Ranjangaon is one of the eight places associated with Lord Ganesha, popularly known as "Ashtavinayak".

The idol of Lord Ganesha is "Swayambhu" (self created ).
Ranjangaon is around 55 kms away from Pune.
The original idol was very big but was hidden to prevent its destruction and now a days smaller idol was installed instead.

After worshiped Shri. Ganesh, Lord Shiva defeated Tripurasura , in gratitude Shiva established a Maha Ganpati at Ranjangaon.