Pious Ashtavinayak Yatra All The Way from U.K
Ashtavinayak Yatra, once in a lifetime – Ashtavinayak in Sanskrit literally indicates the “eight Ganeshas”. Ganesha is a popular Hindu deity of the unity, obstacles, learning and prosperity. The term as already mentioned means eight Ganeshas. Ashtavinayak Darshan refers to the pilgrimage to eight Hindu temples in the state of Maharashtra, India which house eight separate idols of Lord Ganesha, in the pre ascertained sequence.
More About The Ashtavinayak Darshan
The Ashtavinayak Darshan or pilgrimage generally covers all the eight holy ancient temples of Lord Ganesha that are located around Pune. These temples have their own legend and individual history, each being distinct from one another like that of the murtis or idols in each of these temples. The form of any Murti of the Lord Ganesha and the trunks are different from one another. Yet, there are also other temples in various parts of the state of the eight Ganesha. The ones that are around Pune are more popular than the former. It is believed to be so that for the completion of the Ashtavinayak Yatra or the visit, one has to pay a re-visit to the first Ganpati on completing all the eight Ganpati’s Darshan, to fulfill the aim of the Yatra.
The Elephant Headed Lord has special significance for Hindus, especially in Maharashtra. People all over the world are interested in a tour covering the eight abodes of Ganesha. Ashtavinayak Darshan from London is now possible. The eight temples covered during the span of the tour are as follows- According to the Hindu Shastra, you have to first visit the Moreshwar of Moregaon followed by Siddhatek,Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and again Moregaon to fulfill the Ashtavinayak Yatra from London.
Hence those living in U.K have no reason to regret. Astavinayak Darshan from U.K is also just as easy. A week or a couple of days are required to complete the Asta Vinayak Yatra.
A flight from London to Mumbai followed by checking in and travelling to Pune marks the beginning of the holy journey. The journey begins from 6 in the morning to 8 in the evening, Moregaon being the first destination, followed by offering Naivadya to NagnaVairaba and then the darshan of Mayureswar, finally the day ends with the visit to Siddhatek.
The following Day aims to visit Dhundi Vinayak Temple followed by Ballaleswar Temple.
This day marks your visit to Pali and Theur for Varad Vinayak and the Chintamani Temple.
Next, on a different day you will be brought to Lenyadri and Ozar, Ranjangaon. You have to climb a pile of stairs. Arrangements are there for handicapped and senior citizens only.
Finally, Moregaon has you back to where you started, in order to complete the yatra.
The tour may seem to be hectic but the time allotment is absolutely perfect and you stay in each temple for an hour or two which fulfils your wish to have a wonderful Astavinayak Darshan from U.K.
