Ballaleshwar Pali
Village Pali is at a distance of 30kms from Karjat in Sudhagad taluka of Raigad district. It is situated between fort Sarasgad and river Amba flowing on the other side. Among Astavinayakas, Pali's Ballaleshwar is the only vinayak who is famous by his devotee's name.This place is very famous and spiritually awakened. Pali comes in Konkan region and so there is greenery everywhere,coconuts and banana trees are abundant
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.
About Shree Ballaleshwar's Temple and Idol: Balleshwar_pali.PNG
Original wooden temple was renovated & new stone temple was built in 1760 A.D. Temple complex is tiled and it encircles two lakes. Shape of the stone is in form of letter 'shree' and faces east. There are two Sanctums in the temple. Inner Sanctum is quite big and is 15 feet high. Outer sanctum is 12 feet high and it has rat idol with Modak in his hands and facing Ganesh. Hall of the temple is 40 feet long and 20 feet broad and it is very beautiful with 8 pillars resembling cyprus throne tree. Temple complex has a big bell made in Europe. Idol of Vinayaka sitting on stone throne,faces east and its trunk is left turned.the shiningdiamonds are embedded in the eyes & naval.The background is of silver where one finds Riddhi and Siddhi waving chamaras