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"Bhaktanugrahe Gajmukho Vigeshwaro Brahamapam
Nana Murti Dharopi Naijamahima Khanda Sadatma
Prabhu
Sweccha Vighnahar Sadasukhkar Sidha Kallo
Swayepum
Kshetre Chozarke Namostu Satatam Tamse
Parabrahamne"
Meaning : Let my
mind be concentreated to the God , who is elephant headed , benignant &
remover of obstacle. He has defeated demon Vighnasur . He himself is
Brahma.His greatness is undisturbed in his different forms.He is the
greatest artist, He gives happiness to his devotees,who stays at Ozar .
In Junnar taluka of Pune district, Ozar is at a distance
of 12 kms from Narayangaon and 85 kms from Pune. There are regular bus
services from Shivajinagar bus stand of Pune. Vigneshwara at Ozar is
regarded as the slayer of the demon Vighnāsura.
The legend
The King of Hemavati, Shri Abhinandana once performed a
great sacrifice. Indra thought that this sacrifice if completed would
deprive him of his post. Hence, he ordered Kala (time) to create obstacles
in the sacrifice and then destroyed it. The fierce looking Kala not only
destroyed that sacrifice but also other sacrifices and created obstacles for
Sages and others. Hence people called him Vighna. Slowly all vedic rites
were reduced and dharma disappeared from earth. Then all Gods worshipped
Gajanana and requested him to save the world from Vighneshvar. Then Ganapati
took his Avatar as the son of Sage Parshva and his wife Dīpavatsala. Gods
headed by Lord Shiva came to Parshva and requested him to relieve Ganapati
for having a war with Vighnāsura. Sage Parshva was reluctant, but Ganapati
convinced him and with his permission proceeded to the Asura's abode. He
sent his Ankush (Hook) which caught hold of Vighnāsura and brought him
before Gods. But the Asura assumed many forms like cyclones, flood, fire,
etc. Vinayaka destroyed all such mayas (illusions). Finally, when he found
that his power and tactics will not succeed, Vighnāsura fell at the feet of
Ganapati and asked for refuge. He requested that Ganapati should take his
name along with his own. Vinayaka accepted his request and hence is called
as Vighneshvara or Vighnarāja.
The Murti
The image of Vigneshvar Vinayak, faces east and trunk
turned towards left. It's smeared in vermillion mixed with oil, has two
emerald studded eyes and a diamond on his forehead and in the navel. On the
two sides are brass idols of Riddhi and Siddhi.
The Temple
Vighneshvara's temple facing east is surrounded on four
sides by a protective stone wall. At the entrance, there are two Deep-Malas
(stone pillars for oil lamps) and two huge Dvarapala, the door guards. The
main temple has two mandapas, one with statue of Dhundiraj and the other has
an idol of rat in running position made in white marble. Mūrtis Panchayatan
(Sun, Shiva, Vishnu, Goddess, Ganapati) are situated in four corners of the
sanctum. Temple has a golden dome and pinnacle.
How to Reach There :
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On the Pune- Nasik Road
on passing through Chakan, Rajgurunagar, Manchar, one comes to the towns
Narayangaon and later to Junnar. Ozhar is 8km from both Naryangaon and
Junnar. One can take either auto rickshaws or jeeps from here to reach
Ozhar Bus service is not available in this route.
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Pune and Talegaon are the
two closest Railway Stations
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From the Shivaji Nagar
Bus Depot in Pune and from the Bus Depot at Talegaon one can get State
Transport buses to Junnar.
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State Transport buses
also ply between Mumbai and Junnar.
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Private buses and
vehicles reach directly upto the temple because of the bridge on the
Kukadi River.
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The distance from
Mumbai-Thane, Kalyan-Bapsai-Sarlgaon-Otur-Lenyadri-Ozar is 182kms.
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