Introduction & History:
The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was originally built by Mr. Laxman Vithu and Mrs. Deubai Patil in November 19, 1801.
Siddhi Vinayak: Most icons of Ganapati depict the elephant faced God with his trunk curled towards his left. Siddhi Vinayak in Mumbai, Siddhi Vinayak at Siddhatek in Maharashtra as well as Karpaka Vinayakar at Pillayarpatti in Tamilnadu are depicted with a trunk pointing to the right (Valampuri)
Ganapati here is depicted with four arms bearing a lotus, an axe, modakas and a garland of beads, flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Riddhi
The temple has a small mandap (hall) with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesh that grants your wish").
Location & How to Reach:
Location: Prabhadevi, Mumbai
How to reach: Board a local that will take you here, or hire an auto or taxi
Attraction: Shrine for Siddhi Vinayak (Spiritual Ganesha)
Best time to visit :All through the year
Prashad to Lord Ganesha:
The Shri Siddhivinayak temple has a narrow lane outside its precincts called the 'Phool galli' lined with innumerable stalls. Here you can buy tulsi flower garlands, coconuts, and sweets including the pear shaped favorite yellow sweet of Lord Ganesha, the 'modak'. You may also love to explore several of the religious paraphernalia here.
Faith:
Tuesday is considered to be the most auspicious days to visit Siddhivinyak temple when devotees converge in great numbers to pray. In the Hindu religion and mythology Lord Ganesha hold the most revered position and all the new works begin with His prayer. And hence, the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple is regularly visited by the renowned persons. Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Govinda, Bal Thackeray come to pray here for their well-being. Millions of devotees congregate to Vinayak Temple every month just to have a glimpse of the deity and offer their prayers.
Festivals:
Hundreds of thousands of devotees throng the temple, especially during Angaraki and Sankashti Chaturti days, when there is a continuous stream of visitors for as long as a 24 hour period.
Exlucsive Website of temple:
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f visitors for as long as a 24 hour period.
History Video of Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir (Mumbai)
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