Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad Travel Guide
About Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad
Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple is the 4th temple in Ashtavinayak Yatra , Varadvinayak Temple is located in Mahad village in Raigad District, Maharashtra . Varadvinayak temple is Swayambhu (self-originated) and the idol is believed to have emerged naturally. Along with Shree Varadvinayak Ji, Riddhi and Siddhi are also worshipped here. devotess offers bhog to ganpati Ji like modaks or laddoos, Alongside Ganpati, Shivling and Navagraha deities are also worshipped in Varadvinayak.
Outside the temple, you will find many stalls selling garlands, flowers, durva grass, and prasad that can be offered Varadvinayak Temple. it is believed that the Nandadeep (sacred lamp) inside the temple has been continuously lit for over 100 years.
Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Mahad Ganpati Temple Aarti Timings
The temple is open for darshan every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Panchamrit puja 8:00 AM
In Varadvinayak temple devotees are allowed to enter the Garbhagriha (sanctum) and offer flowers, garlands, or durva to Lord Ganesha with their own hands. They can go inside and offer their prayers directly.
Parking Facilities Near Temple
Parking facilities are available near the temple. Visitors can come using their private vehicles and park nearby.
How to Reach Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Mahad
You can reach Mahad from many major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Khopoli, Lonavala, and Pali, The nearest railway stations to Mahad are Karjat and Khopoli. The nearest airports are Mumbai and Pune. You can either drive in your private vehicle or use public transport to get here.
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 Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Other Ashtavinayak Temples
Here are the distance guide from varadvinayak temple to remaining Ashtavinayak Temples
- Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple Pali
Approx 42 KM via Mahad → Pali (both are in Raigad district, nearby) - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shri Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple Morgaon
Approx 165 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Morgaon - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Siddhivinayak Siddhatek Ganpati Temple
Approx 220 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Daund → Siddhatek - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple
Approx 145 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Shikrapur → Ranjangaon - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Chintamani Ganpati Temple Theur
Approx 130 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Theur - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Girijatmaj Lenyadri Ganpati Temple
Approx 185 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Narayangaon → Lenyadri - Shree Varadvinayak Ganpati Temple Mahad to Shree Vighnahar Ganpati Temple Ozar
Approx 180 KM via Mahad → Khopoli → Pune → Narayangaon → Ozar
