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Ganesh Temple
- Adasa,Maharashtra
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Overview
Adasa Ganesh Temple, as it is popularly known, is situated in Adasa, a small village at a distance of 43 km north-west of Nagpur on Saoner- Kalmeshwar road. It is well-known for numerous ancient and glorious temples. The main temple is the ancient Adasa Ganesh Temple. It is one of the eight Ashta-Vinayaks in district of Vidarbha.
About the Temple
This temple follows Hemadpanthi style of architecture. The stone idol of Lord Ganesha is about 12 feet tall and 7 feet wide and is believed to be a swayambo (self- evolved). Next to to the Ganesh Temple, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known as Trambakeshwar. The temple also has shrines of three swayambhu lingas, which have emerged from the soil, when the place was dug up to build the temple. Apart from this temple, there are about 20 other minor temples found within the premise which is spread around an area of 10 hectares of land. The minor temples include a shrine for Durga, a shrine for Kalbhairava, and two Temples of Hanuman in reclining and standing position. The temple grounds are peaceful and scenic. The foliage of the place adds to its tranquillity.
Festivals
The Adasa Ganesh temple draws many thousands of believers during the festivals of Ganesh Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi and Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat.
Significance
Lord Adasa Ganapati fulfils all the wishes of the people who visit to worship him.
How To Reach Adasa
Airport
The closest airplane terminal is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur.
Railways
Malegaon Vyenku Railway Station, Takli Bhansali Railway Station and Nagpur Railway Station are the close-by railroad stations to Adasa.
Road
To achieve Adasa from Nagpur standard transports are effectively accessible.
Temple Address
Ganesh Temple,
Adasa, Nagpur District,
Maharashtra, India,
Pincode – 441501.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Auspicious beginnings of work
- Removal of obstacles
- Renewal of energy
- Success
- Wisdom
- Agricultural productivity
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.