Sri Siddhivinayak Temple, Maharashtra

Address

South Road, Mumbaii, Maharashtra

Deity

Siddhivinayak, Amman: Rithi and Sithi

Introduction

• Location: Prabha Devi, Mumbai.
• Built: In the 18th century.
• Deity: Lord Ganesha, worshipped as Siddhivinayak.
• Significance: Known as “Vighnaharta” (the remover of obstacles) and is worshipped before starting any new work or project.

Special Features

• The wooden doors of the shrine are adorned with eight carved impressions of Lord Ganapati, representing the Ashtavinayak.
• Siddhivinayak Temple holds one of the eight sacred images of Lord Ganesha, with the other seven distributed across different temples in Maharashtra.

Devotees and Rituals

• The temple is open to devotees every day of the year, but Tuesday sees the highest number of visitors, as it is considered an auspicious day for worshiping Lord Ganesha for good luck.

Century/Period/Age

18th century

Managed By

Maharashtra

Nearest Bus Station

Private buses

Nearest Railway Station

Karjath

Nearest Airport

Sivaji

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