Overview
A Divine Trail of the Elephant-Headed God Across Varanasi
Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. While Asht Vinayak Yatra is traditionally known in Maharashtra, Kashi too houses eight sacred forms of Lord Ganpati, each guarding a different direction of this holy city. Omvity now brings this lesser-known yet powerful path to light — a spiritual walk filled with grace, learning, and divine presence.
Tour Overview
- Tour Name: Asht Vinayak Yatra – 8 Ganeshas of Kashi
- Organized By: Omvity Ganpati Walks
- Start Point: Shree Ganesha Palace, Godowlia
- End Point: Dhundiraj Ganesh (Kashi Vishwanath Complex)
- Duration: 3 to 4 Hours
- Mode: Walking + TukTuk (approx. 3.5–4 km)
- Type: Guided Devotional Yatra
- Language: Hindi, English
- Batch Size: 2–10 travelers per group
- Ideal Time: Morning (Modak Prasad & Darshan Combo)
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Itinerary
Asht Vinayak Temple Trail
Each form of Ganpati is believed to protect one direction of the sacred geography of Kashi. The yatra spiritually “locks” you in Ganesha’s protection before any deeper sadhana or pilgrimage in the city.
Dhundiraj Ganesh
Inside Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor (South Wing)
- Most famous and highly revered Ganesh in Kashi.
- Considered the entry point deity of Kashi Darshan — devotees take his blessings before entering the sanctum of Kashi Vishwanath.
We start here with a Sankalp and Modak offering.
Siddhi Vinayak Ganesh
Near Vishwanath Gali, inside a small shrine
- Symbol of success and accomplishment.
- Worshipped for clearing mental and career obstacles.
- Peaceful temple, often missed by casual visitors.
Short mantra chanting done here.
Haridra Ganesh
Dashashwamedh Area, hidden in an alley near Godowlia
- "Turmeric Ganesh" — associated with healing, wealth, and protection.
- Ancient shrine worshipped by Ayurvedic healers and traders.
Uchchhisht Ganesh
Kedar Khand Area (exact lane to be confirmed)
- A rare and esoteric form of Ganpati often worshipped in tantric traditions.
- Offers blessings for siddhi, spiritual confidence, and freedom from fear.
Worshipped in silence or with low-voiced mantras.
Shringar Ganesh
Assi Ghat Area (inside a home-temple, local access only)
- Worshipped with flowers, perfumes, and sweets.
- Represents beauty, celebration, and the joy of living.
Kharva Vinayak
Rajghat Region (on the banks of the Ganga)
- Guardian of travelers and boatmen.
- Symbol of safe passage and journey completion.
Perfect photo stop with Ganga in background.
Durga Vinayak
Near Durga Kund Temple
- Associated with Shakti and feminine energy.
- Worshipped especially during Navratri and auspicious days by women.
- Harmonizes Ganpati’s strength with Devi’s grace.
Vighnahar Vinayak
Maidagin–Chowk area (confirm final spot locally)
- “Remover of Obstacles” in the purest form.
- Ends the yatra with a symbolic closing of karmic challenges.
Devotees whisper their inner wishes here, completing the cycle.
Symbolic Meaning of Completing the Yatra
Just as the Asht Bhairav Yatra protects Kashi, the Asht Vinayak Yatra prepares the soul. It clears karmic obstacles, sharpens intention, and blesses you before entering deeper spiritual zones like Panchkroshi, Aditya Yatra, or Durga Sadhna.
Inclusions
Inclusions:
- Spiritual storyteller guide (trained in Shaiva Tantra history & symbolism)
- TukTuk transport between key temple zones
- Temple prasad coordination (mustard oil, black cloth, etc.
- Bottled water
- Bhairav Yatri Badge + pocket mantra guide
- Access to hidden shrines/local coordination
Cost Excludes
Payment Policy:
- All bookings will be entertained by the company only after receiving a written confirmation mail by the client.
- On receiving the confirmation mail, the company will start the pre booking process.
- Company will block the Hotel rooms as mentioned in the package, purely on tentative basis for a cut off time period after which it will be released.
- Bookings Confirmed only after Advance Payment, within the cut off time period.
- Bookings will be held provisionally up to a pre-specified Cut – off date
- Bookings Confirmed only after 50% Advance Payment, within the cut off time period.
- Any hikes in Govt. taxes, the same would be charged accordingly over the above room rates/meals.
- 100% Payment has to be made to confirm the bookings before 30 days of Check-in.
- Once we receive full payment against the Package booking then only, we will issue the Final Package Confirmation Voucher, which will be mandatory at the time of commencement of the tour by the Company Tour Manager on arrival of the client at Port Blair.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation Received on or before 30 days, a 10% processing fee of the total package cost will be charged.
- Cancellation between 20 days to 29 days -50% of refund of total package cost.
- Cancellation less than 20 days of arrival or no show – No refund whatsoever the reason or Act of God.
- No refund for booking made from 15 December to 15 January.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Terms and Conditions:
- Package quoted is not based on the availability of hotels. Only when we receive written confirmation mail for the package, hotels will be booked as per the availability at that point of time. Any changes in the rate depending on the availability have to be borne by the guest.
- All the bookings are Confirmed with the hotel and issue of the ferry ticket for Port Blair/ Havelock Island and Neil Island after receiving a confirmation mail from the client with a Booking amount to be paid in our Bank account.
- We have mentioned the indicative names of the Hotels for each tour. We reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly, any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same.
- Vehicle will not at client disposal. Vehicle will be at client service as per the confirmed day wise and point to point itinerary. After completion of tour as per itinerary vehicle will be released. Additional charges for extra usage or sightseeing has to be paid.
- Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands are under restricted area, Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card.
- All Hotels have their fixed check in and checkout time. Early check in and late check – out subject to availability on extra cost as applicable by the particular hotels.
- The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions as printed in your voucher. The meals will be served either at restaurants of hotel of stay or the same could be arranged at local restaurants. The enroute meals or meals during excursions could be packed meals or served by enroute/local restaurants / dhabas. We cannot process a special meal nor do we guarantee the special diet to the customer. We however reserve the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances make it necessary to do so. If a tour participant does not avail his/her meal in stipulated time; he/she has to avail the meal on his/her own arrangement and expenses. No claim can be made for the meal which he/she has missed and not utilized.
- All Foreign nationals and Indian staying abroad holding passport of different country (PIO/OCI) needs to register themselves on arrival at Port Blair airport (immigration) which should have valid India visa or obtain RAP – Restricted Area Permit which is valid for 30days of stay in Andaman Islands.
- Entry to all City tour point like Cellular jail and other Museum closes by 1600hrs and light n sound show is Open every day 1800hrs (Subjected to weather condition and some VVIP movement).
- Ross & North Bay remains closed on every Wednesdays.
- Cellular Jail, Port Blair City Tour, Museums, Limestone Cave at Baratang Island, Jollybouy/Red Skin are closed on every Monday and National Holidays.
- Ross and Smith Island boat trip at Diglipur are closed on every Sunday. and National Holidays.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle. If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, she/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
- For the comfort and convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.
- All the ferry service inland and inter-island may change schedule without prior notice due to weather conditions, technical snag, operational requirement or commercial. we do not owe any responsibility for the same, our liability is restricted to the face value of the tickets only.
- In case of any unexpected bad weather Condition, Natural Calamity or due to any unavoidable circumstance if the ferry to Port Blair, Havelock, Neil or other island gets cancelled, some other alternative accommodation will be provided in Port Blair / Havelock, Neil Island or any other island. These additional night / Nights of accommodation in Port Blair Havelock/ Port Blair / Neil Island or any other island will be on direct payment basis by guest. The Client shall not hold “The Company” responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by the Client against The Company for refund or compensation.
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used.
- Itinerary is subject to change.
- The Company shall, in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person traveling with him for any death, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and/or damage or any kind of theft howsoever caused The temporary or permanent loss of or damage to baggage or personal effects howsoever caused including wilful negligence on the part of any person. Loss of baggage by the airlines / coach / Ferry. Overbooking of seats by the Ferry.
- The Company shall, in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person traveling with him for Failure on the part of Ferry to accommodate passengers despite having confirmed tickets or change of route. If in the event that the Client is booked on a particular ferry and the said Ferry is over booked/cancelled for whatever reason and the Client is not allowed/able to board the ferry, the Client shall not hold “The Company” responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by the Client against The Company for refund or compensation.
- “The Company” shall not be responsible and / or liable for any damages caused to the Client due to reasons beyond the control of “The Company” (Force Majeure / Vis Majeure).
- Mid –tour cancellation- yes you can cancel but the amount would be non-refundable.
- If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to natural calamity, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund to you.
- It is clearly understood that there shall be no refund whatsoever if the Client does not or cannot utilize any of the services like hotels, sightseeing, rides, cruises, meals, entrance fees, optional tours etc. due to any reason whatsoever.