India /Maharashtra /Pune /Ranjangaon
Sight Address : Mahaganpati is situated on the Pune-Ahmednagar route in Ranjangaon in Pune district. It is at 50 km from Pune. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Shree Mahaganapati temple at Ranjangaon is located in Shirur taluka about 50kms from Pune and is the eight temple visited by devotees who set out on the Ashtavinayak Yatra. The form of the temple’s idol, namely Mahaganapati, is considered to be so powerful that the local villagers do not bring home idols of Ganapati at all, as is done during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in other parts of Maharashtra. Instead, they personally visit the temple itself.
Shree Mahaganapati temple
HistoryEdit
Shree Mahaganapati temple was build in between 9th & 10th century. Madhavrao Peshwa made a room in the basement of the temple to keep the idol of the lord Ganesh. Later on Sardar Kibe of Indore renovated it. Nagarkhana is situated above the entrance gate. Main temple looks like temple from Peshwa’s period. Temple facing east has huge & beautiful entrance gate. You will be surprised to know that the idol of these lord Ganesh is also named as ‘Mahotkat’, and it is said that the idol has 10 trunks and 20 hands.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
Puja timing: 5.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 7.00-10.00 p.m.
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Evening, Night.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
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HelplineEdit
• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
