tourist places in ashtavinayak the Mayureshwar temple is situated 67 km from the city of Pune. The name "Mayureshwar" is derived from the fact that Ganesha is seen seated on a peacock. In ancient times, the demon Sindhurasur was killed at this site. The peacock population in the village is believed to have contributed to its name. The Mayureshwar temple is a unique temple as it has four minarets surrounding it. These minarets were built to give the temple the appearance of a mosque from afar. Visiting these temples is a must for anyone visiting Ashtavinayak.The third temple of the Asthavinayak Darshan tour is the Shri Ballaleshwar Ganesha temple. Located between the rivers Amba and Sarasgad, this is the third Ganesha temple. It is considered to be the most important temple in the town. The Shri Ballaleshwar Ganesha temple is famous for its devotee Balla. Peshwas used to take oaths to Shri Ballaleshwar before undertaking work for the court.
