The Navasha Ganapati is one of Nashik's most beloved Ganapati temples — a mandatory stop for Kumbh Mela pilgrims before beginning their sacred journey. Hindu tradition holds that any pilgrimage must begin with Ganapati's blessings. The temple conducts elaborate Modak Naivedyam puja, morning Kakad Aarti, and spiritual discourses on the significance of Lord Ganesha during the Kumbh era.