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Pick-up from Pune Railway Station / Airport and transfer to Hotel. After fresh ups, proceed to Ashtavinayak Yatra which covers darshan at Eight Holy shrines of Lord Shri Ganapati in Mahrashtra. The Yatra starts from Mayureshwar of MORGAON (90Kms / 2Hrs) en-route visit NARAYANPUR (abode of Lord Tirupati Balaji), JEJURI (Shri Khandoba), SIDDHATEK (Lord Sidhi Vinayak) (75Kms/ 1.5Hrs), to THEUR (Shree Chintamani) and return back to Pune(110Kms / 2Hrs).
After breakfast Proceed to RANJANGAON (Lord Mahaganapati) (55Kms /1Hr), later proceed to OZER (Lord Vigneswar) (90Kms / 2Hrs), LENYADRI (Lord Girijatmaj Vinayaka) back to Pune (100Kms /2Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel Proceed to MAHAD (Lord Varad Vinayak)(90Kms /2Hrs), PALI (Shri Ballaleshwar) (40Kms /1Hr). Later Departure to Pune (125Kms /2Hrs) and transfer to Railway Station / Airport for return journey.
Jejuri is located southeast of Pune and is renowned for the famous KhandobachiJejuri Temple dedicated to Lord Khandoba. Khandoba is regarded as the ‘God of Jejuri’ and is hence held in great reverence by the Dhangar Tribe.
The Vardavinayak Temple is located in Mahad. It is believed that this temple was founded by Sage Grutsamad, the illicit son of age Vachaknavi's wife Mukunda and Indra. This is the only temple in the AstavinayakYatra where devotees can personally pay homage to the idols. An oil lamp is said to be burning in the temple since 1892.
The Mayureshwar Temple in Morgaon is the most important temple in the AstavinayakYatra. The temple is situated in the centre of the village and has been built in black stone during the Bahamani reign. It has an idol of Lord Ganesha riding a peacock in the form of Mayureshwara.
The Ballaleshwar temple is located in Pali. It is believed that Lord Ganesha saved a boy-devotee, Ballala, who was beaten by local villagers and his father for his undeterred devotion to Lord Ganesha. The temple has been made in such a manner that after the wintersolstice (dakshinayan), the sun rays fall on the idol at sunrise. The statue in tis temple has diamonds embedded in the eyes and navel. The Prasad offered in this temple is BesanLaddus instead of the Modak that is usually offered.
The Mahaganapati Temple is located in Ranjangaon. It is believed that Lord Shiva built his temple himself and worshipped Ganesha before fighting Tripurasura. The temple has been constructed in such a manner during Dakshinayan[ the apparent movement of the son to the south] the rays of the sun fall directly on the idol.
The Siddhivinayak Temple is on a small hillock in Siddhatek. It is believed that Lord Vishnu killed the asurasMadhu and Kaitabh after appeasing Lord Ganesha here. Devotees usually make a round trip of the hillock to complete pradakshina of the temple.
Theur has the Chintamani Temple of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that Ganesha got back precious Chintamani jewel for Rishi Kapil from King Guna at this spot. However, Kapil put back the jewel on Ganesha’s neck. The temple has a wooden assembly hall, black stone fountain and the idol of Lord Ganesha is smeared in sindoor and studded with jewels.
The Girijatmaj temple stands amidst a cave complex of 18 caves of Buddhist origin in Lenyadri. The temple has been carved out of a single stone hill. The idol faces the north and is worshipped from the rear of the temple. The temple is constructed in a manner such that it is always lit up with sun rays during the day.
Pune is one of the large metropolises of India situated at the confluence of Mula and Mutha rivers. The city is believed to have existed since the 847 AD. Today the city is known for its educational facilities, IT industry and automotive companies. It is also known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Pune has a number of temples, historical sites, museums, zoos and parks. The major attractions in Pune include the circular Nandi Mandapa , Chaturshringi Temple, DagadushethHalwaiGanapati temple, rock-cut Pataleshwar cave temple, Aga Khan Palace,Shaniwarwada, LalMahal, ShindeChhatri and Sinhagad fort, Raja DinkarKelkar Museum, Mahatma Phule Museum, Dr. BabasahebAmbedkar Museum, Kamala Nehru Park, SarasBaug and Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park.
The Vigneshwara Temple is located in Ozar. This temple has a pinnacle made of gold and is enclosed on all sides by high walls. The idol has a diamond on its forehead and some jewels in the navel. The Ganesha here is called ShriVighneshwarVinayak. It is believed that Ganesha defeated a demon Vighnasur at this place.
Narayanpur is located around 35 km to the south of Pune. It has a famous Balaji Temple that is meant to be a replica of the Lord Balaji Temple in Tirupati. The stone sculpture of Lord Balaji in the TirumalaTirupati temple has been replicated in wood and painted in grey oil-paint here. The other religious shrines here include The NarayanpurDatta Temple (EkMukhiDattaMandir) dedicated to Lord Datta, AudumbarTree near the Datta Temple and the Narayaneshwar Temple.
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Ashtavinayaka Temple
Ballaleshwar Pali
Chintamani Temple
Khandoba
Lenyadi
Ozar
Pandavleni Caves
Shirur
Siddhivinayak Temple
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