Pali Ganpati Mandir – Guide
Shri Ballaleshwar Pali Ganpati Mandir is one of the eight major temples of Lord Ganesha that form the divine Ashtavinayak temples. In Ganesha temples, Ballaleshwar is the only incarnation of Ganesha known to his devotee.
History of this temple
The history of the Pali Ganpati Mandir is that it is believed to have been initially built in the 11th century. Moreshwar Vitthal Sindkar contributed to the construction of the temple in 1640. It was initially made of wood and was rebuilt in 1760 by Moropant Dada Fadnavis.
A devotee by the name of Krishnaji Narayan Ping built 8 pillars in 1910. The pillars are in front of the temple and represent the 8 directions. The idol of Lord Ballaleshwar is 3 feet high and looks like the shape of a nearby mountain. He is accompanied by his wife Riddhi and Siddhi on either side.
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Pali Ganpati Mandir Timings
Daily Pali Ganpati Mandir Opening Timing is 05:30 AM. Daily Temple Darshan Timings is 05:30 AM to 22:00 PM and Daily Temple Closing Timings is 22:00 PM.
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 10.00 PM. |
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Place to visit near this Temple
Adishvara Temple
Built in the 1500s, the Adishvara Temple, also known as the Chaumukha Temple, is very popular for its unique architectural style. The temple resembles a heavenly vimana which translates to Nalini Gulam Vimana in Sanskrit.
It is one of the largest temples of Jains whose construction was completed in 65 years. The temple building is of three storeys, 29 halls, 1444 pillars and 80 domes, the innermost part of which is adorned with a four-faced image of Lord Adinath.
Jawai Dam
Seventy years old Jawai Dam on the Jawai River is not only the largest dam in Rajasthan but also one of the most iconic places to visit in Pali. This dam is a quaint one and looks very beautiful due to the hilly background. Apart from the sparse greenery around the dam, the flying migratory birds enhance its overall look. If you are a bird enthusiast then you would love to spot the geese and storks.
Parshuram Mahadev Temple
Parshuram Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Parshuram – the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is one of the most attractive places to visit in Pali Rajasthan on the Aravalli mountain ranges.
It has a remote location and you may have to walk for miles to reach the temple but the journey is a pleasant and fascinating one. In the winding paths of the mountain, you get to see different types of trees and plants and pools filled with water.
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How to reach Pali Ganpati Mandir
By Air: Nearest airports are in Mumbai and Pune at a distance of 105 km and 127 km from Pali Ganpati Mandir. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train: The nearest railway stations are at Khopoli and Karjat. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road: Pali has good road connectivity and many buses operate from Mumbai, Thane and Pune. You can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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