Chappan Vinayak Mandirs of Varanasi - The 56 Ganesh Temples of Varanasi - Introduction
Introduction All places across the world, the 8 avatars of Ganesh are worshipped. These forms of Ganpati are as follows. Vakratunda Ekadanta Mahodara Gajanana Lambodara Vikata Vighnaraja Dhumravarna In Maharashtra there is a popular pilgrimage which began in 1700s with the various Peshwas and their ministers re-discovering or renovating the existing temples and promoting the circuit of eight temples. This pilgrimage is called the Ashtavinayaka. The seniority of the temples which are suggested to visit is as follows. Mayureshwar at Morgaon near Pune Siddhivinayak at Siddhatek, Ahilyanagar Ballaleshwar at Pali near Raigad Varadavinayak at Mahad near Raigad Chintamani at Theur near Pune Girijatmaj at Lenyadari near Pune Vighneshwar at Ozar near Pune Mahaganpati at Ranjangaon near Pune It is only in Varanasi that there exist 56 temples of Vinayaka. The 56 Vinayak Temples of Kashi If you are planning to visit Varanasi, the various Vinayak Temples have to be on your list. If...