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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Ashtapradhan

SeVinayaka’s  nameLocation, House No.
1SiddhiManikarnika, Brahmanal, CK 9 / 1
2TrisandhyaLahori Tola, Phute Ganesha T, CK 1 / 40
3AshaMir Ghat, Hanuman Temple, D 3 / 79
4KshipraprasadanaPitarkunda, in Pitreshvara T, C 18 / 47
5DhundhirajaAt the gate of Annapurna Gali
6AvimuktaVishvanatha T, NE corner, CK 35 / 19
7VakratundaLohatia, Bade Ganesha, K 58 / 101
8JnanaKhowa Bazaar, in Langlishvara, CK 28 / 4


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Panchamrita

SeVinayakaMeaningLocation, House No.
1DugdhaMilkDudha Vinayak , K 23 / 66
2DadhiYogurtDudha Vinayak , K 23 / 65
3GhritaButter (clarified)Dudha Vinayak , K 23 / 57
4MadhuHoneyDudha Vinayak , K 23 / 63
5SharkaraSugarDudha Vinayak , K 23 / 53

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Pancha Vinayaka

 

SeVinayakaLocation, House No.Refs. in KKh
1DhundhirajaAt the gate of Annapurna Gali57.123b; 57.43
2BhagirathaLahori Tola, c. Phute Ganesha, CK 1/ 4057.124a
3HarishachandraSankatha Ghat, in Madhi, CK 7 / 16657.124a; 100.86
4KapardiNear Pishachamochan Kund, C 21/ 4057.124b
5BinduPanchaganga Gt, Vindu Madhava T.,K 22/ 3757.124b

Four

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Fifty Six Vinayaks of Varanasi


According to Kashi Khand,

  1. there are fifty six Vinayaks at the places mentioned against respective deities. 
  2. 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,

  1. some are full fledged/stand alone temples 
  2. while many are housed in the premises of other temples. 
  3. A few of the Vinayak ‘s are idols fixed in the wall or by the side of the road or 
  4. 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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SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
1SE. Arka (life-breath)Lolarka Kund, near House No. B 2 / 17 (remover of all types of  troubles25  17.51083  00.387
2S. Durga (protector)SE corner of the Durga Kund, B 27 / 1 (remover of all types of grieves)25  17.32082  59.978
3SW. Bhimachanda   (the strongest)on Panckakroshi route, in Bhimachandi T. (remover of fear)25  15.10582  50.909
4W. Dehli  (protector- radial  point gateon Panchakroshi route, in Bhatauli village (well-wisher to devotees)25  21.12282  51.018
5NW. Udanda  (staff carrier)on Panchakroshi route, in Bhuili village (cursor to those who disturb his devotees)25  22.64982  51.097
6N.     Pashapani – I (noose carrier)on Panchakroshi route,  Sadar Bazaar (giver of good life in Kashi)25  21.27882  57.822
7NE.  Kharva        (dwarf)Raj Ghat area, near Adi Keshava Temple (relief giver)25  19.64383  02.346
8E. Siddhi  (perfect being)Manikarnika Gali, CK 9 / 1 (relief from the curse of Yama/Death-god)25  18.70283  00.869
II-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57.68 – 78
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
9Lambodara (big belly)near Kedar Ghat, at the Lali Ghat (giver of coolness)25  17.95183  00.467
10Kutadanta (broken tusk)Kringakunda, Kinaram  Ashram, B 3 /335 (assisting the Durga, no.2)25  17.75083  00.200
11Shalakatankata (enemy to boasting)Maruadih Bazar, near the Tank (territory guard, & destroyer of boasting)25  18.03282  58.083
12Kusmanda   (pumpkin gourd)near Chandishvara, Phulwaria village (checking disturbance & giving peace)25  19.66782  58.084
13Munda  (head-form)Sadar Bazar, near Chandi Devi  (giver of devotion; his body is in the world below & head in Kashi, supporting Kashi Devi)25  20.06282  58.417
14Vikatadvija (hideous Brahmin)Dhupachandi temple, J 112 / 134 (giver of good position here & heaven)25  19.75083  00.085
15Rajaputra   (prince)Raj Ghat Road to Adi Keshava, A 37/ 48 (Protector & saviour of the kingdom)25  19.75083  02.383
16Pranava (sacred “Om”)in Hiranyagarbheshvara, at  Trilochan Ghat (giver of the message of eternity)25  19.15283  01.411
III-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57.79 – 88
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
17Vakratunda    (curved trunk)Lohatia, Bade Ganesh, K 58 / 101 (giver of good accompany)25  19.17983  00.709
18Ekadanta (One-tusked)Bengali Tola, Puspadanteshvara, D 32/ 102 (giver of place in Anandakanana)25  18.31083  00.497
19Trimukha (three-mouths)Sigra Tila, Tripurantakeshvara, D 59/ 95 (remover of fear)25  18.50582  59.261
20Panchasya / Pishacha (Five-elements)Pishachamochan, near Tank, C 21 / 40 (giver of good stay)25  19.31782  59.762
21Heramba   (boastful-hero)Maldahia, Valmiki Tila, C 21 / 14 (fulfiller of the desires of Kashi-dwellers)25  19.43282  59.851
22Vighnaraja (lord of hindrances)Chitrakuta Talab, J 12 / 32 (remover of all the hindrances)25  19.65083  00.089
23Varada (boon-giver)Rajghat area, Prahlad Ghat, A 13 / 19 (giver of all sorts of boons)25  19.42183  01.700
24Modakapriya (lover of pleasure)Trilochan, Adi Mahadeo Temple, A 3 / 92 (giver of auspiciousness and pleasure)25  19.16983  01.372
IV-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 69 – 97
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
25Abhaya (fearlessness)Dashashvamedha,  in  Shulatankeshvara Temple,  D 17 / 111 (giver of fearlessness)25  18.39883  00.631
26Simhatunda (like    Simhatunda-fish )Khalispura, Brahmeshvara, D 33 / 66   (reliever from the ocean of sufferings)25  18.43783  00.382
27Kunitaksha   (cooked arms & eyes)Lakshmikunda, old Lakshmi T., D 52 / 38 (giver of peace & relief from evil spirits)25  18.62083  00.019
28Kshipraprasadana (quick giver of boons)Pitarkunda, in Pitreshvara T., C 18 / 47 (boon giver to devotees, easily & quickly)25  19.05582  59.944
29Chintamani (taker of worries)Ishwargangi Talab, Ausanganj, K 56 / 43H (taker of all worries from the devotees)25  19.49083  00.521
30Dantahasta (carries  teeth in hand)Lohatia, near Bade Ganesh, K 58 / 101 (giver of good life in Varanasi)25  19.18083  00.709
31Pichindila (slimy one)Prahalad Ghat, under Banyan, A 10/ 80 (protector of the sacred city)25  19.34283  01.702
32Uddandamunda  (a   form of snake-headTrilochan Temple, courtyard, A 2 / 80 (giver of fearlessness from snakes)25  19.16283  01.359
V-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 98 – 107.
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
33Sthuladanta  (huge-tusked)Manamandira, Someshvara, D 16 / 34 (supporter of great success)25  18.49983  00.637
34Kalipriya (strife-lover)Manahprakameshvara Temple, D 10/ 50 (reliever from conflicts & proud)25  18.61083  00.539
35Chaturdanta    (four-tusked)Nai Sarak, Sanatandharm School, D 49/ 10 (destroyer of obstacles by glimpse)25  18.62783 00.308
36Dvitunda/ Dvimukha (two-trunks)Surya Kunda, W of Sambaditya, D 51/ 90 (giver of peace and glory in front & back)25  18.73483  00.183
37Jyeshtha (elder one)Kashipura, Jyestheshvara, K 62 /144 (boon-giver for male baby & wealth)25  19.04083  00.642
38Gaja (elephant-form)Rajadarwaja, Bharbhuteshvara, K 54 / 44 (giver of strength and wealth)25  18.81083  00.611
39Kala (death & time)at the steps of Ramaghat, K 24 / 10 (remover of fear from death and strife)25  18.84383  00.996
40Nagesha  (lord of snake-world)Bhonshala Ghat, in Nageshvara T., K 1/ 20 (giving pleasure of the Netherworlds)25  18.82283  00.921
VI-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 108 – 112
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
41Manikarni (precious ear-ring)Satuababa Ashram, Manikarnika Gali,   CK 10 / 48 (reliever from difficulties)25  18.65483  00.875
42Asha (hope)Mir Ghat, Hanuman Mandir, D 3 / 79 (fulfiller of hopes & aspirations)25  18.57583  00.786
43Shrishti (creation)Kalika Gali, out of D 8 / 3 ; (controller of creation, & reliever from strives)25  18.58383  00.625
44Yaksha  (demigod-form)Kotwalpura, CK 37 / 29;  (together with No. 43, provides wealth and peace)25  18.66783  00.545
45Gajarakna  (elephant-ear)Kotwalpura, Ishaneshwara, CK 37 / 43 (giver of well-being)25  18.66983  00.547
46Chitraghanta (painted bell)Lakkhi Chabutara, Chandu Nau Gali, CK 23/ 34;  (care taker of the devotees)25  18.77383  00.721
47Mangala    (auspiciousness)Bala Ghat, Mangala Gauri, K 24 / 34 (giver of auspiciousness and good life)25  18.87483  01.034
48Mitra (friend)Scindhia Ghat, Atmavireshvara, CK 7/ 158 (giving  good companionship)25  18.73183  00.929
VII-layer , Ref. Kkh, 57. 113 – 114
SeName;  (meaning)Location; (Quality / characteristics)Latitude, N°Longit.,  E°
49Manikarni (precious ear-ring)Satuababa Ashram, Manikarnika Gali,   CK 10 / 48 (reliever from difficulties)25  18.65483  00.875
50Asha (hope)Mir Ghat, Hanuman Mandir, D 3 / 79 (fulfiller of hopes & aspirations)25  18.57583  00.786
51Shrishti (creation)Kalika Gali, out of D 8 / 3 ; (controller of creation, & reliever from strives)25  18.58383  00.625
52Yaksha  (demigod-form)Kotwalpura, CK 37 / 29;  (together with No. 43, provides wealth and peace)25  18.66783  00.545
53Gajarakna  (elephant-ear)Kotwalpura, Ishaneshwara, CK 37 / 43 (giver of well-being)25  18.66983  00.547
54Chitraghanta (painted bell)Lakkhi Chabutara, Chandu Nau Gali, CK 23/ 34;  (care taker of the devotees)25  18.77383  00.721
55Mangala    (auspiciousness)Bala Ghat, Mangala Gauri, K 24 / 34 (giver of auspiciousness and good life)25  18.87483  01.034
56Mitra (friend)Scindhia Ghat, Atmavireshvara, CK 7/ 158 (giving  good companionship)25  18.73183  00.929
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