Tasgaon Ganesh Temple`s popularity, rather fame lies in the fact that the trunk of the idol is bent towards the right, instead of left (compared to the normal statues of Ganesha). This Ganesha is regarded as living idol, always there to bless the multitude. The statue is made of pure, solid gold, weighing 125 kilograms. The Gopur (7 storey ancient construction serving as the entrance to the temple) of Ganesh temple is the tallest in Maharashtra as these `Gopurs` are commonly seen in South India. It measures 96 feet in its mighty height. The Ganesh festival is celebrated under the leadership of Shri Bhausaheb Patwardhan. The temple site is legendary for its Rath Utsav, celebrated after Ganesh Chaturthi.
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