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ASHTA   VINAYAK


There are many appearances of Lord Ganesh, located at many places in Maharashtra state and other states of India. However, his appearances at eight, selected places have got special importance and recognition. Those are collectively called ASHTA VINAYAK, emphasizing eight roles played by Lord Ganesh at various times, whenever needed.

These eight appearances are as follows.
1] Moreshwar of Morgaon
2] Siddhivinayak of Siddhatek
3] Ballaleshwar of Pali
4] Chintamani of Theoor
5] Varadvinayak of Mahad
6] Girijatmaj of Lenyadri
7] Vighneshwar of Ojhar
8] Mahaganapati of Ranjangaon
Geographically, the following route is convenient to reduce the total distance of journey. Thane - Kalyan - Murbad - Maalshej ghaat - Lenyadri - Ojhar - Narayangaon - Maalthan - Shirur - Ranjangaon - Karde - Kashti - Siddhatek - Daund - Patas - Choufulaa - Theoor - Pune - Khopoli - Mahad - Pali - Vadkhal - Pen - Panvel - Thane.
However, it is customary to visit Moreshwar the first and all remaining places in the sequence given on the left. Sometimes, some people choose to visit Moreshwar again in the last, to complete the cycle. It is all upto you to follow it or not.
All these eight places are located around Pune city in Maharashtra state, within area of approximately 150 Km radius. For tourists and devotees, Pune city serves as a hub. You can visit all eight places in a tourist bus, in three days by staying in a lodge or a hotel in Pune city for two nights. If you coming from cities other than Pune, just add relevant number of days for to and fro journey to Pune.



This article is last updated on -- 2004/09/19, 11-15 hours (Indian time), (C) Ajay Phalnikar


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