Sri Jai Vinayak Temple, Maharashtra

Address

Sri Jai Vinayak Temple, JSW Township Chaferi, Maharashtra 415614

Diety

Jai Vinayak

Introduction

At a distance of 6 km from Jaigad Fort and 13 km from Ganpatipule, Jai Vinayak Temple is a newly built temple situated near Kachare village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayak, another name of Lord Ganesh. This temple is built by JSW Energy Ltd in 2003 thus it is also known as the Jindal Ganpati among the locales. The temple is surrounded with the clean and beautifully maintained Garden.

Puranic Significance

The temple was built in Pagoda style of architecture having three layers of roof. The main Ganesh idol is made of brass and holds a very peaceful expression. A bronze coated, 6 feet tall Lord Hanuman statue and Lord Ganesha’s vehicle in the temple premises. Also there is temple pond. At night, lighting of this temple gives everyone an awesome and heavenly experience. The construction reflects the Buddhist style and has a three-tiered pagoda-like architecture. A brass Ganesha sculpture is the principal idol, the serene expression on which invokes spiritual bliss. Inside the temple, there is a fishpond and a representation of Mushik considered as Lord Ganesha’s ‘vahana’ or vehicle. A bronze-coated majestic statue of Lord Hanuman stands 6-feet high inside the premises. This place of worship is brilliantly illuminated in the evening, creating a divine atmosphere.

Special Features

Shri Jai Vinayak Mandir complex situated in Jaigad is a unique confluence of vernacular architecture prevalent in the coastal belts of Maharashtra and classical Mandir architecture based on the Yantra principles. The name Jai Vinayak creates an associational value with the place namely Jaigad. The structure showcases the typical Mandir elements mainly the Garbhagruha, Sabhamandap, Mukhamandap, Vahanmandap, Entrance Gateways, Deepmal, Kund, Prakaar or the open court, Adhishthan or the extended plinth. The finely dressed black basalt in the super structure and the coursed laterite stone used in the extended plinth and the terrace creates a unique blend in itself. The temple thus makes a contemporary cultural statement.