God
This temple is dedicated to Ganpatipule Ganapati. Here deity is facing West and is Swayambhoo. The idol of Lord Ganapati is made of copper.
Interesting Facts
- The deity is placed such that at the time of sunset a shaft of Sun rays illuminate the idol.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Ganpatipule Bus Stand |
1.1 KM | 022-23024076 |
 Bhoke Railway Station |
28.8 KM | 139 |
 Pune International Airport |
260 KM | 022-66851010 |
Architecture
The Ganesha Temple in Ganpatipule is unique because it is one of the few temples in the country in which the presiding deity faces west so as to guard the Western Ghats. Its origin can be imagined by its references in ancient literatures like Mudgal-puran etc, where it has been referred to as the “Paschim Dwar- Devata” or “Paschim Dwarpalak” (Western Sentinel God). The deity is placed such that at the time of sunset a shaft of Sun rays illuminate the idol. Swayambhu Ganpati Temple has a white Shikra and To give it an impression of being carved out of a single rock, construction has taken place with a special kind of stone called the Agra Red Stone. At the front gate, to the north, is a huge main gate with two elephants with raised trunks, standing on both sides of the gate. There is also one large bronze “Mushak” (mouse) situated near the gate. The “Mushak” is the “Vahana” (carrier) of Sri Ganesh, typically found in all His temples, is very sacred to the Hindus. After that the Kolhapur Sansthan Secretary Vasudeorao Barve, made a gold plated dome-summit. His Highness Nanasaheb Peshwa arranged for the continuous lamp-lit “Nandadeep”, Ramabai Peshwa created a permanent hard-stone construction for the pilgrims and Madhavrao Peshwa built the “Sabhamandap”.
Religious Significance
During the reign of Mughals (about 1600 years before), there was a 'kevada' (Flower tree). Jungal at the foot of the hill where the temple of 'Swayambhu' Ganapati is presently situated. Here lived Balbhatji Bhide, a brahmin, who was renter of the village during the moghul period, Bhide encountered a major personal problem. Bhide being a determined person, that he was made up his mind to give up food and water till being relieved of personal calamity. He stayed in the Kevada Jungal for penance and worship his tutelar directly 'mangalmurti' (Lord Ganesh). During this period Bhide has a vision about Lord Ganesh who said, "I have come to Aagargule (Ganesh Gule) to fulfill the wishes of my devotees. The hill is my 'nirakar' from (Void from) you worship and propitiate here and will be relieved of all your difficulties". During the same period one of the cows of Bhide was not giving milk for which reason the cowherd kept a close watch on her. He was astonished to see that the milk was flowing from cow's udder on the place where the idol of the God is placed at present. The cowherd narrated the incident to Bhide on Cleaning up the entire area Bhide found the idol of Ganesh which he had seen in his vision. He built a shrine here and started performing rituals.
History
This temple was built 400 years old and renovated in 2003. Nanasaheb Peshwa, Ramabai Peshwa, Madhavrao Peshwa Contributed to this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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