8 Ashtavinayak Temples of Ganesha

Ashtavinayak Temples are the 8 famous temples of Lord Ganesha in Maharashtra, India. In Sanskrit, Ashta Vinayaka means “Eight Vinayaka”, and the term is widely used to refer the group of eight Swayambhu Ganapati temples located near Pune in Maharashtra. Hindu Devotional Blog have posted articles on each Ashta Vinayaka Temple earlier. Hence we will link them below for those who wish to reach more about each temple. It is believed that one should visit Ashtavinayaka Temples in order for better results. The first temple you have to visit is the Mayureshwar, then head to Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and then again Moregaon will end you Ashtavinayak Yatra. 

8 Ashtavinayak Temples of Lord Ganesh are

1) Mayureshwar Temple in Moregaon

Mayureshwar Temple in Moregaon is a 14th century temple situated around 64 km from Pune in Moregaon. Read More

2) Siddhivinayak Temple Siddhatek

Siddhivinayak Temple in Siddhatek is located on the banks of River Bhima near Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. It is believed that Lord Vishnu acquired Siddhi at this place after invoking Lord Ganesha. Read More

3) Ballaleshwar Temple Pali

Ballaleshwar Ashtavinayak Temple is located at Pali around 110 km from Pune in Maharashtra. The specialty of the temple is that it is the only temple which have been named after a devotee Ballal. Another unique feature of this wooden temple is that, on the two equinoxes the rays of The Sun fall directly on the deity. Read More

4) Varadavinayak Temple Mahad

Varadavinayak Temple is the fourth among the Ashtavinayak Temple and is located at Mahad, around 63 km from Mumbai in Maharashtra. One of the unique features of the temple is that, this is the only Ashtavinayak temple where devotees can personally pay their homage and respects to Varad Vinayaka. Read More

5) Chintamani Temple Theur

Chintamani Ashtavinayak Temple is located at Theur, around 25 km from Pune in Maharashtra. Legend has it this is the place where Lord Ganesha removed all Chinta (worries) of Lord Brahma. Read More

6) Girijatmaj Temple Lenyandri

Girijatmaj Ashtavinayaka Temple is located on the banks of River Kukdi at Lenyadri in Maharashtra. The temple lies on a hill and devotees need to climb up 283 stairs to reach the shrine. The annual thread ceremony of Lord Ganesha performed here attracts thousands of devotees. Read More

7)  Vighneshwar Temple Ozar

Vighneshwar Temple in Ozar is located around 102 km from Pune in Maharashtra. Built in 1833, the temple is noted for its Deepmala and its Golden dome. Read More

8) Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon

Shri Maha Ganapati Temple is located at Ranjangaon, around 54 km from Pune. Legend has it that Lord Shiva worshipped Ganapathi here to destroy the demon Tripurasura. Read More

For devotees starting from Pune, each of these eight Ashta Vinayaka Temples are within the range of 20 km to 110 km.