Shri Mayureshwar Ganpati - Morgaon

The most important of the Ashtavinayak temples, Moreshwar or Mayureshwar is situated in Baramati taluka, about 55 km from Pune. The Morgaon village, on the banks of Karha river has got its name from its shape which is said to resemble a peacock. Legend says that at this spot Lord Ganesha had slayed the demon Sindhurasur. The original idol is said to be made of atoms of sand, iron and diamonds and the Pandavas had enclosed it inside a copper sheet and it is placed behind the present idol. The Ganapati idol at this temple has its trunk turned leftwards with an image of Nagaraja or a cobra guarding over it. Interesting fact about this temple is its architecture which resembles a mosque with minarets. The probable explanation is that it was done purposely to evade attacks by Muslim invaders.

Ashtavinayak Temples; Morgaon Ganpati Mandir,