Hareshvar Mahadev Temple

The Hareshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Sri Selva Vinayagar and is located in Pimpalkhed in Jalgaon. The temple is dedicated to Sri Selva Vinayagar and Somasundareswarar, and Selva Vinayagar is seen surrounded by 10 other Swayambu Vinayagars in the form of lingams and in the formation of an ‘Om’. The 11 Vinayagars are present in the following order: Bala Vinayagar, Nadana Vinayagar, Omkara Vinayagar, Karpaga Vinayagar, Chinthamani Vinayagar, Selva Vinayagar (moolavar), Mayura Vinayagar, Mooshiga Vinayagar, Vallaba Vinayagar, Siddhi-Buddhi Vinayagar and Panchamuga Vinayagar. The Bala Vinayagar is still underground and only the top portion is visible. Sri Somasundareswar in the form of lingam is present in a separate shrine just behind the Selva Vinayagar. Selva Vinayagar is seen bearing the mark of the chariot wheel on his back. The flag mast is present within the sanctum sanctorum itself. There is no roof for the sanctum sanctorum. Saneeswara Bhagwan is seen facing the Selva Vinayagar which holds a special significance. A Silver covering was made about 75 years back for Selva Vinayagar covering Him fully but now, it covers Him only two-thirds indicating that He is growing over time.