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Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
Ganesha (Siddhivinayak) · Prabhadevi, Mumbai
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The Siddhivinayak Temple at Prabhadevi is the most beloved — and among the most visited — shrines of Mumbai, dedicated to Ganesha as the giver of siddhi, success and fulfilment. The deity’s trunk curves to the right, a rare and powerful form, and the small early-19th-century temple has grown into a gold-domed landmark thronged every Tuesday by film stars, leaders and ordinary devotees alike.
The right-trunked lord of success
The black-stone image of Siddhivinayak shows the elephant-headed god with his trunk turned to the right — the uncommon and, by tradition, more demanding and powerful orientation, said to grant siddhi to those who worship with discipline. Riddhi and Siddhi, the consorts who personify prosperity and attainment, flank the lord.
From a small shrine to a city’s heart
The temple was founded in 1801, built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil, and for much of its life was a modest neighbourhood shrine. Through the 20th century its fame spread across Mumbai and beyond, and a grand multi-tiered temple with a gold-plated dome rose around the old sanctum, while the inner doors carry images of the Ashtavinayak.
Tuesdays at Prabhadevi
Tuesday, sacred to Ganesha, brings the greatest crowds, the queues stretching far down the road; Ganesh Chaturthi and Maghi Ganeshotsav fill the surrounding streets. The temple is among the wealthiest in India, its devotees ranging from the city’s film and political worlds to pilgrims who walk barefoot from afar.
How to reach the temple
- By road/rail: the temple is at Prabhadevi in central Mumbai; Dadar station (Western and Central lines) is the nearest railhead, about 1.5 km away.
- By metro: the Mumbai Metro serves the Dadar–Prabhadevi area.
- By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 12 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the trunk of Siddhivinayak special?
The image’s trunk turns to the right, a rare orientation considered more powerful and demanding; such a Ganesha is held to grant siddhi (success) to those who worship with discipline.
What does Siddhivinayak mean?
Siddhivinayak means the Ganesha who grants siddhi — success, attainment and fulfilment. Riddhi and Siddhi, prosperity and attainment, flank the deity.
When was the temple built?
The temple was founded in 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil; the grand gold-domed structure grew around the old sanctum in the 20th century.
Why is Tuesday important at Siddhivinayak?
Tuesday is sacred to Ganesha, and the temple draws its largest crowds then, with queues stretching far down the road.
How do I reach Siddhivinayak Temple?
It is at Prabhadevi in central Mumbai; Dadar station is the nearest railhead, about 1.5 km away, and the airport about 12 km.
Is Siddhivinayak a wealthy temple?
Yes — it is among the wealthiest temples in India, visited by devotees from the city’s film and political worlds as well as pilgrims from afar.
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| Deity | Ganesha as Siddhivinayak (giver of success) |
| Special | Rare right-turned trunk; Riddhi and Siddhi at his side |
| Built | 1801, by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil |
| Busiest day | Tuesday |
| Main Festival | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Nearest station | Dadar (~1.5 km) |