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SHREE MAHAD VARADVINAYAK TEMPLE

Mahad, Khopoli, Maharashtra, India

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Varadvinayak is the main deity of this temple. Here deity is facing in East direction and is Swayambhoo.

Interesting Facts

  • The Lord’s idol was found immersed in a lake in the year 1690 by a Ganesh devotee named Paundkar.
  • The sanctum sanctorum had a Nandadeep or a perpetual oil lamp, which is believed to burning continuously since 1892.

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
Khalapur Bus Stand
3.7 KM 020-24449980
Dolavali Railway Station
4.3 KM 139
Pune International Airport
83.4 KM 020-26685201

Architecture

Varadvinayak Temple is facing in East and has a Varad Vinayak Lake. The temple is in all respects basically planned with a tiled rooftop. It has an arch 25 feet high with brilliant apex and a brilliant summit (Kalas) which has a beautifully carved cobra. The Temple is 8 feet long and 8 feet wide. The first icon of Varad Vinayak can be seen outside the sanctum. Since the symbol was in a severely endured condition, the temple trustees inundated that icon and blessed another icon in that place. Be that as it may, such a choice of trustees was protested by few individuals and a suit was documented in the district court. Presently two icons, one inside the sanctum and one outside the sanctum can be seen. The sanctum made up of stone and encompassed by flawlessly cut stone elephant carvings, houses the symbol. A Gomukh is seen on the north side of the temple from which streams the heavenly water. A blessed lake is located on the west side of the temple. This temple additionally has the symbol of Mushika, Navagraha Devtas, and Shivalinga.

Religious Significance

Legend of Varad Vinayak - During his hunting trip, Prince Rukmaganda of Koudinyapur stopped at Rishi Vachaknavi’s hermitage. The Rishi’s wife Mukunda admired the handsome prince and tried to seduce him, but the righteous Prince refused. But, Lord Indra saw the plight of the lovesick Mukunda. Therefore, he impersonated Prince Rukmaganda and fulfilled her desire. Mukunda soon gave birth to a son Gritsamada, who grew up to be a great scholar. Gritsamada was once invited to debate along with great Rishis. One of the Rishis refused to debate with Gritsamada as he was not a true Brahmin. A surprised Gritsamada questioned his mother and learned about his birth. In a fit of anger, he cursed that she will turn into a thorny plant. Mukunda, in turn, cursed Gritsamada that he will have a demon child. When the two were cursing each other, a celestial voice said that Gritsamada was Lord Indra’s son. A repenting Gritsamada retreated to Pushpak forest and performed penance to Lord Ganesh. Pleased with his prayers and devotion, Lord Ganesh appeared before him and granted him a boon. Gritsamada requested that he be recognized as a Brahmin and also that Lord Ganesh stay in this forest and bless the people. Hence, Lord Ganesh granted his two wishes and stayed in the forest. So, Gritsamada called Lord Ganesh as Varad Vinayak or the Lord who grants wishes.

History

The temple was built by Peshwa General Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar in 1725 A.D.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM

Pooja

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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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