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Girijatmaj Lenyadri Ganapati Ashtavinayak - Pune

About Girijatmaj Lenyadri Ganapati Ashtavinayak - Pune

Girijatmaj Ganpati Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples in Maharashtra. The temple is also known as Girijatmaj Temple. It gets its name from the words Girija as Parvathi and Atmaj as a son of Parvati. This is the only Ashtavinayak temple that is on a mountain. The temple is carved out of a single stone hill, which has 307 to 315 steps. It is approached after climbing steps, Out of 18 Buddhist caves in the mountain, Girijatmaj Ganpati Temple is in the 8th cave. These are called Ganesh leni as well. This cave is very cool in every weather and this cave is very clean. Outside the caves, cool water falls from the mountain. The temple celebrates the usual festivals associated with Ganesha, Ganesh Jayanti and Ganesh Chaturthi. At the time of Ganesh Jayanti, the temple is decorated with flowers and lighting. For more details, check our latest blog on Lenyadri Girijamata Temple Timing and more.

How to Reach Ashtavinayaka Girijatmak Ganpati Temple, Lenyadri

You can visit this Ganapati temple by travelling via bus, train, or flight.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Talegaon Railway Station, which is around 6 km away from Girijatmak Ashtvinayaka Ganapati Temple, Lenyadri.

By Air

Pune International Airport, Pune, is the closest airport to the Girijatmak Ashtavinayaka Ganapati Temple, Lenyadri. The temple is around 96 km away from the airport.

By Road

The closest bus stand is Junnar Bus Stand, which is approximately 6.3 km away from the Girijatmak Ashtvinayaka Ganapati Temple, Lenyadri.

Best Time to Visit Girijatmak Lenyadri Gangapati Ashtavinayak, Pune

The monsoon season and months from August to November are the best times to visit this temple. The sightseeing can be done comfortably and one can even explore the temple.

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing - 5:00 AM
Closing Timing - 8:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti – 05:30 AM
Afternoon Aarti – 12:00 PM
Evening Aarti – 08:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Available
Festival
Magh Chaturthi ( 24 January 2023)
Ganesh Jayanti ( 15 February 2023)
Ganesh Chaturthi (19 September 2023)