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16 Ancient #Ganesha Temples in #India!!
A Thread!
1. Ashtavinayaka - Maharashtra
Ashtavinayaka is a group of 8 #Ganpati temples in Maharashtra that are considered very important by the devotees.
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A Thread!
1. Ashtavinayaka - Maharashtra
Ashtavinayaka is a group of 8 #Ganpati temples in Maharashtra that are considered very important by the devotees.
https://bit.ly/3lH30k7
@BharatTemples_ @rightwingchora
#GanpatiBappaMorya @BharatTemples_ @rightwingchora" title="16 Ancient #Ganesha Temples in #India!!A Thread!1. Ashtavinayaka - MaharashtraAshtavinayaka is a group of 8 #Ganpati temples in Maharashtra that are considered very important by the devotees. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya @BharatTemples_ @rightwingchora" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
2. Parvathi Ganesha of Hampi - Karnataka
This 16 ft Ganesha is actually sitting on the lap of his mother Parvati! One has to but appreciate the creativity of the sculptor!
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This 16 ft Ganesha is actually sitting on the lap of his mother Parvati! One has to but appreciate the creativity of the sculptor!
https://bit.ly/3lH30k7
@punarutthana @almightykarthik
#GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi @punarutthana @almightykarthik" title="2. Parvathi Ganesha of Hampi - KarnatakaThis 16 ft Ganesha is actually sitting on the lap of his mother Parvati! One has to but appreciate the creativity of the sculptor! https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi @punarutthana @almightykarthik" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
3. Gokarna MahaGanapathy Temple, Gokarna - #Karnataka
The temple has a rare standing Ganesha, 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and two-handed; on his head is a small depression, which is said to be a mark of Ravana’s fury.
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The temple has a rare standing Ganesha, 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and two-handed; on his head is a small depression, which is said to be a mark of Ravana’s fury.
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@anushankarn
#GanpatiBappaMorya @anushankarn" title="3. Gokarna MahaGanapathy Temple, Gokarna - #KarnatakaThe temple has a rare standing Ganesha, 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and two-handed; on his head is a small depression, which is said to be a mark of Ravana’s fury. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya @anushankarn" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
4. A Farmer’s Treasure, Bhongir - Telangana
If you& #39;re ever visiting Bhongir Fort, just look at the first field at the base of the fort and take permission from the family to go and look at this rare idol of Ganesha that is blessing the land of Telangana.
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If you& #39;re ever visiting Bhongir Fort, just look at the first field at the base of the fort and take permission from the family to go and look at this rare idol of Ganesha that is blessing the land of Telangana.
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5. Gulur, Tumkur District - Bangalore
The unique tradition of hand sculpting a huge idol of Lord Ganesha with locally available materials and worshiping him ardently makes Gulur worth a visit, surely more than once.
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The unique tradition of hand sculpting a huge idol of Lord Ganesha with locally available materials and worshiping him ardently makes Gulur worth a visit, surely more than once.
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#GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" title="5. Gulur, Tumkur District - BangaloreThe unique tradition of hand sculpting a huge idol of Lord Ganesha with locally available materials and worshiping him ardently makes Gulur worth a visit, surely more than once. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GaneshChaturthi"> #GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
6. Ekadasha Swayambu Ganapathis of Shenbakkam, Vellore
Originally called Swayampakkam, referring to the Swayambu Ganeshas, the place is currently called Shenbakkam.
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Originally called Swayampakkam, referring to the Swayambu Ganeshas, the place is currently called Shenbakkam.
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#GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" title="6. Ekadasha Swayambu Ganapathis of Shenbakkam, VelloreOriginally called Swayampakkam, referring to the Swayambu Ganeshas, the place is currently called Shenbakkam. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GaneshChaturthi"> #GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
7. Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri - Maharashtra
Nestled in the heavenly lap of nature by the dancing sand dunes of the pristine beaches of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra is a nearly 400 year old ancient Swayambhu Ganpati Temple.
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Nestled in the heavenly lap of nature by the dancing sand dunes of the pristine beaches of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra is a nearly 400 year old ancient Swayambhu Ganpati Temple.
http://bit.ly/3lH30k7
#GanpatiBappaMorya" title="7. Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri - MaharashtraNestled in the heavenly lap of nature by the dancing sand dunes of the pristine beaches of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra is a nearly 400 year old ancient Swayambhu Ganpati Temple. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
8. Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Kovil Temple, Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
1600 years old, this temple has this image of Karpaga (black) Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha), carved out of a single black stone by Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan.
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1600 years old, this temple has this image of Karpaga (black) Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha), carved out of a single black stone by Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan.
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@LostTemple7" title="8. Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Kovil Temple, Chettinad, Tamil Nadu1600 years old, this temple has this image of Karpaga (black) Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha), carved out of a single black stone by Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twitter.com/LostTemple7">@LostTemple7" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
9. The Shri Gopal Ganapati Temple, Fermagude, Goa
Hundreds of years ago a stone idol of Ganesha was discovered by herdsmen while grazing the cattle. The idol was covered with Silver alloy in 1966 by the then Chief Minister of Goa.
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Hundreds of years ago a stone idol of Ganesha was discovered by herdsmen while grazing the cattle. The idol was covered with Silver alloy in 1966 by the then Chief Minister of Goa.
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@LostTemple7" title="9. The Shri Gopal Ganapati Temple, Fermagude, GoaHundreds of years ago a stone idol of Ganesha was discovered by herdsmen while grazing the cattle. The idol was covered with Silver alloy in 1966 by the then Chief Minister of Goa. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twitter.com/LostTemple7">@LostTemple7" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
10. Shreemant Dagduseth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune, Maharashtra:
It was established by Dagduseth, a famous Sweets merchant from Pune, in 1896, and was coincided with Lokmanya Tilak starting the Public Ganesh Festival in 1894.
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It was established by Dagduseth, a famous Sweets merchant from Pune, in 1896, and was coincided with Lokmanya Tilak starting the Public Ganesh Festival in 1894.
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#GanpatiBappaMorya" title="10. Shreemant Dagduseth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune, Maharashtra:It was established by Dagduseth, a famous Sweets merchant from Pune, in 1896, and was coincided with Lokmanya Tilak starting the Public Ganesh Festival in 1894. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
11. Musical Ganeshas, Kanchipuram
This temple dates back to over a 1000 years. Here Lord Ganesha is seen with his head titled to one side, swaying to the tunes of the various concerts that have been held before him over time.
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This temple dates back to over a 1000 years. Here Lord Ganesha is seen with his head titled to one side, swaying to the tunes of the various concerts that have been held before him over time.
http://bit.ly/3lH30k7
#GanpatiBappaMorya" title="11. Musical Ganeshas, KanchipuramThis temple dates back to over a 1000 years. Here Lord Ganesha is seen with his head titled to one side, swaying to the tunes of the various concerts that have been held before him over time. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
12. Achu Muri Vinayagar of Achirupakkam
Lord Shiva is said to have installed this temple before he set out to burn the Tripuras, the three mythical cities of the sons of Tarakasura!!
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Lord Shiva is said to have installed this temple before he set out to burn the Tripuras, the three mythical cities of the sons of Tarakasura!!
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#GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi" title="12. Achu Muri Vinayagar of AchirupakkamLord Shiva is said to have installed this temple before he set out to burn the Tripuras, the three mythical cities of the sons of Tarakasura!! https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
13. Manakula Vinayaka Temple, Pondicherry
This temple is found in the erstwhile French territory of Pondicherry (Pudhuchery now). The temple dates back before 1666, and houses the Manakula Vinayaka.
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@BharatTemples_
This temple is found in the erstwhile French territory of Pondicherry (Pudhuchery now). The temple dates back before 1666, and houses the Manakula Vinayaka.
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@BharatTemples_
#GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi @BharatTemples_" title="13. Manakula Vinayaka Temple, PondicherryThis temple is found in the erstwhile French territory of Pondicherry (Pudhuchery now). The temple dates back before 1666, and houses the Manakula Vinayaka. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GanpatiBappaMorya"> #GanpatiBappaMorya #GaneshChaturthi @BharatTemples_" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
14. Trinetra #Ganesh Temple Ranthambore - Sawai Madhopar, #Rajasthan
The Temple is more than 700 years old. The Ganesha here has 3 eyes, like Shiva, hence the name Tri-Netra. His wives Ridhi Sidhi and two sons Shubh Labh are also worshiped in the temple.
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The Temple is more than 700 years old. The Ganesha here has 3 eyes, like Shiva, hence the name Tri-Netra. His wives Ridhi Sidhi and two sons Shubh Labh are also worshiped in the temple.
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15. Ganapathy Agraharam, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu
This is an ancient Ganapathy temple 12 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru with an interesting idol of half- Ganesha and half-Hanuman
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This is an ancient Ganapathy temple 12 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru with an interesting idol of half- Ganesha and half-Hanuman
http://bit.ly/3lH30k7
@LostTemple7 @ReclaimTemples
#GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya @LostTemple7 @ReclaimTemples" title="15. Ganapathy Agraharam, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil NaduThis is an ancient Ganapathy temple 12 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru with an interesting idol of half- Ganesha and half-Hanuman https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GaneshChaturthi"> #GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya @LostTemple7 @ReclaimTemples" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
16. SiddhiVinayak Ganpati, Prabhadevi and Borivli, #Mumbai, #Maharashtra
This ancient Ganesha temple was constructed in 1801 and is famous for fulfilling wishes of the devotees.
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This ancient Ganesha temple was constructed in 1801 and is famous for fulfilling wishes of the devotees.
http://bit.ly/3lH30k7
#GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" title="16. SiddhiVinayak Ganpati, Prabhadevi and Borivli, #Mumbai, #MaharashtraThis ancient Ganesha temple was constructed in 1801 and is famous for fulfilling wishes of the devotees. https://bit.ly/3lH30k7&q... href="https://twtext.com//hashtag/GaneshChaturthi"> #GaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
