Ganesh Mahotsav 2024 Date: Worship of Lord Ganesha has special significance. Ganesh Mahotsav has started from 7th September and this festival will end on 17th September on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Also, people are visiting the temples of Lord Ganesha to have darshan of him. There are many temples of Ganesha across the country whose darshan is beneficial. So let us know about those miraculous temples of Shri Ganesha.
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai (Siddhi-Vinayak Mandir- Mumbai)
Whenever we talk about Lord Ganesha, the first thought that comes to mind is of Siddhivinayak temple. This grand and beautiful temple of Bappa located in Mumbai has been the center of faith of devotees for years. It is said that the idols in the temples where the trunk of the idol of Lord Ganesha is on the right side belong to Siddhipeeth and those temples are called Siddhivinayak.
Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain
Chintaman Ganapati is one of the oldest temples in Ujjain. As soon as you enter the sanctum sanctorum, you can see three idols of Ganeshji. First is Chintaman, second is Ichchhaman and third is Siddhivinayak. It is believed that Chintaman provides relief from worries, Ichchhaman fulfills the wishes of his devotees while Siddhivinayak provides success.
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple – Jaipur (Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur)
In Jaipur, which is called Choti Kashi, there is a miraculous temple of Lord Ganesha, which is said to be one of the most ancient temples of Lord Ganesha. People have immense faith in this temple. The idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple is considered miraculous. It is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha installed in this temple was brought from Mawali, the maternal home of the queen of Jaipur King Madho Singh I, in 1731 AD. This idol was brought to Mawali from Gujarat.
Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchirapalli
The next temple of Lord Ganesha is the famous Ucchi Pillayar temple of Tamil Nadu, which is a very beautiful temple situated on the top of the Rock Fort hill at a place called Trichy in Tiruchirappalli. The most famous thing about this temple is that the reason for the establishment of this temple is believed to be Ravana’s devout brother Vibhishan. To reach this temple situated at a very high altitude, one has to climb about 400 stairs.
Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple – Chittoor (Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, Chittoor)
This temple of Lord Ganesha in Andhra Pradesh is also considered miraculous. The reason is that the idol of Lord Ganesha installed in this temple is constantly increasing its size. This is the reason why different sizes of shields are kept in this temple. There is a belief among the people about this temple that Lord Ganesha immediately takes away all the sorrows and sins of the devotees who come here.
Kalamassery/Madhur Mahaganapathi Temple, Kerala
This very amazing and miraculous temple of Lord Ganesha is located in Kerala. According to Skanda Purana, earlier it was a temple of Lord Shiva but once the young son of the priest made a statue of Lord Ganesha on the wall of the temple. It is said that the statue of the child made on the wall of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple gradually started increasing its size. With each passing day it became thicker and bigger. And since then this temple became one of the very special temples of Lord Ganesha.
Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple, Chennai
Located in Besant Nagar in Chennai, this is a famous temple of Lord Ganesha. In this temple, along with Lord Ganesha, you will also see the idol of Siddhi. A small idol is also installed in this temple which was worshipped earlier. Every year during Ganesh Chaturthi, elaborate musical programs are organized in this temple, attracting pilgrims and music lovers from all over India. This beautiful temple also has an auditorium where cultural programs are held.
Ranthambore Ganesh Temple, Rajasthan (Ranthambore Ganesh Temple, Rajasthan)
Apart from wildlife, Ranthambore National Park is also famous for its temple. A large number of devotees come here to see the three-eyed form of Ganeshji. This temple, which is about 1000 years old, is situated at the highest point in Ranthambore Fort.
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