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Hindu
ashta vinayak
Peak season
Vighnahar Temple
Ganesha
Location
Ozar, Maharashtra
Darshan
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Best time
October, November, December
Difficulty
easy
Est. cost / person
₹7,000
About Vighnahar Temple
Vighnahar (also Vighneshwar or Vighnaharta) at Ozar is the seventh shrine of the Ashta Vinayak. 'Vighna' means obstacle, and this form of Ganesha destroys every obstacle in the devotee's path. The east-facing idol is adorned with a gold crown and jewelled offerings from centuries of devotion. The Ozar Military & Civil Airport sits just 2 km away — the most convenient temple in the Ashta Vinayak for flying visitors. The Kukdi river flows nearby. The temple town is also noted for its ancient stepwells (vavs).
According to local tradition, the swayambhu idol was first worshipped by King Abhijit. The current temple was built in 1833 by Chimaji Appa, younger brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I, as a thanksgiving offering after his decisive victory over the Portuguese at the Battle of Vasai (1739).
Darshan & Aarti
Darshan timings
- · 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
🚌 How to reach
By Air
Nashik Ozar Airport (2 km)
Ozar Military & Civil Airport is adjacent to the town; flights from Delhi, Mumbai. Most convenient airport for this temple.
By Rail
Nashik Road Station (55 km)
On the Bhusaval line from Mumbai, Pune, Delhi. Taxi from Nashik Road to Ozar ~1.5 hrs.
By Road
Via Narayangaon on NH-60 (Pune–Nashik highway).
- Nashik city: 55 km · ~1.5h · via Sinnar–Narayangaon on NH-60
- Pune: 90 km · ~2.5h · via Junnar–Narayangaon on NH-60
Last mile: Ozar is a small town; the temple is 1 km from the local bus stand. Local autos available.
Where to stay
Estimated expense (per person)
| Transport | ₹2,800 |
| Stay | ₹3,000 |
| Meals and local travel | ₹1,200 |
| Total | ₹7,000 |
Estimated for a short 2-day pilgrimage.
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