Introduction

Mumbai ,formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With an estimated population of 20.5 million, it is the largest metropolis in India and one of the most populous cities in the world. The Mumbai Metropolitan Area which includes cities of Navi Mumbai & Thane, is also the world's 5th most populated metropolitan area.

There are so many Places around Mumbai to see . Which include Temples, Historical Places, Hill station, Wild Life and Waterfalls etc.
This site help to find out known-unknown places around Mumbai. which can be one or two day picnic for People and children's who don't have time.
Then What you are Thinking Lets Plan to see Nature..

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Siddhivinayak Temple




Location: At Prabhadevi in Mumbai 
Built by: Mr. Laxman Vithu and Mrs. Deubai Patil 
Built in: 1801 
Dedicated to: Lord Ganesha
Attraction: A major temple of Lord Ganesha 
How to reach: One can easily reach Siddhivinayak Temple by taking local Buses, auto-rickshaws or by hiring taxis from Mumbai  Or Nearest Railway Station is Dadar 


The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesh . It is located in Prabhadevi ,Mumbai. It was originally built by Mr. Laxman Vithu and Mrs. Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801.Though it is one of the richest temple in Mumbai, the current generation of Patil is staying in state of despair near the temple.
The temple has a small mandap (hall) with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesh that grants your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesh in Maharashtra). The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesh. In the periphery of the temple, there is a Hanuman temple as well.
You can visit Siddhivinayak Site And book your Pooja..



1 comment:

Shridhar Mhatre said...

Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Mumbai ....Amazing Maharashtra