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Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshiped deities in India. The list of Ganesha temple in India is very long. The Ganesha temples in India are in various names. Each state has its own Ganesha temples. Maharashtra one of the culturally rich states of India is home to many beautiful temples of Ganesha. One of the well known Ganesha temples in Maharashtra is Ganpatipule Temple. The temple is located in a small little village of Ganpatipule. The village is known for its spectacular and serene beach. The village became popular for its Ganpatipule Temple.
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The temple is said to be an ancient pilgrim center. It is said that the temple has a naturally formed Ganesha idol which is also called as Swayambhoo. The village is one of the oldest villages in Maharashtra. Ganpatipule Temple has become a prime attraction of the village. Because of the beautiful temple and Ganpatipule beach the village has become a tourist destination of Maharashtra. The beautiful Ganpatipule Temple is visited by millions of devotees each year.
The temple is located at the foot of a hill. The hill is said to be very sacred and the beautiful location of the temple at the foot of the hill gives the place a heavenly look. Whoever visits the village never forgets to visit the Ganpatipule Temple. There is a small spring that flows from the hill to a pond which is located beside the temple. There is an interesting legendary story related to the temple. It is believed that a village man frustrated with the quarrels in his village escaped one day to Kerda jungles. On his way to the jungle he slipped upon a naturally formed idol of Ganesha. He felt that it is a good omen and built a temple there. This story spread in many parts of state ans slowly the temple became one o the prime destination for people to offer prayer to Lord Ganesha. Every day prayers are performed in Ganpatipule Temple. Many changes were done in the temple to make it more large so that it can accommodate the large number of devotees.
The temple become more lively during Ganesha Chaturthi festival. During this time the temple become busy with numerous religious activities. Various celebrations are held for five days. These days the temple is packed by devotees from many parts of the state. Ganpatipule Temple has a very beautiful idol of Lord Ganesha. The temple has very tall idol and is placed in such a manner so that one can get to see the idol even from a distance. Ganpatipule Temple is a wonderful temple to visit. Each year millions of devotees come here to offer prayer. With beautiful beach located in the village it has become a one of the best place in the state to enjoy picnic. The village is well connected with other cities through road. So, visit the Ganpatipule village and make sure to visit the spectacular Ganpatipule Temple.
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