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Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple is a Hindu temple in Mumbai, India, dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings, and the removal of obstacles. The temple was originally built in 1801 and has since developed into a major urban pilgrimage destination. Worship centers on an image of Ganesha in the form known as Siddhivinayak, and the site receives both local devotees and visitors from elsewhere in India.
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Who is worshipped at Siddhivinayak Temple?
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple is dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings, and removing obstacles. It is in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, and is a major urban temple.
When was Siddhivinayak Temple built?
The temple was originally built in 1801. It later grew from a small shrine into a major Mumbai pilgrimage center, which explains why the present complex is much larger than its founding date suggests.
What is distinctive about the Siddhivinayak Ganesha idol?
The central idol is traditionally described as a black-stone Ganesha with a right-curving trunk and figures of Riddhi and Siddhi. That right-trunk form is one reason devotees treat Siddhivinayak as a distinctive Ganesha shrine.
When is Siddhivinayak Temple usually busiest?
Tuesday is especially associated with Ganesha worship, and Siddhivinayak can become particularly busy then. Visitors should check the temple's current darshan rules rather than assume that a normal weekday crowd will apply.
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