Ganpati Bappa Morya! If you are someone who is living in Mumbai or Maharashtra, you may have surely gone for Ashtavinayak darshan with your family. If you haven’t gone, then this is the time to plan a visit to the Asthavinayak, which is one of the most important pilgrims of Maharashtra. The Ashtavinayak tour is a great initiative that is a must-visit at least once in a lifetime. Ashtavinayak temples are majorly the eight shrines of Lord Ganesha situated in the state of Maharashtra. Many devotees from all over the globe visit the places to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha and share their life experiences with the lord by visiting the various shrines.
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In the Ashtavinayak yatra, there are 8 divine abodes of Lord Ganesha who are located in and around the district of Pune in Maharashtra. So, if you are planning for a trip to Ashtavinayak from Mumbai, you can always go for a budget-friendly tourism package that guides you at every step. The Ashtavinayak darshan tour covers eight different idols of Lord Ganesha, which include: Moreshwar, Mahaganpati, Chintamani, Girjatmaj, Vigneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar, Varad Vinayak.
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Each Ganesha idol has its own story that is linked with the Hindu religion.
The Ganpati idols that are located in these temples are self-existent and are mostly in the same condition as they were seen in earlier times. As per the belief of devotees, each idol of Ashtavinayak has a story related to the journey of Lord Ganesha.
You can either take a cab or train or bus to visit these locations and experience a spiritual life journey. Mostly, Moreshwar is believed to be an important temple from where the Ashtavinayak trip starts and also finishes. You can set aside 2-3 days from your schedule to visit the temples and enjoy a divine experience that will remain with you for your lifetime.
