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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.

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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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