| | Shree Mahaganapati, Ranjangaon |
| 1 | About the Destination: Shree Mahaganapati, Ranjangaon, this is the 8th temple of the lord Ganesha by devotees who are visiting to the Ashtavinayak |
| 2 | State | Maharashtra |
| 3 | District | Pune |
| 4 | Tehsil | Shirur |
| 5 | Location/address | A/P- Ranjangaon Ganpati Tal- Shirur, Dist-Pune Maharashtra PIN-412209 |
| 6 | History | The temple was built between the 9th and 10th centuries. The idol in the temple is the face idol, however, the original idol is hidden in the basement and is believed to have 20 arms and 10 trunks. |
| 7 | Features | The temple is specially constructed in such a way that the rays of the sun will fall on the idol during the middle period of Dakshinayana and Uttarayana. |
| 8 | Weather | Moderate temperatures |
| 9 | The best time to visit | All the time |
| 10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | There is facility of State Transport as well as Auto Rickshaws or private cars are available. |
| 11 | Attractions | The idol of Lord Ganesha is very charming and both Riddhi-Siddhis are standing. Jai and Vijay are identity guards at the door. |
| 12 | Things to see | Mahaganapati Temple itself, the idol of Lord Ganesha. |
| 13 | Opening time | 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| 14 | Tickets Y/N | No |
| 15 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes |
| 16 | Special person-friendly Y/N | Yes |
| 17 | Things to do | Participate in religious rituals, offer prayers |
| 18 | Thing to not do | Photography is not allowed in the temple and Ganesh Murti. To refrain from littering, causing disturbances, or disrespecting religious sentiments |
| 19 | Excursions (nearby attractions) | Bhima Koregaon (25 Km), Dehu Alandi (61 Km ) |
| 20 | Shopping | Specially for religious items and traditional Maharashtrian handicrafts. |
| 21 | Key areas | The temple complex |
| 22 | Hotel and restaurant | Yes, various Hotel and restaurant options available. (Mainly Veg) |
| 23 | Nightlife | Primarily focused on spiritual and religious activities |
| 24 | Events | Spiritual events (if any scheduled) |
| 25 | Plan to visit / How to reach ? |
| 26 | By Air | Pune is the nearest Airport (45 Km) |
| 27 | Travel by road | |
| | Intermediate cities from Pune | Pune – Wagholi – Shikrapur – Ranjangaon (51 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Mumbai | Mumbai – lonavala -talegaon -Chakan – Shikrapur – Ranjangaon (192 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Nagpur | Nagpur – Vardha – Jalana – Ch. Sambhaji Nagar -Ranjangaon (662 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Nashik | Nashik – Sinnar – Hivargaon – Bolhe – Ranjangaon (183 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Ahmedabad | Ahemdabad-Vadodara – Bharuch – Nashik – Sinnar- Ranjangaon (665 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Kolhapur | Kolhapur – Karad – Satara -Kapurhol- Uralikanchan – Ranjangaon (275 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Ratnagiri | Ratnagiri -Shahuwadi – Islampur – Karad- Satara – Kapurhol- Uralikanchan – Ranjangaon (345 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Solapur | Solapur – Mohol – Tembhurni – Bhigvan – Kurkumbha – Dound – Nhavare – Ranjangaon (246 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Hyderabad | Solapur – Mohol – Tembhurni – Bhigvan-Kurkumbha – Dound – Nhavare – – Ranjangaon (553 Km) |
| | Intermediate cities from Goa | Goa – Kharepatan – Shahuwadi – Karad – Satara -Kapurhol- Uralikanchan – Ranjangaon (538 Km) |
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| 28 | By train | Yavat is a nearest railway station (30 Km ) |
| 29 | By water | Not applicable |
| 30 | Availability of Taxi bus private cars and trousers | Mainly, Auto Rickshaws, buses, or private cars are available. |
| 31 | Nearby Hotels with names | Mainly Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Bhakta Niwas provided accommodation facility |
| 32 | Traditional recipes | Traditional Maharashtrian recipes |
| 33 | Website | |
| 34 | Contact | 02138-243200 for Mahaganpati Ranjangaon Bhakta Niwas |
| 35 | Travel tips | 1) Wear modest clothing while inside the temple premises 2) Respect the temple’s customs and guidelines |
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