Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is on 19 September. During this period, the 10-day Ganesh Utsav is celebrated. Ganesh Utsav starts on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Ganesh idol is immersed every 10 days. Ganpati immersion will take place on 28th September.
On the 10-day-long Ganesh Utsav, people install Ganesh idols in their homes, and localities or go to the Ganpati pandals set up in the city for worship. On this occasion, one can also visit many Ganesh temples. If you are planning to travel somewhere on the occasion of Ganeshotsav, then you can visit the biggest Ganapati temples in the country. Here you are being told about the ancient and famous Ganesh temples.
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
One of the most famous temples of Lord Ganesha is the Siddhivinayak Temple located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is also included in the largest temples of Lord Ganesha. Siddhivinayak temple is famous all over the world. People come here not only from India but also from abroad. The temple was built in 1801. Often leaders, industrialists, and celebrities come here for darshan. It is believed that the wishes of those who pray sincerely in the Siddhivinayak temple are fulfilled.
Ranthambore Ganesh Temple, Rajasthan
There is a world-famous temple of Lord Ganesha in Rajasthan. The history of the temple is said to be 100 years old. Devotees from all over the country and abroad come to visit the Ganesh temple of Ranthambore. The three-eyed form of Lord Ganesha is worshiped in this temple.
Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Indore
During Ganesh Utsav, you can visit the Ganapati temple located in Madhya Pradesh. There is a temple of Lord Ganesha in Khajrana of Indore. This is a self-proclaimed temple. It is also counted among the richest Ganesh temples in the country. It is believed that devotees make a wish in this temple and when their wish is fulfilled, they draw an upside-down Swastika on the back of the Ganesh idol. The Ganesh idol here is three feet high.
Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain
A famous temple of Gauriputra Ganesha is also in Ujjain, the city of Mahakal. Devotees coming to visit Mahakaleshwar can come to Chintaman Ganesh Temple for the darshan of Lord Ganapati. Three idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The first of these is Chintaman, the second is Ichchaman and the third is Siddhivinayak Ganesh's idol.
Doda Ganpati Temple, Bengaluru
South India is popular for its natural views as well as religious places. There are many big temples here, including the Doda Ganapati temple of Lord Ganesha. The idol of Lord Ganesha in this temple located in Bengaluru is very huge. It is clear from the name itself that Doda means big. As per the name, the temple has an 18-foot high and 16-foot wide statue of Lord Ganesha. This statue has been carved on black granite stone.
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