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Brahma meditated here to subdue his wavering mind. As his worries (chinta) were
removed the idol is called Chintamani. The place is called Sthavar (stable)
or Theur.
Theur is the nearest Ashtavinayak from Pune. Having mythological
& historical importance, Theur is popular for various reasons.
REACH
In
Haveli Taluka of District Pune, Theur is at a distance of 25 km from Pune. Theur
is situated on the confluence of the Mula, Mutha & Bhima rivers. Various routes
available for going to Theur are as follows :
1) Regular P.M.T. (Pune Motor Transport) buses are available from Sarasbag or
Poolgate bus stand of Pune.
2) On Pune Solapur highway, after Hadapsar & Loni, at a distance of 3 kms. from
Loni a small road to the left leads to Theur.
Sugarcane is cultivated on a large scale in Theur. . A large number of trucks
loaded with sugarcane can be seen in Theur.
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TEMPLE
The main archway of the temple faces north. The Peshvas had built
a concrete road from the main gate upto Mula-Mutha river.The Temple hall is
made up of wood & there is a small fountain made up of black stone in the hall.
The courtyard of the temple is quite big and floored. There is a small temple
of Lord Shankar in the courtyard of the temple. A big bell can also be seen
in the temple.
Chintamani Ganapati's temple was built by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev of the family
of Morya Gosavi. 100 years after that Madhavrao Peshva built a hall for this
temple. Haripant Phadke & other devotees did timely repairs of the temple &
added to the its security & beauty.
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The idol facing east is swayambhu (self emanated) & has a left
side trunk. There are carbuncle & diamonds in the eyes of Vinayaka.
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Two festivals, one in Bhadrapada from Pratipada to Saptami &
another in Magh are celebrated in Theur on a grand scale. On those days Ganesh
idols in the nearby temples are worshipped & offered naivedyam. This is called
as Dwaryatra. On Sankashti & Angaraki people donate food. They have been provided
with equipment for preparing food. Rama Madhav's death anniversary is celebrated
here on Kartik Vaidya Ashtami on a large scale.
|| Shree Brahmavardochintamani Ganesh Jayate ||