Mayūreśvara, Moragaon
First and last stop of the Aṣṭavināyaka
⭐ Why it is famous
The Aṣṭavināyaka loop traditionally begins and ends here, at the Gaṇeśa who rode a peacock to slay Sindhurāsura.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Temple with four minarets and a stone wall built in the Bahamani period; the mūrti is smeared with sindūr.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 22:00
- Ārati 07:00 and 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Caturthī days are busy
- Modaka prasāda at stalls outside
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mayūreśvara, Moragaon, Moragaon, PunePune Jn (PUNE) — 60 km
Moragaon bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Pune (PNQ) — 65 km
Pune–Solapur road via Jejuri; a full Aṣṭavināyaka circuit taxi takes 2 days.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
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.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Basic lodges at Moragaon
- Hotels in Pune or Baramati
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Jejuri Khaṇḍobā
- Karha river ghāṭs
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
Bhādrapada Caturthī and Māgha Caturthī