Bhakatanugrah Gajmukho Vigheshwaro Brahmapaha |
Nana Murti Dharopi Naijamahima Khandaha Sadatma Prabhu ||
Sweccha Vighnahar Sadasukhakar Siddha Kallow Swepuyaha |
Kshetre Chozarke Namostu Satatam Tasmey Parabramhane ||
Meaning
Who is giving good blessings with free hands, whose face is like an elephant, who destroyed the obstacles ( who defeated Vighnasur), who himself has deliverance, who appeared in many ways and whose greatness is countless, who is superior Lord, who destroys the obstacles of devotees, who gives happiness, who is expert in all arts, who stays at Ozar. I could able to concentrate my mind with that great God.
OZAR- Shree Vighneshwar! One more place in Ashtavinayaka from Junner Taluka and Pune District is Ozar. The Ganesh is called as Shree Vighneshwar.
The temple of Vigneshwar of Ozar is on the bank of river Kukadi. The pinnacle of the temple is made up of gold. This is the only temple among the Ashatavinayaka which has gold pinnacle.
How to reach Ozar
Ozar is in the Junner Taluka in Pune District. Pune-Ozar distance is 85 km.
1)There is state transport buses from Junner to Ozer. Jeeps are also available from there.
2)Private buses and vehicles reach directly upto the temple because there is the bridge on the Kukadi river.
3)The distance from Mumbai-Thane-Kalyan-Bapsai-Sarlgoan-Otur-Lenyadri-Ozar is 182 km.
4)There are state transport buses running between Shivaji Nagar (Pune) to Ozar.
Story
Long ago there lived king Abhinandan in Hemavat Nagar. He wanted to rule Lord Indra’s Kingdom (Indra-Pad) When Indra came to know that he is performing yadnya to get Indra-pad. He has created a demon called Vighnasur to destroy the yadnya. Vighnasur not only destroyed his yadnya but also destroyed all vedic acts(religious actions) on the earth. So everyone worshipped Lord Ganesha to save them from Vighnasur. At that time Lord Ganesha has taken the incarnation and fought with Vighnasur at Junner. Finally he caught Vighneshwar and made him prisoner. He surrenders and prayed him and requested him for not killing him. He also requested Lord Ganesha to call himself by names Vighneshwar or Vighna-harta(destroyer of all obstacles and danger). Lord Ganesh accepted this request and told him that you are admitted in my people (gana samuday). Who ever is starting the yadnya by calling Vighna-har or Vighneshwar, his yaghya will be protected by me and you should not destroy the yadnya.. Everyone on earth was happy by the defeat of Vighnasur. On Bhadrapad Shuddha Chaturthi idol of Ganesha was installed at Ozar by all gods. This is the Vighneshwar of Ozar.
Temple
Temple of Shree Vighneshwar is facing towards East. It is enclosed from all sides by big stone walls. Once entered in the temple, one can see two chandelier (dipa-mala). Those are lighted on Tripuri Poornima. At the entrance of main temple Bhaldar Chopdar are carved in the stone (watchmen of the temple). Once entered from the main door one can see two verandas on both sides. Each one is 25 feet long and 8 feet wide. Under one veranda basement is there where chandelier, lampshades, palakhi are kept. Inside the temple, there are two pandals one after another. At the entrance of pandal there is a mouse made up of black stone. After entering through two pandals, there is a third pandal where Lord Vighneshwar's idol is installed.
The Idol
The idol is facing towards East. The trunk is towards left side. One can see rubies in two eyes. Red Lead is put on the idol. On both sides of the idol Shree Siddhi & Shree Buddhi are placed. The wall of the nave has some recess where idols of God Brahmadev, God Vishnu, God Shiva, Goddess Shakti and God Surya are place. One can see Mandar, Shami, Parijatak trees inside the temple compound. The pinnacle of the temple is made of gold. Chimaji Appa (brother of first Bajirao Peshwa) built the golden pinnacle after winning the battle at Vasai.
Programs and Festivals
On Bhadrapada Shuddha Chaturthi (4th day in the month of Bhadrapad) `Ganesh-utsav’ is celebrated. Four days from Tripoori Poornima festival of lights is celebrated over here. The chandeliers in front of the God Vighneshwar are light up.
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