| 1. Though the caves
on Lenyadri are under control of Archeological Dept. of
India, adminstration of Ganesh temple is looked after by
Temple Trust.
2. Temple trust has built Yatri-Niwas for lodging purpose
of devotees. At a time arrangement of 300 devotees can be
done. Rs.200 are charged for a room having capacity of 10
people. Beddings are provided by trust. A very good lunch
arrangements is available at Hotel Girija.
3. There is a small garden, namely Sunder Udyan near Bhakta-Niwas.
4. Lenyadri is name of Temple Trust and it comes in Golegaon.
Main crops of this area are Grapes, Tomato, Cacumber and
Sugarcane. A very good season for going to Lenyadri is from
Diwali to May.
5. Since there are nearly 17 to 18 Buddhist caves on Lenyadri,
it is called as Lenyadri. To the west there is a beautiful
Stupa which is called as Bhima's Gada (mace). Sound echo's
over here. One the top of mountain there is a Shiva's temple.
6. Fort Shivneri, where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was
born is at a distance of 5-6 kms from Lenyadri.
7. Virtuous deeds like Abhishek, Pooja, Sahastravartan etc.
are done by temple trust on behalf of devotees.
8. Since the temple is under control of Archeological Dept.
of India, there is no electricity in the temple. Temple
is so constructed to have a sun light on idol from sunrise
to sunset.
9. Since the Ganesh idol is attached to the wall one can
not circumnavigate Girijatmaj. Lenyadri is silent and lonely
place. Silence loving people can come here and meditate
and have Girijatmaj's blessings.
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