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Chintamani Vinayak Temple, Chintamani Temple in Theur, AshtaVinayak Temple Maharashtra, History of Ashtavinayaka Temple

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Ashtavinayak - Chintamani - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
  
The word Theur comes from Tharb which means restless. It is believed that the restless mind of Lord Brahma came to peace at this place.
    
This is the site of the Chintamani form of Ganesh who is believed to fulfill all the desires of his devotees.
    
Theur is situated in the Haveli Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra, at a distance of 25 km from Pune. The region is famous for its sugarcane farming.
    
Shri Chintamani was also the family deity of Peshwa Madhavrao, the last of the great Maratha Peshwas, who also died in Theur.

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to local beliefs, King Ganasur seized a gem called Chintamani from Kapilmuni by force. This gem had amazing powers which could provide anything that one desired.
    
 In order to get his gem back, Kapilmuni worshipped Lord Ganesh. This pleased him and therefore he killed Ganasur and got the Chintamani back. Kapilmuni however returned it to Ganesh as an offering which is why he came to be known as Chintamani Ganesh. The battle of Ganesh and Ganasur is believed to have taken place here.
    
According to another belief, Gautam Rishi’s curse produced hundreds of holes in Lord Indra’s body. To get absolved from the curse, Indra worshipped Ganesh under a Kadamb tree.
   
Pleased with Indra’s penance, Ganesh converted the holes on his body into eyes which is why Indra came to be known as Sahastraksh (hundred eyed).
    
In the religious texts, Theur is referred to as Kadamb Nagar where the restless Brahma got peace with the blessings of Ganesh.
   
According to popular beliefs, Moriya Goswami also meditated here and Ganesh appeared before him in the form of a lion.
 

Historical Facts

History: 
   
This region has been a principal centre of the Ganpatya sect since ancient times; however the present temple was built by Dharnidhar Maharaj, a descendent of Moriya Goswami.
   
Dharnidhar Maharaj is considered as a contemporary of Chhatrapti Shivaji.
   
In the early years of the 18th century, when Chimaji Appa seized the Vasai Fort from the Portuguese, he offered a huge bell to the Chintamani Temple.
   
The actual development of Chintamani Temple and Theur took place during the reign of Madhavrao-I (1761-72). A good part of his life was spent here. He was the one who built the Sabhamandap (hall) and the roads, and also renovated the temple.
   
Pehwa Madhavrao died in Theur on 18th November 1772. His wife, Ramabai performed Sati on his pyre.
 

Main Places To See

Main Places To See: 
    
Chintamani Vinayak Temple:
 
The entrance of this huge temple is small and faces the north. The Sabhamandap (hall) is wooden and has a water fountain in it. There are a number of smaller temples within the temple, like Mahadev Temple, Vishnu-Lakshmi Temple, Hanuman Temple etc. Behind the temple is the site of Madhavrao. The main temple houses the idol of Lord Chintamani with a leftward trunk and jewel-studded eyes. The bell donated by Chimaji Appa hangs in the temple complex.
    
Peshwa Palace:
 
Situated behind the temple, this palace has got a new look and it is from here that all the activities associated with the temple are conducted.
    
Sati Vrindavan:
 
This is a beautiful place near the Mulamutha River. Madhavrao Peshwa’s funeral rites were performed here when his wife, Ramabai, performed Sati on his pyre.
 

Main Festivals

Main Festivals: 
   
Ganesh Prakatotsav:
 
Generally this festival is celebrated on the Chaturthi of Bhadra month (August) but in Theur, it is celebrated from Pratipada to Saptami. On this occasion Dwar-yatra is organised when the Ganesh devotees visit temples and worship Lord Ganesh.
   
Maghotsav:
 
This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Magh month (January-February) from Pratipada to Ashtami in Theur. On this occasion, temples are decorated and Dwar-yatras are organised.
   
Rama-Madhav Punyotsav:
 
This festival is celebrated with exuberance on Kartik Ashtami (November) at a place called Sati Vrindavan on the banks of Mulamutha River.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
 Chintamani Yatri Niwas  Theur, Tel: 020 - 2691 2309
   
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
 Chintamani Yatri Niwas
 Address
 Theur
 Telephone
 +91 - 20 - 2691 2309
   
 
 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  560 feet  650 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
Theur town is surrounded by Mulamutha River on 3 sides, which meets the Bhima River a little ahead, in the east. This place is to the east of Pune.
The temperature in the summers reaches a maximum of 38˚ and a minimum of 20˚ while that in the winters is a maximum of 21˚ and a minimum of 9˚.
The ideal time to visit Theur is between September and March.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 02446
 Puja Timings  5.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 8.00-10.00 p.m
 Police Assistance
  100 / 2612 6296 / 2612 1685
 Ambulance/Hospital
 Adarsh Nagar Hospital
 PN 1 SN, 162 / 2, Adarsh Colony, Vishvad, Pune - 15
 Currency  Exchange
 Bank of Baroda
 Opp. Old Mahabaleshwar Hotel, Pune,
 Maharashtra - 411 045, Tel: +91 - 20 - 6620 1945
 ATM Centre  ICICI Bank,
 Pune Railway Station, Pune - 411 001
 Bank of Baroda
 Moledina Road, Pune Camp, Theur, Pune - 412 110
 Tel: +91 - 20 - 2613 7530
 HDFC Bank,
 1185 / 13 B. U. Landmark, Opp. Lalit Mahal  Restaurant,
 Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 411 005
 Post Office
 Theur
 Tourist Office
  Block Central Building, Pune - 411 001,
 Tel: +91 - 020 - 2612 6867
   
 
Food
The local dhabas serve good Maharashtrian food. However, if possible, tourists should make arrangements for their own food.
 

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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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