Here are some of the photographs of the huge Dholya Ganpati Temple, from Wai in the Maharashtra state India.
Dholya Ganpati Temple
Just about 80 kilometers from Pune, about 30 kilometers before Panchgani is a small town named Wai. There's a famous Ganpati temple over there, named Dholya Ganpati. You probably already know my friends, Ganpati is an Indian lord who has elephant head. Dholya in Marathi language means fat. Yes, the statue of the Ganpati inside this temple is fat and huge. I'm sorry, photography is not allowed inside. So I could not picture him, but if you want to see how Ganpati looks like, check my post on Dagdusheth Ganpati.
Here are some of the photographs of the huge Dholya Ganpati Temple, from Wai in the Maharashtra state India.
Here are some of the photographs of the huge Dholya Ganpati Temple, from Wai in the Maharashtra state India.
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Wow it looks like a big cake ;)
ReplyDeleteThe post And I am within past when I was there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
So colorful and shaped like an umbrella. Beautiful photos, Bhavesh!
ReplyDeleteThe entry of the Ganpanti Temple looks very small compared to the overall size.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting architecture. I have to agree with thinking of a cake as soon as I saw this picture given the color palette. Intriguing, I hope to visit India one day.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a gingerbread house.
ReplyDeleteWow! Got to visit this place sometime. The temple looks nice!
ReplyDeleteI didnt know this was called "Dholya ganapati" we just heard of it as 'Wai ganapati"... huge and beautiful, isnt it?? we went there twice about 6-7 years back, but i didnt have my digicam then, and the pics i have arent too good.... wish i could go again...
ReplyDeleteGreat Photos. So nice that you post them for us to view.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building! I studied architecture in my Humanities class. I love these old Temples and churches. Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSplendid! Would like to visit it one day.
ReplyDeleteI also thought of a cake, chocolate, with some coloured sugar, a cake of pound of stories for children.
ReplyDeleteGood evening Bhavesh
Interestingly, some new construction at our college features that exact PINK color in the trim also! Very eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic: remember the sweet chocolate!
ReplyDeleteWow..that temple really different from others..
ReplyDeletebeautiful, really beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty temple, it would be interesting to know how the top was constructed.
ReplyDeleteA chocolate cake for me also...unusual colours.
ReplyDeleteYou're very much welcome Cheryl
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you need guidance and assistance Swaram
ReplyDeleteYes, it is huge and beautiful, Anu. You should visit it again :)
ReplyDeleteI'd take you there joo.
ReplyDeleteGood Evening MTA :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonder for me too Mrs Cloud :) A big question how it was made!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all your nice comments. Let's sit together and enjoy the cake :)
ReplyDeleteThank you BAVESH for your visit and nice comment, I have never been in PUNE and not in this temple either, but sure I know how beautiful HINDU temples are in India!
ReplyDeleteNAMASTE, HELENA
I'm glad you like the beauty of Hindu temples. They are not only beautiful, but are story-tellers also! Do ask locals what the stories are in the carvings!
DeleteNamaste! 🙏😊
the texture looks like a huge chocolate turret!
ReplyDeleteReally! 😋
DeleteDoes he look like the one in Khetwadi Ganeshotsav? http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamshishir/6111514073/in/set-72157627446361705/
ReplyDeleteNot exactly, Shishir :(
DeleteGlad I saw this remarkable temple! Thanks
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DeleteAloha!
Wow - it looks like a fantasy! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/09/tufted-titmouse.html
Straight from those fantasy books! 🌟
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