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Pilgrimage Trips from Pune: 8 Temples Including Ashtavinayak and Jejuri (2026)

Jejuri, Ashtavinayaka, Theur, Bhimashankar Temple.

By This is Pune · Published · Updated 2026-10-29

Short answer: This guide covers 8 picks, including Jejuri, Ashtavinayaka, Theur.

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  1. 01

    Jejuri

    Pilgrimage town

    Jejuri (Marathi pronunciation: [d͡ʒed͡zuɾiː]) is a city and a municipal council in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Ashtavinayaka

    Temple

    Ashtavinayaka (Marathi: अष्टविनायक) is a Sanskrit term which means "eight Ganeshas". The Ashtavinayaka Yatra refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in the state of Maharashtra, India, centered around the city of Pune. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

  3. 03

    Theur

    Pilgrimage town

    The Chintamani Temple of Theur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Supreme God Ganesha according to Ganapatya Sect located 25 km (16 mi) from Pune, the temple is "one of the larger and more famous" of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganesha in the Indian state of Maharashtra. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Bhimashankar Temple

    Temple

    Bhimashankar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva situated in its eponymous village, Bhimashankar, in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a key pilgrimage centre and contains one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Alandi

    Pilgrimage town

    Alandi (Marathi pronunciation: [aːɭən̪d̪iː]) is a town and a municipal council in the Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Dehu

    Pilgrimage town

    Dehu is a town in the Pune district, India. It is known for being the abode of Sant Tukaram. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Pandharpur

    Pilgrimage town

    Pandharpur (Pronunciation: [pəɳɖʱəɾpuːɾ]), also Pandaripuram is a popular pilgrimage city, on the banks of Chandrabhagā River, near Solapur city in Solapur District, Maharashtra, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

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    Shirdi

    Pilgrimage town

    Shirdi (; also known as Sainagar) is a town and pilgrimage site in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shirdi is located in the Rahata taluka of Ahmednagar district. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:55 IST) [source]

Comparison table

#NameTypeAreaNotes
1JejuriPilgrimage town–
2AshtavinayakaTemple–
3TheurPilgrimage town–
4Bhimashankar TempleTemple–
5AlandiPilgrimage town–
6DehuPilgrimage town–
7PandharpurPilgrimage town–
8ShirdiPilgrimage town–

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How many picks does this guide list?

8: Jejuri, Ashtavinayaka, Theur, Bhimashankar Temple, Alandi, Dehu, Pandharpur, Shirdi.

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