Description

Visit the eight divine abodes of Ganpati situated in and around the Pune district of Maharashtra. Ozar Swayambhu Temple faces east and its trunk is turned towards the left. Lenyadri (Girijatma) – A temple on a hill with full of caves. Ranjangaon (Mahaganapati) - The idol is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi & Riddhi. Morgaon (Mayureshwar) - The temple faces the north. The temple has eight Ganesha idols in eight corners. Siddhatek (Siddhi-Vinayak) - Idol with the trunk to the right. Theur (Chintamani) - The temple faces the north with the trunk to the left. Varadvinayak, also spelt as Varadavinayaka - The temple was built by Peshwa General Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar in 1725AD. Pali (Ballaleshwar)- The Idol of Vinayaka sits on a stone throne. Ballaleshwar is the only incarnation of Ganesha that is known by his devotee's name.