Religious Site
Siddhivinayak Temple
Famous Ganesha temple attracting millions of devotees annually
4.7(11,234 reviews)
Prabhadevi, Central Mumbai
Quick Info
Timings
5:30 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Nearest Metro
Lower Parel Metro Station
1.5 km
About Siddhivinayak Temple
Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is Mumbai's most revered temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Built in 1801, the temple features a black stone idol with trunk turned to the right, considered rare and auspicious. The temple attracts millions of devotees annually.
History & Significance
The temple was built on November 19, 1801, by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. Major renovations were undertaken in 1993, creating the current grand structure. The temple receives donations worth millions annually for charitable activities.
Things to Do
Offer prayers to Lord Ganesha
Participate in morning or evening aarti
Make offerings of modak
Visit Hanuman temple in complex
Purchase prasad
Highlights
Lord Ganesha Temple
Spiritual Experience
Architecture
Interesting Facts
1Built in 1801
2Ganesha's trunk turns right (rare)
3Gold-plated dome
4Receives millions of devotees
5Tuesday is most auspicious
6Bollywood celebrities regularly visit
Nearby Places
Worli Sea Face (2 km)
Nehru Planetarium (1.5 km)
Mahalaxmi Temple (2 km)
Prasad Counter
Shoe Storage
Donation Counter
Queue Management
Practical Information
Time Required
30 minutes to 2 hours depending on crowd
Ideal For
Devotees
Spiritual seekers
Families
Photography
No photography inside temple
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible with special queue
Parking
Temple parking available. ₹30-50 per vehicle.
Food & Refreshments
Temple prasad
Nearby restaurants
Souvenirs & Shopping
Temple prasad
Ganesha idols
Religious items
Best Time to Visit
Early morning (5:30-7 AM) for smaller crowds. Avoid Tuesdays.
Visitor Information
Rating
4.7
Total Reviews11,234
Category
Religious Site
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