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Hindu
ashta vinayak
Peak season
Chintamani Temple
Ganesha
Location
Theur, Maharashtra
Darshan
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Best time
October, November, December
Difficulty
easy
Est. cost / person
₹7,000
About Chintamani Temple
Chintamani at Theur is the fifth shrine of the Ashta Vinayak and the most conveniently located, just 25 km from Pune city. 'Chintamani' refers to the legendary divine wish-fulfilling jewel, and Ganesha here is worshipped as the one who grants relief from all chinta (worries) and troubles. According to mythology, Ganesha recovered this jewel from the sage Kapila after a dispute and gave it back to Brahmadev. The Mula-Mutha river flows alongside the temple; the evening aarti against the river backdrop is particularly serene.
Peshwa Madhavrao I (1745–1772) was a devoted worshipper of Chintamani and spent considerable time here. His memorial (samadhi) is located right next to the temple. The Peshwa family donated significant land and resources to the temple.
Darshan & Aarti
Darshan timings
- · 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
🚌 How to reach
By Air
Pune International Airport (28 km)
Closest of the Ashta Vinayak to the airport. Taxi ~45 min.
By Rail
Hadapsar (15 km) / Pune Junction (28 km)
Hadapsar is the nearest suburban railway station.
By Road
Via Hadapsar on NH-65 (Solapur Road).
- Pune city centre: 28 km · ~0.75h · via Hadapsar–Theur
- Solapur: 200 km · ~4h · NH-965 towards Pune, exit at Theur
Last mile: Frequent PMPML buses and shared autos from Hadapsar (15 km). Parking near the temple.
Where to stay
Estimated expense (per person)
| Transport | ₹2,800 |
| Stay | ₹3,000 |
| Meals and local travel | ₹1,200 |
| Total | ₹7,000 |
Estimated for a short 2-day pilgrimage.
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