'Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.' In Hinduism, whenever any work starts, Lord Ganesha is invited before that. It is said that if any work starts with the blessings of Lord Ganesha, then the work is completed smoothly.

Lord Ganesha was born on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This day is called Ganesh Chaturthi. This year this date is falling on 7th September. Every year on this day, the 10-day long Ganesh festival starts. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, people bring Bappa to their home with great pomp and show with drums and install him. The fervor of Ganesh Chaturthi is seen all over the country.

If you are planning to travel somewhere on the occasion of Ganeshotsav, then you can visit the biggest and most ancient Ganpati temples of the country.

Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

People come from far and wide to visit Siddhivinayak Temple located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This temple was established in 1801. It is believed that the wishes of those who pray with a true heart in Siddhivinayak Temple are fulfilled. This is the reason why people come from abroad to visit Bappa.

Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Ujjain

Although Ujjain is called the city of Mahakal, but here also there is an ancient temple of Lord Shri Ganesh, son of Mahakal. Three idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The first of these is Chintamani, the second is Ichchhaman and the third is Siddhivinayak Ganesh idol. If you are going to visit Mahakal, then also visit Chintamani Ganesh Temple.

Ganpatipule Temple, Ratnagiri
This temple of Lord Ganesha located in Ratnagiri district in Konkan, Maharashtra is very famous. It is believed that the idol of Bappa installed here has been established naturally. This idol is about 400 years old. In such a situation, people come to this temple throughout the year to see Bappa. If you want, then plan to see Bappa in this Ganeshotsav.

Trinetra Temple, Ranthambore
The Trinetra Temple located in Ranthambore, Rajasthan is called the oldest temple of Bappa in the country. Along with this, it is the only Ganesh temple in the whole world where the idol of Shri Ganesh with three eyes is seated. Along with this, Ganpati Bappa is seated in this temple with his entire family.

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Pune
If you live in or around Pune, then definitely visit the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple. This famous temple houses a huge idol of Ganapati measuring 7.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, which is decorated with precious gold ornaments.

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