Khaniwade: Ganeshotsav and Hedavde Temple

The Shriram Public Ganeshotsav in Khanivade and the temple in nearby Hedavde are distinct cultural landmarks. The Shriram Public Ganeshotsav is celebrated in the village of Khanivade; the Hedavde Mahalaxmi Temple is in the nearby village of Hedavde, on the north bank of the Tansa. A local festival and a temple with an annual procession therefore stand side by side as distinct cultural landmarks. If you are interested in regional religious traditions, you can plan your stay around the occasion you wish to attend.

Ganeshotsav in Khanivade

The Shriram Public Ganeshotsav in Khanivade has a long history: its origins date back to 1958. A 2025 report describes it as an ongoing tradition supported by the villagers and places the celebration at the village’s well-known Shriram Temple. For travelers choosing a village event as the reason for their trip, the temple is also a practical landmark. Check the event date for your travel period before your trip.

Hedavde Mahalaxmi and the procession

Hedavde Mahalakshmi is considered Swayambhu and is accompanied by the Swayambhu Navagrahas. The temple is on the north bank of the Tansa River. According to the report, the Prativarshik Yatra is held there annually in April or May.

Getting to the temple

The Hedavde Mahalaxmi Temple is about 1.9 km from the highway; check a current route for specific directions. From the Khanivade highway exit, the route passes Shree Ram Mandir and Navneet Factory and continues to the riverbank at Reti Bunder; the temple is visible from there. A bus runs nearby from Virar railway station to Khanivade village. From Khanivade, you can walk about 2 km or take an auto-rickshaw. Check the current bus schedule and local route before setting out.

The Tansa as a former transport route

The history of travel is also connected to the river. Before the highway was built, the residents of Khanivade crossed the Tansa by boat to get around. The river thus appears in two contexts: as a landmark for the temple’s location and as a former transport route for villagers. This contrast adds a historical perspective on the area to its religious events.

Choose accommodation with your reason for travel in mind

When looking for a holiday rental in Khaniwade, you can first decide which occasion will shape your stay. The Ganeshotsav is rooted in Khanivade village; the Prativarshik Yatra is associated with Hedavde Temple and takes place in April or May. If you plan to attend both events, take their dates and the routes to each location into account.

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