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Ganesh Chaturthi is the auspicious day that marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Celebrations of the elephant-god's birthday take place all around India and abroad. The Siddhivinayak Temple in Maharashtra is one of the temples where you can see the celebrations in its complete sense.
Siddivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the temples that is flocked with devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is believed to bring good luck to his devotees. Located at Phabhadevi in the city of Mumbai, the temple is one of the most visited temples of Lord Ganesha in India.
The temple has an idol of Siddi Vinayak, a manifestation of Lord Ganesha. The wooden doors that surround the shrine have the images of Ashtavinayak, the eight manifestations of the Lord namely Moreshwar, Siddivinayak, Ballaleshwar, Varadavinayak, Chintamani, Girijatmaj, Vighnahar and Mahaganapati, carved on them. The inner part of the roof of the sanctum is gold-plated and there is also a Hanuman Mandir in the premises of the temple.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the revered festivals of India. Hindu devotees throng at Siddivinayak Temple to have a glimpse of Lord Siddi Vianayak, who is believed to grant the wishes of His devotees. Since it is difficult for all the visitors to enter the temple surviving the huge crowd, televisions are installed outside the temple compound showing the rituals and other religious processions taking place in the temple during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
How to reach the temple - The Siddivinayak temple is located around 10km from Mumbai city. One can either take a taxi or an auto to the temple from the city. The nearest railway station is Dadar railway station which is only a kilometre away from the temple.
Other Temples known for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations - Some of the other famous temples that celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in India include the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple in Ganpatipule, Trinetra Ganesh Temple in Ranthambore, Karpaka Vinayakar Temple in Pillayarpatti (Tamil Nadu), Managula Vinayagar temple in Goa, Madhur Maha Ganapathi Temple in Kasargod (Kerala) and Dagadusheth Ganpati Temple in Pune.
