Ganeshotsav is starting from 7 September 2024. Ganesh Chaturthi is on this day. It is said that Lord Ganesha was created by Mother Parvati on Ganesh Chaturthi date, so this date is celebrated as his birthday. Along with this, 10 days of Ganesh festival is celebrated.

Grand events are organized in almost all the Ganesh temples of the country. Ganpati Puja is done with great pomp. During this time, celebrities and common people reach Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai, one of the most prominent and ancient Ganesh temples in the country, for darshan.

There is always a crowd of devotees here. If you want to go to Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai for darshan during the Ganpati festival, then know how to reach here and how common people will get darshan at Siddhivinayak temple.

The famous Siddhivinayak temple of Lord Ganesha is located in Mumbai city of Maharashtra. This temple is named Siddhivinayak because the trunk of the Ganesha idol here is bent to the right. The temple with such a Ganapati idol is considered Siddhipeeth. At the same time, one of the names of Lord Ganesha is Vinayak, due to which the temple was named 'Siddhivinayak'. The temple was built on 19 November 1801.

How to reach Siddhivinayak Temple

To reach Siddhivinayak Temple, you can use Mumbai's local train, cab, or bus. This temple is located in South Mumbai. If you are traveling by local train, then you have to get down at Dadar railway station. From there you can go to Prabhadevi via taxi, where the temple is located. The distance of the temple from the railway station is only 15 minutes, which you can also cover on foot if you want.

Darshan time in Siddhivinayak Temple


The doors of Siddhivinayak Temple are open for devotees from 5:30 am to 9:50 pm. Devotees can visit the temple for darshan during this period. The temple is especially crowded on Tuesdays, so devotees visiting on this day must be prepared.

Siddhivinayak Temple Entry Rules
The Siddhivinayak temple has two main entry routes: Siddhi Gate and Riddhi Gate. Free entry is allowed from Siddhi Gate, so there is always a huge crowd at this gate. On the other hand, Riddhi Gate is relatively less crowded, as a fee is charged for entry from this gate.

If you are short on time and want to avoid long queues, you can opt for quick darshan with this fee. The temple also offers a special entry arrangement for senior citizens, mothers with small children, NRIs, and disabled persons.

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