The Chintamani temple at Theur is a Ganesha temple in Haveli taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, and the fifth stop of the Ashtavinayak yatra. By tradition Ganesha recovered the sage Kapila’s Chintamani gem here and came to be called Chintamani. The Peshwa Madhavrao I died here in 1772.
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- Place
- Theur, Haveli taluka, Pune district
- State
- Maharashtra
- Country
- India
- Official website
- Chinchwad Deosthan Trust: Shri Kshetra Theur (theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org)
- Map
- OpenStreetMap (18.5238, 74.0463)
Darshan and aarti timings
| Kakad aarti | 5 am |
|---|---|
| Puja, naivedya, dhuparti | 7:30 am |
| Panchopachar puja, mahanaivedya | noon |
| Prakshal puja and dress | 3 pm |
| Dhuparti, aarti of the surrounding deities | 8 pm |
| Maha aarti, mantrapushpa | 8:30 pm |
| Shejarti | 10:30 pm |
The trust gives the order of the daily worship, not separate darshan hours. According to the trust mahaprasad is served from noon to 2 pm.
Source: theur.chinchwaddeosthan.orgChecked: Times can change; check the official source before you go.
In the Ashtavinayak yatra
The Ashtavinayak are eight Ganesha temples in Maharashtra. According to Maharashtra Tourism the yatra begins and ends at Morgaon: Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar, Ranjangaon and back to Morgaon. Theur is the fifth stop. Tradition holds all eight images to be swayambhu, found in natural form rather than carved (Maharashtra Tourism leaflet).
The stories (by tradition)
The temple trust tells three stories from the Puranas, without naming a Purana. First: Brahma’s restless mind became steady here, so the place was called "Sthavar Kshetra", which became Theur. Second: Gana, son of Abhijit and Gunavati, seized the sage Kapila’s Chintamani gem; Vinayaka killed Gana and returned the gem, but Kapila would not take it, and Ganesha stayed here under a kadamba tree as "Chintamani". Third: Indra was freed here from the sage Gautama’s curse by a six-syllable mantra.
The temple and the Peshwas
According to the temple trust and the Poona gazetteer (1885), the temple was built for 40,000 rupees by Chintamani Maharaj Deo, the second Dev of Chinchwad; about a hundred years later the Peshwa Madhavrao I added the assembly hall and Haripant Phadke put in the wooden pillars. According to the gazetteer Madhavrao died here on the morning of 18 November 1772; according to the trust the memorial of his wife Ramabai, who became sati, is also here.
According to the trust the image faces east with its trunk to the left, while the main entrance faces north; the temple bell was taken by Chimaji Appa from the Portuguese at Vasai, and the river Mula-Mutha surrounds the temple on three sides.
How to reach Chintamani
- According to Maharashtra Tourism (Marathi page) Theur is about 25 km from Pune on the Pune-Solapur highway; the nearest railway station is Pune Junction and the nearest airport Pune.
Main festivals
Where the sources differ
- Rivers: the Maharashtra Tourism Marathi page speaks of the confluence of the Mula, Mutha and Bhima; the trust of the Mula-Mutha on three sides.
- Distance from Pune: the Maharashtra Tourism Marathi page gives about 25 km, its leaflet 52 km by road. Maharashtra Tourism’s English Theur page is empty.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Ganesha of Theur called Chintamani?
By tradition Ganesha took back the sage Kapila’s Chintamani gem from Gana here, and stayed here as "Chintamani" (temple trust).
Where is Chintamani Temple?
Chintamani Temple is in Theur, Haveli taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra.
What are the darshan timings at Chintamani Temple?
Kakad aarti: 5 am; Puja, naivedya, dhuparti: 7:30 am; Panchopachar puja, mahanaivedya: noon; Prakshal puja and dress: 3 pm; Dhuparti, aarti of the surrounding deities: 8 pm; Maha aarti, mantrapushpa: 8:30 pm; Shejarti: 10:30 pm. Source: theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org, checked 5 October 2026; check the official source before you go.
Which lists of tirthas include Chintamani?
The Ashtavinayak (number 5 of 8 in the list).
How to reach Chintamani?
According to Maharashtra Tourism (Marathi page) Theur is about 25 km from Pune on the Pune-Solapur highway; the nearest railway station is Pune Junction and the nearest airport Pune.
Sources
- Chinchwad Deosthan Trust, Theur: home (daily programme); about Sri Kshetra Theur; the Sri Chintamani temple; the Peshwa’s tomb and sati memorial; festivals: https://theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org/theur/?lang=en ; https://theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org/sri-k%e1%b9%a3etra-theur/about-srik%e1%b9%a3etra-theur/?lang=en ; https://theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org/sri-k%e1%b9%a3etra-theur/about-srichi%e1%b9%81tama%e1%b9%87i-temple/?lang=en ; https://theur.chinchwaddeosthan.org/festivals/?lang=en
- Chinchwad Deosthan Trust (manages Morgaon, Theur and Siddhatek): https://chinchwaddeosthan.org/trust/?lang=en
- Maharashtra Tourism (Marathi): Theur: https://maharashtratourism.gov.in/mr/ashtavinayak/theur/
- Department of Tourism, Maharashtra, leaflet "A divine journey: Ashtavinayak pilgrimage in Maharashtra": https://maharashtratourism.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MH-Leaflet-Ashta-Vinayak-Slides.pdf
- Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency, Poona, 1885: Theur: https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Poona%20District/places_t.html
- Coordinates: Wikidata (Q5101323), CC0
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