Kashi Varanasi Banaras: 2023

Se	Vinayaka’s name	Location, House No.
1	Siddhi	Manikarnika, Brahmanal, CK 9 / 1
2	Trisandhya	Lahori Tola, Phute Ganesha T, CK 1 / 40
3	Asha	Mir Ghat, Hanuman Temple, D 3 / 79
4	Kshipraprasadana	Pitarkunda, in Pitreshvara T, C 18 / 47
5	Dhundhiraja	At the gate of Annapurna Gali
6	Avimukta	Vishvanatha T, NE corner, CK 35 / 19
7	Vakratunda	Lohatia, Bade Ganesha, K 58 / 101
8	Jnana	Khowa Bazaar, in Langlishvara, CK 28 / 4

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Panchamrita

Se	Vinayaka	Meaning	Location, House No.
1	Dugdha	Milk	Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 66
2	Dadhi	Yogurt	Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 65
3	Ghrita	Butter (clarified)	Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 57
4	Madhu	Honey	Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 63
5	Sharkara	Sugar	Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 53

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Pancha Vinayaka

Se	Vinayaka	Location, House No.	Refs. in KKh
1	Dhundhiraja	At the gate of Annapurna Gali	57.123b; 57.43
2	Bhagiratha	Lahori Tola, c. Phute Ganesha, CK 1/ 40	57.124a
3	Harishachandra	Sankatha Ghat, in Madhi, CK 7 / 166	57.124a; 100.86
4	Kapardi	Near Pishachamochan Kund, C 21/ 40	57.124b
5	Bindu	Panchaganga Gt, Vindu Madhava T.,K 22/ 37	57.124b

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Fifty Six Vinayaks of Varanasi

According to Kashi Khand,

there are fifty six Vinayaks at the places mentioned against respective deities.
Other than the fifty six Vinayaks, some devotees may have installed other Vinayak which are also being worshipped.

Out of the above fifty six Vinayaks,

some are full fledged/stand alone temples
while many are housed in the premises of other temples.
A few of the Vinayak ‘s are idols fixed in the wall or by the side of the road or
in the steps of River Ghat. But local people worship these deities with all religious fervour.

There are many religious groups in Kashi which help to undertake YATRA (Religious Pilgrimage) of the fifty six places of worship of Vinayak popularly known as Chhappan Vinayak Yatra. (Chhappan in Hindi means fifty six).

Names of Fifty-Six Vinayaks

Lord Ganesha protects the Vishwanath temple and the entire Kashi region being established in Seven fold configuration in all the eight directions. This seven fold configuration has eight constituents in each which are follows.

First Fold:-
Shri Ark Vinayak, Shri Durg Vinayak, Shri Bheem Chand Vinayak, Shri Dehli Vinayak, Shri Udand Vinayak, Shri Pashpani Vinayak, Shri Kharv Vinayak and Shri Siddhi Vinayak

In this manner in the outer circle of Kashi these eight vinayaks are positioned which provide siddhis to its worshippers and punishes the non worshippers.

Second Fold:-
Shri Lambodar Vinayak, Shri Koot Dant Vinayak, Shri Shaal Kantak Vinayak, Shri Kushmand Vinayak, Shri Mund Vinayak, Shri Vikat Dant Vinayak, Shri Raj Putra Vinayak and Shri Pranav Vinayak

In this manner these eight Ganesha of the second circle keep on destroying the hurdles of the inhabitants of Kashi.

Third Fold:-
Shri Vakratund Vinayak, Shri Ek Dand Vinayak, Shri Pachassya Vinayak, Shri Heremb Vinayak, Shri Vighna Raj Vinayak, Shri Varap Vinayak and Shri Modakpriya Vinayak

In this manner describing the significance of the vinayaks of the third fold Lord Vishwanath said that these Ganeshas potect the entire region of Kashi with full concentration.

Fourth Fold:-
Shri Abhayapradd Vinayak, Shri Singh Tund Vinayak, Shri Kuditaksh Vinayak, Shri Kshipra PrasadanVinayak, Shri Chintamani vinayak, Shri Dant Hast Vinayak, Shri Pichandil Vinayak and Shri Udand Mund Vinayak

In the fourth circle these eight Ganesha destroy the hurdles and troubles of their worshippers. One must worship them.

Fifth Fold:-
Shri Shool Dant Vinayak, Shri Kali Priya Vinayak, Shri Chatur Dant Vinayak, Shri Dwitund Vinayak, Shri Jayeshth Vinayak, Shri Gaj Vinayak, Shri Kaal Vinayak and Shri Nagesh Vinayak

These are the vinayaks which lie in the fifth circle of the Kashi.

Sixth Fold:- Shri Manikarni Vinayak, Shri Asha Vinayak, Shri Shristhi Vinayak, Shri Yaksh Vinayak, Shri Gaj Karna Vinayak, Shri Chitraghant Vinayak, Shri Sthool Jhang or Mitra Vinayak and Shri Mangal Vinayak

Just remembering the names of the Vinyaks present in the sixth fold of the configuration the person gets all the divine attainments.

Seventh Fold:-Shri Mod Vinayak, Shri Pramod Vinayak, Shri Sumukh Vinayak, Shri Durmukh Vinayak and Shri Gan Nath Vinayak

The above mentioned five Vinayaks are the five main Vinayaks of the seventh circle.

Shri Jyan Vinayak & Shri Dwar Vinayak

These two Vinayaks are established at the main gate of Kashipuri.

Shri Avimukta Vinayak

It removes all the troubles & sorrow of the worshippers of Avimukta Kshetra.

"Those who worship these 56 Vinayaks attain divine knowledge and wisdom even after the death at distant places. Those who recite the Dhundhiraj Stotra and the story of fifty six Vinayaks their souls get purified, these people get success at every step. By recalling and worshipping these 56 Vinayaks at any place pulls out its worshippers out of the abysmal ocean of troubles & sorrow. No hurdles come in the ways of those who recite and listen to these stotras and stories and he become free from all sins"

-:An English translation of the story mentioned in Kashi Khand of Skanda Purana.

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Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
1	SE. Arka (life-breath)	Lolarka Kund, near House No. B 2 / 17 (remover of all types of troubles	25 17.510	83 00.387
2	S. Durga (protector)	SE corner of the Durga Kund, B 27 / 1 (remover of all types of grieves)	25 17.320	82 59.978
3	SW. Bhimachanda (the strongest)	on Panckakroshi route, in Bhimachandi T. (remover of fear)	25 15.105	82 50.909
4	W. Dehli (protector- radial point gate	on Panchakroshi route, in Bhatauli village (well-wisher to devotees)	25 21.122	82 51.018
5	NW. Udanda (staff carrier)	on Panchakroshi route, in Bhuili village (cursor to those who disturb his devotees)	25 22.649	82 51.097
6	N. Pashapani – I (noose carrier)	on Panchakroshi route, Sadar Bazaar (giver of good life in Kashi)	25 21.278	82 57.822
7	NE. Kharva (dwarf)	Raj Ghat area, near Adi Keshava Temple (relief giver)	25 19.643	83 02.346
8	E. Siddhi (perfect being)	Manikarnika Gali, CK 9 / 1 (relief from the curse of Yama/Death-god)	25 18.702	83 00.869

II-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57.68 – 78

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
9	Lambodara (big belly)	near Kedar Ghat, at the Lali Ghat (giver of coolness)	25 17.951	83 00.467
10	Kutadanta (broken tusk)	Kringakunda, Kinaram Ashram, B 3 /335 (assisting the Durga, no.2)	25 17.750	83 00.200
11	Shalakatankata (enemy to boasting)	Maruadih Bazar, near the Tank (territory guard, & destroyer of boasting)	25 18.032	82 58.083
12	Kusmanda (pumpkin gourd)	near Chandishvara, Phulwaria village (checking disturbance & giving peace)	25 19.667	82 58.084
13	Munda (head-form)	Sadar Bazar, near Chandi Devi (giver of devotion; his body is in the world below & head in Kashi, supporting Kashi Devi)	25 20.062	82 58.417
14	Vikatadvija (hideous Brahmin)	Dhupachandi temple, J 112 / 134 (giver of good position here & heaven)	25 19.750	83 00.085
15	Rajaputra (prince)	Raj Ghat Road to Adi Keshava, A 37/ 48 (Protector & saviour of the kingdom)	25 19.750	83 02.383
16	Pranava (sacred “Om”)	in Hiranyagarbheshvara, at Trilochan Ghat (giver of the message of eternity)	25 19.152	83 01.411

III-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57.79 – 88

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
17	Vakratunda (curved trunk)	Lohatia, Bade Ganesh, K 58 / 101 (giver of good accompany)	25 19.179	83 00.709
18	Ekadanta (One-tusked)	Bengali Tola, Puspadanteshvara, D 32/ 102 (giver of place in Anandakanana)	25 18.310	83 00.497
19	Trimukha (three-mouths)	Sigra Tila, Tripurantakeshvara, D 59/ 95 (remover of fear)	25 18.505	82 59.261
20	Panchasya / Pishacha (Five-elements)	Pishachamochan, near Tank, C 21 / 40 (giver of good stay)	25 19.317	82 59.762
21	Heramba (boastful-hero)	Maldahia, Valmiki Tila, C 21 / 14 (fulfiller of the desires of Kashi-dwellers)	25 19.432	82 59.851
22	Vighnaraja (lord of hindrances)	Chitrakuta Talab, J 12 / 32 (remover of all the hindrances)	25 19.650	83 00.089
23	Varada (boon-giver)	Rajghat area, Prahlad Ghat, A 13 / 19 (giver of all sorts of boons)	25 19.421	83 01.700
24	Modakapriya (lover of pleasure)	Trilochan, Adi Mahadeo Temple, A 3 / 92 (giver of auspiciousness and pleasure)	25 19.169	83 01.372

IV-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 69 – 97

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
25	Abhaya (fearlessness)	Dashashvamedha, in Shulatankeshvara Temple, D 17 / 111 (giver of fearlessness)	25 18.398	83 00.631
26	Simhatunda (like Simhatunda-fish )	Khalispura, Brahmeshvara, D 33 / 66 (reliever from the ocean of sufferings)	25 18.437	83 00.382
27	Kunitaksha (cooked arms & eyes)	Lakshmikunda, old Lakshmi T., D 52 / 38 (giver of peace & relief from evil spirits)	25 18.620	83 00.019
28	Kshipraprasadana (quick giver of boons)	Pitarkunda, in Pitreshvara T., C 18 / 47 (boon giver to devotees, easily & quickly)	25 19.055	82 59.944
29	Chintamani (taker of worries)	Ishwargangi Talab, Ausanganj, K 56 / 43H (taker of all worries from the devotees)	25 19.490	83 00.521
30	Dantahasta (carries teeth in hand)	Lohatia, near Bade Ganesh, K 58 / 101 (giver of good life in Varanasi)	25 19.180	83 00.709
31	Pichindila (slimy one)	Prahalad Ghat, under Banyan, A 10/ 80 (protector of the sacred city)	25 19.342	83 01.702
32	Uddandamunda (a form of snake-head	Trilochan Temple, courtyard, A 2 / 80 (giver of fearlessness from snakes)	25 19.162	83 01.359

V-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 98 – 107.

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
33	Sthuladanta (huge-tusked)	Manamandira, Someshvara, D 16 / 34 (supporter of great success)	25 18.499	83 00.637
34	Kalipriya (strife-lover)	Manahprakameshvara Temple, D 10/ 50 (reliever from conflicts & proud)	25 18.610	83 00.539
35	Chaturdanta (four-tusked)	Nai Sarak, Sanatandharm School, D 49/ 10 (destroyer of obstacles by glimpse)	25 18.627	83 00.308
36	Dvitunda/ Dvimukha (two-trunks)	Surya Kunda, W of Sambaditya, D 51/ 90 (giver of peace and glory in front & back)	25 18.734	83 00.183
37	Jyeshtha (elder one)	Kashipura, Jyestheshvara, K 62 /144 (boon-giver for male baby & wealth)	25 19.040	83 00.642
38	Gaja (elephant-form)	Rajadarwaja, Bharbhuteshvara, K 54 / 44 (giver of strength and wealth)	25 18.810	83 00.611
39	Kala (death & time)	at the steps of Ramaghat, K 24 / 10 (remover of fear from death and strife)	25 18.843	83 00.996
40	Nagesha (lord of snake-world)	Bhonshala Ghat, in Nageshvara T., K 1/ 20 (giving pleasure of the Netherworlds)	25 18.822	83 00.921

VI-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 108 – 112

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
41	Manikarni (precious ear-ring)	Satuababa Ashram, Manikarnika Gali, CK 10 / 48 (reliever from difficulties)	25 18.654	83 00.875
42	Asha (hope)	Mir Ghat, Hanuman Mandir, D 3 / 79 (fulfiller of hopes & aspirations)	25 18.575	83 00.786
43	Shrishti (creation)	Kalika Gali, out of D 8 / 3 ; (controller of creation, & reliever from strives)	25 18.583	83 00.625
44	Yaksha (demigod-form)	Kotwalpura, CK 37 / 29; (together with No. 43, provides wealth and peace)	25 18.667	83 00.545
45	Gajarakna (elephant-ear)	Kotwalpura, Ishaneshwara, CK 37 / 43 (giver of well-being)	25 18.669	83 00.547
46	Chitraghanta (painted bell)	Lakkhi Chabutara, Chandu Nau Gali, CK 23/ 34; (care taker of the devotees)	25 18.773	83 00.721
47	Mangala (auspiciousness)	Bala Ghat, Mangala Gauri, K 24 / 34 (giver of auspiciousness and good life)	25 18.874	83 01.034
48	Mitra (friend)	Scindhia Ghat, Atmavireshvara, CK 7/ 158 (giving good companionship)	25 18.731	83 00.929

VII-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 113 – 114

Se	Name; (meaning)	Location; (Quality / characteristics)	Latitude, N°	Longit., E°
49	Manikarni (precious ear-ring)	Satuababa Ashram, Manikarnika Gali, CK 10 / 48 (reliever from difficulties)	25 18.654	83 00.875
50	Asha (hope)	Mir Ghat, Hanuman Mandir, D 3 / 79 (fulfiller of hopes & aspirations)	25 18.575	83 00.786
51	Shrishti (creation)	Kalika Gali, out of D 8 / 3 ; (controller of creation, & reliever from strives)	25 18.583	83 00.625
52	Yaksha (demigod-form)	Kotwalpura, CK 37 / 29; (together with No. 43, provides wealth and peace)	25 18.667	83 00.545
53	Gajarakna (elephant-ear)	Kotwalpura, Ishaneshwara, CK 37 / 43 (giver of well-being)	25 18.669	83 00.547
54	Chitraghanta (painted bell)	Lakkhi Chabutara, Chandu Nau Gali, CK 23/ 34; (care taker of the devotees)	25 18.773	83 00.721
55	Mangala (auspiciousness)	Bala Ghat, Mangala Gauri, K 24 / 34 (giver of auspiciousness and good life)	25 18.874	83 01.034
56	Mitra (friend)	Scindhia Ghat, Atmavireshvara, CK 7/ 158 (giving good companionship)	25 18.731	83 00.929

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