Dholya Ganpati Mandir — Attraction in Maharashtra

Dholya Ganpati Mandir is a must-visit spiritual landmark in Wai, often referred to as the "Dakshin Kashi" of Maharashtra due to its rich temple heritage. Located on the banks of the Krishna River, this temple stands out with its majestic architecture and historical significance.

🛕 Architectural Marvel

Built in 1762 by Sardar Ganpatrao Bhikaji Raste, the temple features a 24-meter-high spire and intricate carvings of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Parvati. The temple's grand hall is supported by arches on three sides, creating a serene and spiritual ambiance. Inside, the 10-foot-tall, 8-foot-wide black stone idol of Lord Ganesha is the largest of its kind in Maharashtra, earning the temple its name "Dholya Ganpati," meaning "Fat Ganesha" in Marathi. ZP Satara +1

🌊 Scenic Location

The temple is situated beside the Krishna River, offering a tranquil setting for visitors. The surrounding area, including the Ganpati Ghat, is known for its historical temples and is a significant pilgrimage site. Wikipedia

🙏 Spiritual Experience

Visitors often praise the temple for its peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with the divine. The adjacent Kashi Vishweshwar Temple adds to the spiritual experience, believed to be a replica of the original Kashi Vishwanath temple of Varanasi. Discovering Temples

✅ Visitor Tips

Best Time to Visit: October to March, avoiding the monsoon season.

Accessibility: The temple is easily accessible by road from Pune.

Facilities: Limited amenities; it's advisable to carry water and snacks.

Respect Local Guidelines: Follow all instructions provided by the authorities to ensure a safe visit.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or someone looking to experience the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra, Dholya Ganpati Mandir offers a...

Dholya Ganapati, just name reveals itself much more. This mandir is situated in satara city and not in wai. Mandir in wai is named and famous as Maha Ganapati mandir. There is very nice idol of Lord Ganapati Bappa in this dholya ganapati mandir. As we go upstairs and enter into hall, we get divine feels and have darshan of Lord dholya ganapati bappa. Nice place for worship, meditation and prayers rituals. श्री ढोल्या गणपती बाप्पा यांचे यांचे दिव्य दर्शन घेतल्यावर मन अतिशय प्रसन्न व प्रफुल्लित होते. It's very calm and peaceful mandir surrounded by nature and in the base part of ajinkyatara fort towards satara city. Please avoid taking car upto mandir since road is so narrow, instead park safely at main road area and go by walk for just 5/10 mins. Two wheelers can be taken upto mandir easily but please park those very perfectly so as other vehicles can pass easily and go further from narrow road. No access for wheel chair. While visiting please take darshan, enjoy calmness and atleast sit for sometime and enjoy...

Everything about this place is good n excellent , you get to see beautiful lord 😍ganesh ji big murti inside the temple n out side the temple there is river🏞️ n good place to sit n here we also get both 2 n 4 wheeler parking🤩 space which is obviously pay n park system👍....but only bad things we get to observe in most of the temple is that we cannot take photo of Ganeshji ☹️☹️ which is so disappointing ✨✨Imp note - after taking darshar of bappa don't forget to have wai special strawberry 🍓 with cream which is seasonal but othertime you can also thave their other drinks n icecreams it's just too 😋🤤 tasty the shop name is PYASA...