Day 2

Two of the famous Ashtavinayakas are situated around Junnar. Shri Vigneshwara temple is at Ozar, about 27 km from Junnar. Sri Girijatmaka temple is at Lenyadri, is about 20 km from Junnar, off the Junnar-Malshej route. As the name suggests, it’s located inside a cave carved on top of a hill. There are steps leading to the temple. We returned via Malshejghat (35 km from Lenyadri) and Kalyan to Mumbai. Since it was pouring heavily when we passed Malshej we couldn’t enjoy the numerous waterfalls on the way. We were not prepared to get drenched like the many families we saw on the road.

Shri Vigneshwara temple at Ozar seen from a distance

View from the river bank close to the temple. The first photo was taken from the bridge (see the white car)

A colourful house on the way

Tomato fields

A view of Shivneri Fort

Vineyards

Steps leading to Lenyadri Sri Girijatmaka temple

The temple is in one of the caves

Views from the top

Tomato farm

Villagers going for Ganpati immersion

Road to Malshej

Gushing stream on the way

Ideal for a dip, if you are prepared

Rains prevented us from capturing the beautiful Malshejghat ...