looking for is known as the Sthavar region or as Theur.
Proceed to Siddhtek This is a remote little village along the river Bhima in the Ahmednagar district and Karjat tehsil in Maharashtra. The Siddhivinayak at Siddhtek is considered an especially powerful deity. It is believed that it was here on the Siddhtek Mountain, that Vishnu acquired Siddhi.
Proceed to Morgaon The Mayureshwar or Moreshwar temple is along the Karha river in the Morgaon village. A temple that looks like a tiny fort from a distance, is situated in the Baramati Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra. This region is also known as the Bhuswananda. Shaped as a peacock, this region has in the past seen an abundance of peacocks and is therefore known as Morgaon (Mor - peacock).
Night hault at Pune hotel.
DAY 03:
Proceed to Ozar On the banks of the Kukdeshwar river, Ozhar is where Lord Vighneshwar resides. Lord Ganesh is known as Vigneshwara or the remover of all obstacles, this he achieved by vanquishing the demon Vighnasura.
Lenyadri is to the North of Pune, along the Kukdi river. The Ganesh Puran calls this place as Jirnapur or Lekhan Parbat. Girijatmaj Vinayak refers to the Ganesh as the son of Parvati. Girija is another name for Parvati and Atamaj means son. This is the only temple of the Ashtavinayak which is on a mountain and is set in a Buddhist cave-temple.
Return back to Mumbai. Drop to Railway station / Airport / Any other point.
Accommodation : 2 nights at Pune Tariff Rs. 19,000/- to Rs.25,000/-
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3 Days 2 Nights
Maharashtra: Pune 2N, Ozar, Lenyadri, Ranjangaon,Theur, Morgaon, Siddhatek, Jejuri, Mahad, Pali
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Day 01 : Mumbai - Ozar - Lenyadri - Ranjangaon - Pune
Report to coach as per given reporting schedule. Proceed to Ozar (Vigneshwar) -Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the left. The temple faces the east and has several idols. Also visit Lenyadri (Girijatma) the temple on the hill, which has 283 steps, the hill is full of caves. Later proceed to Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati)-The temple faces the east. The idol is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi & Riddhi. Mahaganpati is believed to have eight, ten or twelve hands.
Day 02 : Pune - Theur - Morgaon - Siddhatek - Jejuri - Pune
Early morning proceed to Jejuri via Theur (Chintamani)-The temple faces the north,Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the left. Further proceed to Morgaon (Mayureshwar) -The temple faces the north, Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the serpent above the head. The temple has eight Ganesha idols in eight corners. Also visit Siddhatek (Siddhi-Vinayak) Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol; with the trunk to the right. The temple faces the north and has the idols of other gods like Vishnu, Shiva and Parvati. Later visit Jejuri - Khandoba temple. Evening back to Pune.
Day 03 : Departure from Mahad - Pali - Mumbai
Proceed to Mahad (Varad Vinayak)- Swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk of the left. Further proceed to Pali (Ballaleshwar) the temple faces the east with swayambhu (Self-generated) idol with the trunk to the right. Drive back to your home town. Tour Concludes.
Meals on Tour :
Day 1-2 : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Breakfast and Lunch
Extra Topping :
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Morgaon.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink during Pali to Ranjangaon journey.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Malshej Ghat.
Sugarcane juice at Siddhatek.
Tea/ Coffee/ Soft drink at Ozar.
1 LITRE DRINKING WATER PER PERSON PER DAY.
Our Speciality :
Caring Tour Manager throughout the tour
Road Travel :
All transfers and sightseeing by A/C Coach.
*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***
Routes From Pune
Ashtavinayak Darshan - Yatra by Car - Routes and Distance
Distance of Ashtavinayak temples from pune
On Pune - Solapur road
Pune - Theur (Shree Chintamani) 25 Kms
Pune - Siddhatek (Shree Siddhivinayak) 98 Kms
Pune - Moregaon (Shree Moreshwar) 64 Kms
On Pune - Nagar road
Pune - Ranjangaon (Shree Mahaganapati) 50 Kms
On Pune - Nashik road
Pune - Ozar (Shree Vighnahar) 85 Kms
Pune - Lenyandri (Shree Girijatmaj) 94 Kms
On Pune - Mumbai road
Pune - Mahad (Shree Varadavinayak) 83 Kms
Pune - Pali (Shree Ballaleshwar) 110 Kms
Ashtavinayak yatra as it should been done
According to Shastra you should take darshan in following order.
Day one: Start from Pune
1. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon (Pune-Hadaspsar-Loni-Chaufula-Supa-Moregaon)
2. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek (Moregaon-Supa-Chaufula-Daund-Siddhatek)
3. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali (Siddhatek-Daund-Chaufula-Loni-Pune-Lonawala-Khopoli-Pali)
4. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad (Pali-Khopoli-Mahad)
Back to Pune (Mahad-Khopoli-Lonawala-Pune)
Day two:Start from Pune
5. The Chintamani Temple, Theur (Pune-Hadaspsar-Loni-Theur)
6. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri (Theur-(Nagar Road)Lonikand -Ranjangaon-Malthan-Ahemadabad Fata-Manchar-Narayangaon-Junnar-Lenyandri)
This road from Ranjangaon is exactly opposite the Mahaganapati Temple. You will take Mahaganapati darshan while coming back from Ozar.
7. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar (Lenyandri-Ozar)
Bad road but not too far.
8. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon (Narayangaon-Manchar-Ahemadabad Fata-Malthan-Ranjangaon)
again visit 1.The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon to complete your Ashtavinayak Yatra.(Ranjangaon-Chaufula-Supa-Moregaon) Back to Pune (Moregaon-Supa-Chaufula-Loni-Hadapsar-Pune)
Ashtavinayak yatra Shortest route from Pune
Day One: Start from Pune
1. The Chintamani Temple, Theur
2. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon
3. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
4. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon
You can come back to Pune or Stay at Bhakta Niwas at Ranjangaon or Ozar
Day Two
5. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
6. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri
7. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali
8. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
Back to Pune
Ashtavinayak yatra Shortest route from Mumbai
Day One: Start from Mumbai
1. The Ballaleshwar Temple, Pali
2. The Varadavinayak Temple, Mahad
3. The Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyandri
4. The Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
Stay at bhakt niwas at Ozar. Soon VIP bhakta niwas will start at Ozar
Day Two:Start from Ozar
5. The Mahaganapati Temple, Ranjangaon
6. The Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
7. The Moreshwar Temple, Moregaon
8. The Chintamani Temple, Theur
Back to Mumbai
Other Information
* Temple trust provides lunch from 12 noon to 2 noon at nominal cost of rupees 10.
* Pooja thali is available at shops outside each temple for about 15 to 20 rupees.
* You can stay near temple at Bhakta Nivas at nominal cost. Best Bhakta Nivas is at Ozar. It is besides river and has great view.
* Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is administered by central government which closes at 6.30 in evening. Varadavinayak temple at Mahad is always open. Other temples close at 10 pm.
* Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is in the mountains. It has 350 steps. It takes more than an hour to climb and get down. (total 1 hour 20 minutes).
* To avoid traffic and to reach temples on time. It is better to start your journey early in the morning.
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