Vighnahar Bhadrapad Yatra 2010 , Ozar.

Vighnahar on the eve of the yatra

Siddhi and Buddhi

cleaning the beautiful palkhi

View from the entrance

Divine Darshan!

Puja in Progress

After Alankar

The legend 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.The story goes on to say that 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 worshiping is going on. In return the demon asked a favor that his name should be taken before Ganesha’s name.

Thus the name of Ganesha became Vighnahar 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 Vinayak. The blessed sages installed an Idol of Vigneshwara at Ozar on the day of Ganesh Chaturti and offered worship.

The Temple is east facing 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.

Images : Ameya Mungale