Ranjangaon

Ranjangaon, a vibrant town located in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India, holds a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Situated amidst picturesque landscapes, Ranjangaon has evolved from an ancient settlement to a thriving industrial hub. The town is renowned for its significant religious heritage, including majestic temples and revered shrines. With its impressive industrial development and economic growth, Ranjangaon has emerged as a prime destination for investors and job seekers.

Ranjangaon is a village located at a distance of about 50 km from Pune. Located there is the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Industrial area and a shrine to Mahaganapati.

The MIDC in Ranjangoan is a five star industrial area, in which several manufacturing companies including LG, Whirlpool, Carraro, Fiat, Bombay Dyeing, Maccaferri, Beakaert etc. are based.^[1][2]

The Mahaganapati is considered to be one of the Ashtavinayaka shrines of Maharashtra, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha.^[3]

Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon is believed to have come to the aid of Shiva in destroying the citadels of the demon Tripurasura. According to history, the temple was built between 9th & 10th century. Madhavrao Peshwa made a room in the basement of the temple to keep an idol of Lord Ganesh. Ranjangaon is on Pune Ahemadnagar Highway so many people stop at Mahaganpati.

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