PROMINENT GANESHA TEMPLES IN INDIA : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 14-09-2021 03:35 PM Culture

The most awaited ritual in the month of September is to bring our beloved Bappa home on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. People in India wait for this festival very eagerly as Lord Ganapati bring a bundle of happiness, prosperity and takes away all our sorrows. Shri Ekadanta - the elephant divinity is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The lord of good destiny, triumph, and knowledge is believed to be the greatest of all the Hindu deities. Be it any occasion or festival, Ekadanta is always worshipped foremost. This Ganesh Chaturthi, we have listed out India’s five most famous Ganesha Temples for you. So, do check out this article before you plan your visit to offer prayers to your favorite Lord Vinayak.

1. SHREE SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE

Situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple is one of the most famed temples of India. This temple is acknowledged to fulfill desires, therefore; huge number of devotees and quite a lot of renowned personalities visits this antique temple to seek blessings of Bappa especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi.

Address: SK Bole Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028

2. SHRIMANT DAGDUSHETH HALWAI GANPATI TEMPLE

This temple was built by Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai in Pune, Maharashtra, after he lost his son. Along with being an incredibly prominent temple the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Trust is one of the affluent temple trusts in the nation. This temple is renowned for its complex art work and its Golden Ganesha idol which is insured for over Rs 1 crore.

Address: 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002

3. RANTHAMBORE GANESH TEMPLE

Also known as, Trinetra Ganesh temple, this is located inside the premises of the 1000-year-old Ranthambore Fort. This is a unique temple as it represents Trinetra (three-eyed) Ganesh with all his family members. Constructed with red Karauli stone this temple receives wedding cards from all over the nation. People seek his blessings especially during 3-4 days of Ganesh Mela, organized annually during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Address: 2F83+X7P, Ranthambhore Fort, Rajasthan 322001

4. KARPAGA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE

Sited in Pillayarpatti village in Tamil Nadu, India this gorgeous temple is said to be around 1600 years old. This rock-cut cave temple has images of Hindu gods, goddesses and inscriptions but the foremost six-foot, stone-carved statue of Lord Ganesha is the exceptional beauty of this temple. Devotees from all over India come here to celebrate the 10 days annual Vinayaka Chaturthi festival.

Address: P.K.NK.TRUST, Koil Road, Koothadipatti, Pillayarpatti, Tamil Nadu 630207

5. MOTI DUNGRI GANESH TEMPLE

Build by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in the 18th century; Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Sited at the bottom of Moti Dungri hill and the fort of Moti Dungri this temple is a renowned tourist attraction in the town. Constructed using limestone and marble this temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is said to be more than five-hundred years old statue.

Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, near Birla Temple, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006