What are the 8 Ashtavinayak temples? Moreshwar at Morgaon, Siddhivinayak at Siddhatek, Ballaleshwar at Pali, Varadavinayak at Mahad, Chintamani at Theur, Girijatmaj at Lenyadri, Vighneshwar at Ozar and Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon, all in Maharashtra.
The 8 temples
| Temple | Place | District |
|---|---|---|
| Moreshwar | Morgaon | Pune |
| Siddhivinayak | Siddhatek | Ahilyanagar |
| Ballaleshwar | Pali | Raigad |
| Varadavinayak | Mahad | Raigad |
| Chintamani | Theur | Pune |
| Girijatmaj | Lenyadri | Pune |
| Vighneshwar | Ozar | Pune |
| Mahaganapati | Ranjangaon | Pune |
The Siddhivinayak of this circuit is at Siddhatek, not the well-known temple of the same name in Mumbai.
Timings and rules change through the year, so check with the temple before you travel.
If you can’t travel
Can’t make the yatra? A pandit can perform a Ganapathi Homam in your home.
Questions devotees ask us
What is the order of the Ashtavinayak yatra?
The traditional order starts at Morgaon, then Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar and Ranjangaon, and returns to Morgaon.
How long does the yatra take?
Most pilgrims take two to three days by road from Pune. Check road and temple timings before you leave.