The Vigneshwara Temple or Vighnahar Ganapati Temple of Ozar (also spelt as Ojhar or Ojzar) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. The temple is one of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganesh in Maharashtra, India.The Ganesha form worshipped here is called Vigneshwara (spelt also as Vigneshvar(a), Vigneshwar : “Lord of obstacles”) or Vignahar (spelt also as Vignahara, “Remover of obstacles”) and is associated with the legend of Ganesha defeating Vignasura, the demon of obstacles.
Here are some photos captured during my first visit to Shri Vigneshwara Temple.
How to reach
Ojhar is located about 8kms from Narayangaon, on the banks of the river Kukdi. Buses ply to Ojhar from Narayangaon and Junnar and it is accessible by road via the bridge over the Kukdi river. The road route is: Chakan – Rajgurunagar – Manchar – Narayangoan – Junnar.
Travel tip
For travellers from Mumbai/Thane/Kalyan, Mumbai-Pune passenger trains are the best option. Catch any early morning passenger train like Indrayani/Intercity Express. Get down at Pune station and hire vehicle for Ashtavinayak darshan.
Source –
1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigneshwara_Temple,_Ozar
2) http://ranjangaonmahaganpati.org/aboutAshtavinayak.aspx
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