Ashtavinayak Yatra — Eight Ganesh Temples — 3 Days
The eight sacred Ganesh temples of Maharashtra, traditionally visited in a fixed order starting and ending at Moreshwar (Morgaon). A classic weekend circuit from Pune.
Day by day
Day 1
Mayureshwar Temple
Morgaon, Maharashtra
Traditionally the first and last stop of the Ashtavinayak yatra. ~70km from Pune.
Day 2
Siddhivinayak Temple
Siddhatek, Maharashtra
On the banks of the Bhima river.
Day 3
Ballaleshwar & Varadavinayak Temples
Pali & Mahad, Maharashtra
Two temples on the same day — Ballaleshwar at Pali, Varadavinayak at Mahad, both in Raigad district.
Day 4
Chintamani Temple
Theur, Maharashtra
Near Pune, on the Mula-Mutha river confluence.
Day 5
Girijatmaj & Vighnahar Temples
Lenyadri & Ozar, Maharashtra
Girijatmaj is a cave temple at Lenyadri (short climb); Vighnahar is nearby at Ozar.
Day 6
Mahaganpati Temple
Ranjangaon, Maharashtra
Final stop before returning to Morgaon to formally close the circuit, per tradition.