Chintamani Temple

Chintamani

Location: Theur Road, Theur, Maharashtra 412110, Pune, Maharashtra

 

Around 250 to 5000 *

visit on a day/weekend

Theur is prescribed to the fifth temple to be visited in the Ashtavinayak circuit.The Chintamani Temple of Theur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdomTthe temple is "one of the larger and more famous" of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganesha in the Indian state of Maharashtra.Like other Ashtavinyaka icons, the central icon of Ganesha is considered self-manifested and hardly any features are visible except the elephantine head – studded with jewel eyes – and trunk, which turns to his left.The icon is interpreted to be seated in cross-legged posture.]The icon is smeared with sindur like rest of the Ashtavinyaka images.The temple is associated with the Ganapatya saint Morya Gosavi (dated between 13th to 17th century). .. Read More

Festivals - Events

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Daily Event

Daily Ritual

Description: Here are the poojas and rituals that take place at Chintamani Ganapati Temple:. Poojas and Rituals Sahastravartan Abhishek Ekadashi. .. Read More

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Working Hours: 06:00am to 10:00pm

General festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi

Date: 13-09-2018

Description: Bhadrapad: Lord Ganesh’s birth celebrations known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi is a key festival in the state of Maharashtra. In Theur, Lord Chintamani’s birthday is a big event during Bhadrapat Shudh (August / September). .. Read More

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Maghi Chaturthi

Date : 12-02-2019 (06:00 am to 11:30 pm)

Magh: During Magh Shudh, the Chintamani Ganpati Temple is bustling with arrangements made for the Dwaryatra festival. Devotees celelbrate the celebrationsin Magh Shudh until Ashtami, or the eighth d ay (January – February). Rama-Madhav Punyotsav: During the month of Karthik, the temple organises a fiar as part of the Rama-Madhav Punnyotsav. This commemorates the death anniversary of the temple patrons Madhavrao and his wife Ramabai .. Read More

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Transport - Travel

From Pune (Distance: 28.00 Kilometers)

  • Bus : Bus to Theur
  • Private Hire : Indica,Innova

Prasadam - Food

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Accomodation - Stay

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Nearby Attractions

  • Bhuleshwar Temple
  • Bhuleshwar is a Hindu temple of Shiva.Bhuleshwar has a mythological & historical significance. Originally, it was a fort which was called as 'Mangalgadh'. It is said that Parvati danced for Shiva and from here they went to Kailash and got married.The temple is also known for the folk-tale about it, when a bowl of sweet (pedhas) is offered to the Shiva Ling, one or more of the sweets disappear.
  • 36.00 KM

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