“Ashtavinayak” or the eight divine forms of Lord Ganesha have great significance in the Hindu mythology. The Ashtavinayak represent the chain of these eight divine temple shrines and their surroundings that have witnessed various stories related to the deity. The eight places most of which are villages are known to have lived through the tales of Lord Ganesha being some of the most important parts of them. These eight shrines are namely Moreshwar, Ballaleshwar, Siddhivinayak, Varadvinayak, Chintamani, Mahaganpati, Vighneshwar, and Girijatmaj. All of them hold on to their specific significances for the special purposes fulfilled by Ganesha in his miraculous forms.
Pick Your Ashtavinayak Itinerary
There are various different packages from which you can pick up the ones that serve your plans perfectly. Ashtavinayak yatra could be generally completed within 2to 3 days. You would, therefore, be available with packages based on the same. Most of these temples are situated around Pune and Raigad district. Accomplishing plans as expected is, therefore, one of your most important concerns. We entirely understand the matter, bringing you the most appropriate Ashtavinayak tour package. Depending on the first temple you visit, your further journey would be determined. As per the tales and preferences in the Shastras, it is considered important to start and end the Ashtavinayak yatra at the Moreshwar temple in Moregaon. Only then it would be considered complete. While planning religious trips like this, people generally wait for special occasions. However, these experiences when settled and executed perfectly with us would bring you absolutely worthwhile experiences. We would not only take you comfortably through places but will also find you some of the best stays. From the eight temples, you would be able to accomplish your visit to three to four of them in a single day. Your Ashtavinayak yatra from Nashik will move across the following places:
Moreshwar/Mayureshwar Temple
With the temple structure built out of black stone, this temple consists of four minarets which is a significant
fact.
As the name Mayureshwar suggests, Lord Ganesha, had been featured riding a peacock here. This temple is situated
kilom meters away from Pune in Moregaon.
Siddhivinayak Temple
With the trunk positioned towards the right, the idol of Lord Ganesha here is featured with his two wives, Riddhi
and Siddhi sitting with him.
This temple is situated in the Ahmadnagar district off the Pune-Sholapur highway.
Ballaleshewar Temple
The main temple shrine here is famous for the Mushak (a mouse) with the idol. Another specialty here is the besan
laddoo offered as
Prasad instead of modak which is most common. This temple is situated about 30 kilometers away from the Karjat
Railway Station.
Varad Vinayak Temple
This is one of the finest designed temples among Ashtavinayak. Situated nearest to Mumbai, the temple includes
four elephant idols
and its main hall of the temple is sized 8 feet by 8 feet. The temple is situated near Khopoli about three
kilometers away from the
Mumbai-Pune highway.
Chintamani Temple
The entrance of this temple faces northwards. There is an outer wooden hall that was known to be built by the
Peshwas.
Situated off the Pune-Sholapur highway, about 22 kilometers away from the city, this temple is nearest to Pune.
Girijatmaj Temple
This temple is situated in a cave complex belonging to the Buddhist origins. The Ganesha temple is situated in
eighth cave among the total
eighteen. This cave is also called the Ganesh-Leni. This temple is situated about 94 kilometers away from Pune
on the Pune-Nashik highway.
Vighneshwar Temple
Home to Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak, this temple has twenty feet tall main hall and ten feet tall inner hall.
Situated in a small town Ozhar,
off the Pune-Nashik highway, this temple is another significant visit among the Ashtavinayak.
Mahaganpati
The Mahaganpati is known to be the celebration of all other seven forms of Lord Ganesha. The last one among the
eight vinayak forms, this
temple is known to be situated in Ranjangaon about 50 kilometers away from Pune. All of these ambiences are
uniquely enchanting and recite
a different story. Making their places in well recognized scriptures and Shastras, the ‘tales’ related to these
temples have certainly brought
up their importance even more. According to the sequence of your trip you may decide the Ashtavinayak yatra
route from Nashik. With us,
you may look for the most suitable services and plan things perfectly to carry one and execute plans in the
manner decided.
Find appropriate packages and book your Ashtavinayak darshan from Nashik now.