RAJANGAON - MAHAGANAPATHI MANDIR

THE TEMPLE

As a mark of gratitude, Lord Maheswar built a temple for Vinayaka at the place where the war was waged. It was an imposing temple, started luring devotees and duhkarthis in unending numbers endlessly. Soon the place grew into a big city and went by the name of Manipur. As the presiding deity was installed and adored by Lord of Kailas himself, he was called Maha Ganapathi. The unending influx of pilgrims and devotees visiting throughout the rear speaks of its ineffable glory. Nityanaimithika worship is offered with unprecedented devotional fervor. Among the annual festivals, Tripuri Pournima falling on Karthika Purnima is celebrated on a grand scale, because it was on that day Tripura merged in,, Lord Maheswar after death. It is on par with Ganesh Chaturthi and on this occasion Siva is adored with equal fervor. Firing of crackers and fighting rows of lamps mark the day and heightens its glory. Rajangoan virtually turns into a Bhukailas. Lakes of devotees visit and offer ritualistic prayers with great devotion.

It is on the Poona - Ahmedabad road, accessible by four wheelers.

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