Vighneśvara, Ozar
The remover of obstacles under a golden dome
⭐ Why it is famous
The gold-plated śikhara and diamond-eyed mūrti on the bank of the Kukadi, beside Yedgaon dam.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Gold-plated by Chimaji Appa after his 1737 victory at Vasai; fortified wall by the Peshwas.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 22:00
- Ārati 06:30 and 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Roomy hall, quick queue
- Popular with Aṣṭavināyaka tour groups
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Vighneśvara, Ozar, Ozar, PuneTalegaon (TGN) — 55 km
Ozar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Pune (PNQ) — 85 km
9 km from Narayangaon on the Pune–Nashik highway.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Lodges at Narayangaon
- Hotels in Pune or Nashik
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Yedgaon dam
- Shivneri fort
- Naneghat trek
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
August–February