Visiting Shree Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon Pune

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.

Mumbai to Pen passenger train timings

The Dadar Ratnagiri Passenger train on the Central Railway route is an economical way to travel to Pen. Visiting Pen is a must on your itinerary if you are visiting Maharashtra prior to the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This is because Pen is home to hundreds of artisans who make those beautiful Ganapati idols.

Visiting Pen Maharashtra: the abode of Lord Ganesha

Pen Ganapati Idol

Many of the Ganapati idols which are sold in Mumbai, Pune and other places in Maharashtra are primarily from the town of Pen, Raigad. In fact, the idol makers from Pen are so well known that even a few NRIs from around the world order their Ganapati idols from Pen! It is not surprising, then, that Pen has got the tag of “Ganesha’s Idol Abode”. Since eons, entire generations of artisan families here have been painstakingly making idols of Lord Ganesha. It is not just a mere business bringing in earnings, but literally a fervent passion.

Haritalika Aarti in Marathi

When Goddess Parvati is worshiped on the day of Haritalika puja, a special aarti is done. 

The Marathi words of the Haritalika puja aarti are as given below

How is Haritalika puja done

Haritalika puja (also referred to as Hartalika puja) is one of the important pujas performed by married women to ask for God's blessings for a happy married life. Today unmarried women too perform this puja to get blessings for a good husband. Specifically, the puja is done of Goddess Parvati. The reason for this lies in the origins of a Hindu mythological legend. In this blog post you will know how the story of hartalika and how to do a simple haritalika puja at home.

Visiting Varad Vinayaka Temple at Mahad

The Varad Vinayaka Temple at Mahad is located in Kolhapur taluka, District Raigad. The fourth temple to be visited by pilgrims on the Ashtavinayak yatra, the Varad Vinayaka Temple here is located approximately 25.65kms from Karjat railway station and is even closer to Khopoli (about 6kms).

Visiting Ballaleshwar Temple Pali on Ashtavinayak Yatra

The Ganapati temple at Pali in Sudhagad taluk, Raigad district is the third halt of devotees on the Ashtavinayak yatra. It is here that the temple dedicated to Shri Ballaleshwar is located. The distrance from Sidhatek to Pali is 222kms & it takes approx 3 ½ hours.