Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple.
Ashtavinayak Temples
♦ Moreshwar Temple (Morgaon, Pune district)
♦ Siddhivinayak Temple (Siddhatek, Ahmednagar district)
♦ Ballaleshwar Temple (Pali, Raigad district)
♦ Varadavinayak Temple (Mahad, near Khopoli, Raigad district)
♦ Chintamani Temple (Theur, Pune district)
♦ Girijatmaj Temple (Lenyadri, Pune district)
♦ Vighnahar Temple (Ozar, Pune district)
♦ Mahaganapati Temple (Ranjangaon, Pune district)