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Famous Hindu
Pilgrimage in Maharashtra
Lord Ganesha, is the God worshiped ahead of all Gods and
in Maharashtra you will find eight temples of Vighan
Harta, Sukh Karta Lord Ganesha. Here at these eight
places God is known as "Vinayak" and in the Sanskrit
language number eight is written as "ashta" hence this
journey become famous "Ashtavinayak Yatra", for the
Maharashtrians visit to these temples called
"Ashtavinayak Darshan" holds value and and importance
equal to "Char Dham" Yatra. |
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Moreshwar Moregaon
This is a small village located in the Baramati
taluka of Pune district, at a distance of 60 kms.
from the Pune. River Kara flows on the side of
temple. It was time when the place was natural
habitat of our national bird peacock [in Marathi
language pronounced as "Mor"] and from this
village gets the name Moregaon. Temple appears
like a mosque and one get feeling of looking at a
fort when viewed from distance. |
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Sidheshwar -
Sidhatek
This temple is treated as the temple of powerful
deity as in Marathi "Siddhi" means acquiring
powers and according to Hindu faith here on
Sidhtek mountain Lord Vishnu acquired Siddhi. The
village is in the Ahmednagar, adjoining district
of Pune and temple is situated on the bank of
river Bhima. Silence is the amazing factor of the
place even the flow of river water doesn't make
much noise. Idol here was established by Ahila Bai
Holkar. |
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Ballelshwar
Palli [Pali]
Heavy rains for the place and huge Panch Dhatu
[Five Metal] bell are the identification mark of
village and temple respectively. This is the only
place where Lord Ganesha is dressed up like
traditional Brahman [Hindu Priest]. Fort Sarasgad
on one side and river Amba on the other side add
to the natural beauty of place. Sun rays of rising
sun falling on Idol of God is most amazing
experience for the tourists. |
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Varad Vinayak [Sidhi
Vinayak]
Mahad
This temple is famous as Vradayak [granting boons
for fulfillment of desires] for the devotees,
another unique thing of temple is "Nanda Deep"
which continuously lit since the 1892. According
to one story the idol of Shree Ganesha was found
under the well behind the temple and ordinary
house looking temple was constructed in the year
1725 during the rule of Peshwas. Mahad is one of
most beautiful place in the partially explored
hilly region of nature rich Konkan area. |
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Chintamani
Theyoor
This is yet another Lord Ganesh Temple build
during the rules of Peshawas and this is said that
at that time [almost four centuries back] a huge
amount of around Rs. 40, 000 were utilized for
constructing this temple. Here God is worshiped as
creator of peace of mind by taking away all the
worries [Chinta - in Hindi language] and mental
disorders. Pach Dhatu [Five Metal] bell and wood
constructed gathering hall are surprise for the
visitors. |
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Girijatmaj
Lenyadiri
In the Ganesha Puranas, this Kukdi river bank
situated place is referred as Jirnapur or Lekhan
Parbat. This is a rock craved temple on a hill top
and resembles with Buddha cave temples. Almost
square temple [50 feet wide and 60 feet long] is
without pillars and craved in Single rock. Girija
is one of other several names of Goddess Paravati
mother of and in Sanskrit language Atmaj means the
son, this is from where the name Girijatmaj
originated. |
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Vighaneshwar
Ozhar
Vighan Harta [Hurdle remover / obstacle destroyer]
with what another name devotees remember Shree
Ganesha. This is common experiences of the
visitors that they feel stress free after visiting
this temple of God Ganesha, situated on banks of
river Kukdeshwar. The golden top of temple was
offered by the Peshwas as thanks for making them
victorious against Portuguese in a war. An annual
four days festival is celebrated on tirpuri
poornima. |
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Mahaganpati
Rajangaon
This is one of ancient temples of Hindu God Shree
Ganesha, it is believed the construction of this
temple dates back to some time between 9th and
10th century during the Peshawas rule. Here Lord
Ganesha is worshiped as Mahaganpati as it is
believed that idol was with 10 trunks and 20
hands. Rajangaon is about 70 kms away from Pune
and situated on the Pune Ahmednagar highway. |
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