Tour Code : AKSR0360 Tour Type : Spiritual Tours (domestic) 1800 233 9008 ASHTAVINAYAK YATRA www.akshartours.com 2 Nights / 3 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW 1Country 2Cities 3Days 8Activities Accomodation Meal o2 Night Hotel Accomodation In Pune 02 Breakfast 02 Dinner Highlights Visa & Taxes Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel 5% GST Applicable Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW - Mayureshwar Temple - Siddhivinayak Temple - Ballaleshwar Temple - Varadavinayak Temple - Chintamani Temple - Girijatmaj Temple - Vighneshwar Temple - Mahaganapati Temple SIGHTSEEINGS Mayureshwar Temple Morgaon The Morgaon temple is the starting point of the pilgrimage of eight revered temples of Ganesha, around Pune. The temple circuit is known as Ashtavinayak. According to the Ganesha Purana, Lord Ganesha incarnated as Mayuresvara, who has six arms and a white complexion. His mount is a peacock. Siddhivinayak Temple Siddhatek The Siddhivinayak Temple of Siddhatek Where Lord Ganesha icon here is with his trunk turned to the right. Usually, the trunk of Ganesha is depicted turned to his left. It is believed that the right-trunked Ganesha is very powerful, but difficult to please. This is the only Ashtavinayaka shrine where the deity has his trunk to the right. Ballaleshwar Temple Pali Ballaleshwar temple is one of the eight temples of Lord Ganesha. Among Ganesha temples, Ballaleshwar is the only incarnation of Ganesha that is known by his devotee's name. The murti of Vinayak sits on a stone throne, facing east with its trunk turned left and sitting against a background of silver which displays Riddhi and Siddhi waving chamaras. Varadavinayak Temple Mahad Varadvinayak is one of the Ashtavinayak temples. The idol of this temple Varada Vinayak is a swayambu (self-originated) and was found in the adjoining lake in an immersed position in 1690 AD. This temple is said to be built in 1725AD by Subhedar Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar. The temple premises are on one side of a beautiful pond. Chintamani Temple Theur The Chintamani Temple of Theur is one of the Ashtavinayak temples. Though Theur is believed to a Ganapatya (sect which considers Ganesha as the Supreme Being) pilgrimage centre since ancient times, the current temple was built by the Ganapatya saint Morya Gosavi or his descendant Dharmadhar. Girijatmaj Temple Lenyadri The Girijatmaj Temple is one of the Ashtavinayak temples. The Ganesha temple is located in Cave 7, the largest excavation around Junnar, about 100 feet (30 m) above the plains. The Ganesha form worshipped here is called Girijatmaja means "the son of Maa Parvati”. Vighneshwar Temple Ozar The Vigneshwara Temple of Ozar is one of the Ashtavinayak temples. Chimaji Appa, brother and military commander of the Peshwa Baji Rao I, renovated the temple and covered the shikhara with gold. The east-facing temple features a "spacious courtyard, a grand entrance, sculptural and mural work". It is surrounded by a walled compound with a large gateway flanked by two large stone Dvarapala sculptures and a row of four musicians in bas relief on the lintel. Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon Ranjangaon Ganapati is one of the Ashtavinayak temples. This temple's Ganapati idol was inaugurated and donated by the "Khollam" family, a goldsmith family based in Ranjangaon. The temple was built between the 9th and 10th century. The main temple looks like it was built in the Peshwa period. Nagarkhana is situated above the entrance gate. The temple facing east has huge and beautiful entrance gate. YOUR ITINERARY Day Mumbai – Vinayak Darshan – Pune On arrival at Mumbai railway station/airport Transfer to hotel. Check in, freshen up and set out for the Ashtavinayak 1 yatra. We start our yatra with a visit to Mahad Ashtavinayak; i.e. the revered Vidya Vinayaka. After Vadra Vinayaka darshan, proceed to the Ashtavinayak temple of Pali; i.e. Ballaleshwar Ganapati and then to the Ashtavinayak of Ranjangaon; i.e. temple of Lord Mahaganapati. After Darshan proceed for Pune which is about 50 kms away. Have a night stay at Pune Hotel. Dinner Day Ashtavinayak Temple Darshan Today morning, after breakfast depart for the Theur temple of Lord Chintamani Ganapati followed by a visit to the 2 Siddhivinayak temple of Siddhatek and next the Mayureshwar Ganapati temple of Moreshwar. Post visiting the temple drive back to the hotel for comfortable night stay. Breakfast Dinner Day Pune-Mumbai Departure After Breakfast visit to Pune’s Dagdusheth Ganpati Mandir. Though this is not one of the temples in the 3 Ashtavinayak Group, yet it is a famous temple. After this we visit to Vigneshwar Ganpati Temple of Ozhar followed by Girijatmaj temple of Lenyadri. Post darshan we head to Mumbai. And transferred to airport/railway station proceed for onward journey with Blessing of Lord Ganesh. Breakfast HOTELS Pune Pune Hotel Woodland Lemon Tree, Hinjawadi INCLUSION/EXCLUSION Inclusion Exclusion A/C Accommodation On Double/Triple Sharing Above Rate Not Applicable In Festival Time Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner Veg Any Monument/Guide Fees Pick Up And Drop As Mention In Itinerary. Any Charge for Special Darshan, Pooja Vidhi etc. Car For 2 Pax A/C Sedan On Disposal As Per 5% GST Extra On Total Package. Itinerary Lunch Is Not Inclusive In The Package. Car For 4 To 6 Pax A/C Innova On Disposal As Per Airfare / Train Fare From Home Itinerary Any Extra Excursions Apart From The Suggested Vehicle A/C For 7 To 12 Pax A/C Tempo Traveler Itinerary. On Disposal As Per Itinerary Boat Ride Ticket, Water Sports Activities Are Not All Transfer & Sightseeing As Per Itinerary Included In The Package. All Toll Tax & Parking As Per Itinerary Personal Expenses. Driver Allowance. Room Services, Laundry, Telephone Charges. Expenses Occurred Due To Bad Weather, Flight Or Ferry Cancellation, Strike Or Any Political Unrest To Be Paid By Guest As Per Actual. TRIP COST Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 20500/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 15100/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 5000/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 5000/-INR * Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms.