Eight Ashtavinayak Temples (अष्टविनायक)
The Ashtavinayak yatra covers eight ancient Ganesha temples around Pune. Saba Cabs plans your temple route, waiting time, and comfortable AC cab for family pilgrimage.
1
Moreshwar
Morgaon, Pune district
From Pune: ~65 km from Pune
Starting point of the Ashtavinayak pilgrimage circuit.
2
Siddhivinayak
Siddhatek, Ahmednagar
From Pune: ~100 km from Pune
On the banks of the Bhima river; right-trunk Ganesha.
3
Ballaleshwar
Pali, Raigad
From Pune: ~120 km from Pune
Famous for the Ballal legend; east-facing temple.
4
Varadvinayak
Mahad, Raigad
From Pune: ~85 km from Pune
“Varad” means boon – wishes fulfilled darshan.
5
Chintamani
Theur, Pune district
From Pune: ~25 km from Pune
Closest to Pune city – ideal for half-day darshan.
6
Girijatmaj
Lenyadri, Pune district
From Pune: ~95 km from Pune
Cave temple on a hill – climb required for darshan.
7
Vighnahar
Ozar, Pune district
From Pune: ~85 km from Pune
Remover of obstacles – popular before new ventures.
8
Mahaganapati
Ranjangaon, Pune district
From Pune: ~55 km from Pune
Eight temple of the circuit – powerful Mahaganapati form.