The Asht Vinayaka Darshan Yatra

These sacred eight places around Pune are known for swayambhu or naturally formed idols of Lord Ganesha . A pilgrimage to theholy sites ensures an everlasting bliss.  Special buses ply between Pune and Ashta Vinayaka shrines. Pilgrim tours are also organised by various operators.

The Asht Vinayaka sites are as follows (all distance approx from Pune)

Shree Chintamani Shrine, Theur (25km)
Shree Moreshwar, Morgaon (65km)
Shree Siddhivinayak, Siddhatek (99km)
Shree Mahaganapati, Ranjangaon (53km)
Shree Vigneshwar, Ojhar (75km)
Shree Girijatmak, Lenyadri (90km)
Shree Varadavinayak, Madh (75km)
Shree Ballaleshwar, Pali (80km)