Recently we planned to have Ashtavinayak Darshan in One Day from Mumbai. Traditionally it is done in three days, but we decided to do an experiment.
We started early 05:00 hrs in the morning from Goregaon Mumbai. As planned we first headed towards Mahad Ganpati (Nr Khopoli in NH4) traveling a distance of about 100 km in 1 hour 20 minutes (Clock Time 06:20 Hrs).
After paying homage to “Lord Varadvinayak”, we proceed to Pali Ganpati Via Khopoli. Here the tragedy happened. We missed the left turn to Pali just after crossing the bridge near Khopoli. And got landed in Pen. Then we proceeded along the Goa Highway (NH17) till Nagothane. After 5 km we took left turn and travelled along the river to reach Pali Ganpati at 08:10 hrs, excellently located below the hill of Sarasgad. The distance travelled 84 km instead of 35 km if we’d been on the right path (directly to Pali from Khopoli) and wasting precious one hour.
After paying homage to “Lord Ballaleshwar”, we proceeded to Ozar. We reached Ozar at 12:00 hrs via Khopoli, Talegaon (on NH4), Chakan, Narayangaon (NH50) covering a distance of about 170 km. There we had darshan of “Lord Vighnaharta”. The temple is situated beside a scenic lake, which is having a boating facility. Here we had divine “Mahaprasad” as our mid day meal.
From Ozar we proceeded to Lenyadri. The temple of Lenyadri is located in the cave in the middle of the enchanting hill. We reached the base of the hill at about 13:00 hrs traveling 15 km from Ozar. Then we trekked to the temple cave which is having approx 300 steps. It took about 20 minutes to reach the temple. There we meditated for few minutes and after paying homage to “Lord Girijatmaj”, we took the down trek of about 10 minutes to reach back to the base of the hill. This is the most tiring and simultaneously refreshing experience. People interested in cave architecture can have a look at other nearby caves also.
Then we proceeded to Ranjangaon via Junnar, Narayangaon, and Malthan (at 15:20hrs, 66 km from Lenyadri). We reached Ranjangaon at 15:40 hrs covering 79 km. There we had darshan of “Lord Mahaganpati”.
From there we proceeded to Siddhatek via Belwandi Phata (16:30 hrs, 19 km from Ranjangaon on SH27 Pune-Nagar Highway), Belwandi (17:05 hrs, 25 km from Belwandi Phata), and Srigonda (17:35 hrs). We reached Siddhatek at 18:35 hrs covering a distance of 98 km. This is the most tiring part of travelling. This temple is situated at Bhima River. We offered our devotion to “Lord Siddhivinayak” and then proceed to Morgaon.
We reached to Morgaon at 20:20 hrs travelling 67 km via Daund, Pattas, and Kedagaon. Here we prayed to “Lord Moreshwar”, who is believed to be the “Aadya Ganpati” among the Ashtavinayaks. One can see the Nandi sitting in front of this temple entrance, which is unique, as Nandi is normally in front of only Shiva temples.
From Morgaon we proceeded to Theur, via Kedagaon, Kunjirwadi (NH9, turn right and drive 5 km). We reached Theur at 21:30 hrs covering a distance of 62 km. There we prayed to “Lord Chintamani” and thanked for helping us to complete our plan to have darshan of all Eight Ganpati in One Day. We came to know that this temple normally closes around 21:30 hrs. We sat there and remembered all the deities who guided and played with us along the tour. Thanks Lord Ganesha. “Ganapati Bappa Morraya”
We recommend having personal vehicle and a group having at least two persons who can drive the vehicle well.
We started early 05:00 hrs in the morning from Goregaon Mumbai. As planned we first headed towards Mahad Ganpati (Nr Khopoli in NH4) traveling a distance of about 100 km in 1 hour 20 minutes (Clock Time 06:20 Hrs).
After paying homage to “Lord Varadvinayak”, we proceed to Pali Ganpati Via Khopoli. Here the tragedy happened. We missed the left turn to Pali just after crossing the bridge near Khopoli. And got landed in Pen. Then we proceeded along the Goa Highway (NH17) till Nagothane. After 5 km we took left turn and travelled along the river to reach Pali Ganpati at 08:10 hrs, excellently located below the hill of Sarasgad. The distance travelled 84 km instead of 35 km if we’d been on the right path (directly to Pali from Khopoli) and wasting precious one hour.
After paying homage to “Lord Ballaleshwar”, we proceeded to Ozar. We reached Ozar at 12:00 hrs via Khopoli, Talegaon (on NH4), Chakan, Narayangaon (NH50) covering a distance of about 170 km. There we had darshan of “Lord Vighnaharta”. The temple is situated beside a scenic lake, which is having a boating facility. Here we had divine “Mahaprasad” as our mid day meal.
From Ozar we proceeded to Lenyadri. The temple of Lenyadri is located in the cave in the middle of the enchanting hill. We reached the base of the hill at about 13:00 hrs traveling 15 km from Ozar. Then we trekked to the temple cave which is having approx 300 steps. It took about 20 minutes to reach the temple. There we meditated for few minutes and after paying homage to “Lord Girijatmaj”, we took the down trek of about 10 minutes to reach back to the base of the hill. This is the most tiring and simultaneously refreshing experience. People interested in cave architecture can have a look at other nearby caves also.
Then we proceeded to Ranjangaon via Junnar, Narayangaon, and Malthan (at 15:20hrs, 66 km from Lenyadri). We reached Ranjangaon at 15:40 hrs covering 79 km. There we had darshan of “Lord Mahaganpati”.
From there we proceeded to Siddhatek via Belwandi Phata (16:30 hrs, 19 km from Ranjangaon on SH27 Pune-Nagar Highway), Belwandi (17:05 hrs, 25 km from Belwandi Phata), and Srigonda (17:35 hrs). We reached Siddhatek at 18:35 hrs covering a distance of 98 km. This is the most tiring part of travelling. This temple is situated at Bhima River. We offered our devotion to “Lord Siddhivinayak” and then proceed to Morgaon.
We reached to Morgaon at 20:20 hrs travelling 67 km via Daund, Pattas, and Kedagaon. Here we prayed to “Lord Moreshwar”, who is believed to be the “Aadya Ganpati” among the Ashtavinayaks. One can see the Nandi sitting in front of this temple entrance, which is unique, as Nandi is normally in front of only Shiva temples.
From Morgaon we proceeded to Theur, via Kedagaon, Kunjirwadi (NH9, turn right and drive 5 km). We reached Theur at 21:30 hrs covering a distance of 62 km. There we prayed to “Lord Chintamani” and thanked for helping us to complete our plan to have darshan of all Eight Ganpati in One Day. We came to know that this temple normally closes around 21:30 hrs. We sat there and remembered all the deities who guided and played with us along the tour. Thanks Lord Ganesha. “Ganapati Bappa Morraya”
From there we moved to Pune (22 km) and had our dinner there at Hotel and then proceed to Mumbai for a journey of about 150 km. The total distance covered during the entire tour is about 850 km in a span of approx. 20 hrs.
We recommend having personal vehicle and a group having at least two persons who can drive the vehicle well.
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