Siddhivināyaka, Siddhatek
The only right-trunked Aṣṭavināyaka
⭐ Why it is famous
The single right-trunked (ujavī sonḍ) Gaṇeśa of the eight, on a hill above the Bhīmā river.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The temple was built by Ahilyabai Holkar; Peshwa general Haripant Phadke added the outer hall.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:30
- Ārati 06:30 and 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Pradakṣiṇā of the hill takes about 30 minutes
- Very crowded on Aṅgārakī Caturthī
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Siddhivināyaka, Siddhatek, Siddhatek, AhmednagarDaund (DD) — 19 km
Siddhatek bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Pune (PNQ) — 100 km
From Daund by taxi/auto (19 km); part of the standard Aṣṭavināyaka route.
🪔 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
- Small lodges at Siddhatek
- Hotels in Daund or Pune
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Bhīmā riverside
- Daund market town
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–February