Varadavināyaka, Mahad

Gaṇeśa · Mahad (Khopoli), Raigad · Maharashtra

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The lamp that has burned since 1892

⭐ Why it is famous

Devotees may enter the sanctum themselves here, where the Nandādīpa is said to have burned continuously since 1892.

Built in 1725 by Subhedar Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar; the mūrti was found in the adjoining lake.

Nearest railway station

Karjat (KJT) — 25 km

Nearest bus stand

Mahad (Khopoli) bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Mumbai (CSMIA) (BOM) — 85 km

By road

3 km off the Mumbai–Pune old highway at Khopoli.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,500	₹3,000	₹7,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

Monsoon and winter