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Khinditil Ganapati Temple Kuraneshwar Temple
- Satara,Maharashtra
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Overview
Satara Ganesh Temple, Famous as the Kuraneshwar or Khinditil Ganapati sanctuary, the structure, houses two sanctuaries one of Lord Ganesh and another of Lord Shiva are arranged on Old Satara-Kolhapur street which is one kilometer far from Satara. Known to be a ancient sanctuary of Swyambhu Ganesh, the Gram daivat of Satara. A substantial no of devotees come here on regular basis to pay a regard of their adored God Ganesha.One more significance of this temple is that the God ganesha is a Suyambu (self made). On ganesha Chaturthi day a hug fair is held.
How to Reach Satara
Airport
The nearest airport is Lohegaon Airport, Pune.
Railways
The nearest railway station is Satara Railway Station. Satara is linked to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mysore, Surat, Baroda, Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Pune, Sangli-Miraj and Goa by express trains.
Road
NH4 highway: MSRTC runs intercity bus service from Mumbai, Pune, Sangli-Miraj and Kolhapur to Satara.
Temple Address
Khinditil Ganapati temple / Kuraneshwar Temple,
Satara, Maharashtra, India.
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
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.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.