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Grey's Anatomy (season 8)
DVD cover art for the eighth season of
Grey's Anatomy
Starring
Ellen Pompeo
Sandra Oh
Justin Chambers
Chandra Wilson
James Pickens, Jr.
Sara Ramirez
Eric Dane
Chyler Leigh
Kevin McKidd
Jessica Capshaw
Kim Raver
Sarah Drew
Jesse Williams
Patrick Dempsey
Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
24
Release
Original network
ABC
Original release
September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) – May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)
Season chronology
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List of Grey's Anatomy episodes
The eighth season of the American television medical drama Grey's Anatomy, commenced airing on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on September 22, 2011, with a special two-hour episode and ended on May 17, 2012 with the eighth season having a total of 24 episodes. The season was produced by ABC Studios, in association with Shondaland Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company, and overseen by showrunner Shonda Rhimes.
This season follows the story-line of Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) as they try to save their marriage and adopt Zola after Meredith tampered with the Alzheimer's trial in the previous season. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) also struggles to forgive Meredith because Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) takes the blame for Meredith and stepping down, and Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) takes his place as Chief of Surgery. Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) decides to have an abortion, putting her relationship with Hunt at odds. Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) co-parent their baby with Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) who continues to have an on/off relationship with Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh). Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) deals with the fallout of his decision to tell Owen about Meredith altering the Alzheimer's trial, and becomes an outcast by the other residents. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) marries Henry Burton (Scott Foley), who later dies of a heart condition, leaving her devastated.
The season hit the series' low for ratings as it ended with an average of 10.92 million viewers ranking at no. 34 and in the 18-49 key demographic ranked at no. 12.[1] Loretta Devine garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Adele Webber and earned numerous nominations including the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and the Critics' Choice Television Awards. James Pickens, Jr. won Outstanding Supporting Actor at the NAACP Image Awards, and Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh both received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama. Stacy McKee was nominated for Humanitas Prize for writing White Wedding. Sara Ramirez was nominated at the 13th ALMA Awards for Favorite TV Supporting Actress. For the 38th People's Choice Awards, the show was nominated for Favorite TV Drama, and Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey were respectively nominated for Favorite TV Drama Actress and Favorite TV Drama actor.
Contents
1 Plot
2 Cast
2.1 Main cast
2.2 Recurring cast
2.3 Guest stars
3 Critical reception
4 Episodes
5 Ratings
5.1 Live +SD ratings
5.2 Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings
6 DVD release
7 References
Plot[edit]
In season 8, Meredith and Derek try to save their marriage after the fallout due to Meredith's tampering of the Alzheimer's trial in Season 7. Their marital unrest, as well as Meredith's professional fallout, threatens to destroy their chances of adopting Zola, but they eventually get full custody of her in episode 10, "Suddenly." After discovering the reason Meredith tampered with the trial was in attempt to deliver the drug to Adele and potentially cure her Alzheimer's, Richard takes the blame, and steps down as Chief of Surgery. Owen is named the new Chief of Surgery (episode 3, "Take the Lead"), which leaves Miranda angry. She blames Meredith for destroying Richard's career, as well as Meredith's.
April is named the new Chief resident, and struggles throughout the season to be taken seriously by the other residents, while also developing a much deeper friendship with Jackson until she finally has sex with him in episode 21, "Moment of Truth." Throughout the season, the fifth year surgical residents (Meredith, Cristina, Alex, April, and Jackson) prepare for their boards. Everyone passes, except for April, who gave her virginity to Jackson the night before the exam.
Cristina chooses to terminate her pregnancy (episode 1, "Free Falling"), which Owen does not want because he wants to have children. He accompanies her to the abortion and supports her, but a huge rift has been made in their relationship. Owen can't accept that Cristina never wants to be a mother. Eventually, he cheats on Cristina (episode 17, "One Step Too Far). Callie, Arizona, and Mark co-parent baby Sofia. Mark and Lexie attempt to move on from one another, but can't. Ben returns (episode 4 "What Is It About Men?"), after giving Miranda space to heal after being traumatized by the shooting in the season 6 finale, but is shocked and hurt to see that she is having a casual, but very physical, relationship with Eli. Miranda breaks things off with Eli, and eventually she and Ben reunite. In the season finale, "Flight," they become engaged. Adele's Alzheimer's progresses rapidly and Richard chooses to have her placed in a care facility, Rose Ridge, the same one Ellis was in before she died. Adele falls in love with another dementia patient (Episode 20) and the staff tell Richard he should not visit as much because it confuses her. Later in the season, he begins a romance with Catherine Avery. Lexie and Mark struggle to let each other go and attempt to date other people, but can't seem to move on. Tragically, they only confess their love to each other moments before Lexie's death in episode 24 "Flight."
Teddy and her husband Henry (Scott Foley), now deeply in love, adjust to life not only as newlyweds, but with Henry's health finally stable, the two adjust to the changing dynamics of their relationship. Henry begins planning for a future, and tells Teddy he wants to go to medical school (episode 8 "Heart Shaped Box"). Teddy balks at the prospect of Henry being in school for the next 10 years, and they have their first big fight. Before they can make up, however, Henry falls suddenly ill due to a new tumor, and his condition is revealed to be extremely serious. At the hospital, Teddy is forced to leave his side because of an emergent heart surgery, and asks that Cristina perform the surgery on Henry to save his life (episode 9 "Dark Was the Night"). Teddy and Owen agree that it may be too much pressure for Cristina if she knows who she is operating on, so they drape Henry's face in the OR before bringing Cristina in. Henry can't be saved and dies in surgery. Because Teddy is still in surgery, and worried about Henry, Owen decides to lie to her and imply that Henry made it through and is recovering. After she learns the truth, Teddy is devastated by Henry's death. She hates Owen for lying to her, and the friendship between the two is over, until he fires her in the season finale and she moves on to another job.
After the residents receive their board results, they weigh offers from other hospitals. When the season ends, Alex has accepted a fellowship at Johns Hopkins, Cristina has chosen to go to the Mayo Clinic, and Derek has been offered an endowment and an opportunity to continue Alzheimer's research at Harvard, which sways Meredith's decision to accept an elite fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. In the finale, Meredith, Cristina, Derek, Lexie, Arizona, and Mark board a small plane to fly to Boise, Idaho to perform a surgery separating conjoined twins. Alex was meant to be on the plane, but Arizona, furious at his decision to turn down the Seattle Grace pediatrics fellowship in favor of Johns Hopkins, Arizona boots him from the plane and takes his place. En route, the plane crashes. In "Flight" the six doctors and the pilot fight to survive. Derek's hand is severely injured, as is Arizona's leg. Lexie is trapped and crushed beneath part of the plane. She and Mark finally confess their love to each other, and within moments, she dies. Mere seconds later, Meredith arrives too late, and is devastated by her sister's death. They soon realize that Mark has severe internal injuries. The season ends with the 5 remaining surgeons in peril, lost in the woods and not knowing when or if help will come.
Cast[edit]
Main articles: List of Grey's Anatomy cast members and List of Grey's Anatomy characters
Main cast[edit]
Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey
Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang
Justin Chambers as Alex Karev
Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey
James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber
Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres
Eric Dane as Mark Sloan
Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey
Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt
Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins
Kim Raver as Teddy Altman
Sarah Drew as April Kepner
Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery
Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd
Recurring cast[edit]
Scott Foley as Henry Burton
Loretta Devine as Adele Webber
Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren
Daniel Sunjata as Nurse Eli
Debbie Allen as Catherine Avery
Janora McDuffie as Social Worker Janet
Holley Fain as Dr. Julia Canner
Amanda Fuller as Intern Morgan Peterson
Summer Glau as Nurse Emily Kovach
Nicole Cummins as Paramedic Nicole
Guest stars[edit]
Debra Monk as Louise O'Malley
Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery
Kate Burton as Ellis Grey
Robert Baker as Dr. Charles Percy
Alfre Woodard as Justine Campbell
Stella Maeve as Lilly
Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd
Vanessa Marano as Holly Wheeler
Jordan Belfi as Nick
Cynthia Watros as Ms. Konner
James LeGros as Pilot Jerry
Holland Roden as Gretchen
Rebecca Hazlewood as Dr. Mara Keaton
Critical reception[edit]
Poptimal's Tanya Lane stated that Ellen Pompeo gave one of her best performances in the season finale.
The season received mostly positive reviews. Tanner Stransky of Cinema Blend gave a fresh review to the season, "Juxtaposed against that nightmare that launched season 8's two-hour season premiere was exactly what the show does portray rather accurately (most of the time)- the relationship drama."[2]
Verne Gay of Newsday acknowledged the following for the show stating, "Grey's has had a good season and has an intensely loyal fan base to prove it."[3] TV Fanatic reviewing the episode Free Falling wrote, "This episode set the season in motion, and from the looks of it, it's going to be good."[4]
Carrie Raisler of The A.V. Club gave a negative review to the season's alternate reality episode, "Just because a show is meant to be fun doesn't mean it shouldn't have standards, and this episode just simply didn't measure up."[5]
Poptimal's Tanya Lane regarding the season finale wrote, "Wow…just wow. Grey's Anatomy has once again managed to shock with its season finale." While she appreciated the "realism and authenticity that Grey's is known for", she found the episode was "almost too much" as it was "extremely gory and difficult to watch, initially because of the grisly wounds" but later because of the "heavy and emotional things that transpired". She added that "Ellen Pompeo gave one of her best performances when her character learned that her sister was dead."[6]
Episodes[edit]
Main article: List of Grey's Anatomy episodes
The number in the "No. in series" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
U.S. viewers
(millions)
149
1 "Free Falling" Rob Corn Tony Phelan & Joan Rater September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) 10.38[7]
A giant sinkhole opens up in the middle of Seattle, causing April to step up as Chief Resident. Meredith must deal with the professional ramifications of her actions last season while Cristina and Owen have yet to see eye to eye regarding their feelings for their unplanned pregnancy.
150
2 "She's Gone" Tony Phelan Debora Cahn September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) 10.38[7]
The sinkhole crisis continues while Meredith and Derek maintain the rocky state of their relationship, which becomes a concern for the adoption counselor. Cristina makes a decision regarding her unplanned pregnancy and Alex realizes that he is the outcast after revealing Meredith's dishonesty.
151
3 "Take the Lead" Chandra Wilson William Harper September 29, 2011 (2011-09-29) 10.20[8]
The Chief makes a career-changing decision that shocks Seattle Grace Hospital, while Cristina and Owen try to find normalcy in their relationship. April continues to struggle in her new role as Chief Resident, and the 5th year residents are given their first solo surgeries, only to find out that even the most routine procedures aren't always easy.
152
4 "What Is It About Men" Tom Verica Stacy McKee October 6, 2011 (2011-10-06) 8.70[9]
Ben returns and Miranda is skeptical of his arrival, until Ben realizes that she has finally moved on. A stampede at a comic convention causes the ER to be inundated with colorful costume-bearers. This episode centers largely on the men of Seattle Grace as opposed to focusing on the women.
153
5 "Love, Loss and Legacy" Stephen Cragg Denise Hahn October 13, 2011 (2011-10-13) 9.97[10]
Jackson's mother, Dr. Catherine Avery, comes to Seattle Grace for a groundbreaking transplant surgery. Zola comes into the hospital. Alex and Arizona must deal with the confidentiality issue with Derek and Meredith. Teddy throws a house warming party. Eli and Miranda break up.
154
6 "Poker Face" Kevin McKidd Peter Nowalk October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20) 9.54[11]
April steps up as Chief Resident while managing a clinical trial. Callie and Cristina deal with a difficult spinal surgery while Alex and Teddy must find alternative ways to operate on a patient. Meredith struggles to follow her new rule of not talking to Derek about work while at the hospital.
155
7 "Put Me In, Coach" Debbie Allen Jeannine Renshaw October 27, 2011 (2011-10-27) 9.93[12]
In order to stress cooperation and teamwork, Owen enters the doctors into a softball league where they will compete against Seattle Presbyterian, the other hospital in Seattle. Derek and Lexie deliberate a treatment plan when a desperate mother of a girl with an inoperable brain tumor specifically seeks his help. Richard tries to repair Miranda and Meredith's working relationship. Lexie becomes jealous over Mark dating a new woman, and Alex fights to keep Zola at Seattle Grace.
156
8 "Heart-Shaped Box" Jessica Yu Austin Guzman November 3, 2011 (2011-11-03) 9.52[13]
A medical miracle occurs, leaving the residents feeling inspired. Louise O'Malley returns to Seattle Grace after a surgery was botched by a different hospital, causing the residents to reminisce about all the times they had with George. Arizona makes friends with a new pediatric fellow, making Alex feel threatened. Teddy and Henry fight over Henry wanting to attend medical school.
157
9 "Dark Was the Night" Allison Liddi-Brown Debora Cahn November 10, 2011 (2011-11-10) 11.29[14]
Teddy brings Henry into the ER after finding him at home vomiting blood; while Meredith gets news from Janet that she and Derek aren't going to get Zola back. Just as Teddy waits on Henry's CT she is called onto another case, the case being Callie and Jackson's spinal surgery, whose heart is now bleeding uncontrollably. After deciding to operate on Callie's patient, Teddy decides to get Cristina to operate on Henry, with Dr. Webber and Lexie in with her, only not to tell her that it's him. Meredith and Alex go to a neighboring hospital to help a new premature baby, since the hospital doesn't have the equipment to save the baby's life; After believing that Henry is in the clear, Cristina finds that the tumor had gone into the heart; after twenty minutes of performing CPR Cristina calls time of death, only moments later to find out it was Henry. After their ambulance breaks down, Alex and Meredith call Arizona, Mark, and Derek to see if they knew how to take care of the baby, only for the ambulance to crash while on the phone; When Meredith and Alex step out, they see that a car with victims in it was what hit them.
158
10 "Suddenly" Ron Underwood Stacy McKee January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05) 12.12[15]
The ER is swamped by victims from the crash which involved a family car and Alex and Meredith's ambulance. Alex and Meredith fight to save the lives of a family; after realizing that telling Teddy about Henry's death would stop her from saving her patient's life, Owen decides to not tell Teddy until she is out of surgery. When Meredith and Alex get back to the hospital they try to save the family's life, only for all but the father and the children of the family to die immediately. While operating on the youngest child of the family, Derek and Mark realize that they need help if they are going to save the child's eye, only to call Mark's ophthalmologist girlfriend, Julia, in to assist them, with Lexie assisting Derek. Arizona and Alex work to save the life of the baby that they brought from the hospital. Cristina struggles whether or not to tell Teddy about Henry in the middle of a critical surgery.
159
11 "This Magic Moment" Steve Robin Zoanne Clack January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12) 10.71[16]
A risky surgery which involves conjoined twins has the doctors split into two teams. Meredith unwittingly finds herself acting as a buffer between Miranda and Ben, Alex is taught a lesson in the O.R. by Webber, and Teddy makes everyone in her O.R. uncomfortable when she has Cristina recount the events leading up to Henry's death. Back at home, Derek and Meredith find joy in parenthood.
160
12 "Hope for the Hopeless" Mark Jackson Peter Nowalk January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19) 9.42[17]
A pair of bickering sisters come in for a liver transplant performed by Richard, making it his 10,000th surgery. Meredith must choose a new specialty, Derek and Lexie operate on a previously inoperable neuroblastoma, and Teddy and Cristina defy Owen and steal a case from Alex. Adele is brought to Seattle Grace after being found wandering the streets. She is brought to the OR gallery to see Richard performing his milestone surgery where an emotionally taxing moment occurs revealing the full extent of her Alzheimer's.
161
13 "If/Then" Jeannot Szwarc William Harper February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02) 9.71[18]
Meredith dreams of an alternative universe in which her mother, Ellis Grey, never had Alzheimer's and is a more supportive and loving mother. This leads Meredith to be a happy version of herself, causing Seattle Grace to be completely different. She and Cristina are enemies while April is her best friend, who is sleeping with Meredith's fiance, Alex, who is only with Meredith because of her family's legacy. Owen has married Callie and they have 3 children, although they are not happy. Addison and Derek are expecting a child, only it is revealed that the baby is actually Mark's, and Addison and Derek's relationship is falling apart just as Derek's own career is also stagnating. Lexie has become an orphan and a drug addict. It is revealed that George failed his boards and was never seen again while Izzie went insane after Denny's death. Richard left Adele and married Ellis, and Meredith took Webber as her last name. The episode ends reminiscent of how Derek and Meredith first met. Throughout the entire episode all the couples that actually do exist seem to have connections, which includes Callie and Arizona, and also Yang and Owen.
162
14 "All You Need Is Love" Rob Corn Jeannine Renshaw February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09) 10.27[19]
It's Valentine's Day at Seattle Grace and the ER fills with romantics. The singles, Lexie and Mark, are stuck on babysitting duty. Miranda and Ben's plans are ruined when she is called away to a series of emergencies but Ben surprises her at the end of the day. Meanwhile, Owen and Cristina keep avoiding each other after their big fight.
163
15 "Have You Seen Me Lately?" Tony Phelan Austin Guzman February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16) 8.31[20]
During marriage counselling sessions, Owen and Cristina are constantly engaging in heated arguments. Owen cannot seem to move past the fact that Cristina does not want kids. Amelia arrives at Seattle Grace hoping to convince Derek to assist her with Erica's (A.J. Langer) gliosarcoma. Lexie gets caught in between the two Shepherds, Meredith shows off her surgical skills, Alex learns the importance of people skills, Mark and Jackson teach Dr. Bailey a lesson, and the residents continue to prep for their oral boards.
This episode begins a crossover with Private Practice that concludes on "You Break My Heart".
164
16 "If Only You Were Lonely" Susan Vaill Matt Byrne February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23) 9.06[21]
A coffee shop explodes, flooding the ER with patients. Richard reassesses his living situation with Adele as she continues to deteriorate before his very eyes. Callie assists Meredith with studying for her boards, Lexie assists on a peds case with Arizona and Alex, and Mark encourages Jackson to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina's suspicions get the better of her as she thinks Owen is cheating on her with a nurse.
165
17 "One Step Too Far" Edward Ornelas William Harper March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15) 9.62[22]
Derek encourages a hesitant Meredith to work with him again in neurosurgery, but when she agrees the results are less than ideal; Jackson’s mother, Catherine Avery, returns to Seattle Grace with a urology fellow and develops an interest in Richard; and Cristina becomes increasingly suspicious of Owen’s every move. Meanwhile, Alex tries to deny everyone's observations that Morgan may be falling for him.
166
18 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Mark Jackson Stacy McKee April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05) 8.19[23]
A lion breaks loose in Seattle and leaves a trail of victims in its midst; Lexie overhears Mark's discussion about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to take steps towards coming to terms with Henry's death; Callie grills Arizona on her past lovers; and Alex requests to be taken off Morgan's preemie case when she becomes too dependent on him. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to be a support for Cristina as the tension between her and Owen hits a boiling point after Owen cheats on Christina.
167
19 "Support System" Allison Liddi-Brown Heather Mitchell April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12) 8.85[24]
Cristina and Owen call in sick to work out their marriage at home, but in the end Owen moves out. Mark takes his appointment as interim chief very seriously, much to the attendings' annoyance. Arizona, Callie and Miranda plan a special night for Teddy.
168
20 "The Girl With No Name" Ron Underwood Peter Nowalk April 19, 2012 (2012-04-19) 9.82[25]
The doctors work on a Jane Doe, who turns out to be the subject of a case that gained national interest. Cristina proves to be in highest demand as the residents begin their interviews for post-residency positions at prospective hospitals while the attendings find ways to keep their best residents in Seattle. Richard is faced with an unsettling realization when he visits Adele at Rose Ridge.
169
21 "Moment of Truth" Chandra Wilson Zakiyyah Alexander April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26) 9.45[26]
The residents travel to San Francisco for the oral boards. Sparks fly when Richard and Catherine (Debbie Allen) bump into each other at a hotel. Alex feels guilty about being away from the hospital as Tommy's health takes a turn for the worse. April loses her virginity to Jackson.
170
22 "Let the Bad Times Roll" Kevin McKidd Matt Byrne May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03) 9.24[27]
The residents agonize over their upcoming exam results; Arizona's childhood friend needs medical help; the doctors try to help a patient who is missing one third of his skull; Julia wants to start a family with Mark, causing Lexie to finally tell him how she feels.
171
23 "Migration" Stephen Cragg Mark Wilding & Jenna Bans May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10) 9.82[28]
The 5th years make their final decisions regarding their post residency plans. Mark confides in Derek about being torn between Lexie and Julia. Arizona encourages a childhood friend to have surgery, and Ben plans something for Miranda, who is preoccupied with work. Meredith, Derek, Cristina, Mark, Lexie and Alex are scheduled to fly to assist in a surgery at a hospital in Boise, though Arizona takes Alex's place after she discovers he is planning to leave Seattle Grace for Johns Hopkins Hospital. However, en route their plane crashes in the woods, leaving their fates unknown.
172
24 "Flight" Rob Corn Shonda Rhimes May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17) 11.44[29]
After their plane crashes in the woods, the doctors fight to stay alive while trying to save their peers, but it is too late for Lexie. Mark makes a confession to her; the future of Derek's career may be in jeopardy; Ben and Miranda make a decision about their future together; Teddy gets a tempting offer; Richard plans a dinner for the residents; Owen fires Teddy to force her to move on from her husband's death and discovers his doctors are missing.
Ratings[edit]
Live +SD ratings[edit]
No. in
series
No. in
season
Episode
Air date
Time slot (EST)
18–49 (Rating/Share)
Viewers (m)
18–49 Rank
Rank out of
Top 25
149 1 "Free Falling" September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) Thursdays
9:00 P.M.
4.1/10[7]
10.38[7]
21[30]
N/A
150 2 "She's Gone" September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)
4.1/10[7]
10.38[7]
21[30]
N/A
151 3 "Take the Lead" September 29, 2011 (2011-09-29)
3.6/9[8]
10.20[8]
16[31]
N/A
152 4 "What Is It About Men" October 6, 2011 (2011-10-06)
3.1/8[9]
8.70[9]
24[32]
N/A
153 5 "Love, Loss and Legacy" October 13, 2011 (2011-10-13)
3.6/9[10]
9.97[10]
16[33]
N/A
154 6 "Poker Face" October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)
3.6/9[11]
9.54[11]
18[34]
N/A
155 7 "Put Me In, Coach" October 27, 2011 (2011-10-27)
3.7/9[12]
9.93[12]
18[35]
N/A
156 8 "Heart Shaped Box" November 3, 2011 (2011-11-03)
3.6/9[13]
9.52[13]
20[36]
N/A
157 9 "Dark Was the Night" November 10, 2011 (2011-11-10)
4.1/10[14]
11.29[14]
10 [37]
20[37]
158 10 "Suddenly" January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)
4.5/11[15]
12.12[15]
5[15]
8[38]
159 11 "This Magic Moment" January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)
3.8/10[16]
10.71[16]
11[39]
15[39]
160 12 "Hope for the Hopeless" January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)
3.5/8[17]
9.42[17]
11[40]
21[40]
161 13 "If/Then" February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)
3.6/9[18]
9.71[18]
8[41]
15[41]
162 14 "All You Need Is Love" February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)
4.0/10[19]
10.27[19]
10[42]
22[42]
163 15 "Have You Seen Me Lately?" February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)
3.2/8[20]
8.31[20]
12[43]
N/A
164 16 "If Only You Were Lonely" February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)
3.1/8[21]
9.06[21]
15[44]
N/A
165 17 "One Step Too Far" March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15)
3.0/8[22]
9.62[22]
6[45]
13[45]
166 18 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)
2.8/8[23]
8.16[23]
13[46]
N/A
167 19 "Support System" April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12)
2.9/8[24]
8.85[24]
14[47]
24[47]
168 20 "The Girl With No Name" April 19, 2012 (2012-04-19)
3.3/9[25]
9.82[25]
8[48]
13[48]
169 21 "Moment of Truth" April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26)
3.3/9[26]
9.45[26]
6[49]
16[49]
170 22 "Let the Bad Times Roll" May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03)
3.3/9[27]
9.24[27]
8[50]
24[50]
171 23 "Migration" May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)
3.5/10[28]
9.82[28]
8[51]
23[51]
172 24 "Flight" May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)
4.1/11[29]
11.44[29]
3[52]
13[52]
Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings[edit]
No. in
Series
No. in
Season
Episode
Air Date
Timeslot (EST)
18–49 rating increase
Viewers
(millions) increase
Total 18-49
Total viewers
(millions)
Ref
149 1 "Free Falling" September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) Thursdays
9:00 P.M.
1.7
3.54
5.8
13.92
[53]
150 2 "She's Gone" September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)
1.7
3.54
5.8
13.92
[53]
151 3 "Take the Lead" September 29, 2011 (2011-09-29)
1.5
2.95
5.1
13.15
[54]
152 4 "What Is It About Men" October 6, 2011 (2011-10-06)
1.7
3.29
4.8
11.99
[55]
153 5 "Love, Loss and Legacy" October 13, 2011 (2011-10-13)
1.5
2.93
5.1
12.90
[56]
154 6 "Poker Face" October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)
1.6
3.06
5.2
12.59
[57]
155 7 "Put Me In, Coach" October 27, 2011 (2011-10-27)
1.6
3.14
5.3
13.07
[58]
156 8 "Heart Shaped Box" November 3, 2011 (2011-11-03)
1.6
3.21
5.2
12.74
[59]
157 9 "Dark Was the Night" November 10, 2011 (2011-11-10)
1.5
2.96
5.6
14.25
[60]
158 10 "Suddenly" January 5, 2012 (2012-01-05)
1.6
2.96
6.1
15.08
[61]
159 11 "This Magic Moment" January 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)
1.6
3.00
5.4
13.71
[62]
160 12 "Hope for the Hopeless" January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)
1.7
3.26
5.2
12.68
[63]
161 13 "If/Then" February 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)
1.4
2.91
5.0
12.62
[64]
162 14 "All You Need Is Love" February 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)
1.6
3.35
5.6
13.61
[65]
163 15 "Have You Seen Me Lately?" February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)
1.5
3.25
4.7
11.55
[66]
164 16 "If Only You Were Lonely" February 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)
1.6
3.14
4.7
12.20
[67]
165 17 "One Step Too Far" March 15, 2012 (2012-03-15)
1.5
2.83
4.5
12.45
[68]
166 18 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)
1.5
3.01
4.3
11.18
[69]
167 19 "Support System" April 12, 2012 (2012-04-12)
1.6
3.10
4.5
11.93
[70]
168 20 "The Girl With No Name" April 19, 2012 (2012-04-19)
1.5
3.04
4.8
12.86
[71]
169 21 "Moment of Truth" April 26, 2012 (2012-04-26)
1.4
2.88
4.7
12.33
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170 22 "Let the Bad Times Roll" May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03)
1.5
2.89
4.8
12.13
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171 23 "Migration" May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)
1.4
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4.9
12.72
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172 24 "Flight" May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)
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2.53
5.3
13.98
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DVD release[edit]
Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Eighth Season - Extraordinary Moments[76]
Set Details Special Features
24 Episodes (1 extended)
6-Disc Set
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Audio Commentaries
A Journey Home With Kevin McKidd
Extended Episode-"If/Then"
Deleted Scenes
In Stitches: Season Eight Outtakes
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
September 4, 2012 (2012-09-04)[77] December 3, 2012 (2012-12-03)[78] October 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)[79]
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Ashtavinayaka
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Ashtavinayak (Marathi: अष्टविनायक) literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity & learning and removes obstacles. The term refers to eight Ganeshas. Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesh, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayak yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesh which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesh and His trunk are distinct from one another. However, there are other temples of eight Ganesh in various other parts of Maharashtra; the ones around Pune are more well known than the former.
It is believed to be for completion of Ashtavinayak Yatra visit the first Ganpati after visiting all the eight Ganpatis again, to complete the yatra.[1]
Contents
1 The eight temples
1.1 Ashtavinayaka route
1.2 Mayureshwar
1.3 Siddhivinayak
1.4 Ballaleshwar
1.5 Varadavinayak
1.6 Chintamani
1.7 Girijatmaj
1.8 Vighneshwar
1.9 Mahaganapati
2 See also
3 References
4 External links
The eight temples[edit]
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Moreshwar
Siddhivinayak
Ballaleshwar
Varadvinayak
Chintamani
Girijatmaj
Vigneshwara
Mahaganapati
Pune
Location of Ashtavinayak Temples along with Pune in Maharashtra
The eight temples/idols of the Ashtavinayak in their religious sequence are:
Ashtavinayak Temples
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Temple
Location
1 Moreshwar Temple Morgaon, Pune district
2 Siddhivinayak Temple Siddhatek, Ahmednagar district
3 Ballaleshwar Temple Pali, Raigad district
4 Varadavinayak Temple[2] Mahad, near Khopoli, Raigad district
5 Chintamani Temple Theur, Pune district
6 Girijatmaj Temple Lenyadri, Pune district
7 Vighneshwar Temple Ozar, Pune district
8 Mahaganapati Temple Ranjangaon, Pune district
Traditionally, Moreshwar of Moregaon is the first temple visited by the pilgrims. The temples visited in descending order are Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad, Thevur, Lenyandri, Ozar, Ranjangaon. The pilgrimage is concluded with a second visit to Moregaon.
All these murtis are called Swayambhu effigies, or the self-existent in Sanskrit. This is to indicate that they were not sculpted but they were found formed by nature.
Ashtavinayaka route[edit]
Ashtavinayaka route on google map as mention above, start from & end to Morgaon. Go through below link
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Mayureshwar[edit]
Main article: Morgaon Ganesha temple
This is the most important temple on this tour. The temple, built from black-stone during the Bahamani reign, has four gates (It is supposed to have been built by one of the knights named Mr. Gole, from the court of Bidar's Sultan). The temple is situated in the centre of the village. The temple is covered from all sides by four minarets and gives feeling of a mosque if seen from a distance. This was done to prevent attacks on the temple during Mughal periods. The temple has 50 feet tall wall around it.

There is a Nandi (Shiva's bull mount) sitting in front of this temple entrance, which is unique, as Nandi is normally in front of only Shiva temples. However, the story says that this statue was being carried to some Shivamandir during which the vehicle carrying it broke down and the Nandi statue could not be removed from its current place.
The murti of Lord Ganesha, riding a peacock, in the form of Mayureshwara is believed to have slain the demon Sindhu at this spot. The idol, with its trunk turned to the left, has a cobra (Nagaraja) poised over it protecting it. This form of Ganesha also has two other murtis of Siddhi (Capability) and Riddhi (Intelligence).
However, this is not the original murti -which is said to have been consecrated twice by Brahma, once before and once after being destroyed by the asura Sindhurasur. The original murti, smaller in size and made of atoms of sand, iron, and diamonds, was supposedly enclosed in a copper sheet by the Pandavas and placed behind the one that is currently worshiped.
The temple is situated at a distance of 55 km from Pune, next to the river Karha in the village of[citation needed] Moregaon. The village derives its name from the Marathi name of the bird Peacock - there used to be a lot of peacocks in this village in the ancient time[citation needed], and the village is also set out in the shape of a peacock.
Siddhivinayak[edit]
Main article: Siddhivinayak Temple, Siddhatek
God Vishnu is supposed to have vanquished the asuras Madhu and Kaitabh after propitiating Ganesha here.
This is the only murti of these eight with the trunk positioned to the right.

It is believed that the two saints Shri Morya Gosavi and Shri Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon received their enlightenment here.
The temple is North-facing and is on a small hillock. The main road towards the temple was believed to be built by Peshwa's general Haripant Phadake. The inner sanctum, 15 feet high and 10 feet wide is built by Punyashloka Ahilyabai Holkar. The idol is 3feet tall and 2.5feet wide. The idol faces North-direction. The stomach of the murti is not wide, but Riddhi and Siddhi murtis are sitting on one thigh. This murti's trunk is turning to the right. The right-sided-trunk Ganesha is supposed to be very strict for the devotees. To make one round (pradakshina) around the temple one has to make the round trip of the hillock. This takes about 30 minutes with moderate speed.
Peshwa general Haripant Phadake lost his General's position and did 21 Pradakshina around the temple. On the 21st day Peshwa's court-man came and took him to the court with royal honor. Haripant promised the God that he will bring the stones of the castle which he will win from the first war he will fight as the general. The stone pathway is built from the Badami-Castle which was attacked by Haripant soon after he became the general.
This temple is situated off the Pune-Solapur highway about 48 km from the town of Srigonda in Ahmadnagar district.[citation needed] The temple is situated next to Bhima river. On Pune-Solapur railway, Daund Railway station is 18 km from here.
Ballaleshwar[edit]
Main article: Ballaleshwar Pali
Ganesha is believed to have saved this boy-devotee, Ballala, who was beaten by local villagers and his father (Kalyani-seth) for his single-minded devotion to him.

The original wooden temple was reconstructed into a stone temple by Nana Phadanavis in 1760. There are two small lakes constructed on two sides of the temple. One of them is reserved for the puja (worship) of the Deity.
This Temple faces the east and has two sanctums. The inner one houses the murti and has a Mushika (Ganesha's mouse vahana) with modaka in his forepaws in front of it. The hall, supported by eight exquisitely carved pillars demands as much attention as the idol, sitting on throne carved like a cypress tree. The eight pillars depict the eight directions. Inner sanctum is 15 feet tall and outer one is 12 feet tall. The temple is constructed in such a way that after the winter (dakshinayan : southward movement of the sun) solstice, the sun rays fall on the Ganesha murti at sunrise. The temple is built with stones which are stuck together very tight using melted lead.
Like a few other murtis, this one has diamonds embedded in the eyes and navel, and with His trunk pointing to the left.
One speciality of this temple is that the prasad offered to this Ganapati at Pali is Besan Laadu instead of Modak that is normally offered to other Ganapatis.
The shape of the idol itself bears a striking semblance with the mountain which forms the backdrop of this temple. This is more prominently felt if one views the photograph of the mountain and then sees the idol.
The temple is located in the town of[citation needed] Pali, off the Mumbai-Pune highway, about 11 km before Nagothane[citation needed] on the Mumbai-Goa highway. This is located 30 km to the South-West of[citation needed] Karjat Railway Station. Mumbai-Panvel-Khopoli-Pali is 124 km. Pune-Lonavla-Khopoli-Pali is 111 km.
Behind this temple is the temple of Shri Dhundi-Vinayak[citation needed] which is West facing. This is a very rare idol which is facing the West. The story says that this idol was the same one which was thrown by Ballala's father (Kalyani-seth) while Ballala was worshipping it.
History of Temple
Ganesh Purana gives an elaborate picture of LEELAS of Lord Ganesha. The legendary story of Shri Ballaleshwar is covered in Upasana Khand Section -22 occurred in Pali – the old name Pallipur.
Kalyansheth was a merchant in Pallipur and was married to Indumati. The couple was childless for quite some time but later was blessed with a son known as Ballal. As Ballal grew, he spent much of his time in worshiping and praying. He was devotee of Lord Ganesha and used to worship stone idol of Shri Ganesha in the forest along with his friends and companions. As it used to take time, the friends would reach home late. Regular delay in returning house used to irritate the parents of the friends of Ballal who complained to his father saying that Ballal was responsible for spoiling the kids. Already unhappy with Ballal for not concentrating on his studies, Kalyansheth was boiling with anger when he heard the complaint. Immediately he reached the place of worship in the forest and devastated Pooja arrangements organized by Ballal and his friends. He threw away the Stone Idol of Shri Ganesh and broke the pandal. All the kids got frightened but Ballal who was engrossed in Pooja and japa, did not even know what was happening around. Kalayan beat Ballal mercilessly and tied him to the tree saying to get fed and freed by Shri Ganesha. He left for home thereafter.
Ballal semiconscious and tied to the tree in the forest was lying as that with severe pain all over, started calling his beloved God, Shri Ganesha.
“O Lord, Shri Ganesha, I was busy in praying you, I was right and humble but my cruel father has spoiled my act of devotion and hence I am unable to perform Pooja.”
Shri Ganesha was pleased and responded quickly. Ballal was freed. He blessed Ballal to be superior devotee with larger lifespan. Shri Ganesha hugged Ballal and said that his father would suffer for his wrongdoings.
Ballal insisted that Lord Ganesha should continue to stay there at Pali. Nodding His head Shri Ganesha made his permanent stay at Pali as Ballal Vinayak and disappeared in a large stone. This is famous as Shri Ballaleshwar.
Shri Dhundi Vinayak
In the above-mentioned story the stone idol which Ballal used to worship and which was thrown away by Kalyan Sheth is known as Dhundi Vinayak. The idol is facing west. The birth celebration of Dhundi Vinayak takes place from Jeshtha Pratipada to Panchami. From ancient time, it is a practice to take darshan of Dhundi Vinayak before proceeding to main idol Shree Ballaleshwar.
Varadavinayak[edit]
Shri Varada Vinayak, Mahad
Main article: Varadvinayak
The handsome Prince Rukmangad refused sage Vachaknavi's wife Mukunda's illicit call, and was cursed to suffer from leprosy. Mukunda was satisfied by Indra who deceived her as Rukmangad and she bore a child by name Grutsamad. When Grutsamad came to know about the real story he cursed his mother Mukunda to become the tree of Bori and she in turn cursed him to bore a demon son named Tripurasur, the one who was defeated by Shiva after praying the Ranjangaon Ganesha. Grutsamad after getting cursed went to the forest of Pushpak and worshipped Ganesha. Sage Grutsamad is famous for the mantra GaNanaN Tva. He founded the temple and called this Ganesha: Varada-Vinayak.
Ganesha is said to reside here in the form of Varada Vinayaka, the giver of bounty and success. The idol was found in the adjoining lake (to Mr. Dhondu Paudkar in 1690AD), in an immersed position and hence its weathered look. In 1725AD the then Kalyan subhedar, Mr. Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar built the Varadavinayak temple[4] and the village of Mahad.
The idol faces the east, has its trunk to the left and has been in the constant company of an oil lamp - said to be burning continuously since 1892. There are 4 elephant idols on 4 sides of the temple. the hall is 8feet by 8feet. The dome is 25feet high and is golden at the top. The dome has designs of cobra.
This is the only temple where devotees are allowed to personally pay their homage and respects to the idol. They are allowed in the immediate vicinity of this idol to perform their prayers.
The temple is located three kilometers off the Mumbai-Pune highway near Khopoli (80 km from Pune), and is thus closest to Mumbai city. Karjat Railway Station, Karjat on Mumbai-Pune railway is 24 km from this place and 6 km from Khopoli.
Chintamani[edit]
Main article: Chintamani Temple, Theur
Ganesha is believed to have got back the precious Chinatamani jewel from the greedy Guna for sage Kapila at this spot. However, after bringing back the jewel, sage Kapila put it in Vinayaka's (Ganesha's) neck. Thus the name Chintamani Vinayak. This happened under the Kadamb tree, therefore Theur is known as Kadambanagar in old times.
The lake behind the temple is called Kadambteertha. The temple entrance is North facing. The outer wooden hall was built by Peshwas. The main temple is supposed to have been built by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev from the family-lineage of Shri Moraya Gosavi. He must have built this around 100 years before Senior Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa built the outer wooden hall.
This idol also has a left trunk, with carbuncle and diamonds as its eyes. The idol faces the East side.
Theur's Chintamani was the family deity of Shrimant Madhavrao I Peshwa.[citation needed] He suffered from tuberculosis and died at a very young age (~27 years). He is supposed to have died in this temple. His wife, Ramabai committed Sati with him on 18 November 1772.
The temple is located 22 km from Pune, off the Pune-Solapur highway, and is hence the nearest from Pune. The village of Theur sits at the confluence of three major regional rivers—Mula, Mutha & Bhima.
Girijatmaj[edit]
Main article: Lenyadri
It is believed that Parvati (Shiva's wife) performed penance to beget Ganesha at this point. Girija's (Parvati's) Atmaj (son) is Girijatmaj. This temple stands amidst a cave complex of 18 caves of Buddhist origin. This temple is the 8th cave. These are called Ganesh-leni as well. The temple is carved out of a single stone hill, which has 307 steps. The temple features a wide hall with no supporting pillars. The temple hall is 53feet long, 51feet wide and 7feet in height.
The idol faces north with its trunk to the left, and has to be worshipped from the rear of the temple. The temple faces south. This idol seems to be little different from the rest of the Ashtavinayak idols in a sense that it appears to be not very well designed or carved like the other idols. This idol can be worshipped by anyone. There is no electric bulb in the temple. The temple is constructed such that during the day it is always lighted up by the sun-rays!
The temple is situated 12 km from Narayangaon, which is about 94 km from Pune on the Pune-Nashik highway. Nearest railway station is Talegaon. From Junnar, Lenyadri is about 5 km. Shivaneri castle is close by (5 to 6 km) where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born.[5]
Its a very good location.
Vighneshwar[edit]
Main article: Vigneshwara Temple, Ozar
The history encompassing this idol states that Vighnasur, a demon was created by the King of Gods, Indra to destroy the prayer organized by King Abhinandan. However, the demon went a step further and destroyed all vedic, religious acts and to answer the people's prayers for protection, Ganesh defeated him. The story goes on to say that on being conquered, the demon begged and pleaded with Ganesha to show a mercy. Ganesha then granted in his plea, but on the condition that demon should not go to the place where Ganesha worshipping is going on. In return the demon asked a favour that his name should be taken before Ganesha's name, thus the name of Ganesha became Vighnahar or Vighneshwar (Vighna in Sanskrit means a sudden interruption in the ongoing work due to some unforeseen, unwarranted event or cause). The Ganesha here is called Shri Vighneshwar Vinayak.
The temple faces east and is surrounded by a thick stone wall. One can walk on the wall. The main hall of the temple is 20feet long and the inner hall is 10feet long. This idol, facing the east, has its trunk towards the left and rubies in its eyes. There is a diamond on the forehead and some jewel in the navel. Idols of Riddhi and Siddhi are placed on the two sides of the Ganesha idol. The temple top is Golden and is possibly built by Chimaji Appa after defeating the Portuguese rulers of Vasai and Sashti. The temple is probably built around 1785CE.
This temple is located just off the Pune-Nashik Highway,[citation needed] in the town of Ozhar. It is enclosed on all sides by high stone walls, and its pinnacle is made of gold. The temple is situated on the banks of river Kukadi. Via Mumbai-Thane-Kalyan-Bapsai-Saralgaon-Otur, Ozhar is 182 km.
Mahaganapati[edit]
Main article: Ranjangaon Ganpati

Shiva is believed to have worshipped Ganesha before fighting the demon Tripurasura here. The temple was built by Shiva where he worshipped Ganesha, and the town he set up was called Manipur which is now known as Ranjangaon.
Ranjangaon Ganpati is one among the Ashtavinayak, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha. This Temple Ganpati Idol was inaugurated and donated by "Khollam" Family one of the Gold Smith Family in Ranjangaon. According to the history the temple was built in between 9th and 10th century.
While going from the Pune - Nagar highway the route is Pune - Koregaon - then via Shikrapur; Rajangaon is 21 km before Shirur. From Pune it is 50 km.
The idol faces the east, is seated in a cross-legged position with a broad forehead, with its trunk pointing to the left. It is said that the original idol is hidden in the basement, having 10 trunks and 20 hands and is called Mahotkat, however, the temple authorities deny existence of any such idol.
Constructed so that the rays of the sun fall directly on the idol (during the Southward movement of the sun), the temple bears a distinct resemblance to the architecture reminiscent of the 9th and 10th Centuries and faces the east. Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa used to visit this temple very often and built the stone sanctum around the idol and in 1790 AD Mr. Anyaba Dev was authorised to worship the idol.
The Temple: Mahaganapati is portrayed, seated on a lotus, flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Ridhi. The temple dates back to the period of Peshwa Madhav Rao.
The temple of Maha Ganpati is very close to the centre of the town Ranjangaon. The temple was erected during the rule of the Peshwas. Peshwa Madhavrao had constructed the inner sanctum, to house the swayambhoo (naturally found) idol.
The temple faces east. It has an imposing main gate which is guarded by two statues of Jay and Vijay. The temple is designed in such away that during Dakshinayan[ the apparent movement of the sun to the south] the rays of the sun fall directly on the deity.
The deity is seated and flanked on both sides by Riddhi and Siddhi. The trunk of the deity turns to the left. There is a local belief that the real statue of Mahaganpati is hidden in some vault and this statue has ten trunks and twenty arms. But there is nothing to substantiate this belief.
Festivals: As with all other Ashtavinayak (Ganesha) temples, Ganesha Chaturti is celebrated in great splendor here.
Legend has it that when a sage had once sneezed he gave out a child; since being with the sage the child learnt many good stuff about lord ganesha, however had inherited many evil thoughts within; when he grew he developed in to a demon by name Tripurasura; thereafter he prayed to Lord Shiva and got three powerful citadels (the evil Tripuram forts) of Gold, Silver and Bronze with a boon of invincibility until all the three are in linear; with the boon to his side he caused suffering to all beings in the heavens and on earth. Upon hearing the fervent appeals of the Gods, Shiva intervened, and realized that he could not defeat the demon. It was upon hearing Narada Muni's advice that Shiva saluted Ganesha and then shot a single arrow that pierced through the citadels, bringing an end to the demon.
Shiva, the slayer of the Tripura citadels is enshrined at Bhimashankaram nearby.
A variation of this legend is commonly known in South India. Ganesha is said to have caused the axle in Shiva's chariot to break, as the latter headed to battle the demon without saluting Ganesha before he set out. Upon realizing his act of omission, Shiva saluted his son Ganesha, and then proceeded victoriously to a short battle against the powerful demon. (See Acharapakkam - an ancient temple in Tamil Nadu glorified by the 1st millennium Tamil hymns enshrining Shiva associated with this legend, as well as Tiruvirkolam and Tiruvatikai - both over 1200 years old, associated with the legend of Tripurasamhaaram).
(The Tamil lines of 15th century saint poet Arunagirinathar: 'Muppuram eri seida, Acchivan urai ratham, acchadu podi seida athi deera' where he describes Ganesha as the valiant hero, who caused the axle of Shiva's chariot to crumble to dust, as Shiva headed out to destroy Tripurasura, narrate this legend.)
See also[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ashtavinayak.
Sritattvanidhi that describes 32 iconographic forms of Ganesha
Ashtavinayak location map
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
[1] Shree Ashtavinayak Yatra Online
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