The temple
is build during the rule of Peshwas and built by
Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev in the family of Morya Gosavi.
The total cost of expenditure incurred to make the
temple was Rs. 40,000 which in today's world amounts to
Rs 400 million. The temple is made so strong that it
still has the same structure even after 400 years of
existence, the gathering hall is still original made
with wood.
As
Peshwas visited these place very frequently, the two 5
metal bell bought from Europe from the church was one
kept in Mahad and other one was kept here . As after
the death of Madhav Rao Peshwa, his wife went for sati,
the beautiful garden was made in her memory is very
attractive to see.
The Lord
Ganpati here is also named as Chitamani.
To visit
these place you will have to travel through S.T. buses
or any other road means of transport, these is the only
way to reach here. The temple comes in the range of Pune
district.
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