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Ganesh Utsav is a spectacular festival, honoring Lord Ganesha. The elephant-headed God is worshiped for 10 days from Bhadrapada Shudha Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi. It is celebrated all over India, but the maximum grandeur is witnessed in Mumbai and across Maharashtra. Colourfully decorated idols of Lord Ganesha are installed both at homes and in Ganesh Pandals all across Maharashtra.
The occasion becomes very lively and enthusiastic with the devotional songs, dances and drum beats being a part of the rituals observed by the devotees of Lord Ganesha, as part of the festivities. Pandals across Mumbai are known to thematically represent the current social issues that the city faces through paintings and decorations.
Ganesha is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune and traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new venture or at the start of travel. If you are in Maharashtra this Ganesha festival, then there are few famous Ganesha temples which can be a part of your festival celebrations this year.
Here is the list of famous Ganesha Temples of Maharashtra where the festival is celebrated with great pomp and fest.
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
The temple is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai and the inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha. In the periphery, there is a Hanuman temple as well. The temple is illuminated during the festival and attracts travellers from all around the globe.
The Lalbaugcha, Mumbai
The Lalbaugcha Raja is located in central Mumbai and is the biggest draw of any celebrations in Mumbai. Although the idol in the cramped fish market remains the same each year, crores of devotees flock to this much-hyped pandal to seek blessings from the wish-fulfilling deity. Over the years, offerings in gold and silver have increased and is well associated to high-profile celebrity visits and constant media coverage.
Ganapatipule Ganpati Temple, Ganapatipule
Nestled amidst greenery is a nearly 4000 year old landmark the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple (Swayambhu means a self-originated idol, Ganapati).The temple is beautifully decorated during the Ganesha Utsav and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists every year during the festival time.
Dagadusheth Ganpati Temple, Pune
The temple is located a short distance from the historical Shaniwar Wada fort, which was administrative headquarters of Peshwas of Maratha Empire. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Devotees of the temple include celebrities and high profile politicians of Maharashtra who visit the temple during the annual ten day Ganeshotsav festival.
Redi Ganapati Temple, Redi
The deity of the Lord Ganesha is 6 feet in height and 4 feet in width and looks adorable. The temple is nestled amidst beautiful landscape. Devotees and tourists from all over India visit the temple each year on the occasions of Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashta Chaturthi.
Ashtavinayaka Temples, Maharashtra
Ashtavinayaka Temples refer to the eight Shrines of Lord Ganesha situated in Maharashtra state of India. The Ashtavinayaka Yatra is the pilgrimage covering these eight holy abodes of Ganesha in and around Pune District of Maharashtra. Out of these 8 Temples 6 are in Pune and 2 are in Raigad District.
