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Sight Address : Shri Ganesh Tekdi Temple is situated on rly station Road, in Sitabardi, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Edit

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Ganesh Idol at Tekdi Ganapati Temple, NagpurTekdi Ganapati Temple, Nagpur is so called because it has been constructed on a hill, and in Marathi, `tekdi` means hill. The Tekdi Ganapati Temple, Nagpur is believed to be 250 years old. During its early years Tekdi Ganapati Temple used to be all of an ordinary tin shade and a small platform, but after the Military Defense wing took over its possession, improvements began in the 1970s. And in 1965 Late Honourable Defense Minister Shri Yashwantrao Chavan arranged the possession of the temple and its adjoining areas to the temple trust. The construction of the Ganapati Temple started in 1978, completing it in the year of 1984, by the grace of the pious devotees contributing in heavy amounts. Late Ganpatrao Joshi and other devotees who took active part in the construction of the Shri Ganesh Tekdi temple played the main role. But it was found that the allotted land was comparatively small in respect to the huge crowd of devotees. The trustees of the temple again appealed to the Ministry of defense to sanction the expansion of more land, as a result 20,000 more sq. ft. land was awarded to the previous premises. Now, the new project intends to beautify the surrounding lawn, garden, water fountain and the parking zone. The idol is legendary to have been self-existent. Originally the idol was small, but gradually it grew bigger and bigger, increasing in size. The idol has gold ornamentation on the forehead. Other silver wares can also be noticed. Amongst all these fineries, particular pieces like Mukut (diadem) are exhibited on Chaturthi and Ekadeshi only. The worshippers believe that this temple is Jagruta (awake) Devasthan, so it is crowded at all times, from morning till midnight. Around 5000 people visit the temple daily. The number goes up to 10,000 during the time Chaturthi. The monthly alms giving of the devotees of Tekdi Ganapati Temple is about 3 to 4 lakh. The lamp lighting (Aarti) ceremony is performed thrice a day- morning at 6.30 AM, afternoon at 12.30 PM and in the evening at 6.30 PM. As a divine gift, a `Modaka` is distributed after these Aartis, this being the specialty of the temple. The existing managing body of Trustees is adapted by the High Court. Generally the election of the temple is held after every five years.

Ganesh Tekdi Mandir, Nagpur

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Shri Ganesh Tekdi Temple is situated in Sitabardi, Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is one of the ancient temples of Nagpur and is about 250 years old. The presiding deity here is Tekdi Ganapati (Lord Ganesh). This temple resides on a hill, in Marathi ‘Tekdi’ means ‘hill’, so the name Tekdi Temple.

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Nagpur climate is dry/mildly humid all through the year. The best season to visit the place is from October to March. The pleasing weather in winter months is perfect for enjoying sightseeing and outdoor activities in Nagpur.

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Taxi : You can also hire a cab at the airport or railway station which are easily available. Though they are known for not cheating the tourists, it is always advisable to fix the fare before getting in.

Bus : Buses are the best way to travel around the city of Nagpur as they are easily available and ply to almost every corner of the city. The city bus routes have been so planned that they cover almost all portions of the city that people normally travel to. Bus fares are quite cheap too, ranging within Rs 5 to 15. Talk to the locals in order to know your bus route, the friendly people of Nagpur will be happy to help.

Train : To reach Nagpur by train, one can avail the railway station that is located in the major city of Nagpur in Maharashtra. Nagpur is one of the leading commercial centers in Maharashtra. Besides, it is also the second capital of the state. The Nagpur railways well connect the city with other important parts of the country, which include all the four metropolitan cities of India.

Air : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is nearly 6 kms from Nagpur Central. Nagpur is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata by Jet Airways, Indian Airlines Kingfisher and Indigo. There are taxis and auto rickshaws that are available from the airport to the city.

Others : Auto rickshaws in order to reach your destination in a convenient & quick manner. Auto rickshaws in Nagpur can not run on meter and the basic fair is Rs 15 for the first two kilometers and 8 INR for every additional kilometer travelled. Auto rickshaws can make your commute easier, and these can be a safe mode of travel during night time. There are no separate night fares.