OntimeCars car rental is well known for Ashtavinayak Darshan by cab/Taxi service from Pune. Ashtavinayak Darshan is popular pilgrimage which involves visiting the eight holy temples of Lord Ganesh which are located within distances range between 20 and 110 kilometers from Pune. However the actual total distance one has to travel to and fro is about 750 kms and is conducted within a period of three days. These temples are located in the Maharashta towns or hamlets of Morgaon, Siddhatek, Theur, Ranjangaon, Ozar, Lenyandri, Mahad & Pali.
Ashtavinayaka exactly means “Eight Lord Ganeshas” in Sanskrit. Lord Ganesha is God of knowledge, remover of obstacles, unity, prosperity, learning etc. also called as Vinayaka (Vinayak in Marathi) He is worshipped and will always be remembered at the beginning of any holy rituals, ceremonies, functions etc. The term “AshtaVinayaka” refers to eight Ganeshas.
OntimeCars’s Ashtavinayak Darshan yatra from Pune by car/taxi will take you to a pilgrimage of eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in a pre-determined sequence which are situated around Pune.
Ashtavinayaka Yatra from Pune by Taxi, Car, Cab on rent
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Itinerary for Ashtavinayak Temples Tour by Taxi from Pune (2 Days / 1 Night)
Day 1-
Proceed to Morgaon in the morning, the distance is 76 kms from Pune and take 1.5 hrs. after Darshan leave for Theur, the distance is 68 km from Morgaon and take more than 1 hour to reach. On arrival take Darshan and then halt for lunch. After lunch move for Siddhatek, it is around 90 kms from Theur and take 1.5 hours to reach Siddhatek. After having darshan move to Ranjangaon. After Darshan, back to Pune for night halt.
Day 2-
Proceed to Ozhar in the morning, the distance is 90 kms and take 2 hrs to reach there in morning time. After Darshan move to Lenyadri (15 kms and require 15 minutes). On arrival have a Darshan of lord Ganesha and halt for lunch. Then movie to Pali. After Darshan drive to Mahad & then drive back to Pune
Itinerary for Ashtavinayak Temples Tour by Taxi from Pune (2 Days / 1 Night)
Day 1
Proceed to Morgaon in the morning, after Darshan leave for Theur. On arrival take Darshan and then halt for lunch. After lunch leave for Siddhatek and then return back to Pune.
Day 2
Proceed to Ranjangaon in the morning. After Darshan leave for Ozhar on arrival take Darshan and halt for lunch. Then move to Lenyadri. After the climb of 307 steps drive back to pune.
Day 3
Proceed to Pali in the morning. After Darshan leave for Mahad. On arrival visit temple and halt for lunch. After lunch move back to Pune.
Ashtavinayak Ganpati
Chintamani Temple Theur – The Chintamani Temple of Theur at 25 kms from Pune is one of Ashtavinayak Temple, a set of eight Lord Ganesha temple visited part of a circuit.
Ranjangaon Mahaganapati Temple – Mahaganapati Temple at Ranjangaon near Pune is one of the eight Ashtavinayak Temples that are visited as part of a circuit.
Moreshwar Temple – Shri Moreshwar Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha at 64 kilometres from Pune city. The temple is the start and ending point of a pilgrimage of eight Ganesha temples called Ashtavinayaka temples.
Lenyadri Ashavinayak Temple – Lenyadri Ashtavinayak Temple is one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples. The temple is set in a cave and and only one of the eight temples that requires climbing some steps to reach.
Ozar Ashtavinayak Temple – Shrivighnahar, Ozhar is home to one of the eight Ashtavinayak Temples. It is visited alongwith Girijatmaj, Lenyadri Ashtavinayak Temple.
Mahad Varad Vinayak Ashtavinayak Temple – One of the eight Ashtavinayak Temples at 6 km from Khopoli. This is well visited over weekends. From the parking area there is a 200-300 meters walk to the temple.
Siddhtek – Siddhtek is home to Siddhivinayak Temple, a Lord Ganesha Temple at 100 kms from Pune and one of the Ashtavinayak Temples.
Ballareshwar Pali – One of the eight Ashtavinayaka temples. Ballaleshwar is the only incarnation of Ganesha that is known by his devotees name.
Special Instruction
OntimeCar made Ashtavinayak Darshn itinerary from Pune covering about 750 – 800 kms so early departure is essential except For those arriving late afternoon it may be required to stay overnight in transit before starting this itinerary.
Note : OntimeCars can customised Ashtavinayak Darshan package on customer demand.
Other Information
- Temple trust provides lunch from 12 noon to 2 noon at nominal cost of rupees 10.
- Pooja thali is available at shops outside each temple for about 15 to 20 rupees.
- You can stay near temple at Bhakta Nivas at nominal cost. Best Bhakta Nivas is at Ozar. It is besides river and has great view.
- Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is administered by central government which closes at 6.30 in evening. Varadavinayak temple at Mahad is always open. Other temples close at 10 pm.
- Girijatmaj temple, lenydri is in the mountains. It has 350 steps. It takes more than an hour to climb and get down. (total 1 hour 20 minutes).
- To avoid traffic and to reach temples on time. It is better to start your journey early in the morning.
Terms and Condition :-
- Including Car, Fuel, Driver.
- Toll and Tax Extra
- Other charges will be applicable by the party ( Food, Hotel. )
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice as per policy.
- 50 % advance payment require for booking confirmation.