Ganesh Jayanti 2026: Maharashtra's Unique Siddhivinayak Temple in Tasgaon
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News18•22-01-2026, 16:38
Ganesh Jayanti 2026: Maharashtra's Unique Siddhivinayak Temple in Tasgaon
- •The Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Tasgaon, Sangli, is a cultural treasure known for its unique architecture and Rathotsav.
- •Established in 1771 by Parashurambhau Patwardhan, the last Commander-in-Chief of the Maratha Empire, after a divine vision.
- •The temple, completed in 1779, is a Panchayatan complex with Siddhivinayak at the center, surrounded by Vishnu, Mahadev, Surya, and Umadevi.
- •Its main architectural feature is a unique seven-story, 96-foot-tall gopuram, the only one of its kind in Maharashtra.
- •Houses a rare idol of Siddhivinayak Ganpati with a right-sided trunk, revered by devotees from Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Why It Matters: Tasgaon's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, built by Parashurambhau Patwardhan, boasts unique architecture and a rare idol.
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