Siddhivinayak Temple
The Siddhivinayak Temple in the Prabhadevi region is a loved altar devoted to Lord Ganesha and is one of the most significant and regularly visited temples in Mumbai. This temple was inherent in the year 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. The Temple has a small sanctum housing the icon of Shri Ganesha, which is around over two feet wide and made from a solitary piece of dark stone.
History
The impressive construction of Shree Siddhivinayak sanctuary contains an essential 'Kalash' that pinnacles to a stature of 12 feet, three coming to up to 5 feet, and 33 others that stand at a height of 3.5 feet. Hence, 37 plated vaults decorate the primary temple complex. The old piece of the Siddhivinayak temple has a corridor, the principal sanctum, a verandah, and a water tank too. The new complex of the temple was built as a part of renovations so as to enhance the magnificence of this shrine. The planner Ar. Shri. Sharad Athale of SK Athale and Associates made an investigation into the sanctuaries in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu prior to concluding the plan for the sanctuary. The main entrances leading up to the interior were constructed and the crown of the temple was redesigned as well.
Aarti Timings
- Kakad Aarti or morning prayer - 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM Shree Darshan - 6:00 AM to 12:15 PM
- Naivedhya - 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM Shree Darshan - 12:30 PM to 7:20 PM
- Aarti or evening prayer rituals - 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM Shree Darshan - 8:00 PM to 9:50 PM
- Shejaarti or last Aarti before the temple closes - 9:50 PM Tuesday Shree Darshan - 3:15 AM to 4:45 AM
- Kakad Aarti or early morning prayer - 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM Shree Darshan - 5:30 AM to 12:15 PM
- Naivedhya - 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM Shree Darshan - 12:30 PM to 8:45 PM
- Aarti or night prayer - 9:30 p.m. to night 10:00 PM Shejaarti or last Aarti before the temple closes - 12:30 AM
Best Time To Visit Siddhivinayak Temple
Evenings are the best opportunity to visit his temple as it is less packed around then. Likewise, you should visit during celebrations like Vinayaka Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, Maghi Shree Ganesh Jayanti, and Bhadrapad Shree Ganesh Chaturthi, which have special prayer services.
How to Reach Siddhivinayak Temple
One can benefit from B.E.S.T transports from any area of the city to arrive at Dadar/Prabhadevi. You can likewise take the neighborhood train (Central, Western, Harbor) to arrive at Dadar. Taxi services are accessible to and from Dadar to Prabhadevi often. Other than that you can also hail cabs from any point in the city.
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Dated November 3, 2022