Situated in Nagour, Maharashtra, Tekdi Ganapati Temple is an
ancient and famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The temple is built on a
hill hence the temple got the name Tekdi Ganesh Mandir. Initially, the temple
was built on a small platform. The construction of the new temple started in
1978 and was completed in the year 1984.
Location Maharashtra, Nagpur, Mumbai
Legend
The temple started with just a tin shade around the
idol which is believed to have appeared
by itself (Swayambhu). The temple is also very popular as it's is believed to
be a 'Jagruta Devasthan' (Awakened). Also, the idol was originally very small
and it is believed to have grown in size with time.
Architecture
The temple is beautified by fountain, lawn and park spot.
The Ganapati temple has been evolving constantly since 1978 and new
developments are seen very often.
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Culture
Nagpur is a developing metropolis. Religious beliefs and
modern ideologies thrive here, side by side. The temple is located in defense
area. Notable fact is that the city has never been affected by communal
tensions. Various communities live here in peace and culture is promoted here in
form of literature festivals and cultural events.
Vrahadi & Savji cuisine are popular here.
Darsan Info
Temple is open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sankashti Chaturthi (fall in the month of Nov. ) is the best
time for darshan, as the Tekdi Ganapati Yatra is organised.
Darsan Dresscode
No specific dress-code
Famous Festival
September - Ganesh Chaturthi
November - Sankashti Chaturthi, Tekdi Ganpati Yatra
Temple Rituals
There is a particular piece of ornament namely Mukut
(Diadem) which is exhibited only on the occasion of Chaturthi and Ekadashi. The
speciality of the temple is that modaka is distributed, after the 4 Aartis, as
a divine gift.
Special Rituals
Every year in the Paush month on the Sankashti Chaturthi
day, a grand yatra called Tekdi Ganapati Yatra is held.
Additional Info
Mukundam Reastaurant
Krishnum's Dosa cafe
Enjoy Point
Goli Vada Pav
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