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Siddhivinayak sends Ganesh idol to Silicon Valley

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This Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees of the Lord in Silicon Valley will have something new to celebrate.
For, the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust, here in Mumbai, has sent a three-foot high idol of the Lord to San Jose, with the help of a few devotees to help establish a Ganesha Temple there.
From September 11 onwards, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, the San Jose Ganesh Temple will be open to hundreds of devotees settled in Silicon Valley.
Work on the idol – which has been carved out of one single piece of marble by artists from Jaipur – started a few months ago after Praveen Naik, a trustee of Siddhivinayak was on a visit to the city, was requested for a Ganesha idol.
The request had been made by Sandip Deokule, an office bearer of the Brihanmaharashtra Mandal, a community organisation working for the people from Maharashtra in America.
Naik said funds were raised for the idol with help of donations from devotees in Mumbai.
Those based in San Jose wanted that the idol should come with the help of Siddhivinayak, as the temple holds special significance for them.
Mangesh Shinde, executive officer of the trust, added that the trust ensured that the idol reached its destination on time for Ganesh Chaturthi.
The idol is 3-ft tallCity devotees donated money for it
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Siddhivinayak to join in Ganpati festivities

AUG 30
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The most iconic Ganesh temple in the city has not been an active contributor to the 10-day Ganpati celebrations so far, but that will change this season. For the first time, the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has decided to sponsor some services and attractions for the festival, and hopes to participate in a bigger way next year.  
“We will organise food and snacks for the National Cadet Corps (NCC) volunteers and lifeguards who are on duty at the beaches on Gauri visarjan and the final immersion day,” said Subhash Mayekar, chairman of the Trust.
Earlier, this service has been provided by various non-profit organisations.
Siddhivinayak will also distribute over 5,000 Ganpati flags to big mandals across the city.
“These are flags carrying the symbol of the mushak (the mouse that the elephant-god rides on), and are supposed to be hoisted above every pandal,” said Mayekar. The trust already has 2,000 flags ready to be distributed, and will have the others stitched soon.
On the last day of the festival, the trust will set up a small Ganesh souvenir stall at Girgaum Chowpatty, stocked with miniature idols for foreign visitors coming to see the immersion.
“This is Mumbai’s biggest festival put together with the efforts of so many organisations and civic departments. I felt that our biggest Ganesh temple must participate as well,” said Naresh Dahibawkar, president of the Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, the festival’s central co-ordinating committee.
This is the first time that Siddhivinayak has been approached by the Samiti for help, and the Temple jumped at the opportunity. “Next year we will do something more,” said Mayekar.
Many Ganpati mandals in the city have also marked their appreciation for the temple’s initiative.
“Siddhivinayak is a temple that so many of us visit every Tuesday. Their involvement with the festival is very good news,” said Namdev Patkar, a member of the Abhyudaya Nagar Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal at Kalachowkie.
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Lord Siddhivinayaka, Siddhatek

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Sthito Bhimatire Jagadvan Kamen Harina |
Vijetu Daityo Tachuti Malbhavou Kaitabh Madhu ||
Mahavighnarten Prakhar Tapasa Sevitpado |
Ganesh Siddhisho Girivarvapu Panchajanak ||Meaning  
On the greatest mountain Siddhatek which is located on the bank of river Bhima & surrounded by forest and trees. God Vishnu did hard penance when he was in great difficulty. He got a boon from Lord Siddheshwar Ganesh who is a father or creator of `Panchamahabhuta’ (the five elements namely Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Sky) and killed the two demons Madhu & Kaitabha. Oh mighty God my salute to you. Let me offer my humble services to you.Lord Siddhivinayaka, the third Ganesh of Ashtavinayaka has trunk towards right and has authority to complete the work. At this place God Vishnu got Siddhi (divine illumination). The God is awaked or potent. Sage Moraya Gosavi from Chinchwad and Sage Narayan Maharaj from Kodgaon got siddhi from the Lord Siddhivinayaka at this place. Shri Haripant Phadke a general from Peshwa got back his post when he did penance continuously for 21 days . Stories about Shree SidhatekLong ago God Brahma thought of creating the nature. For that he did ceaseless reiteration of single alphabet OM. Lord Ganesha was delighted with the penance and gave him a boon that he will fulfil his wish of creating the nature. When God Brahma was creating the nature, God Vishnu felt asleep. Demons Madhu & Kaitabh immerge from God Vishnu’s ears (means from his irascible) they started harassing all gods, goddesses and sages. God Brahma realise that only God Vishnu will be able to kill the two demons. God Brahma along with other gods requested God Vishnu to kill the demons. God Vishnu fought with them for 5 thousand years, but he could not succeed in ending their lives. Then God Vishnu realise that he won’t succeed unless he worships Lord Ganesha. God Shiva and goddess Parvati gave him `Ganesh Mantra’ and asked him to go to Siddhi Shetra(place) for worshipping the mantra. God Vishnu came to Siddhi Shetra. where he found self-existent right trunk Ganesh idol. God Vishnu installed the idol at Siddhi Shetra and called the Ganesh as `Siddhi Vinayak’. This Siddhi Shetra later became famous by Siddhatek.God Brahma got the energy to create the nature with the boon. With the Lords blessing God Brahma got two daughters named Siddhi & Buddhi. God Brahma worshipped Lord Ganesha and requested to accept his daughters as Lord Ganesha’s wife.Lord Vishnu, sage Vyas, sage Bhrushundi, sage Moraya Gosavi, sage Narayan Maharaj were stayed at this holy place. This place is one of the twenty-one places of Lord Ganesha, which mentioned in the purana (mythology). This place is second in Ashtavinayaka.The Temple   At Siddhatek Lord Ganesha gave darshan to God Vishnu (Lord Ganesh himself appeared in front of God Vishnu). God Vishnu built a temple over there with installing Ganesha idol. The temple has four big entrances. Later on this temple was destroyed by wear and tear. Years later a cowherd had a divine appearance of God and saw this temple. That cowherd used to wash the idol by the water of river Bhima and used to give offering and used to worship. Soon everyone in the vicinity came to know about the temple. A Brahmin used to maintain the Lord Ganesha and temple. During the Peshwa Rule, the existing temple was built. The idols facing towards North. The nave is about 15 feet by 10 feet. The idol has beautiful gaily-decorated frame, on which sun, moon & eagle were carved. Also snake is decorated at the middle of the frame. Near decorate frame one can see the idols of Jay & Vijay (the dwarpals/watch men). The sleeping room(shej-ghar) of the God is in the nave. At the main entrance there is a Nagar-khana where one can hear the sound of holy drums in the morning and afternoon.Idol   Lord Siddhi Vinayaka is having trunk towards right side. Because of this one has to be very particular about the holiness of the idol. After taking bath, only few selected people/priests can worship the idol by touching it. No one else is even allowed to enter the main nave. The height of the idol is 3 feet and width is 2 feet. Near the temple there are small temples of other gods like God Shiva, Goddess Sitala, God Vishnu. The temple opens at dawn. At that time priest does prayers and does holy bathing of the idol. After night prayers temple closes and Lord Siddhi Vinayaka sleeps in shej-ghar. In the morning again priest worship the idol(Shodopachari puja), in the evening priest worship idol.Programs and Festivals Temple observes big festivals in the month of Magh and Bhadrapada, Pratipada (1st day of the month) to Panchami(5th day of the month) many ornaments is put on the idol during these festivals.
 How to reach Sidhatek
 1)By rail Pune-Sholapur, one can get down at Daund station to reach the Siddhatek . Pune-Daund is 78 km. The way is Pune-Hadapsar-Loni-Vawat-Chaufula-Patas-Daud-Siddhatek. Daud-Siddhatek distance is 18 km. One can got to Daud-Shirapur-Bhima river. One can cross the river with a boat. Private buses, cars are allowed to go till the bank of river Bhima. After passing the river one has to walk some distance to reach temple. 2)By road one can go from Daud-Kasti-Padgaon to Siddhatek. 3)State transport bus service available between Shivaji Nagar(Pune) to Siddhatek.
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Chintamani Vinayak Temple of Theur

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  Brahma Srushtyadisakta Sthirmatirahittam Pidito Vighnasandhe |Aakranto Bhutirakta Krutiganrajasa Jeevita Tyaktu Mischina ||
Swatmanan Sarvyakta Ganapatimamal Satyachintamaniyam |
Mukta Cha Stapayant Shtirmatisukhadam Sthavare Dhudhi Midhe ||
Meaning  
The one who is in search of happiness, whose mind is wavering like God Brahma, who is in the middle of all calamities should go to Sthavar means Theur & worship Shree Chintamani & get rid of all Chintas(worries).God Brahma meditated here to subdue his wavering mind. Theur is the nearest place of Ashtavinayak from Pune.  
Story    
King Abhjit & queen Gunavati did penance for several years on advice of sage Vaishampayan & got a son named as Gana. Gana popularly called as Ganaraja.    
Ganaraja was as furious as he was brave & valorious. Once after his hunting expedition he came to Kapila Rishi’s Ashram for taking rest. Sage Kapila welcomed Ganaraja & invited for lunch along with his sena(army).    
King of gods Indra had given sage Kapila a jewel called Chintamani. With its help the sage fed the entire army with good food. Being impressed by the power of the jewel, greedy Ganaraja asked sage Kapila to give the jewel to him. When sage Kapila refused to give the jewel, Ganaraja took away from him by force.    
Sage Kaplia was disappointed. Goddess Durga advice Kapila to worship Lord Ganesha & in boom asked for the Chintamani. A fierced battle between Lord Ganesha & Ganaraja took place. At the end Lord Ganesha killed Ganaraja.    
King Abhjit returned the Chintamani to sage Kapila. Sage Kapila worshipped Lord Ganesha. From that time Lord Ganesha was also called as Chintamani-Vinayaka. This village is also called as Kadamba Tirtha because the battle between Lord Ganesha & Ganaraja took place near Kadamba tree.    
Another story:    
King of gods Indra was attracted towards Sage Gautam’s beautful wife Ahilya. Once the sage was out for bath, God Indra in disguise of sage Gautam had pleasure with Ahilya. On returning to hermitage, sage Gautam by his inner power realised the fact. Seething with rage sage Gautam cursed God Indra. Because of the curse God Indra had thousands of holes in his body. God Indra pleaded for mercy. Sage Gautam asked him to worship Lord Ganesha to get rid of the curse. God Indra performed penance in Kadambnagar & got released from the curse. The lake in which God Indra had bath, is called as Chintamani sarovar.    
Temple     
The main archway of the temple faces North. Madhavarao Peshava had built a concrete road from main gate up to Mula-Mutha river. Temple hall is made up of wood & there is a small fountain made up of black stone in the hall. The courtyard of the temple is big paved with floor. There is small temple of God Shiva in the courtyard of the temple. A big bell can be seen outside the main temple.    
The temple was built by Dharanidhar Maharaj Dev from the family of Moraya Gosavi. One hundred years later Madhavarao Peshava built a hall for this temple. Haripant Phadake & other devotees had done timely repairs of the temple.    
Idol    
Idol facing toward East is self emerged & has a left side trunk. There are diamonds in the eyes of the idol.    
Festivals     
Two festivals, one in Bhadrapada from Pratipada to Saptami & another in Magh are celebrated in Theur on grand scale. In those days Ganesh idols in the nearby temples are worshipped & offered naivedya. This is called as Dwaryatra. On Sankashti & Angaraki people give food to poor. They have been provided with the utensils to prepare food.    
Lord Chintamani was a family God of Madhavarao Peshva. His palace was near the temple & now it is converted into garden. Madhavarao Peshva had stayed in this palace in his last sickness. He renovated the temple & performed various religious programs in the temple. By chanting Gajanan he passed away. Ramabai, wife of Madhavarao Peshva burnt herself with corpse of Madhavarao Peshva on bank of the Mula Mutha river. Sati’s vrindavan was built on that place. It was Kartik Vadya Ashtami. Rama Madhav death anniversary is celebrated here on Kartik Vadya Ashtami.    
How to reach Theur    
Theur is in Haveli district of Pune. The distance from Pune is about 25 km. Theur is situated on the confluence of Mula, Mutha & Bhima rivers. One can reach Theur by,    
1. Regular Pune Motor Transport buses are available from Poolgate bus stand of Pune. 2. On Pune-Sholapur highway after Loni, a road leads to Theur.     
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Mumbai’s Shri Siddhivinayak Temple

JUL 10
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The old temple was consecrated on Thursday, 19th November 1801. According to our Hindu Calendar it falls on Kartik Shudha Chaturdashi, Shake 1723 in “Durmukh Sanvatsar”. It’s build-up area was 3.60mtr. x 3.60mtr. square. It was ground floor structure (see picture no.1). It had 450mm thick brick walls and old type dome, again of brick with a Kalash above. Around the dome, a parapet walls with grills was structure of the temple. The floor level of the temple and road level were also same.
This temple is on the corner of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg and S.K.Bole Marg in Prabhadevi, which is facing heavy vehicular traffic It was built by a professional contractor, Late Mr.Laxman Vithu Patil as per the financial support and instructions of Late Mrs.Deubai Patil, who was a rich lady of Agri Samaj from Matunga. Although she was rich enough, she had no child.
The idea of the construction of the temple struck to Late Deubai during the prayer time, she humbly requested Lord Ganesh and said, “Although I cannot have a child, let other ladies who are childless get the pleasure of child on visiting the temple and praying you”. Looking at successful subsequent history of the temple, it appears like the Lord Ganesh nodded to this humble request and pious thoughts and deeds of Late Deubai Patil. It is, therefore, this Siddhivinayak is famous for it and known as “Navasacha Ganapati” or “Navasala Pavanara Ganapati” in Marathi (Ganapati bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish) among devotees.
The idol of Shree Siddhivinayak was carved out of a single black stone and is 2’6” (750mm) high and 2′ (600mm) wide with the trunk on the right. This is rather unusual appearance of Lord Ganesh. The upper right and left hands hold a lotus and an axe respectively while the lower right and left hands hold a rosary (japmala) and bowl full of “Modak” respectively. As it resembles the sacred thread, a snake appears on the left shoulder to right side belly. On the forehead of deity is an eye, which almost looks like the third eye of Lord Shiva. On both sides of the Lord Ganesh idol, are placed one idol each of Riddhi and Siddhi goddesses who are appearing like peeping out of the Ganesh idol from behind. Because of these two deities along with Lord Ganesh, this temple is known as the Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. These goddesses signify sanctity, success, wealth and prosperity.
Around 125 years ago, Shri Akkalkot Swami Samarth‘s great disciple, Late Ramakrishna Jambhekar Maharaj, who was also ardent devotee of Lord Ganesh and Gayatri Mantra was blessed with Assyssinian ( Siddhi ). One day Swami Samarth asked Shri Jambhekar to bring divine idols. Out of the idols, except two idols, Swami Samarth told to bury in the front courtyard of the house of Swami Samarth’s another disciple Shri Cholappa, where Swami Samarth used to temporarily reside. Shri Jambhekar was also told to inhume remaining two idols in front of Lord Ganesh that he usually worshipped. During his attendance with Swami Samarth, Shri Jambhekar foretold that a Mandaar tree would grow on the place after 21 years, Swayambhu ( Swayambhu ) Ganesh would appear on the sacred place. From that onward people’s devotion would grow in leaps and beyond.
After few years, Jambhekar Maharaj whose Math is near sea-shore at Dadar, Mumbai, asked Late Priest Govind Chintaman Phatak to look after, perform regular religious pooja etc. of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple. The predecessor of Priest Phatak, there was Late Namdev Kelkar performing priest-wood job in the temple.
From the available information and records, the land of the temple complex was around 2550 sq.mtrs. There was a lake towards eastern and southern side of temple admeasuring approx. 30 x 40 sq.mtrs. This lake was built by Nardulla in early 19th century, to overcome the scarcity of the water, faced by the area. The lake was, later on, filled up, and now it is playground and a part of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg.
There was also a rest house, sought of Dharmashala and a pair of beautiful 3.6 in high, stone masonry “Deepmalas”. There was also a dwelling unit for the owner of this complex. In the earlier days when there were not many structures of residential and commercial type in its neighborhood area. The devotees in large numbers started visiting the temple only after 1952 and the long standing Q’s were seen in 1965 onwards.
Since the owner had divided the original plot and subleased it to different parties and naturally the space available around this old temple reduced and became quite small. After 1975, the number of devotees visiting the temple started growing by real sense of Geometrical Progression. It became difficult to enter the temple or even to have “Darshan” of Lord Ganesh, the devotees were finding it quite troublesome to enter through the two small doors
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Ballaleshwar, Pali

JUL 10
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Vedo Sanstuvaibhavo Gajmukho Bhaktabhimaniti Yo |
Ballaleravya Subhaktapal Narataha Khyataha Sada Tishtati ||
Kshetre Pallipure Yatha Kritayuge Charimashta Laukike |
Bhakterbhavit Murtiman Ganapati Siddhiswhar Tam Bhaje ||
Meaning
Whose greatness is mentioned in Vedas, whose face is like an elephant, who is famous in his devotees, who is famous in his devotees, who is busy in looking after his devotees for protection. In Krita-yuga who is living in Pallipur alias Pali who idol is liked by all devotees. I worship such a great Lord Ganesha.
The legendary story of Shri Ballaleshwar is covered in Upasana Khand Section -22  occurred in Pali – the old name Pallipur.
Kalyansheth was a merchant in Pallipur and was married to Indumati. The couple was childless for quite some time but later was blessed with a son known as Ballal. As Ballal grew, he spent much of his time in worshiping and praying. He was devotee of Lord Ganesha and used to worship stone idol of Shri Ganesha in the forest along with his friends and companions. As it used to take time, the friends would reach home late. Regular delay in returning house used to irritate the parents of the friends of Ballal who complained to his father saying that Ballal was responsible for spoiling the kids. Already unhappy with Ballal for not concentrating on  his studies, Kalyansheth was boiling with anger when he heard the complaint. Immediately he reached the place of worship in the forest and devastated Pooja arrangements organized by Ballal and his friends. He threw away the Stone Idol of Shri Ganesh and broke the pandal. All the kids got frightened but Ballal who was engrossed in Pooja and japa, did not even know what was happening around. Kalayan beat Ballal mercilessly and tied him to the tree saying to get fed and freed by Shri Ganesha. He left for home thereafter.
Ballal semiconscious and tied to the tree in the forest was lying as that with severe pain all over, started calling his beloved God, Shri Ganesha.
“O Lord, Shri Ganesha, I was busy in praying you, I was right and humble but my cruel father has spoiled my act of devotion and hence I am unable to perform Pooja.”
Shri Ganesha was pleased and responded quickly. Ballal was freed. He blessed Ballal to be superior devotee with larger lifespan. Shri Ganesha hugged Ballal and said that his father would suffer for his wrong doings.
Ballal insisted that Lord Ganesha should continue to stay there at Pali. Nodding His head Shri Ganesha made his permanent stay at Pali as Ballal Vinayak and disappeared in a large stone. This is famous as Shri Ballaleshwar.
Shri Dhundi Vinayaka
In the above mentioned story the stone idol which Ballal used to worship and which was thrown away by Kalyan Sheth is known as Dhundi Vinayak. The idol is facing west. The birth celebration of Dhundi Vinayak takes place from Jeshtha Pratipada to Panchami. From ancient time, it is a practice to take darshan of Dhundi Vinayak before proceeding to main idol Shree Ballaleshwar.
The Temple
The original wooden temple was re-built with rock by Mr. Phadanvis during 1760’s. The temple is facing towards East. Two small lakes are built near the temple. Water from the right side lake is used for Lord Ganesha’s worship and other auspicious occasions. During Southern declination of the sun the rays directly fall on the idol of Lord Ballaleshwar. The temple is very strong while building the walls of the temple, lead was put in it. The pinnacle of the temple was build by bricks and a small room was built inside the pinnacle. there is a terrace in front of the room. There are two naves in the temple. The inner or main nave is bigger the naves were built in such a way that all right directions are covered in it. It is like an octagon. The height of the main nave is 15 feet and the height of other nave is 12 feet where the statue of mouse holding modak in its two legs was installed.
The Idol
In the main nave, there is a gaily decorated frame which is made up of stone. The idol of Lord Ballaleshwar is about 3 feet. The idol is facing towards East and the trunk is going towards left. There are diamonds in the eyes and navel of the idol. The decorative frame behind the idol is made of silver. The idol is installed on the throne and decorated with silver. Idols of Goddess, Shri Buddhi and Goddess Shri Siddhi are present near the idol of Lord Ballaleshwar. Many ornaments of gold, silver & diamonds are put on the idol everydy.
Daily Programs and festivals
The temple opens at 5 O’clock in the morning and at 5.30 am one can see and worship Lord Ballaleshwar. At 5 a.m. kakad arati(prayer which is done in early morning) & Panchopachari puja(worship with sandalwood, flowers, red lead, pastin stick/dhoop and light deep) done by the priest. Before 12 noon Shodopachari puja (a worship which embodies 16 items). After sunset Panchopachari puja and at night dhoop arti (worshipping with pastin sticks) takes place. The temple closes after last prayers in the night.
Festivals
Bhadrapada ( 6th month of the Hindu calendar) Shuddha Pratipada(first day) to Panchami (5thday) are celebrated as a big festival. Similarly Magha (11th month of the Hindu calendar) Shuddha Pratipada to Panchami are celebrated as a big festival.
There is a special story about the offering at night of Maghi Chaturthi to the god. After offering doors of the nave used to close and after some time when doors are open, one can see the marks of God’s fingers on the offering. To see this miracle many devotees
come to Pali.
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Ashtavinayaka

JUL 10
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Ashtavinayaka or eight Ganeshas is located in Maharashtra state of India, The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight holy temples of Ganesha .All the Eight Temples are Swayambhu (self-originated) and Jagrut.There are various names of Lord Ganesh for various places. The various names of Lord Ganesh are Moreshwar, Mahaganpati, Chintamani, Girijatmak, Vighneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar and Varad VinayakThese Temples are situated at Morgaon, Ranjangaon, Theur, Lenyadri, Ojhar, Siddhatek, Pali and Mahad. These places are at Pune, Ahamadnagar and Raigad district. Of the 8 vinayakas, 6 are in Pune district area and 2 in Raigad district but still comparatively nearer to the Pune areas.
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Famous Ganpati Temples in India

OCT 17
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The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated in the honour of lord Ganpati happens to be on September 17 this year. Also known as the Vinayaka Chaturthi, the festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The festivity is a ten-day long extravaganza, which ends on the Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).
Today, we list out the most famous Ganpati temples in India. Even if you are away from your home, you can plan your temple visit after checking out our list of famous Ganesh temples in the country. Here take a look at most famous Gajanana abodes:
Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak TempleSiddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
Perhaps, one of the most famous Ganesh temple in India. We have seen people from all walks of life stand in long queues at wee hours just to get a glimpse of their favourite lord. If you are in Mumbai, don’t forget to pay your obeisance to the lord and take his blessings. The entire Maharashtra is immersed in the Ganpati celebrations during this time, as it is one of the most loved festival of the state.


dodda ganeshanaDodda Ganeshana Gudi, Bangalore
The Dodda Basavana Gudi also known as (the Nandhi Temple) is situated in South Bangalore, Karnataka. The temple is situated inside the a park called Bugle Rock. The temple is known to be the biggest Nandi (bull god, a close lord Shiva) temple in the world. Inside the Nandi temple, there is a Ganpati idol close by. The Nandi image is covered with butter, benne in the local language of Kannada. Dodda Ganesha temple is quite famous amongst the Ganpati lovers.

kanipakam vinayakaVinayaka Temple, Chittoor
Located in the Kanipakam, Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. The swayambhu idol of Kanipakam is known as the up-holder of truth (lord Ganesha). It is believed that people if there are any disputes between people, it gets solved after taking a ‘special oath’ in the temple. One needs to take a holy dip in the temple tank and swear before the lord. It is taken as gospel truth, reportedly.


Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai GanapatiShreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune
This Ganesh temple sees thousands of pilgrims visit the temple every year. The famous Ganesha temple is also insured for a whopping sum of Rs 10 million.



ucchi pillayarUcchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort
This Ganpati temple is 7th-century old and is located on top of Rockfort, Trichy in Tamil Nadu. The legend has it that this rock is the place where lord Ganesh ran from KingVibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam.


idagunjiShree Vinayaka Devaru Temple, Idagunji
It is located on the West Coast of India in the Idagunji town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is reported that as many a million devotees pay their obeisance to the lord every year. It is one of the six famous Ganesha temples on the west Coast of India, often called the ‘Ganesha Coast’.


karpaga vinayakarKarpaga Vinayakar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti
This temple is situated in Thiruppatthur at Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days in a full festive mood. Many devotees participate in the famous Car Festival as well.

Ranthambore Ganesh templeRanthambhore Ganesh ji, Rajasthan
On the top of the historic Ranthambhore fort which is about 1000 years old is a Trinetra Ganesha temple. The three-eyed god in is orange in colour and is one of the major tourist attractions.




manakula
This temple is situated in Puducherry and is one of the major tourist attractions. The temple is of considerable antiquity and predates French occupation of the territory.



madhur maha ganpathiMadhur Maha Ganapathi Temple, Kasaragod, Kerala
Interestingly, this was initially a Shiva temple, but according to an old legend the Ganpati statue was drawn by a priest’s son, a small Brahmin boy, on the walls of the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) while playing. What followed was that the statue of Ganesh became huge and and fat which each passing day. Therefore, the boy called Ganpati as ‘boddajja’ or ‘bodda ganesha’.
sasive kaluSasive Kalu & Kadale kalu Ganeshas, Hampi, Karnataka
The legend has it that one day Lord Ganesha ate so much that his tummy was on the verge of bursting, therefore Ganpati tied a snake around his waist. In the temple idol at Hampi, we can see the snake tied around the lord’s tummy. There is also an image of a woman as if she is strapped to Ganesha’s back. It is believed to be symbolizing goddess Parvati as the eternal protector of her son.

ganesh tokGanesh Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim
Ganesh Tok is situated 7 kms away from Gangtok-Nathula Road. At about 6,500 ft on a hill near the TV tower. The scenic beauty of the place is such that you can take a complete city view from the Ganesh Tok temple.



moti doongriMoti Doongri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur
This temple is situated in Jaipur. The temple area is perched on a small hill, and is surrounded by an exotic palace. It was built in the early 18th century by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal. It is also one of the major tourist attractions of the pink city.


khade ganeshjiMandai Ganapati, Pune
Mandai’s Ganesh Mandal is also known as the Akhil Mandai Ganapati. This is one of the most important Ganesh Mandals in Pune. People throng the Mandal during Ganpati festival.


khade ganeshjiKhade Ganeshji, Kota
This Ganesha temple in Kota, Rajasthan is unique for the idol can be seen standing straight and also for its wish giving and fulfilling powers.




ganpatipuleSwayambhu Ganapati, Ganapatipule
This temple is located on a beautiful beach in Maharashtra. The lord which resides here is is also known as Paschim Dwar Devata, or the sentinel at western gate.



ganpatyar_ganeshGanpatyar temple, Srinagar
The ancient Ganesh temple in Srinagar, Kashmir is known to all as Ganpatyar. It is situated here Habba Kadal, and beautiful river Jhelum can be seen flowing smoothly from the temple view point.




shri-subha-siddhi-vinayakaShri Subha Siddhi Vinayaka Mandir, New Delhi
This beautiful Ganesh temple is located in Mayur Vihar Phase-, New Delhi. It is one of the most famous Ganesh temples in the country, as people from all walks of life come and visit it throughout the year.



karunyaKarunya Mahaganapathi Temple, New Delhi
This famous Gajanana temple is situated in Mayur Vihar Phase-II, New Delhi. The temple is huge and beautifully constructed in typical South Indian interiors. Devotees throng the premises for daily darshan of the lord.
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Maharashtra’s own temples of wealth

JUL 10
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The unprecedented treasure discovered at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple in Keralaproves that spirituality is not the only wealth that temples amass. From Mumbais richest Siddhivinayak temple that grosses up to Rs 49 crore annually to the Saibaba temple in Shirdiwhose official annual income is in the range of Rs 320 crorea figure said to be conservative at bestthe business of devotion is thriving in Maharashtra.
Boosting its status is the fact that Lord Shani is the deity with the fastest growing number of worshippers in India. Over the past few years,the number of devotees visiting his nodal shrine in the town of Shani Shinganapur has swelled beyond measure. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpatimandal,which is a makeshift pandal,grosses Rs 18 crore during the 10 days of Ganeshotsav. 
Breaking with tradition from previous years,temple administrators are no longer wary of disclosing their annual income. Mangesh Shinde,executive officer of Siddhivinayak temple,readily says that Mumbais richest temple earned an annual income of Rs 48. 89 crore in the fiscal year 2010-11. Of this,we received 38 crore by way of donations while puja bookings brought in around Rs 3 crore. Other assets include fixed deposits worth Rs 144 crore,110 kg gold and 1,100 kg silver, says Shinde. We do not own real estate other than the Prabhadevi temple premises.
Sources at the Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan put their annual income at Rs 320 crore. However,they add that they reserve hundreds of crores towards welfare schemes every year. Several more go into providing infrastructure and hospitality for tourists;a bus stand that is to be erected in the area must be extraordinary as the budget for it is nothing less than Rs 20 crore. On the one hand,riches beget riches. Visuals of golden ornaments being donated to the Shirdi Sai Sansthan or ornate silver chhatras (umbrellas ) being offered to the Andhericha Raja Ganpati mandal have been known to drive more donors to these sites. Hundreds of bidders arrive at the L a l – b a u g ch a Raja annual auction to buy precious offerings made by devotees each Ganeshotsav.
The pendulum swings in the opposite direction as well. We would prefer not to be included in the list of richest temples in the country, says the spokesperson of a prominent shrine in the state. This negatively prejudices not just devotees,but also government sources. They tend to hold back donations or funding for infrastructure. Individuals tend to divert their charity elsewhere.
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Mumbai’s Shri Siddhivinayak Temple

JUL 10
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The old temple was consecrated on Thursday, 19th November 1801. According to our Hindu Calendar it falls on Kartik Shudha Chaturdashi, Shake 1723 in “Durmukh Sanvatsar”. It’s build-up area was 3.60mtr. x 3.60mtr. square. It was ground floor structure (see picture no.1). It had 450mm thick brick walls and old type dome, again of brick with a Kalash above. Around the dome, a parapet walls with grills was structure of the temple. The floor level of the temple and road level were also same.
This temple is on the corner of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg and S.K.Bole Marg in Prabhadevi, which is facing heavy vehicular traffic It was built by a professional contractor, Late Mr.Laxman Vithu Patil as per the financial support and instructions of Late Mrs.Deubai Patil, who was a rich lady of Agri Samaj from Matunga. Although she was rich enough, she had no child.
The idea of the construction of the temple struck to Late Deubai during the prayer time, she humbly requested Lord Ganesh and said, “Although I cannot have a child, let other ladies who are childless get the pleasure of child on visiting the temple and praying you”. Looking at successful subsequent history of the temple, it appears like the Lord Ganesh nodded to this humble request and pious thoughts and deeds of Late Deubai Patil. It is, therefore, this Siddhivinayak is famous for it and known as “Navasacha Ganapati” or “Navasala Pavanara Ganapati” in Marathi (Ganapati bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish) among devotees.
The idol of Shree Siddhivinayak was carved out of a single black stone and is 2’6” (750mm) high and 2′ (600mm) wide with the trunk on the right. This is rather unusual appearance of Lord Ganesh. The upper right and left hands hold a lotus and an axe respectively while the lower right and left hands hold a rosary (japmala) and bowl full of “Modak” respectively. As it resembles the sacred thread, a snake appears on the left shoulder to right side belly. On the forehead of deity is an eye, which almost looks like the third eye of Lord Shiva. On both sides of the Lord Ganesh idol, are placed one idol each of Riddhi and Siddhi goddesses who are appearing like peeping out of the Ganesh idol from behind. Because of these two deities along with Lord Ganesh, this temple is known as the Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. These goddesses signify sanctity, success, wealth and prosperity.
Around 125 years ago, Shri Akkalkot Swami Samarth‘s great disciple, Late Ramakrishna Jambhekar Maharaj, who was also ardent devotee of Lord Ganesh and Gayatri Mantra was blessed with Assyssinian ( Siddhi ). One day Swami Samarth asked Shri Jambhekar to bring divine idols. Out of the idols, except two idols, Swami Samarth told to bury in the front courtyard of the house of Swami Samarth’s another disciple Shri Cholappa, where Swami Samarth used to temporarily reside. Shri Jambhekar was also told to inhume remaining two idols in front of Lord Ganesh that he usually worshipped. During his attendance with Swami Samarth, Shri Jambhekar foretold that a Mandaar tree would grow on the place after 21 years, Swayambhu ( Swayambhu ) Ganesh would appear on the sacred place. From that onward people’s devotion would grow in leaps and beyond.
After few years, Jambhekar Maharaj whose Math is near sea-shore at Dadar, Mumbai, asked Late Priest Govind Chintaman Phatak to look after, perform regular religious pooja etc. of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple. The predecessor of Priest Phatak, there was Late Namdev Kelkar performing priest-wood job in the temple.
From the available information and records, the land of the temple complex was around 2550 sq.mtrs. There was a lake towards eastern and southern side of temple admeasuring approx. 30 x 40 sq.mtrs. This lake was built by Nardulla in early 19th century, to overcome the scarcity of the water, faced by the area. The lake was, later on, filled up, and now it is playground and a part of Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg.
There was also a rest house, sought of Dharmashala and a pair of beautiful 3.6 in high, stone masonry “Deepmalas”. There was also a dwelling unit for the owner of this complex. In the earlier days when there were not many structures of residential and commercial type in its neighborhood area. The devotees in large numbers started visiting the temple only after 1952 and the long standing Q’s were seen in 1965 onwards.
Since the owner had divided the original plot and subleased it to different parties and naturally the space available around this old temple reduced and became quite small. After 1975, the number of devotees visiting the temple started growing by real sense of Geometrical Progression. It became difficult to enter the temple or even to have “Darshan” of Lord Ganesh, the devotees were finding it quite troublesome to enter through the two small doors
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