Gajanan Maharaj Temples

The Gajanan Maharaj Temples were built to honor Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, a late-nineteenth–, early-twentieth-century Indian holy man known to many people in Maharashtra, India. His birthdate is unknown; he lived most of his life at Shegaon, near Akola district in Maharashtra, where he died on 8 September 1910. Although Shegaon has special significance for Maharaj and his devotees and hosts a magnificent temple, in every city of Maharashtra one will find a Gajanan Maharaj temple.

Gajanan Maharaj Temple at Omkareshwar

Temples

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Shegaon

Shegaon has gained renown as a pilgrimage center, since Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj lived (and died) there. Hindus consider Gajanan Maharaj a saint, with miraculous powers. His origins are unknown. Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple is built at his place of death. Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan is the largest temple trust in the Vidarbha region and is known as the "Pandharpur of Vidarbha". It attracts pilgrims from all over Maharashtra.

The Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan (Institution) Temple Trust coordinates the day-to-day affairs of the temple; it is headed by the Managing Trustees, who normally come from the Patil family. The Trust coordinates services in the spiritual, religious, medical and educational fields; most notably, it runs Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering (SSGMCE), a well-known engineering college in the Vidarbha region. It is on Central Railway

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj and Navi Temples in Mumbai

Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) has a number of temples: Bandra East (Government Colony, near Y Quarters), Vile Parle East on Tejpal Scheme Road No. 3, Mahim Kapad Bazar, Goregaon West, Siddharth Nagar (this temple has a remarkable statue), Unnat Nagar, Borivali East, Ghatkopar, D. Y. Patil College in Nerul, Vashi and Dadar West near Portuguese church.

As of 2011, a new temple is under construction near Manor in Bhopoli (on the way to Ahmedabad). Another temple of Gajanan Maharaj is located at Titwala East in Maanda (which is also known for Maha Ganapati Mandir); it was established by the late Shri Gurunath Mhetre. There are also temples in Dombivali, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Indore, Belgaum and Dahanu (outside Mumbai). A new temple is under construction in Madgaon, Goa.shri gajanan maharaj temple in ahmedabad nr chandkheda rly station tragad road

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temples in Kanhor and Ambernath

Main article: Gajanan Maharaj Temple - Kanhor

A small—but beautiful—temple has also been constructed at Kanhor, Kulgaon, Badlapur (in District Thane). The temple is located just outside Badlapur village on a small hillock, surrounded by fields and greenery. The natural beauty around the temple is another attraction for devotees.

Another temple (with a large statue) is in Ambernath, near the railway station.

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Vasai( District Palghar )

Location : Chobare gaon, Papdi, Vasai west ( 401207 )

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Thane (Ram Maruti Road)

Shri Vinay Joshi, an ardent devotee of Maharaj, has devoted his own property for the temple. Vinay Joshi conducted and participated in an 18-day padayatra (trip) to Shegaon from Thane with five other friends and devotees. He is an artist himself (with a screen-printing business), in addition to conducting pilgrimages to Shegaon and other religious shrines. Vinay Joshi himself has sculpted and painted the 2½-foot-tall plaster of Paris statue in "Kalpavruksha", his residence on Ram Maruti Road. Hundreds of devotees pay their respects at this shrine, and Joshi's selflessness is impressive.

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, Mandir, Nagpur

The temple of Sant Gajanan Maharaj of Shegaon is organised by Yogiraj Gajanan Seva Pratisthan in Nagpur. There are several other temples dedicated to Gajanan Maharaj, including Reshim Baug (Varhadpande Kaka), Zenda Chowk Dharampeth (the oldest temple, after Shegaon), Lakdi Pool,Naik Road Zenda Chowk mahal(Prati Shegaon)and Chikhali Layout.

Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Indore

The temple of Sant Gajanan Maharaj of Indore is coordinated by Shri Sadguru Gajanan Maharaj Sevashram in Indore.

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple at Aurangabad

Wonderful temple has been constructed at Aurangabad during 1989-1991. Click here for the image http://www.panoramio.com/photo/62136544 by Suresh Joshi

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple at Pune

There are three temples in and around Pune city. The first one is at Tulsi Baug, the second one at Sahakar Nagar and a huge one, third one is at a private property at Wakad, forth one is at Old Sangavi.One more at Karve Nagar, 5th one is at Nigdi-Pradhikaran.

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj at Hindu Temple of Dunwoody,Atlanta, USA (Dunwoody)

Shri Gajanan Maharaj murti sthapana was done at Hindu Temple Of Dunwoody ,Atlanta on 23rd January 2016. This is the first temple keeping Shri Gajanan Maharaj murti in USA.

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Hindu Temples in Maharashtra

	Alandi Ashtavinayaka (Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar, Ranjangaon) Bhimashankar Temple Bhuleshwar Temple Chaturshringi Temple Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple Dashabhuja Temple Ganapati Temple, Redi Grishneshwar Jejuri Kailash Temple Kalaram Temple Kopeshwar temple Kopineshwar Mandir, Thane Kukdeshwar Temple Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai Mahur Renuka Temple Mandhradevi Mumba Devi Temple Panchavati Patit Pavan Mandir Rameshwar Mandir Saptashrungi Sarasbaug Ganpati Satpuda Manudevi Temple, Adgaon Shani Shingnapur Shegaon Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mumbai Siddheshwar & Ratneshwar Temple Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai Titwala Ganesha temple Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple Tulja Bhavani Temple Vajreshwari Temple Vithoba Temple, Pandharpur Yamai

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