Chintamani (One of the eight Vinayaks) established in Theur
The Shri Ganesh Idol installed at Theur (Pune District) is also known as Chintamani. It is one of the famous places of pilgrimage from among the eight Vinayaks.
Greatness of Shri Chintamani, who generates spiritual emotion and devotion in the mind of devotees
The famous Shri Chintamani temple at Shri Kshetra Kalamb village which is 23 kilometres from Yavatmal on the Yavatmal-Nagpur State Highway, is the seat of faith for lakhs of devotees. Let us understand more about this Shri Chintamani temple and its legends.
Ashtavinayaks
Ashtavinayaka yatra refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesh, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayak yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesh which are situated around Pune.
Self-materialized Ganesh Idols
The Idols of Shri Vigneshwar, Shri Girijatmaj and Shri Varad Vinayak are self-materialized. Divine Consciousness is greater in self-materialized Ganesh Idols than in sculpted ones.
Kanipakam Vinayak temple at Chittur (Andhra Pradesh) testifying the presence of God
The Kanipkam Vinayak temple in Chittur District of Andhra Pradesh is world famous for its
self-arisen materialised Ganesh idol Idol and various associated legends. It is said that in the
11 th century a king belonging to the Chol dynasty built this temple.
Shami Vighneshwar Ganesh idol of Adasa (Nagpur) installed by Vamana (the fifth incarnation of Shri Vishnu)
Among the ancient Ganesh kshetras, the Vamana incarnation worshipped Shri Ganesh at the sacred place of Adosh in Vidharba (North Maharashtra). Here, Shri Vamana installed (1) the Ganesh idol of Shami Vighneshwar and (2) built the Ganapati temple.
Idol of Shri Ganesh in sleeping posture and facing south, at Awhane Budruk (Nagar Dist.)
Awhane Budruk is a village is situated in Nagar District, at a distance of 17 kilometres from Pathardi village.
Theur (Dist. Pune) : Place of worship of the great Ganesh devotee, Saint Morya Gosavi
A great devotee of Deity Ganesh from the 14th century, Morya Gosavi is well-known for His intense devotion unto Ganesh. He practised devotion unto Shri Ganesh in Morgaon in Pune District.
Shri Vishal Ganapati : Seat of faith of Nagar city bearing 200 year old history
The temple of Shri Siddhivinayak Vishal Ganapati, village Deity of Nagar city, is located in Maliwada and is a spiritually active place of pilgrimage with a 200 year old history. This Deity, known to fulfill desires of the devotees, and the temple is popular far and wide.
Shri Varad Vinayak Ganesh idol of Kelzhar installed by Sage Vasishtha
At Kelzhar in Wardha District there is a famous temple of Varad Vinayak form of Ganapati. Kelzhar is 52 kilometers away from Nagpur and is a scenic place located on a hillock. Both Vasishtha Puran and the Mahabharat mention importance of this temple.