Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) , Satara
About Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai)
About 35 kilometers from Satara City, along the banks of River Krishna lay the spectacular temples of Wai. It is also known as Dakshin Kashi as it shares certain attributes with the holy shrine of Varanasi (Kashi). It is most significantly known for the temple of Mahaganapati or Dholya Ganapati. Built by Shri Ganpatrao Bhikaji Raste in 1792, the temple of Dholya Ganptai is always swarming with devotees.
The shrine has stunning detailed carvings of Lord Ganpati, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the exterior with a spire which is about 24 meters high and on the inside the magnificent and elegant idol of Ganapati. The name of Dholya Ganapati is derived from the idol’s amazing structure; it is shaped from a black rock which was acquired from Karnataka.
Apart from the spiritual worth Wai is also recognized when it comes to movie location for a small town prospect.
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Imagicaa Amusement Theme Park, Maharashtra
0 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Imagicaa, located near Khopoli in Maharashtra, is one of India’s premier entertainment destinations. This theme park, water park, and snow park...
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Ajinkyatara Fort, Maharashtra
3.6 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Nestled in the heart of Satara City, Ajinkyatara (Invincible Star) Fort gloriously rises from one of the mountains of the Sahayadri range; it can...
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Natraj Mandir, Satara, Maharashtra
4.5 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Shri Uttara Chidambaram Natraja Mandir located in Satara or popularly known as the Nataraj Mandir is an imitation of Chidambaram Temple in...
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Mahuli, Maharashtra
7.3 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Kshetra Mahuli and Sangam Mahuli are two tiny villages prominently celebrated for their beautiful shrines. Situated in close proximity to the...
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Sajjangad, Maharashtra
12.2 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
A historical reminiscence Sajjangarh, The Fort of Good People is established around 20 kilometers away from Satara City. It is the final resting...
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Pateshwar Hills, Maharashtra
14.3 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Pateshwar Hills are located 13 kilometers south east from Satara City and are illustrious for the shrines of Lord Shiva and fantastic rock...
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Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra
21.4 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Kaas Plateau is situated in the Sahyadri range, about 22 Kms from the Satara city. It is known for various types of wild flowers which bloom...
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Thoseghar Waterfalls, Maharashtra
22.7 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Thoseghar waterfalls are located near the village of Thoseghar, about 20 KMs from Satara city in Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is a popular...
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Kaas Lake, Maharashtra
23.7 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Kaas Lake is an artificial lake carved in 1875, just located on the lower southern part of the Kaas Plateau. It almost 1160 meters above the sea...
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Vajrai Waterfall, Maharashtra
25.2 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Vajrai Waterfall are tall, multi-tiered waterfalls are located in the Sahyadri hills about 27 kms from Satara. Vajrai waterfalls, originating from...
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Kalyangad Fort, Maharashtra
25.3 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Kalyangad or Nandgiri Fort is a hill fortress built by the Shilahar Dynasty from 1178 to 1209. It was later conquered by King Shivaji, and then...
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Wai, Maharashtra
34.6 km from Dholya Ganpati Mandir (Wai) - See map
Only a short distance, 8km, from Panchgani lies the picturesque village of Wai. There are many mandirs, ghats and temples here. All in the setting...
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