By: Staff Reporter | April 21, 2024
Ranjangaon Ganpati, also known as Shri Mahaganpati, is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Located in Shirur taluka of Pune, this temple is one of the Ashtavinayak temples
The idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple was inaugurated and donated by the 'Khollam' family, a goldsmith family of Ranjangaon
The temple dates back to the 9th or 10th century, whereas the main temple looks like it was built in the Peshwa period
The temple, facing east, has a magnificent and beautiful entrance gate
Madhavrao Peshwa built a room in the basement of the temple to keep the idol of Lord Ganesh
Later, the room was renovated by Sardar Kibe of Indore
The idol of Lord Ganesh is also known as 'Mahotkat' and is said to have 10 trunks and 20 hands
Ranjangaon and Mahaganpati temple have a very special place in the hearts of devotees