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Modakeshwar Ganesh Temple
Nashik, India Phone: Not AvailableAbout
Modakeshwar Temple in Nasik is an ancient temple of Lord Ganesh facing the east. This temple is located on the Asarachi Ves which is a road towards the cemetery from the Ramkund. The name 'Modakeshwar' is supposed to be derived from one of the popular Maharashtrian dishes, named as 'Modak'. Modaks are made from jaggery as well as coconut and thought to be the much loved dish of Lord Ganesh. This temple is very famous in the Nasik city and the presiding deity is said to be self emerged, known as 'Swaymbhu'.
