Comments on: Ashta Vinayak Yatra-Pilgrimage To The Eight Effigies Of Lord Ganesh http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/ Creativity Unleashed - Copyright ©Nayna Chakrabarty, 2007-2008 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:24:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Nayna http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-6101 Nayna Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:40:27 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-6101 Hello Saroj, Thanks for writing in. I am glad that our article has been of some help to you. August is a good time because the Shravaan mahina will be over by then and the mad rush will be lesser. It will still be the monsoons in August so the roads maybe a little bumpy. There is no tough climbing except the stairs at Lenyadri. But you can do it at your own pace and wear a good pair of walking shoes. As you are new to these parts, I would recommend that you book your journey with a tour operator that has a bus service. This way you will always be accompanied by other pilgrims and these agencies usually provide a guide. This will be a safer option rather than a private car. As I mentioned earlier, August is still monsoon season in Western India, so bad roads, unexpected road mishaps can be a hinderance. Regarding your last question. There is nothing like you have to finish the journey in 2 days. The eight effiegies take 3 days by any tour operator and this too is pretty hectic. You cannot finish in 2 days and if you somehow manage, it will mean you hardly spent any time with the Darshan of the Lord. So just take it easy and plan the trip peacefully. Best Of Luck Hello Saroj,
Thanks for writing in. I am glad that our article has been of some help to you. August is a good time because the Shravaan mahina will be over by then and the mad rush will be lesser. It will still be the monsoons in August so the roads maybe a little bumpy.
There is no tough climbing except the stairs at Lenyadri. But you can do it at your own pace and wear a good pair of walking shoes. As you are new to these parts, I would recommend that you book your journey with a tour operator that has a bus service. This way you will always be accompanied by other pilgrims and these agencies usually provide a guide. This will be a safer option rather than a private car. As I mentioned earlier, August is still monsoon season in Western India, so bad roads, unexpected road mishaps can be a hinderance.
Regarding your last question. There is nothing like you have to finish the journey in 2 days. The eight effiegies take 3 days by any tour operator and this too is pretty hectic. You cannot finish in 2 days and if you somehow manage, it will mean you hardly spent any time with the Darshan of the Lord.
So just take it easy and plan the trip peacefully.
Best Of Luck

]]> By: Saroj Sheth http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-6100 Saroj Sheth Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:56:28 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-6100 Hello Nayna, Thanks a billion...as i was looking for someone to tell me and guide about Astha Vinayak yatra. It was very informative and i am want to make this blessed yatra with Lord Ganesha's blessings around mid august 2009. Is this a good time? I am from Malaysia, i am not so used to many tough climbing. But my desire is strong. Is there is private car and where i can hire without much hassel. I dont know much about the place and dont want to be taken for a ride! I need a trustworthy guide. Is it true i have to complete this yatra within 2 days? Once again, thank you. Hello Nayna,

Thanks a billion…as i was looking for someone to tell me and guide about Astha Vinayak yatra. It was very informative and i am want to make this blessed yatra with Lord Ganesha’s blessings around mid august 2009. Is this a good time? I am from Malaysia, i am not so used to many tough climbing. But my desire is strong. Is there is private car and where i can hire without much hassel. I dont know much about the place and dont want to be taken for a ride! I need a trustworthy guide. Is it true i have to complete this yatra within 2 days? Once again, thank you.

]]> By: Nayna http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-6044 Nayna Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:13:51 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-6044 Hi Sanjay, What can I say, if you have already made plans, I don't want to dampen your spirit. I am sure you have planned thinking of the long weekend ahead. But honestly, it is hot everywhere and if you see the temperatures, it is truly soaring. Ideally, since this journey requires climbing lot of stairs, incline walking and car/bus journey, people prefer going in the monsoon months or end of the year when there is a slight drop in temperature. But like i said, if you have made plans then go along and see how it goes. Opt for air-conditioned coaches if your using the facilities of a tour operator, drink plenty of fluids, fresh fruits and chant His name. Things will work out. Good Luck Hi Sanjay,
What can I say, if you have already made plans, I don’t want to dampen your spirit. I am sure you have planned thinking of the long weekend ahead. But honestly, it is hot everywhere and if you see the temperatures, it is truly soaring. Ideally, since this journey requires climbing lot of stairs, incline walking and car/bus journey, people prefer going in the monsoon months or end of the year when there is a slight drop in temperature. But like i said, if you have made plans then go along and see how it goes. Opt for air-conditioned coaches if your using the facilities of a tour operator, drink plenty of fluids, fresh fruits and chant His name. Things will work out.
Good Luck

]]> By: sanjay http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-6043 sanjay Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:14:25 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-6043 I am planning to take tour with my wife this weekend ( 1st May 2009) and making enquries to different tour operators. Jus let me know if is this is the right time .. especially in this summer !!! I hope lord Ganesh will give us strenth and make it happen this time. Thanks, Sanjay I am planning to take tour with my wife this weekend ( 1st May 2009) and making enquries to different tour operators.

Jus let me know if is this is the right time .. especially in this summer !!! I hope lord Ganesh will give us strenth and make it happen this time.

Thanks,

Sanjay

]]> By: Nayna http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-5635 Nayna Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:41:29 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-5635 Hi Murali, Thanks for your encouraging comment and appreciation. There are several tour operators available from Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur who have buses- both AC and Non AC. Alternatively you can also hire a private car and complete the journey. A google search gives options of Samsan travels, Nivalink etc. Hi Murali,
Thanks for your encouraging comment and appreciation. There are several tour operators available from Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur who have buses- both AC and Non AC. Alternatively you can also hire a private car and complete the journey. A google search gives options of Samsan travels, Nivalink etc.

]]> By: Murali http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-5634 Murali Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:56:42 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-5634 Hi Nayna, You have taken great efforts for explaining this tour so vividly.Can you pls help us in providing the details of any tour operators from Mumbai pls ( Luxury bus or Car services). Thanks Hi Nayna,

You have taken great efforts for explaining this tour so vividly.Can you pls help us in providing the details of any tour operators from Mumbai pls ( Luxury bus or Car services). Thanks

]]> By: Nayna http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-5559 Nayna Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:45:09 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-5559 Hi Geeta, You are absolutely right. The journey is supposed to start from Moregaon and end with Moregaon. But none of the bus services or private tour operators follow it. So people are forced to make use of what is available. Not everyone can afford or find it comfortable to drive down the narrow Ghat roads on their own. It is completely your decision whether you want to hire a private car or drive down with your family and complete the darshan as prescribed in the religious texts. Best of Luck Hi Geeta,
You are absolutely right. The journey is supposed to start from Moregaon and end with Moregaon. But none of the bus services or private tour operators follow it. So people are forced to make use of what is available. Not everyone can afford or find it comfortable to drive down the narrow Ghat roads on their own.

It is completely your decision whether you want to hire a private car or drive down with your family and complete the darshan as prescribed in the religious texts.
Best of Luck

]]> By: Geeta http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-5557 Geeta Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:54:57 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-5557 Thanks for providing a wide knowledge about the correct way to worship lord Ganesha and many doubts of mine got cleared.But still i need to ask one thing that According to Shastra, first you have to visit Moreshwar of Moregaon. Then visit Siddhatek,Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and then again Moregaon will end you Ashtavinayak Yatra. Is it true,please giude also want to share that no tours are going to take us in this way and we are planning ashtavinayak tour in november so please guide us to have a happy and successful yatra Thanks for providing a wide knowledge about the correct way to worship lord Ganesha and many doubts of mine got cleared.But still i need to ask one thing that According to Shastra, first you have to visit Moreshwar of Moregaon. Then visit Siddhatek,Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and then again Moregaon will end you Ashtavinayak Yatra.
Is it true,please giude
also want to share that no tours are going to take us in this way
and we are planning ashtavinayak tour in november
so please guide us to have a happy and successful yatra

]]> By: Nayna http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-4799 Nayna Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:22:35 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-4799 Hi Priyanka Thank you for your appreciation. I don't quite follow your question. Astha means <strong>eight </strong>- All the eight forms of Lord Ganesh are included in the pilgrimage. None of the Lord's name is Ashta.. This article elaborately describes each and every form of Lord Ganesh and its history. If I have not answered your question correctly. Do clarify what exactly you are looking for. We appreciate your feedback. Hi Priyanka
Thank you for your appreciation. I don’t quite follow your question. Astha means eight - All the eight forms of Lord Ganesh are included in the pilgrimage. None of the Lord’s name is Ashta.. This article elaborately describes each and every form of Lord Ganesh and its history. If I have not answered your question correctly. Do clarify what exactly you are looking for. We appreciate your feedback.

]]> By: priyanka taparia http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/comment-page-1/#comment-4798 priyanka taparia Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:09:43 +0000 http://nayna.in/blog/divine-grace/eight-steps-up%e2%80%93ashta-vinayak-yatra-pilgrimage-to-the-eight-effigies-of-lord-ganesh/#comment-4798 Firstly I say to you great thanks for nice information but I wanted to information abt LORD ASTHA VINAYAKA mean that wanted Each vinayaka information out of eight. Thanks. Priyanka Taparia, 0-9703335348(m.no.) Firstly I say to you great thanks for nice information but I wanted to information abt LORD ASTHA VINAYAKA mean that wanted Each vinayaka information out of eight.

Thanks.
Priyanka Taparia,
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