“Ashtavinayak’ refers to eight temples dedicated to lord Ganesha, these are related to different legends from Puran.
We decided to cover the temples at Pali (Ballaleshwar) and Mahad (Varadhvinayak) being on the same route. The Lord Ganesha at Pali is called Ballaleshwar, named after devotee Ballal. Once at the parking, the Fort ‘Sarasgad’ welcomes you in its grandeur. Ballaleshwar temple is situated in the foothills of the mountain and the fort.
The Lord Ganesha at Mahad temple is called “Varadvinayak”, also knows as “Icchapurti Ganesh” , English translation would mean “bestower of boons”.
Travel Details:
Journey Date:
Travelers : Balkrishna & Aparna
Destination: Pune to Pali
Route Details : Pune – Mumbai Expressway ( Pay 84/- Rs. Toll ) – Take Khopoli Exit – Drive to Khopoli town – Take left turn and Drive 4 kms to Pali Phata – Drive Straight around 30 kms to Pali temple.
Just another two kms from the temple drive to place called “Unhere” the place has two hot water springs. (IMO they should have been properly maintained).
Entire one way journey from Pune is approximate 130 kms.
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