Siddhi Vinayak Temple
According to a legend described in Kashi Khand, the Siddhi Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Vinayak Yatra. The idol of Shree Siddhi Vinayak is considered to be self manifested (Swayambhu) and is approximately 3.5 feet high and 3 feet wide, with the trunk on the left. The orange glaring figure has three eyes and dressed in red attire. It is believed that by worshipping Siddhi Vinayak devotees can attain Siddhi.
Location Of The Temple -
Siddhi Vinayak temple is located at Ck. 9/1, near Mani Karnika Kund in the steps.
Asha Vinayak Temple
As per a legend mentioned in Kashi Khand, the Asha Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is incorporated in the Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra. It is firmly believed that by offering worship to Asha Vinayak, all the desires and wishes of devotees are granted.
Location Of The Temple -
In Varanasi Asha Vinayak temple is located at D-3/71, Meer Ghat, Bada Hanuman Temple. It is present in the premises of Vishalakshi Devi temple.
Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak Temple
Based on a tale narrated in Kashi Khand, the Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is encompassed within the Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra. Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak is revered as the protector of Kashi and is regarded as a Ganapati who swiftly responds to devotion, earning the epithet of "Quick-acting Ganapati." By offering worship to Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak, it is believed that devotees can achieve various accomplishments in their lives.
Location Of The Temple -
Kshipra Prasadhan Vinayak temple is located at On the main road next to the Pishachmochan Kund.
Dhundhiraj Vinayak Temple
After Lord Ganesha successfully identified a flaw in the rule of King Divodas, he chose to reside in Varanasi in the form of fifty-six idols known as Chhapan Vinayak. Consequently, Lord Vishnu fulfilled his vow by dethroning King Divodas. Lord Vishwanath, accompanied by all the gods, arrived in Kashi from Mandarachal.
Upon entering Kashi, Lord Vishweshwar prioritized the worship and praise of Gadnayak (Lord Ganesha) and recited the hymns of Dhundhiraj. It was declared that in this place, Lord Ganesha would be revered as Dhundhiraj, and those pilgrims who offer prayers to Dhundhiraj prior to Lord Vishweshwar will receive the blessings of Lord Vishweshwar.
It is believed that devotees who regularly offer prayers to Dhundhiraj Vinayak are absolved of all sins and attain salvation.
Location of the temple -
Near Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Vakratund Vinayak Temple
Vakratund Vinayak, also referred to as Bada Ganesha, is recognized as the deity in the temple. Within the Sanctum Sanctorum, there is a grand statue of this revered form. It is firmly believed that a mere glimpse of Vakratund Vinayak can swiftly accomplish all the pending tasks of devotees and lead them to success.
According to the beliefs associated with Vakratunda Vinayak, he absolves all sins of his devotees and fulfills their every wish.
Location of the temple -
Vakratunda Vinayak Temple is located at K-58/101, Lohatia Bara Ganeshji.
Gyan Vinayak Temple
According to a legend recounted in Kashi Khand, the Gyan Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is part of the Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra. It is believed that Lord Gyan Vinayak acts as a protector of Kashi, warding off malevolent forces.
As per the beliefs, Lord Gyan Vinayak safeguards Kashi from negative energies, and devotees who worship him receive blessings of wisdom and knowledge.
Location of the temple -
Located inside the Gyanwapi premises.
Avi Mukta Vinayak Temple
Based on a saga described in Kashi Khand, the Avimukta Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is included in the Ashta Pradhan Vinayak Yatra. The idol of Lord Avimukta Vinayak is located at two places. One is located on the wall of Gyanvapi Mosque and another one is established in the premises of temple of Lord Vishweshwar (Vishwanath). It is believed that Lord Avimukta Vinayak removes all the distress faced by his devotees.
Location of the temple -
Near Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir.