Ashtavinayak "Eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesha/Ganpati is the deity of obstacles, unity, prosperity and learning. Ashtavinayaka yatra refers to a pilgrimage to the eight Hindu temples in Maharashtra state of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesha, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesha/Ganpati which are situated around Pune. Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct fr