Mahāgaṇapati, Ranjangaon

Gaṇeśa · Ranjangaon, Pune · Maharashtra

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The Gaṇeśa Śiva worshipped before facing Tripurāsura

⭐ Why it is famous

The most powerful of the eight, with the sun's rays falling on the mūrti at the southern solstice.

Built between the 9th and 10th centuries and expanded by Madhavrao Peshwa, who added the basement chamber for the Mahotkat mūrti.

Nearest railway station

Pune Jn (PUNE) — 52 km

Nearest bus stand

Ranjangaon bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Pune (PNQ) — 50 km

By road

Directly on NH-753F, 50 km from Pune towards Ahmednagar.

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
₹1,200	₹2,500	₹6,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

Year-round