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Ashapurak Ganpathy Temple
- Namalgaon,Maharashtra
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Overview
Ashapurak Ganpathy Temple is one of the 21 Ganesha temples located at Namalgaon on Jalna road 6 km on north of Beed district. Bhrushudivarad had established this temple. It is one of the renowned Ganesha temples in the Marathwada region. Earlier, this place was called as Ashapurak Amalaashram.
About The Temple
It is located on the congruence of river Karpara, Bendsura and Narmada. The lotus styled temple has a four feet beautiful idol of Sri Ganesha in standing posture. The temple complex has also a Sage Bhrusundi Temple and Ganesha Kund where Yama is believed to have taken a bath. Beside the temple there is a water tank. The people who suffer from leprosy take bath in the tank and get relief.
Accessibility
Airport
Nearest airport is at Aurangabad.
Railways
The closest railway station is Kalamb road.
Road
Beed is well connected by road transport to other major cities.
Temple Address
Ashapurak Ganpathy Temple,
Namalgaon,
Beed District,
Maharashtra,
India,
Pin code – 431122.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Auspicious beginnings of work
- Removal of obstacles
- Renewal of energy
- Success
- Wisdom
- Agricultural productivity
Shlokas
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Timings
The temple is open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.