Thursday 7 January 2021

Ashtavinayak Yatra in Maharashtra 01

 


Ashtavinayak Yatra in Maharashtra 01

Everyone should visit Ashtavinayak in Maharashtra at least once in a lifetime. According to Shastra, you should first visit Moreshwar in Moregaon. Then visit Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and again Moregaon will complete the Ashtavinayak Yatra.

"Vinayaka" is another name for King Ganesh, a God loved and worshiped by all Hindus. Lord Ganesh is the protector of the devotees to him. Eight paintings found in nature, sculptured in nature, have been housed in temples created years ago in places where statues were started.

 These are pictures of 'Swayambhu'. Now the sacred images, by the famous "Aastha Vinayak". Special S.T. buses run between Pune and all the temples of Aastha Vinayak. Trips are also arranged by private staff. Dharmashala, Lodges and MT.D.C. resorts in almost all tourist resorts. Aastha Vinayak temples range in size from 20 to 110Kms only.

1 Morereshwar-Moregaon

2 Siddhivinayak-Siddhatech

3 Balalaleshwar-Pali

4 Varad Vinayak-Mahad

5 Chintamani-Theur

6 Girijatmaj- Lenaydri

7 Vigheneshwar- Ozar

8 Mahaganpati - Ranjangaon

1 Morereshwar- Moregaon

Moregaon - Moreshwar is the first temple in the Ashtavinayak Yatra pilgrimage. The temple, which was constructed of black stone during the Bahamas' rule, has four gates. The temple is in the center of the village.

The temple is covered on both sides by four towers and gives the impression of a Muslim church when viewed from a distance.

This may have been to prevent a temple invasion in space. The temple has 50feets long walls around it. The temple is located about 35 miles [55 km] from Pune, near the Karha River in the village of Moregaon.

The village gets its name from the Marathi name of the Peacock bird - and also the Indian national bird.

of King Ganesha, who rode a peacock, in Mayureshwara's way is believed to have struck the Sindhu demon in the area. The idol, with its trunk, turned to the left, has a cobra standing on it to protect it. This form of Ganesha has two other murtis of Siddi and Buddhi.

There is Nandi sitting in front of this temple door, which is different, as Nandi used to be in front of shiva temples only. However, this is not the original murti - meaning that it was purified twice by Brahma, once before and after the destruction by asura Sindhurasur.

The first murti of small size and made of atoms of earth, metal, and diamonds was thought to have been placed on a copper sheet by the Pandavas and placed behind the one currently being worshiped.

Morgaon Bhakta Niwas - Shri Mayureshwar Ganesha


Morgaon Bhakta Niwas Address: Morgaon Bhakta Niwas, Shri Kshetra Mayureshwar Morgaon Manager, Shri Mayureshwara Temple, Chinchwad Devasthan Trust Office,P.O. Morgaon, Taluka Baramati, District Pune, State Maharashtra, India, 412304

Morgaon Bhakta Niwas Contact: 02112279986 | 09657254563

  • Mattresses, Bed Covers, Pillows and Blankets, Chatai.
  • Fans, Charging Slots, Good Lights, Dressing table.
  • AC, Attached Washroom and TV not for common hall
  • Hot Water 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM
  • The Rooms clean, hygienic, Best services, Power backup and secure.

Note: This amenities and facilities changes as per room type and different types of bhakta bhavan of all Ashtavinayak Bhakta Niwas.

2) Siddhivinayak - Siddhatek

Shri Siddhivinayak is the second temple at Ashtavinayak Yatra. Shri Siddhivinayak is located on the Pune-Solapur highway about 48 kilometers from the town of Shrigonda in the Ahmednagar district. The temple is located near the river Bima.

On the Pune-Solapur railway, the Daund railway station is 18 Km from here. The story of the temple is similar to what God Vishnu should have beaten asuras Madhu and Kaitabha after pleasing Ganesha here. This is the only murti of these eight with a stem placed on the right.

The temple faces North and is located on a small hillock. The main road leading to the temple is believed to have been built by Pesha Haripant Phadake in general. The inner sanctuary, 15 meters high and 10 meters wide, was built by Punya shloka Ahilyabai Holkar.

The statue is three feet long and 2.5feet wide. The idol is facing north. The stomach of the murti is not wide, but the Riddles and Siddhi murtis sit on one thigh. This murti palace turns right. Ganesha's right-hand body should be very strong for the devotees.

Haripant promised God that he would bring the castle stones that would win the first battle to be fought as general commander. The stone road was built from Badami-Castle which was attacked by Haripant shortly after he became general manager.

Siddhatek Bhakta Niwas - Shri Siddhivinayak Ganesha

Siddhatek Bhakta Niwas Address: Siddhatek Bhakta Niwas, Shree Kshetra Siddhivinayak Siddhatek, Jalalpur, Taluka - Karjat, Taluka Junnar, District Ahmednagar, State Maharashtra, India, 414403

Siddhatek Bhakta Niwas Contact: 094209 44734 | 094203 43821

  • Mattresses, Bed Covers, Pillows and Blankets, Chatai.
  • Fans, Charging Slots, Good Lights, Dressing table.
  • AC, Attached Washroom and TV not for common hall
  • Hot Water 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM
  • The Rooms clean, hygienic, Best services, Power backup and secure.

Note: This amenities and facilities changes as per room type and different types of bhakta bhavan of all Ashtavinayak Bhakta Niwas.

 3) Shri Ballaleshwar - Pali

Shri Ballaleshwar - Pali is the third temple in Ashtavinayak Yatra. The temple is in the city of Pali, near the Mumbai-Pune Highway, about seven miles [11 km] ahead of Nagothane on the Mumbai-Goa highway. This is located 30km to the Southwest. Mumbai-Panvel-Khopoli-Pali is 124Km.

Pune-Lonavla-Copy-Pali is 111Km. The original wooden temple was rebuilt into a stone temple by Nana Phadanavis in 1760. There are two small pools built on either side of the temple.

One of them is reserved for the god Puja. The temple is facing east and has two sanctuaries. The interior has a murti and has a muddy Mushika in front of it in the front. This hall, supported by eight carved pillars demanding much attention as an idol, sits on a throne carved like a Cypriot tree.

The eight pillars show eight directions. The inner sanctuary is 15 feet long and the outer one 12 feet long. The temple was built in such a way that after the cosmic winter, the sun's rays fall on the Ganesha murti at sunrise. The temple is built of solid rock, which is solidly reinforced with molten lead.

 Another special feature of this temple is the prasad given to this Ganapati in Pali by Besan Laadu instead of the Modak which is usually given to other Ganapati's. The shape of the image itself resembles a striking resemblance to the mountain that forms the backdrop of this temple.

This sounds great when one looks at a picture of a mountain and sees a picture.

Pali Bhakta Niwas - Shri Ballaleshwar Ganesha

Pali Bhakta Niwas Address: Pali Bhakta Niwas, Pali, Taluka Sudhagad, District Raigad, State Maharashtra, India, 410504

Pali Bhakta Niwas Contact: 02142 242 263

  • Mattresses, Bed Covers, Pillows and Blankets, Chatai.
  • Fans, Charging Slots, Good Lights, Dressing table.
  • AC, Attached Washroom and TV not for common hall
  • Hot Water 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM
  • The Rooms clean, hygienic, Best services, Power backup and secure.

Note: This amenities and facilities changes as per room type and different types of bhakta bhavan of all Ashtavinayak Bhakta Niwas.

 4) Shri Varadavinayak - Mahad

Shri Varadavinayak - Mahad is the fourth temple in Ashtavinayak Yatra. The temple is located 3 km from the Pune-Mumbai highway near Khopoli (80 km from Pune), so it is very close to the City of Mumbai.

Karjat Railway Station, Karjat on the Mumbai-Pune railway line is 24Km from the site and 6Km of Copalis. The handsome Prince Rukmangad refused to be illegally summoned by Vachaknavi's wife, Mukunda and was cursed with leprosy.

Mukunda was pleased with Indra who tricked him as Rukmangad and gave birth to a child named Grutsamad. When Grutsamad heard the real story, he cursed his mother Mukunda for Bori's medicine and he also cursed her and gave birth to a demon son named Tripurasur, who was defeated by Shiva after praying at Ranjangaon Ganesha.

Grutsamad after the curse went to the forest of Pushpak and worshiped Ganesha. Sage Grutsamad is famous for the mantra GaNanaN Tva. He founded the temple and named the Ganesha: Varada-Vinayak.

Ganesha is said to be living here in the form of Varada Vinayaka, who contributes to profit and success. The statue was found in a mixed pool (to Mr. Dhondu Paudkar in 1690AD), in a state of immersion so it looked bad. 

The statue is facing east, with its trunk to the left, and has been occupied by the oil lamp company - which is said to have burned regularly since 1892.

There are 4 pictures of elephants on four sides of the temple. the hall is 8feet by 8feet. The dome is 25feet high and gold at the top. The dome has cobra structures.

This is the only temple where devotees are allowed to discover for themselves their own reverence and respect for the image. They are allowed on the nearby neck of the idol to perform their prayers.

Mahad Bhakta Niwas - Shri Varadvinayak Ganesha

Mahad Bhakta Niwas Address: Mahad Bhakta Niwas, Mahad, Taluka Khalapur Khopoli, District Raigad, State Maharashtra, India, 410202

Mahad Bhakta Niwas Contact: 02192 - 266912

  • Mattresses, Bed Covers, Pillows and Blankets, Chatai.
  • Fans, Charging Slots, Good Lights, Dressing table.
  • AC, Attached Washroom and TV not for common hall
  • Hot Water 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM
  • The Rooms clean, hygienic, Best services, Power backup and secure.

Note: This amenities and facilities changes as per room type and different types of bhakta bhavan of all Ashtavinayak Bhakta Niwas.

Ashtavinayak Yatra is a pilgrimage tour of eight Ganesha temples located in Maharashtra, India. There are several options for accommodation available for travelers during their Ashtavinayak Yatra, ranging from budget to luxury hotels, lodges, and guesthouses.

Some popular places to stay during Ashtavinayak Yatra include:

Pune - It is the nearest major city to the Ashtavinayak temples, and it has plenty of accommodation options to suit all budgets.

Morgaon - It is the location of the Moreshwar Temple, which is the first temple in the Ashtavinayak Yatra. There are several lodges and guesthouses available for travelers here.

Ranjangaon - It is the location of the Mahaganapati Temple, which is the eighth and final temple in the Ashtavinayak Yatra. There are several hotels and guesthouses available for travelers here.

Lenyadri - It is the location of the Girijatmaj Temple, which is the only Ashtavinayak temple located on a mountain. There are several lodges and guesthouses available for travelers here.

Ozar - It is the location of the Vighnahar Ganpati Temple, which is the fifth temple in the Ashtavinayak Yatra. There are several hotels and guesthouses available for travelers here.

Pali - It is the location of the Ballaleshwar Temple, which is the third temple in the Ashtavinayak Yatra. There are several lodges and guesthouses available for travelers here.

It is recommended to book accommodation in advance during the peak season, which is during the months of August to November when the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated.

Also Read :

Ashtavinayak Yatra in Maharashtra 02

No comments:

Post a Comment

5 Top tourist places in Agra

  Agra is a city in northern India famous for its historical and architectural landmarks, including the iconic Taj Mahal. Here are 5 tourist...