Chinchwad
is about 15 km away from Pune, Maharashtra. It is an old town, and one
can find its references in Shivaji's and Peshwa's periods. The Ganesh
Temple in Chinchwad is very famous place, and a Yatra takes place in the
month of 'Shravan'. The 'Moraya Gosavi' temple is pride for Chinchwad.
It is associated with the 14th century Saint Moravi Gosavi.
The temple is a well maintained and is very old, and but it is known as
Moraya Gosavi Temple. Chinchwad Ganesh Temple is situated on the banks
of river 'Pawana'. The small ghat on the backside of the temple is very
pretty and the quiet atmosphere here pleases the mind.
Nearest airport is at Pune, while there is also rail connection. Pune
being a major commercial city of Maharashtra is well connected by road
with all the places in Maharashtra and other parts of the country.
The Ganesh Temple in Chinchwad is popular for its Yatra that takes place in the month of 'Shravan'.