Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon, Timings, History and How to reach

Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon – Guide

Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon is one of the Vighneshwar Ashtavinayak temples The temple is one of the Ashtavinayak, eight revered temples of Ganesha in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple is the starting and ending point of the Ashtavinayak Yatra. The eleven steps of the temple have significance. Also, ‘Nandi’ in front of the temple is a symbol of spirituality.

History of this Temple

History tells that there was a prominent Ganapati saint named Morya Gosavi. He worshiped at the Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon before being shifted to Chinchwad. There he built a new temple. This temple, along with other temples near Pune, received royal patronage from the Brahmin Peshwa rulers.

According to the Ganesha Purana, Lord Ganesha incarnated as Mayureshwar, who had six arms and a white complexion. He was born in Treta Yuga with the aim of killing a demon named Sindhu. Lord Mor descended on the mountain and fought against Sindhu and later defeated her. Morgao Ganapati Temple’s other name is Moreshwara after Saint Morya Gosavi.

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Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon Timings

Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon opens from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The morning time is from 5:00 AM to 12:00 noon and the evening time is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It remains open all 365 days.

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Place to visit near this place

Shri Khandoba Temple

It is a local Hindu God. People mainly worship him as Martand Bhairava, a form of Shiva in the Indian Deccan Plateau. It is situated at a distance of 103 km from Morgaon Ganapati Temple.

Baleshwar Temple

This famous temple was built by the rulers of the Chand dynasty. It is at a distance of 284 km from Morgaon Ganpati Temple. Devotees worship Lord Shiva in the form of Baleshwar.

Girijatmaj Temple, Lenyadri

Goddess Parvati had performed penance at this place to beget a child. It is at Lenyadri, 87 km from Vighneshwar Vinayak Temple.

Chintamani Temple, Theur

Vachintamani was in the form of Vinayaka. It is at Theur, 110 km from Girijatmaj Temple.

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How to reach Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon

By Air- The nearest airport from Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon is Pune airport which is at a distance of 75km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Mayureshwar Ganpati Mandir Morgaon is jejuri railway station which is at a distance of 17 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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