The Birla Ganpati Temple
The Birla Ganpati temple is a large temple near Pune, located in Shirgaon, near Talegaon Dabhade. Unlike traditional Wikipedia articles, information for this temple is primarily available through travel websites and social media, which describe its features and location.
At a distance of 31 km from Pune, the Birla Ganapathi Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Shirgaon, Pune. It is one of the prominent places to visit as part of Pune.
The design of the statue incorporates the number 9, considered auspicious in Hindu mythology. The 72-foot height (7+2=9), 54-foot base (5+4=9), and 18-foot base height (1+8=9) were deliberately planned.
The temple was founded on January 17, 2009, and was built by the Birla family. The idol was created by Maturam Verma and Nareshkumar Verma from Pilani over a two-year period.
The Birla Ganapathi Temple, also referred to as Shri Mangal Murti Morya, is a huge Ganapathi idol situated on a hill overlooking the Mumbai-Pune highway at Somtane Phata, Talegaon. This establishment belongs to the Birla family, and the idol was crafted by Maturam Verma and Nareshkumar Verma from Pilani. Standing at approximately 54 feet tall, the idol is positioned on an 18-foot pedestal that is 45 feet wide. Notably, the dimensions have been meticulously designed to total the number 9, which is regarded as auspicious. The statue faces east.
Visitor information
- Location: The temple is located on the old Mumbai-Pune National Highway (NH4), near the Somatane toll plaza.
- Timing: The temple is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and there is no entry fee.
- Facilities: Basic facilities are available, including benches for relaxing and a paid parking area. Food is generally not available.
- Atmosphere: Unlike many other commercialized temples, the Birla Ganpati temple is known for its serene and tranquil environment.
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