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Ashtavinayaka Temples - Varad Vinayak (Mahad)

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Varad Vinayak (Mahad)

 

The Varad Vinayak Temple at Mahad is located on the highway
linking Mumbai and Pune. Mahadcha Varadvinayak is considered to be one of the Ashta Vinayak shrines of Maharashtra, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha.

 

Legend has it that a rishi by name Vachaknavi was visited by a ruler by name Rukmangada, and during the visit the rishipatni Mukundaa expressed her attraction to the king. The king turned her down leaving her seething in anger. In the meanwhile, Indra, the king of the Devas came down to the earth in the disguise of Rukmangada and accepted her amorous moves. An illegitimate
son Grutshmadha was born out of their union.

 

The son, learning of the story of his birth was grief stricken, and prayed to Ganesha in Bhadrakavana for absolvement of the sinsof everyone concerned. His prayers were granted by Varadavinayak of Bhadrakavana (now Mahad).

The Temple : Varadavinayak is portrayed, seated on an east facing throne. Stone images of his consorts Siddhi and Riddhi are also seen in the temple. A lamp in this temple is said to have been glowing uninterrupted for over a hundred years.

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Route :

In Khalapur taluka of Raigad district Shri Varadvinayaka is situated in the village Mahad.

 

Mumbai- Mahad is 63 kms. On Mumbai- panvel Khopoli road, 6 kms. befor Khopoli a road towards right of village Hal, goes to Mahad.

 

On Mumbai-Pune railway line, Mahad is at a distance of 24 kms. from Karjat & at a distance of 6 kms. from Khopoli.

 

Regular State Transport buses & Muncipal Corporation buses are available from Khopoli & Karjat.
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Where to Stay:

The newly constructed Bhakta Niwas (Tel: 02192-266912 & Tariff: Rs 200) is the ideal place to stay here. The rooms and loos are clean and well-maintained. Lunch is provided as prasad by the temple (noon-2 pm). Else, villagers (temple officials guide visitors to them) provide good meals for Rs 40 per thali.

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Festivals :

Shree Varadvinayak is worshipped thrice a day. Two festivals Bhadrapada & Magha Shudh Pratipada to Pancahmi are celebrated on grand scale.
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Additional Infromation :

Devotees can perform Pooja on their own.

 

On receiving appropriat donation from devotees temple trust performs virtuous deedslikePooja.Sahastravartan,Ekadashani on behalf of devotees.Holy ashesh & prasad are sent by post.

 

Construction of big Bhakta - Niwas is in progress. At present common hall is available.

 

Shree Varadvinayak has his own ornaments & they are put on festive ocassions.

 

Hotels are not available. However, poojary can make lunch arrangements on giving prior orders.

 

Temple trust has proposed a wonderful scheme for Ganesh devoteesThe person who will give a life long donation of Rs.31000 to trust, he/she will be allowed to stay in Yatri Niwas free of charge for one day in year. As well he/she will be allowed to do pooja etc of Varadvinayak on his own on the particular day.

 

Mahad is surrounded by pictureseque surrounding.In monsoon beauty of Mahad is undescrible. Population is very thin. Mahad is very good for meditation & doing penances. The great saint Gagangiri Maharaj's math is also a beautiful & peaceful place. Walwan dam's water flows near this dam. Gagangiri Maharaj had performed panance in the water.

 

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SUSHILKUMAR BHAGWAN BANSODE

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i want full information about mahad near khopoli. full information from mumbai to mahad how to travel.

         

 
 
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