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Shri Sant Ghadgenath Maharaj Punyatithi at Kole near Satara

Shri Sant Ghadgenath Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in Magh month. It is the death anniversary of the divine soul Shri Sant Gadge Nath Maharaj. The day is observed mainly at Kole Village near Satara. Shri Sant Gadge Nath Maharaj Punyatithi 2025 date is February 2.  A temple dedicated to Sant Gadge Nath Maharaj is located at Kole near Satara. Hundreds of people gather here to pay respect to the saint. Special pujas, satsangs and prayer meetings are organized on the day. Shri Sant Gadge Nath Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed on Magh Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Renovated 120-year-old Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple in Ceylon Road in Singapore to be consecrated on January 26, 2015 – Maha Kumbhabishegam

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple in Ceylon Road in Singapore is 120 years old and the renovation process is nearing completion. The Maha Kumbhabishegam, or the consecration ceremony, of the temple will be held on January 26, 2015. This is the second oldest Hindu temple in Singapore and is dedicated to Vinayagar – Hindu God Ganesha. The temple was established by Tamil speaking people from Sri Lanka . The original murti (idol) worshipped in the temple was found on the bank of a nearby stream in the 1850s. The temple is built in the ancient South Indian Chola temple architectural style. The temple is noted for a unique musical pillar. The main entrance is modeled after ancient Hindu temples in India . The beautifully etched entrance stone is only found in this temple in Singapore . 32-forms of Ganesha are carved on four granite pillars in the temple. The temple flag and main dome is gold plated. The Straits Times reports  The new complex has a two-storey