Ozar Vighneshwar is one of the Ashtavinayak Temples in Maharashtra

Ozhar Vighneshwar Temple is one of Temple to be visited during the Ashta Vinayaka yatra. This holy place is around 9kms away from Narayangaon on Pune Nasik road, Junnar taluka at Ozar The temple is facing towards east and it has diamonds in eyes, on forehead and in naval. Riddhi-Siddhi stands on either side. Ozar in the Maharashtra depicts Ganapati as Deity Vighneshwar who finished the trouble of the demon Vighnasura.

Ozar Vighneshwar Temples History

The history says that Vighnasur, a demon was created by Indra, the King of Gods, to destroy the prayer organized by King Abhinandan. However, the demon went a step further and destroyed all Vedic, religious acts. All the sages and people pleaded to God Ganesha for protection and to answer the people's prayers, Ganesh defeated the demon vighnasur.

The story goes on after defeating, the demon begged and pleaded with Ganesha to show a mercy. Ganesha then granted him 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 favor that his name should be taken before Ganesha's name.

When the name of Ganesha became Vighnaharta or Vighneshwar (Vighna in Sanskrit means an obstacle in the ongoing work due to some unforeseen, unwarranted cause). The Ganesha here is called Shri Vighneshwar VinayakThe blessed sages installed an Idol of Vigneshwara at Ozar on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi and offered worship.

The Temple is facing towards east with an image of flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Riddhi is enshrined in this grand temple which has interesting features such as a spacious courtyard, a grand entrance, sculptural and mural work. The image of Ganesha is decorated with precious and semi precious stones

How to Reach There:

By Air: Pune is the nearest Airport, from Pune you can hire any vehicle to reach there or use public transport.