Description:
Perhaps the most beautiful temples of southern Maharashtra, this Ganesh temple is nearly 150 years old. Chintamanrao Patwardhan started construction of this temple in 1811 which got completed in the year 1844. The temple is situated on the bank of River Krishna, the stone used to build it was from Jotiba hills near Kolhapur. This temple is very famous for its artistic construction. The idol of the Lord Ganapati is made out of copper and is astride a lion. The main idol is only visible on special occasions and is taller than the idol placed in the sanctum. It is located in such a way that it is visible from any road in around the temple. The dawning sun's rays illuminate the idol's face on some specific days. All the idols of this temple are carved in marble which was brought by Ahilyabai Holkar
