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Ballaleshwar Vinayak Temple, Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple Maharashtra, Ballaleshwar Temple Pali

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Ashtavinayak - Ballaleshwar - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
  
The site of Lord Shri Ballaleshwar Ganpati is in the Pali Village of Raigadh district of Maharashtra. It is at a distance of 124 km from Mumbai.
    
There are 2 unique features about Shri Ballaleshwar Ganpati:
 
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It is the only Ganpati which has been named after his devotee.
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It is the only Ganpati idol wherein the God is clothed (like a Brahmin).
    
Ancient sources have referred to Pali as Pallipur or Palli.
    
The historical fort of Sarasgadh built during the times of Chhatrapati Shivaji, is situated 2 km away at the border of Pali Village. This place was used to keep a check on the nearby regions.
    
In the Maratha period, this place was considered so alive that the judiciary would swear by this place during the judicial process.

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to Ganesh Puran, this Ganpati has been named after Ballal, a firm Ganesh devotee and the son of Kalyan Seth and his wife Induvati of Pali Village.
    
 Kalyan Seth and the villagers were worried about Ballal’s single minded Ganesh devotion and its spread among other children from his childhood days. As a result, once when Ballal was engaged in the worship of Ganesh in the forest, Kalyan Seth not only threw away the Ganesh idol but also beat up Ballal and tied him to a tree.
    
At Ballal’s call, Ganpati appeared as a Brahmin and blessed him with a boon that he would permanently reside at this place and that this form of his would be known as Ballaleshwar Ganpati.
   
According to the Mudgal Puran, Vibhand Rishi also worshipped Ganesh at this place was given a darshan by Ganesh.
    
This place is also related to the tale of Ramayan. The region was a part of Dandkaranya, and the place where Lord Ram got Devi-darshan is 8 km from here and is considered to fulfil desires. The place where the Jatayu and Ravan fought is also believed to be a few kilometres from here.
 

Historical Facts

History: 
   
During Chhatrapati Shivaji’s time, this region was a part of the Hindavi-Swaraj and one of his military camps was also based here.
   
In the ancient times, the temple was made of wood. The Marathas were such staunch devotees of this Ganpati that judicial procedures would be conducted using his name.
   
Peshwa Bajirao’s (1720-40) brother, Chimaji Appa, offered to the temple, a huge bell that he seized from the Portuguese after conquering the Vasai Fort. This bell currently hangs at the entrance of the temple.
   
In 1770 A.D., Moroba Dada Phadnavis, father of Nana Phadnavis, built a new temple in place of the old one.
   
In 1910 A.D., renowned Ganesh devotee, Krihnaji Ringe, built the Ashtastambhi Sabhamandap (8-pillar hall) at an expense of Rs. 18,000. The pillars are made of Chir wood.
 

Main Places To See

Main Places To See: 
    
Shri Ballaleshwar Temple:
 
This east facing temple shaped like a Shri has 2 garbhagrihas. The inner garbhagriha has a 3-feet tall idol of Lord Ballaleshwar with the trunk facing the left. The wooden sabhamandap is 40x20 feet in size. Liquid lead has been added to the stone walls making them strong and glossy. There are 2 lakes close to the temple of which the left one is used only for Ganpati puja.
    
Dhundi Vinayakji Temple:
 
This temple is situated right behind Ballaleshwar Temple and houses the same Ganpati idol which was thrown by Kalyan Seth. Devotees visit this temple first.
    
Hot water springs:
 
It is situated in Unhere Village at 4 km from Pali. This hot water which contains sulphur has curative properties against skin ailments.
    
Sarasgadh Fort:
 
Situated at 2 km from Pali, this fort belongs to the era of Shivaji. Currently it is used for mountaineering by adventurous tourists.
    
Sinheshwar:
 
This place is 3 km from Pali. It has a 360-year old Shiv Temple. The Shivling in the temple is believed to be Swayambhu (self emerged).
 

Main Festivals

Main Festivals: 
   
Ganesh Jayanti:
 
This festival is celebrated from the Pratipada to the Panchmi of Magh month. A palanquin procession is carried out on the Tritiya. Chaturthi is celebrated as Ganesh Jayanti. It is believed that on this day, Lord Gajanan comes here at midnight for meals and his finger impressions can be seen on the Prasad (offerings).
   
Bhadra Chaturthi:
 
This festival is also celebrated for 5 days from Bhadra Shukla Pratipada to Panchmi. On this occasion, hymns and religious discourses are held on all 5 days. Dahi-kala and Anna Samtarpan are organised on Panchmi.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
 Bhakt Niwas  Pali, Tel: 02142 - 242 263
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Silver Inn Hotel
 Address
 973, Near Cantonment Bazaar, Gaffar Baig Street, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2634 0040
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 2633 4458
   
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Varsha Hotel
 Address
 Near Ladkat Petrol Pump, Mangalwar Peth, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2612 7450
   
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Bhakt Niwas
 Address
 Pali
 Telephone
 +91 - 02142 - 242 263
   
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Ashoka Hotel
 Address
 Peshwe Park, Nilayam Cinema, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2433 3222
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 2433 8111
 E-mail
 Website
 www.hotelashoka.com
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Beverly Hill
 Address
 Plot No. 178, 179, 180, Lalla Nagar, Mount Carmel School, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2683 7000
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 268 3330
 E-mail
 Website
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Ashirwad Hotel
 Address
 16, Sadhu Vaswani Road, Police Station Road, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2612 8585
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 2612 6121
 E-mail
 Website
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Parichay Hotel
 Address
 1199/1-A, F. C. Road, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2553 1511
 Website
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Park Ornate Hotel
 Address
 TCS and Siddharth Complex, Nagar Road, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 4100 2200
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 4100 2222
 E-mail
 Website
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Central Park Hotel
 Address
 Bund Garden Road, Amar-Avinash Corporate City,
 Council Hall & Annexe, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 4010 4000
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 2605 0211
 E-mail
 Website
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Gordon House
 Address
 132/2 A, University Road, Ganeshkhind, Pune
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 6604 4100
 Fax
 +91 - 20 - 6604 4244
 E-mail
 Website
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  1837 feet  624 mm
 18˚ N  73˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
30
33
35
38
37
32
33
33
34
31
30
29
 Minimum
11
12
16
20
22
23
22
22
21
19
14
12
   
 
Important Information
Pali Village is situated in the Sahyadri mountain range, between the Sarasgadh Fort and the Amba River.
Tourists visit throughout the year except monsoons.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 02142
 Puja Timings  5.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 5.00-9.00 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 6114 - 255 414
 Hospital &  Ambulance
  Bangar Hospital, Blood Bank, Pali
 Currency  Exchange
 State Bank of India
 SBI Sudhagadh, Pali,
 Dist. Raigadh, Maharashtra - 410 205
 ATM Centre  State Bank of India
 Hindustan Organic Chemicals, Janata Colony,
 Raigadh, Maharashtra - 410 207
 Post Office
 Pali
 Tourist Office
  Block central Building, Pune - 411 001,
 Tel: +91 - 020 - 2612 6867
   
 
Food
Papads, Chips, Sabudana Papdi from here are popular. Local shops near the temple sell medicinal kadha (liquid extracts).
 

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Airports in the vicinity: 
Mumbai
Pune
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Mumbai CST  CSTM
 Lokmanya Tilak(T)  LTT
 Ahmednagar  ANG
 Pune  Pune
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Mahad  Mumbai  193 km
 Pune  74 km
 Pali

 

  Mumbai  335 km
 Pune  115 km
 Ozar  Mumbai  171 km
 Pune  82 km
 Lenyadri  Mumbai  148 km
 Pune  102 km
 Theur  Mumbai  201 km
 Pune  25 km
 Siddhtek  Mumbai  275 km
 Pune  100 km
 Morgaon  Mumbai  250 km
 Pune  71 km
 Ranjangaon  Mumbai  225 km
 Pune  50 km

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