Sangli Ganpati Mandir, Timings, History, Travel Guide, and How to reach

Sangli Ganpati Mandir – Guide

Sangli Ganpati Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in the Ganapati Peth area of ​​the city of Sangli, Maharashtra. It is one of the major temples of Maharashtra, and one of the popular places to visit near Kolhapur. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Sangli Ganpati Mandir is situated on the eastern bank of the Krishna River.

History of this Temple

The construction of Sangli Ganpati Mandir was started in 1814 by Chintamanrao Patwardhan, the first chief of Sangli, to honour the patron deity of Sangli city. The construction of this temple took 30 years and was completed in 1845. The king installed the idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple itself.

In 1952, a red stone arch was built in front of the Ganesha temple. The rest of the temple was completed during the reign of Chintamani Rao II. Vijay Singh Patwardhan has recently renovated and altered this temple. This temple is known as a masterpiece of Peshwa architecture, the main temple is made of black stones which are brought from the Jyotiba hills.

Sangli Ganpati Mandir Timings

Sangli Ganpati Mandir opens from 6:00 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Sangli Fort

Sangli Fort is a main tourist destination of Sangli district. Sangli Fort is situated in the center of Sangli city. This fort is very beautiful.

Sangli Museum

Sangli Museum is one of the main attractions of Sangli district. Very little entry fee is charged here. A collection of antiques has been kept in this museum. This museum is built near Sangli Fort.

Krishna Mai Ghat

Krishna Mai Ghat is built on the banks of Krishna River in Sangli. This ghat is very beautiful. The entire ghat is concrete. There are many places on the banks of this ghat, where you can roam.

Shri Swayambhu Ganesh Temple

Shri Swayambhu Ganesh Temple is a major religious place in Sangli. This temple is built in Rasoolwadi village of Sangli district. There is an idol of Ganesha which is Swayambhu in this temple.

Bahubali Jain Temple

Bahubali Jain Temple is one of the main places to visit near Sangli. There is a 28 feet tall statue of Lord Shri Bahubali in this temple. This statue was established in 1963.

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How to reach Sangli Ganpati Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Sangli Ganpati Mandir is Kolhapur Airport which is at a distance of 50 km 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 Sangli Ganpati Mandir is Sangli which is at a distance of 4 km from this temple and kolhapur which is at a distance of 47 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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