Siddhivinayak Temple
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai is one of the most visited and revered Hindu temples in India, attracting millions of devotees every year including prominent Bollywood celebrities, business leaders, and politicians who seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha for success and fulfillment of wishes.
Traditional associations
Career & Purpose
Ganesh worship at Siddhivinayak has a traditional association with beginning new projects and ventures.
Documented by Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Trust.
Wealth & Prosperity
The temple's devotional tradition includes a clear association with prosperity.
Documented by Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Trust.
Family & Fertility
Traditional accounts of the temple's founding associate Siddhivinayak worship with prayers by childless devotees seeking blessings related to children.
Documented by Wikipedia — Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai.
Alignment reflects tradition and belief — not outcomes or guarantees.
Temple details
- About this temple
Originally constructed in 1801 by Laxman Vithu Patil at the request of Deubai Patil, the temple was built so childless women could pray for offspring. The presiding deity, Lord Siddhivinayak, is a stunning black stone idol with a trunk turning to the right — considered a rare and highly auspicious form of Ganesha. The sanctum's wooden doors are intricately carved with the Ashtavinayak (eight forms of Ganesha), while the inner roof is plated with gold. The outer dome is beautifully illuminated each evening. Considered one of India's wealthiest temples, Siddhivinayak receives enormous donations from devotees. The famous Angarika Chaturthi — special Tuesdays during certain months — draws particularly massive crowds. A visit to this temple is considered essential for those beginning any new venture, seeking career success, or asking for removal of obstacles.
- Deity
Lord Ganesha (Siddhivinayak – Granter of Wishes and Success)
- Temple type
Ashtavinayak (regional)
- Architectural style
Modern with traditional elements
- Established
1801 CE
- Festivals
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ganesh Jayanti
- Angarika Chaturthi (every Tuesday)
- Diwali
- Vijayadashami
- Managed by
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Trust
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India