Ganpati Temple

Maharashtra, India

The Lord Ganapati Temple is situated in the city of Tasgaon in Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Most of the Ganapati idols have a left-sided trunk, while this temple's idols' trunk bends towards the right. The Ganapati idol with the trunk curved towards the right is said to be 'active (jagrut)’. This Ganapati is regarded as a living idol, ready to bless communities with good luck, wisdom, prosperity and happiness. The idol is embellished with solid gold, weighing 125 kilograms (276 lb).[1]

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Key facts

LocationMaharashtra, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Ganpati Temple, Tasgaon - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
  2. Wikidata Q15221380 — Wikidata