Sri Mahad Ganapthi / Varad Vinayaka Temple



Mahad Ganpati Temple or Varad Vinayak Temple is located in Mahad Village situated in Khalapur taluk near Kajrat in Raigad District of Maharastra State. 


It is one of the Astha Vinayaka Swamy temples.

Here Lord Ganesha is Swayambhu

The Sanctum Sanctorum has a Nandadeep, believed to have burned continuously since 1892.


Varadvinayak Temple faces East and has a Varad Vinayak Lake. The Temple is 8 feet long and 8 feet wide.


The first icon of Varad Vinayak can be seen outside the sanctum.  Presently two icons, one inside the sanctum and one outside the sanctum can be seen.


The sanctum, made of stone and encompassed by flawlessly cut stone elephant carvings, houses the symbol.


A Gomukh is seen on the temple's north side from which the heavenly water streams. A blessed lake is located on the west side of the temple.


This temple additionally has the symbol of Mushika, Navagraha Devtas, and Shivalinga.


During his hunting trip, Prince Rukmaganda of Koudinyapur stopped at Rishi Vachaknavi’s hermitage. The Rishi’s wife Mukunda admired the handsome prince and tried to seduce him, but the righteous Prince refused. But, Lord Indra saw the plight of the lovesick Mukunda. Therefore, he impersonated Prince Rukmaganda and fulfilled her desire. Mukunda soon gave birth to a son Gritsamada, who grew up to be a great scholar. Gritsamada was once invited to debate along with great Rishis. One of the Rishis refused to debate with Gritsamada as he was not a true Brahmin. A surprised Gritsamada questioned his mother and learned about his birth. In a fit of anger, he cursed that she would turn into a thorny plant. Mukunda, in turn, cursed Gritsamada that he would have a demon child. When the two were cursing each other, a celestial voice said that Gritsamada was Lord Indra’s son. A repenting Gritsamada retreated to Pushpak forest and performed penance to Lord Ganesh. Pleased with his prayers and devotion, Lord Ganesh appeared before him and granted him a boon. Gritsamada requested that he be recognized as a Brahmin and also that Lord Ganesh stay in this forest and bless the people. Hence, Lord Ganesh granted his two wishes and stayed in the forest. So, Gritsamada called Lord Ganesh Varad Vinayak or the Lord who grants wishes.


It is said that if the coconut received as prasad during Maghi Chaturthi is consumed, one will be blessed with a son. Hence the temple is especially full of devotees during Maghi Utsav.



Temple Timings :

5.00 am to 9.00 pm

Pooja Schedule :

5.00 am – Morning Pooja

6.30 am – Morning Aarti

12.00 pm – Naivedyam

6.00 pm – Evening Pooja

7.00 pm – Evening Aarti.

How to Reach the Temple :

21 km from Kajrat

63 km from Mumbai

85 km from Pune

Near By Temples :

Ekvira Devi Temple – 32 km

Pali Ballaleshwar Ganpathi Temple -  38 km.

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