MAHAGANPATI
'The Most Powerful Form. Worshipped by Lord Shiva.'
The Battle of Tripurasura
Invoked by
Lord Shiva
This is considered the most powerful representation of Ganesha. Legend says the demon Tripurasura had conquered all three worlds. Lord Shiva fought him but could not win. Narada Muni reminded Shiva that he had forgotten to invoke Ganesha before the battle. Shiva then recited the Shadaakshar Mantra here. Ganesha appeared as Mahaganpati, guided Shiva's arrow, and Tripurasura was slain.
Ten Trunks
Original Form
Basement Idol
Hidden Tehkhana
Heritage
Holkar Era
Architecture
'The Hidden Deity.'
The temple is constructed so that the sun's rays fall directly on the idol (Dakshinayan). Interestingly, the idol usually worshipped is not the original one. The original idol, called Mahotkat, has 10 trunks and 20 hands and is kept hidden in the basement to protect it from invaders.
Divine Schedule
Daily Rituals
Temple Opens
Morning Prayers
Maha Puja
Main Offering
Dhoop Aarti
Evening Prayer
Shej Aarti
Temple Closes
Journey to
Ranjangaon
Situated on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway, it is extremely well-connected.
Bus
Direct stops for all Pune-Ahmednagar buses.
Road
50km from Pune. Excellent 4-lane highway.
Nearby
Industrial hub of MIDC Ranjangaon.