| One of the Ashtavinayak, Shri Moreshwar is at Morgaon.
The idol is believed to be "Swayambhu" as was found or not sculpted by human hands.
Morgaon is at the distance of 64 kms from Pune. This is also known as Shri. Mayureshwar.
The temple was built in 14th century by Moraya Gosavi. According to the legend Ganpati took birth as Mayureshwar riding a peacock to kill Sindhu ( who was son of Chakrapani ) also had powerful by worshipping Surya and was attacking Gods and imprisoned them. This is the place where head of Sindhu fell.
It is believed that one Should start the "Ashtavinayak" yatra from Morgaon.
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