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/Shri Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
State Temple
Shri Vighnahar Temple, Ozar
श्री विघ्नहर मंदिर, ओझर
Location
Ozar, Maharashtra
Darshan
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Deity
🪔Lord Ganesha (Vighnahar/Vighneshwar)
Entry
Free entry
Vighnahar or Vighneshwar is the seventh Ashtavinayak. Ganesha is worshipped here as the destroyer of obstacles (Vighna). The temple is famous for its Deepamalas (stone pillar lamps) and golden dome.
Mythology
King Abhinandana performed a sacrifice without offering any share to Indra. An angry Indra created the demon Vighnasura to destroy the sacrifice and wreak havoc. Sage Vishwamitra prayed to Ganesha to intervene. Ganesha defeated Vighnasura. The demon pleaded for mercy and promised only to dwell where Ganesha is not worshipped. He asked Ganesha to take his name as a prefix, hence 'Vighneshwar' (Lord of Vighna).