Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, Hindu temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, India
The Siddhivinayak Temple features a central black stone idol of Lord Ganesha with a right-turned trunk, accompanied by his two wives Riddhi and Siddhi.
The temple construction began in 1801 through funds from a childless woman named Deubai Patil, who wanted to help other women achieve motherhood.
The temple attracts millions of Hindu worshippers each year, with Tuesday being particularly sacred for devotees seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha.
The five-story temple complex includes a free medical facility, a Ganesh museum, and requires visitors to follow specific dress codes and security protocols.
The main shrine contains an idol where Lord Ganesha wears a snake necklace, holds a lotus and goad, and displays a third eye similar to Lord Shiva.
Location: Mumbai
Website: http://siddhivinayak.org
GPS coordinates: 19.01692,72.83041
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
Mumbai is India's largest metropolitan area, combining colonial heritage with religious sites and modern cityscape. The architecture ranges from Victorian structures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Bombay High Court to contemporary designs such as the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Religious photography subjects include Hindu temples like Siddhivinayak and Mahalakshmi, Islamic sites like Haji Ali Dargah, Christian churches like Mount Mary and St. Thomas Cathedral, and the Jewish Magen David Synagogue. The Elephanta Caves on a harbor island offer 6th-century rock carvings. Beaches along the Arabian Sea, including Juhu, Versova and the Marine Drive waterfront, provide opportunities for sunset and crowd photography. Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the northern suburbs contains forests, the ancient Kanheri cave temples, and occasional leopard sightings. Markets like Crawford Market and Chor Bazaar capture urban trade activity. Historic neighborhoods like Khotachiwadi preserve 19th-century wooden houses, while locations like Dhobi Ghat document traditional labor practices.
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