Shri Mahaganapati, Ranjangaon

History

• Maharashtra Tourism’s Ranjangaon page says the temple is about 50 km from Pune on the Pune–Ahmednagar highway, and that Mahaganapati is believed to be the most powerful form of Ganesha. The leaflet links the place with Ganesha’s help to Shiva against Tripurasura, and says the idol sits cross-legged on a lotus with the consorts beside him, in a temple planned so sunlight falls on the idol. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra · Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

Why it matters

• The leaflet numbers this temple eighth and says the yatra returns toward Morgaon after it. Tourism’s Morgaon page separately says Ranjangaon is about 50 km from Morgaon. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra · Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

Location

• Ranjangaon village, on the Pune–Ahmednagar highway, about 50 km from Pune in the tourism account. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

Hours

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Aarti and rituals

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Festivals

• Tourism names Ganesh Chaturthi as the largest festival, Ganesh Jayanti in Magh (January–February), and a large gathering on every Sankashti Chaturthi. It mentions modaks, coconuts, flowers, and pradakshina. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

How to reach

• Tourism says regular buses, taxis, and private vehicles cover the highway from Pune. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

Best time to visit

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Crowds

• Tourism says Sankashti Chaturthi brings a large gathering, and that Ganesh Chaturthi draws thousands. Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra

Nearby

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Access

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