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Shree Varadavinayak, Mahad
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About the Destination: Shree Varadavinayak, Mahad is the fourth Ganesha in Ashtavinayaka |
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State |
Maharashtra |
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District |
Raigad |
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Tehsil |
Khalapur |
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Location/address |
Mahad, Tal- Khalapur Dist- Mahad 410202 |
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History |
Shree Varadvinayk Ganesha is the Swayambhu (Self-made) and was found in the lake of Dhondu Poundhkar in 1690. the temple was built by the Subhedar od kalyan Ramji bhiwalkar in 1725 |
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Features |
The temple is famous for its beautiful and simple architecture, and spiritual significance. |
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Weather |
Moderate temperatures |
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The best time to visit |
All the time |
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Getting around /local transportation facilities |
Mainly, Auto Rickshaws, buses, or private cars are available. |
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Attractions |
Varadavinayak Temple itself, |
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Things to see |
four elephant idols on all four sides of the temple and A lamp has been lit up continuously since 1892. |
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Opening time |
05:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
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Tickets Y/N |
No |
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Child-friendly Y/N |
Yes |
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Special person-friendly Y/N |
Yes |
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Things to do |
Offering prayers and participating in rituals. |
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Thing to not do |
Photography may be restricted in certain areas. follow temple etiquette, avoid causing disturbances, and respect the religious sentiments of others. |
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Excursions (nearby attractions) |
Karla caves (30 Km), Ekveera Goddess Temple (35 Km), Shivthar Ghal Waterfall (35 Km ) |
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Shopping |
Specially for religious items and traditional Maharashtrian handicrafts. |
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Key areas |
The main temple, the Lamare p,Market |
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Hotel and Restaurant |
Yes, Various Hotel and restaurant options available. (Mainly Veg) |
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Nightlife |
Primarily focused on spiritual and religious activities |
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Events |
Spiritual events (if any are scheduled) |
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Plan to visit / How to reach? |
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By Air |
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Mumbai and Pune Airports are the nearest airports approx (70 Km ) |
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Travel by road |
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Intermediate cities from Mumbai |
Mumbai – Navi Mumbai- Khopoli – Pali- Mahad |
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Intermediate cities from Nagpur |
Nagpur – Vardha – Jalana – Ch. Sambhaji Nagar – Pune – Mahad (890 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Nashik |
Nashik – Igatpuri – Murbad – Karjat – Mangaon -Mahad (300 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Ahemdabad |
Ahemdabad – Vadodara – Bharuch – Vapi – Thane – Navi Mumbai -Khopoli – Nagothane – Mahad (755 Km) |
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Intermediate city from Kolhapur |
Kolhapur – Karad – Satara – Mahabaleshwar- Mahad (240 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Ratnagiri |
Ratnagiri – Sangameshwar – Chiplun – Khed -Poladpur- Mahad (176 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Solapur |
Solapur – Pandharpur – Malshiras -Phaltan – bhor – Mahad(326 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Hyderabad |
Hyderabad – Solapur -Pandharpur – Malshiras -Phaltan – bhor – Mahad(633 Km) |
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Intermediate cities from Goa |
Goa – Sawantwadi – Sangameshwar – Mahad – (428 Km) |
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By train |
Mahad is the nearest Railway Station which is grateful for to and from Mumbai and Goa |
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By water |
not applicable |
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Availability of Taxi bus private cars and trousers |
Yes, Taxis, buses, private cars, and auto-rickshaws are available for local transportation |
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Nearby Hotels with names |
Varadvinayak Temple Bhakta Nivas |
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Traditional recipes |
Traditional Maharashtrian(Konkani) recipes |
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Website |
Not available |
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Contact |
02192-266912 (Varadvinayak Temple Bhakta Nivas ) |
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Travel tips |
Respect local customs and religious sentiments |
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