About Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple
Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon is one of the eight temples in the Ashtavinayak Yatra, which celebrates the different stories of Lord Ganesha. The idol in this temple was donated by the Khollam family, a goldsmith family from Ranjangaon. The temple was built between the 9th and 10th century. The main temple looks like it was built during the Peshwa rule. There is a Nagarkhana (a small room for music) above the entrance gate. The temple faces east and has a big and beautiful main entrance.
Madhavrao Peshwa made a room in the basement of the temple to keep the idol of Lord Ganesha. Later, Sardar Kibe from Indore renovated this temple. The idol here is also known as ‘Mahotkat’ Ganesha. It is said that this idol has ten trunks and twenty hands.
Ranjangaon is also believed to be the place where Lord Shiva worshipped Lord Ganesha before destroying the demon Tripurasur. The temple is near the centre of Ranjangaon village. This temple was built by Sardar Kine during the Peshwa rule. Peshwa Madhavrao built the Garbhagriha (inner room) where the self-formed idol is kept.
The temple is built in such a way that during Dakshinayan (when the sun appears to move south), the sun rays fall directly on the idol. There are statues of Riddhi and Siddhi on both sides of the idol. Two statues of Jay and Vijay guard the main gate.
Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple Aarti Timings
Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple temple open from 5:00 AM till 10:00 PM
- Abhishek Puja: 5:30 AM
- Samudaik Aarti: 7:30 AM
- Mahapuja and Mahanaivedya: 7:30 AM
- Shej Aarti: 10:00 PM
Parking Facilities Near Temple
There is space available near the temple for parking vehicles. As the temple is on the highway, it is easy to locate, and parking can be managed nearby, especially during regular days. On special occasions, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights, and the area around the temple becomes more crowded.
How to Reach Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple
Shree Mahaganpati Temple is in Shirur Taluka and is about 50 kilometers from Pune. It is located on the Pune – Ahmednagar Highway. The road is good, and you can reach the temple in about 90 minutes from Pune by car or taxi. The temple is visible from the highway, and the entrance gate can be easily seen from the road.
Bus Service for Ashtavinayak Yatra
Special MSRTC buses run for Ashtavinayak Yatra every Sankashti Chaturthi from Shivaji Nagar, Swargate, and Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Vallabhnagar bus stands in Pune. Bookings for these can be done
online via MSRTC’s website or directly at the bus stand.
Distances from Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Other Ashtavinayak Temples
Here are the distance details from Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon to other Ashtavinayak Temples.
- Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shri Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple Morgaon
Approx 66 KM via Ranjangaon → Shikrapur → Chaufula → Jejuri → Morgaon - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Siddhivinayak Siddhatek Ganpati Temple
Approx 88 KM via Ranjangaon → Shikrapur → Yawat → Daund → Siddhatek - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple Pali
Approx 140 KM via Ranjangaon → Pune → Khopoli → Pali - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad
Approx 145 KM via Ranjangaon → Pune → Lonavala → Khopoli → Mahad - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Chintamani Ganpati Temple Theur
Approx 50 KM via Ranjangaon → Shikrapur → Wagholi → Theur - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Girijatmaj Lenyadri Ganpati Temple
Approx 85 KM via Ranjangaon → Alephata → Narayangaon → Lenyadri - Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple to Shree Vighnahar Ganpati Temple Ozar
Approx 80 KM via Ranjangaon → Alephata → Narayangaon → Ozar
