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Suvarna Ganesh Temple, Malvan – Ganpati Temples in Maharashtra

Situated at Malvan Jay Suvarna Ganesh Temple is now on a ‘must see’ list of tourists. The temple is built by Shri Jayantrao Salgaonkar, an astrologer of repute and creator of very popular almanac ‘Kalnirnay’. Situated … Read More

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12 Achu Muri Vinayagar of Acharapakkam, Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu

Three demons – Tharaka, Kamalaksha and Vidyunmali, powered by the boon received from Lord Brahma, built fortresses of gold, silver and iron with wings, and flying about in the air, started harassing the Devas to no … Read More

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Ekadasha Swayambu Ganapathis of Shenbakkam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

The ancient temple is well renovated and maintained. It has a mandapam in front with corridors on all sides – almost like the old houses with an open “mutram” which houses the “Ekadasa Ganapathis”. The main … Read More

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Sri Varasiddhi Selva Vinayagar Temple, Shenbakkam, Tamil Nadu

The ancient temple is well renovated and maintained. It has a mandapam in front with corridors on all sides – almost like the old houses with an open “mutram” which houses the “Ekadasa Ganapathis”. The main … Read More

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Ganpatipule Swayambhu Ganesh Temple, Ratnagiri – Ganpati Temples in Maharashtra

Bhasmasur the son of Ausr Shakuni, was the worshipper of Shree Shiva. Shukracharya the Guru (Preceptor) of Asurs ordered, Bhasmasur perform austerity to Shree Shiva and get his blessings. Bhasmasur used to bring the funeral ashes … Read More