Shree Siddhivinayak Temple.One of India’s most famous Ganesha temples, located in Prabhadevi. The compact but powerful shrine houses a black stone idol of Siddhivinayak – “the Ganesha who grants wishes” with the trunk turned to the right, considered very auspicious. Devotees include film stars, politicians and lakhs of ordinary Mumbaikars; queues stretch around the block on Tuesdays and during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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History & highlights
The temple was first consecrated on 19 November 1801 by Laxman Vithu, funded by a childless woman Deubai Patil, who believed Ganesha here would bless other women with children. Originally a small shrine, it gradually gained popularity; in the late 20th century, major reconstruction created the current multi-storey complex with better queues and facilities. The Siddhivinayak Trust now runs large-scale charitable activities, while the temple itself remains a central spiritual anchor in Mumbai’s hyper-busy urban life.
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