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Pali
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: The original wooden temple was renovated & a new
stone temple was built in 1760 A.D. The Temple is tiled and it encircles
around two lakes. The shape of the stone is in form of the letter 'shree'
and faces toward the east. There are two Sanctums in the temple. The inner
Sanctum is quite big and is 15 feet high. The outer sanctum is 12 feet
high and it has a rat with Modak in his hands and facing Ganesh. The Hall
of the temple is about 40 feet long and 20 feet broad and has 8 pillars
resembling the Cyprus throne tree. The Idol of Vinayaka sits on a stone
throne and faces toward the east and its trunk is bent toward the left.
Shiny diamonds are embedded in the eyes & the naval. The background is
silver where one finds Riddhi and Siddhi with chamaras.
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