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unusual facts about Chintamani Temple, Theur


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Theur: Theur is a major pilgrimage center and houses the Chintamani Ganapati Temple.


Chintamani Temple, Theur

The Chintamani Temple was also a spiritual magnet for the Peshwa rulers, especially Madhavrao I (1745–1772) who renovated and made additions to the temple structure.

The Theur temple along with other Ganapatya centres near Pune, enjoyed royal patronage from the Brahmin Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire during the 18th century.


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