Ashtavinayaka (अष्टविनायक) or eight Ganeshas is located in
Maharashtra state of India, The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the
eight holy temples of Ganesha .All the Eight Ashtavinayak Templs are Swayambhu
(self-originated) and Jagrut.There are various names of Lord Ganesh for various
places. The various names of Lord Ganesh are Moreshwar, Mahaganpati,
Chintamani, Girijatmak, Vighneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar and Varad
Vinayak . These Temples are situated at Morgaon, Ranjangaon, Theur, Lenyadri,
Ojhar, Siddhatek, Pali and Mahad. These places are at Pune, Ahamadnagar and
Raigad district. Of the 8 vinayakas, 6 are in Pune district area and 2 in
Raigad district but still comparatively ne arer to the Pune areas
Ashtavinayaka (अष्टविनायक) literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is
the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity &
learning and removes obstacles. The term refers to eight Ganeshas. Ashtavinayaka
yatratrip refers to a
pilgrimage to the eight Hindu
temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in
a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight
ancient holy temples of Ganesha which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own
individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the murtis in each temple. The form of each
murti of Ganesha and His trunk are distinct from one another. However, there
are other temples of eight Ganesha in various other parts of Maharashtra; the
ones around Pune are more well known than the former. It is believed to be for
completion of Ashtavinayak Yatra visit the first ganpati after visiting all the
eight ganpati's again, to complete the yatra.
