Ashtavinayaka yatra trip 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. Each of these temples has its legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesh and His trunk are distinct from one another. It is believed to be for completion of Ashtavinayak Yatra visit the first Ganpati after visiting all the eight Ganpati's again, to complete the yatra.
Shri Mayureshwar Morgaon - Morgaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India
The murti of Lord Ganesha, riding a peacock, in the form of Mayureshwara is believed to have slain the demon Sindhu at this spot. The idol, with its trunk turned to the left, has a cobra (Nagaraja) poised over it protecting it. This form of Ganesha also has two other murtis of Siddhi (Capability) and Riddhi (Intelligence). To read more click the below link
Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir - Siddhtek, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
The idol is 3feet tall and 2.5feet wide and faces North-direction. The stomach of the murti is not wide, but Riddhi and Siddhi murtis are sitting on one thigh. This murti's trunk is turning to the right and the right-sided-trunk Ganesha is supposed to be very strict for the devotees. To make one round (pradakshina) around the temple one has to make the round trip of the hillock. To read more click the below link
Shree Ballaleshwar Temple - Pali, Maharashtra, India
The shape of the idol itself bears a striking resemblance to the mountain which forms the backdrop of this temple. One specialty of this temple is that the prasad offered to this Ganapati at Pali is Besan Laddu instead of Modak that is normally offered to other Ganapati's. To read more click the below link
Shree Mahad Varadvinayak Temple - Mahad, Khopoli, Maharashtra, India
Ganesha is said to reside here in the form of Varada Vinayaka, the giver of bounty and success facing east and has its trunk to the left and has been in the constant company of an oil lamp - said to be burning continuously since 1892. There are 4 elephant idols on 4 sides of the temple hall of 8feet by 8feet. The dome is 25feet high and is golden at the top and has designs of cobra. To read more click the below link
Shree Mahad Varadvinayak Temple
Shree Chintamani Vinayaka Temple - Theur, Pune, Maharashtra, India
This idol faces East and also has a left trunk, with carbuncle and diamonds as its eyes. This beautiful temple of Lord Ganesha was built almost 100 years ago by Peshwas. To read more click the below link
Shree Chintamani Vinayaka Temple
Lenyadri Girijatmaj Ganpati Temple - Lenyadri, Junnar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
The idol faces north with its trunk to the left and has to be worshipped from the rear of the temple. This idol seems to be a little different from the rest of the Ashtavinayak idols in the sense that it appears to be not very well designed or carved like the other idols. The temple is constructed such that during the day it is always lighted up by the sun-rays. To read more click the below link
Lenyadri Girijatmaj Ganpati Temple
Shree Vighnahar Ganpati Temple - Ozar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
This idol, facing the east, has its trunk towards left and has rubies in its eyes. There is a diamond on the forehead and some jewel in the navel. Idols of Riddhi and Siddhi are placed on the two sides of the Ganesha idol. To read more click the below link
Shree Vighnahar Ganpati Temple
Ranjangaon Mahaganapati Mandir - Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India
The idol faces the east, is seated in a cross-legged position with a broad forehead, with its trunk pointing to the left. It is said that the original idol is hidden in the basement, having 10 trunks and 20 hands and is called Mahotkat. Constructed in a way so that the rays of the sun fall directly on the idol during the Southward movement of the sun. To read more click the below link