Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 OM Namah Sivaya Mahaganapati Ranjangaon is a village located at a distance of about 50 km from Pune, enroute to Aurangabad in Maharashtra, and it houses a shrine to Mahaganapati. Ranjangaoncha Mahaganapati is considered to be one of the Ashta Vinayaka shrines of Maharashtra, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha. Legend has it that a demon by name Tripurasura built three powerful citadels (the evil Tripuram forts); with a boon of invincibility granted to him by Siva he caused suffering to all beings in the heavens and on earth. Upon hearing the fervent appeals of the Gods, Siva intervened, and realised that he could not defeat the demon. It was upon hearing Narada Muni's advice that Siva saluted Ganesha and then shot a single arrow that pierced through the citadels, bringing an end to the demon. Siva, the slayer of the Tripura citadels is enshrined at Bhimashankaram nearby. The Temple: Mahaganapati is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Ridhi. Festivals: As with all other Vinayak temples, Ganesha Chaturti is celebrated in great splendor here. Temple pictures: http://ganapati.club.fr/anglais/asud/aranjphot.html Sivaya NamahSend instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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