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The Chintamani Ganpati temple is located in Theur in Pune district of Maharasthra which was erected by Shri Daharnidhar Maharaj Devji a scion of Maurya Gosaviji. Then later after hundred years Madhavrao Peshwa made the Sabhamandap of the temple.

A few years ago the temple's shikhar- the crest was anointed in gold.The idol of Chintamani is purvabhimukha which is facing east and its eyes are studded with precious stones.The main gate of the temple faces North. There is a road that connects the Mahadwar to the river Mula Muth. The Sabhamandap of the temple is made of wood and in its centre is a fountain made of Stone.

One of the interesting things about the famous Chintamani temple is the separate section for meditation. It is called a Overry. Such sections were found often in old temples but temples made in recent times do not have these sections.There is also a small Shiva temple in the premises of this temple.

At Theyoor in the Haveli Taluka of Pune district in Maharashtra this the temple dedicated to Chintamani Vinayak. The village is along the river Mulamutha. Ganesh as Chintamani is god who brings peace of mind and drives away all perplexities of the mind. It is believed that Brahma the creator once felt tharva that is restive. To still his mind he called upon Lord Ganesh. The place where Brahma achieved the quietude he was looking for is known as the Sthavar region or as Theur.

The Vighnasura surrendered to Ganesha, pleading for mercy. The Lord agreed to spare his life, on the condition that he would never appear where Ganesha was worshipped


Best time to visit the Chintamani temple is from the months of October to March

Out of 18 Buddhist caves on mountain, Girijatmaj Vinayak's temple is in the eighth cave and these caves are called as Ganesh caves. The entire temple is carved out of single stone and is facing south.

Kamar Ali Darvesh Dargah is a highly honored mosque which os located at the small village of Khed Sivapur, about 25 km south of Pune. Hazrat Kamar Ali Darvesh was a saint who was known to help poor people.

Dashmesh Darbar is located in Pune which was built in the year 1950. It is associated with Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Nanak Jayanthi, Baisakhi and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanthi have been the three important days observed in the Gurdwara.

Ganesh Peth Gurdwara is commonly known as Gurusingh Sabha. It is considered to be the first Gurdwara in Pune city.

The Khandoba temple can be divided into two parts, the Mandap and Gabhara. The idol of Khandoba is enshrined also in Jejuri temple speaks volumes about the talent of its craftsmen.

The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust, based in Pune was established in the year 1893 and has thus been in the service of devotees since 108 years.

Accomodations here at the temple are easily available in lodges, tourist homes & Dharmsalas in Pune which is only 25 kms from Theur. Pune is the nearest city which is very well connected to the other major ciites by air,rail and road.

Near by tourist places to Chintamani Temple Pune Ranthambore National Park

• Through Railways The Nearest Railway Station:Manjri Railway Station pune, Maharastra to reach the temple


• Through Airways the Nearest Airport: Pune airport


• Through Roadways the city has Excellent road network connects Mumbai and Pune. State-run as well as private buses operate on a frequent basis between the two cities. Pune is very well connected to the other major cities by air, rail and road. Nearby Cities Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur