Ganesh Temples: Visit 5 Majestic Temples of Maharashtra to Worship Lord Ganesha, Fulfill All Your Wishes

यशिता यादव Updated 02 Sep 2024 09:30 AM IST

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Ganesh Chatuthi: Devotees from all over the country including Maharashtra come to Mumbai to visit the famous Lalbaug Ka Raja of Mumbai. Lalbaug Ka Raja was established in 1934. Lalbaug Ka Raja is also known as Ganapati, the patron saint of the Koli community. This 20 feet high Ganesha is established every year on Ganesh Chaturthi. Read to know more.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024

Adasa Ganapati is known as one of the Ashtavinayakas of Vidarbha. This Ganesha idol has a right trunk. Three demons, Mahapapa, Sankata and Shatru, had left the world in turmoil. To get rid of these demons, all the gods worshipped Ganesha in the form of Shankar-Parvati under the Shami tree. Then Shami Vighnesh appeared from the root of that tree and killed the three demons. Therefore, this Ganesha is also called Shami Vighnesh Ganesh.

A legend tells of Adasa, when Ravana's son Indrajit killed Lakshmana during the war between Rama and Ravana. Hanuman then had to fly to Mount Mandar to fetch a medicinal plant. Hanuman lifted the mountain when the herbs were confused. On the way back a large portion of it fell, which is said to have been tragic.

Mayureshwar Ganapati- Morgaon

Mayureshwar is ranked as the first Ganesha among the Ashtavinayakas. Ganesha is called Mayureshwar Ganapati because Ganesha rode on a peacock and killed the demons and freed the gods from captivity. The temple dates back to the 10th century, and the central part of the temple houses an east-facing idol of Ganesha.

Located on the banks of the Karha River in Morgaon, this north-facing temple is surrounded by a protective wall. The temple is built similar to the Varkarni Muslim Mosque to prevent the Mughal army from attacking the temples. There is a huge idol of Nandi and a large stone rat in front of this temple. This is the only temple in the Ashtavinayakas that has Nandi in front of Ganapati.

Chintamani - Pune

Chintamani, known as the fifth Ganesha of the Ashtavinayakas, is located in Theur in Pune district. The temple of Lord Ganesha was built by Dharnidhar Maharaj Dev. 100 years later the Peshwas built a grand and attractive temple and hall there. This temple is completely made of wood.

The significance of Chintamani Ganapati temple is that Chintamani is a deity who gives mental peace. The idol of Chintamani faces east. The Mahadwar or the main entrance of the temple is towards the north and a road connects it to the Mula Muth river. The temple complex has many small temples like the temple of Mahadev. Apart from this, there is also a Vishnu-Lakshmi temple and a Hanuman temple.

Ballaleshwar Ganapati- Raigad

This temple is the only temple in Pali known by the name of a devotee named Ballaleshwar. It is said that Ganesh ji had to live on earth at the behest of devotee Ballal. Therefore, this Ganapati of Pali is known as Ballaleshwar Ganapati. There is a grand temple of Ballaleshwar in Pali village of Raigad district. The temple of Ballaleshwar is located in the beautiful surroundings of Sudhagad Fort and Amba River.

The idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple is installed on a stone throne. This 3 feet high east-facing idol is self-manifested and in it the trunk of Lord Ganesha is bent to the left. The eyes and navel of the idol are studded with diamonds. The special thing about this temple is that it is the only temple among the Ashtavinayaks where Lord Ganesha is seated in dhoti-kurta like a common man. It is said that Shri Vinayak gave darshan to one of his great devotees Ballal in the form of a Brahmin. Here Ganesh festival is celebrated from Shukla Pratipada to Panchami of Bhadrapada month.

Lalbagh Raja - Mumbai

Devotees from all over the country including Maharashtra come to Mumbai to visit the famous Lalbagh Raja of Mumbai. Lalbagh Raja was established in 1934. Lalbagh Raja is also known as the patron saint of the Koli community, Ganapati. This 20 feet high Ganesha is established every year on Ganesh Chaturthi. In the year 1934, the idol of Shri was shown as a spider making him the king of the valley. After that, on many occasions, the idol of Lalbagh Raja was shown as Subhash Chandra Bose, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi. However, after 1948, the outline of the board was changed.

The immersion journey of Lalbagh Raja is famous all over Maharashtra. The grand Shobha Yatra of Lalbagh Raja starts from Lalbagh market amidst the tune of bands, drums and trumpets. The procession passes through Lalbaug, Bharat Mata Cinema, Lalbaug, Sane Guruji Marg, Byculla Railway Station (West), Clare Road, Nagpada, Duncan Road, Two Tank, Sant Sena Maharaj Marg (Kumbharwada), Sutar Gali, Madhavbaug, CP Tank, VP Road, Opera House and reaches Girgaum Chowpatty.

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