Astavinayak Darshan
Description
Shree Astavinayak Darshan refers to a pilgrimage tour that involves visiting eight different temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered deities in the Hindu religion. The Astavinayak temples are located in and around the city of Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India.
The eight temples are believed to be the abodes of Lord Ganesha, each with its own unique history and significance. The tour is considered to be one of the most important pilgrimages for devotees of Lord Ganesha and is believed to be a way of seeking his blessings and good fortune.
The eight temples included in the Astavinayak Darshan tour are:
- Moreshwar Temple: This temple is located in Morgaon, which is around 80 km from Pune. It is believed to be the first temple to be visited during the Astavinayak Darshan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Mayureshwar, which is a combination of the words "mayur" (peacock) and "ishwar" (lord).
- Siddhivinayak Temple: This temple is located in Siddhatek, around 160 km from Pune. It is believed to be one of the most ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, with references to the temple found in the Skanda Purana. The temple is known for its association with the story of Lord Vishnu seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha before defeating the demon Madhu.
- Ballaleshwar Temple: This temple is located in Pali, around 120 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Ballaleshwar, who is believed to have granted the wishes of a devotee named Ballal. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is surrounded by natural beauty.
- Varadvinayak Temple: This temple is located in Mahad, around 120 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Varadvinayak, who is believed to grant wishes to his devotees. The temple is known for its beautiful location, surrounded by hills and forests.
- Chintamani Temple: This temple is located in Theur, around 25 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Chintamani, who is believed to alleviate the worries and anxieties of his devotees. The temple is surrounded by natural beauty and is considered to be one of the most peaceful and serene temples in the Astavinayak Darshan.
- Girijatmaj Temple: This temple is located in Lenyadri, around 90 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Girijatmaj, who is believed to have been born to Goddess Parvati on this hill. The temple is unique in that it is located in a cave and requires climbing up a flight of stairs to reach.
- Vighnahar Temple: This temple is located in Ozar, around 85 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Vighnahar, who is believed to remove obstacles from the path of his devotees. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is surrounded by natural beauty.
- Mahaganapati Temple: This temple is located in Ranjangaon, around 50 km from Pune. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his form of Mahaganapati, who is believed to be the most powerful and benevolent form of Lord Ganesha. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is considered to be one of the most important temples in the Astavinayak
Sightseeing
Moreshwar Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple
Ballaleshwar Temple
Varadvinayak Temple
Chintamani Temple
Girijatmaj Temple
Vighnahar Temple
Mahaganapati Temple
Tour Plan
Day 01
Shree Varadvinayk – Shree Ballaleshwar ‐ Shree Mahaganpati
Early morning 5.00 Am start our tour. we will take Darshan Shree Varadvinayk – Mahad, After Breakfast Darshan of Shree Ballaleshwar – Pali, After Lunch proceed to take Darshan Shree Mahaganpati – Ranjangaon, Stay at hotel.
Lunch DinnerDay 02
Shree Chintamani – Shree Siddhivinayak - Shree Mayureshwar – Tirupati Balaji Temple (Narayanpur)
We will take Darshan Shree Chintamani – Theur, After Breakfast next Darshan of Shree Siddhivinayak – Siddhatek, Darshan of Shree Mayureshwar – Morgaon, Lunch Kishore Wagh Bhadaji. After Lunch we proceed to Darshan Tirupati Balaji Temple (Narayanpur), Stay at hotel.
Breakfast Lunch DinnerDay 03
Jejuri – Shree Girijatmaj Ganpati –Shree Vignashwar
We will go for Darshan at Jejuri , Breakfast. Darshan Shree Girijatmaj Ganpati – Lenyadri, After Lunch we proceed to take Darshan of Shree Vignashwar ‐ Ozar. Proceed to Mumbai Arr. may be delayed.
Breakfast LunchPackage Includes
- Twin sharing accommodation in Super Deluxe Hotels/Cruise.
- Transfers & Sightseeing by luxurious coach.
- Extensive sightseeing including entrance fees as per the tour program.
- Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch/Pack Lunch and Dinner as per the Itinerary
- Our expert Indian chef flown from India will prepare Jain & Pure Veg. Indian tasty and delicious dishes at most of the restaurants. This will make your meals more enjoyable and pleasant. Please Note that this additional service is purely complimentary from Journey World Tours.
- Service of Guajarati, Hindi & English Speaking Manager
Package Does Not Includes
- Air / Rail Fare
- 5% GST (Goods and Service Tax).
- 5% TCS (Tax Collected at Source).
- Personal Expenses such as Insurance, Room Service, Laundry Charges, Telephone Calls, Boating, Water Sports, Tips or Porter age, Excess Luggage Charges, Mineral Water, and All other items of personal nature & also food & drinks that are not in the Tours Menu.
- Any other items which is not specifically included in the “Package Includes” Section.
Payment Schedule
- At the time of Booking 50% amount of the Tour Package.
- Rest of the 50% amount before 45 days of scheduled Departure.
Cancellation Terms and Conditions
- Cancellations will be accepted only in Writing.
- 25 % will be deducted before 45 days of scheduled Tour Departure
- 40% will be deducted between 44 days to 30 days of scheduled Tour Departure
- 60% will be deducted between 29 days to 14 days of scheduled Tour Departure
- Under 14 days of scheduled Tour Departure NO AMOUNT WILL BE REFUNDED
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