The Sacred Eight

Ashtavinayak

Maharashtra's eight self-manifested Ganesha temples organized by district

Pune District

Pune's Divine Quintet

Five powerful Ashtavinayak temples in Pune district

Morgaon

Mayureshwar

Shree Moreshwar

Pilgrimage starts from here. Ganesha rides peacock, son of Shiva & Parvati.

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Theur

Jewel of Wishes

Shree Chintamani

Lord Ganesha retrieved Chintamani jewel for Sage Kapila from a demon.

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Lenyadri

Mountain Born

Shree Girijatmaj

In a Buddhist cave temple. A 307-step climb to reach the temple.

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Ozar

Obstacle Remover

Shree Vighnahar

Defeated demon Vighnasur. Features stunning golden dome.

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Ranjangaon

The Great One

Shree Mahaganpati

Most powerful form. Lord Shiva worshipped him before the Tripurasura battle.

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Ahilyanagar District

Siddhivinayak

Ahilyanagar 's unique right-trunk facing Ganesha - The Siddhi Giver

Siddhatek

Siddhi Giver

Shree Siddhivinayak

Only right-trunk Ganesha among the Ashtavinayakas. Symbol of immense power & siddhi.

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Raigad District

Raigad's Divine Duo

Ballaleshwar and Varadvinayak - The boon givers of Raigad

Pali

Lord of Ballal

Shree Ballaleshwar

Named after devotee Ballal. Idol is dressed as a Brahmin priest.

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Mahad

Giver of Boons

Shree Varadvinayak

The ‘Nandadeep Lamp’ lit in 1892, has been burning constantly since then.

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