About Shree Kshetra Padmalaya Ganpati Temple
Shree Kshetra Padmalaya is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located in Padmalaya village near Erandol, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. Revered as one of the 'two and a half' Ganpati Peeths in India, it houses two unique Swayambhu idols named Aamod and Pramod on a single pedestal. The Hemadpanthi-style stone temple sits atop a hill surrounded by smaller shrines and a lotus pond, with legendary associations to the Mahabharata era.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see two self-manifested Ganesha idols with trunks curving in opposite directions enshrined together, which is a unique feature. The temple complex includes Hemadpanthi architecture, a four-foot-tall stone mouse, and the preserved padukas of Shree Govind Maharaj beside a 440 kg bell. The site is situated on a steep hill flanked by smaller temples and offers views of the surrounding forest and nearby Bhimkund pond.
Key highlights
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One of the 'two and a half' Ganpati Peeths in India
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Two Swayambhu Ganesha idols (Aamod and Pramod) on a single pedestal
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Hemadpanthi architectural style stone temple
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Preserved padukas of Shree Govind Maharaj with a 440 kg bell
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Four-foot-tall stone mouse sculpture in the hall