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Shree
Ballaleshwar(Pali)
About Pali:
Village Pali is at a distance of 30kms from Karjat in Sudhagad taluka of
Raigad district. It is situated between fort Sarasgad and river Amba
flowing on the other side. Among Astavinayakas, Pali's Ballaleshwar is the
only vinayak who is famous by his devotee's name.This place is very famous
and spiritually awakened. Pali comes in Konkan region and so there is
greenery everywhere,coconuts and banana trees are abundant.
Getting There:
From Mumbai via Panvel & Khopoli,Pali is at a distance of 124kms.
From Pune via Lonavala & Khopoli,Pali is at a distance of 111kms.
Regular bus services are available from Mumbai, Pune, Khopoli, Karjat, &
Panvel.
Shree Ballaleshwar's Temple and Idol:
Original wooden temple was renovated & new stone temple was built in 1760
A.D. Temple complex is tiled and it encircles two lakes. Shape of the
stone is in form of letter 'shree' and faces east. There are two Sanctums
in the temple. Inner Sanctum is quite big and is 15 feet high. Outer
sanctum is 12 feet high and it has rat idol with Modak in his hands and
facing Ganesh. Hall of the temple is 40 feet long and 20 feet broad and it
is very beautiful with 8 pillars resembling cyprus throne tree. Temple
complex has a big bell made in Europe.
Idol of Vinayaka sitting on stone throne,faces east and its trunk is left
turned.the shiningdiamonds are embedded in the eyes & naval.The background
is of silver where one finds Riddhi and Siddhi waving chamaras. |
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