The country of India is known for its temples and some temples are famous all over the world. One such temple is situated in the financial capital of India, Mumbai city of the first revered Lord Shri Ganesh. It is known as Siddhivinayak Temple. Siddhivinayak is also known as Navasacha Ganapati or Navsala Pavanara Ganapati. Devotees have a lot of faith in this temple where thousands of devotees reach every day for darshan. From Bollywood stars to leaders, big industrialists also come to visit here. Today in this episode, we have brought you information about some interesting things related to Siddhivinayak Temple which most people are not aware of. Let's know about them...

Structure of idol pavilion
It is told about the temple that the original structure of the Siddhivinayak temple was very small earlier. Also, the initial structure of the temple was made of bricks only, which also had a dome-shaped peak. Later the size of this temple was increased by rebuilding it. The Siddhivinayak form of Lord Ganesha is enshrined in a small mandapam inside this temple. The Ashtavinayak is depicted on the wooden doors of the sanctum sanctorum full of fine carvings. While the ceilings inside are equipped with gold plating.

How is the shape of the idol
The idol of Lord Ganesha is situated in the womb. He has a lotus in the upper right hand an Ankush in the left hand and a garland of pearls in the lower right hand and a bowl full of modaks (laddoos) in the left hand. On either side of Ganapati are his two wives Riddhi and Siddhi who symbolize wealth, opulence, success, and fulfillment of all wishes. There is a third eye on the forehead like that of his father Shiva and a snake around the neck instead of a necklace. The idol of Siddhivinayak is two and a half feet high and is made of a single black block two feet wide.

Siddhivinayak Ganesh ji became Siddhapeeth
Generally, it is considered to be great to establish and worship only the idol of Ganesha with the trunk turned to the left. Despite this, the worship of the idol of Ganapati with the trunk turned to the right also has a different significance. Ganesh idols with trunk bent to the right are of Siddha Peetha and the idol of Ganesha in Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai, his trunk is also on the right side, which means this temple will also be called Siddha Peetha. Siddhivinayak is the most popular form of Ganesha. It is said that the glory of Siddhi Vinayak is immense, he fulfills the wishes of the devotees immediately. It is believed that such Ganapati becomes happy very quickly and gets angry just as quickly.

Form of the temple complex
The present Siddhi Vinayak temple building is five-storeyed. Apart from Pravachan Graha, Ganesh Museum, and Ganesh Peeth, there is also a hospital on the second floor, where patients are treated free of cost. The kitchen is on this floor, from where a lift comes directly into the sanctum sanctorum. Prasad and laddoos made for Ganpati come from this route. The 'Gabhara' i.e. the sanctum sanctorum of the newly constructed temple has been made in such a way so that more and more devotees can see Ganapati directly from the assembly hall. The galleries on the first floor have also been made in such a way that devotees can have direct darshan from there also. The octagonal sanctum sanctorum is about 10 feet wide and 13 feet high. On the plinth of the sanctum is a beautiful silver pavilion with a golden shikhara, in which Siddhi Vinayak sits. The sanctum sanctorum has three doors for the devotees, on which the figures of Ashtavinayak, Ashtalakshmi, and Dashavatara are painted.

Silver rats
There are also two big idols of rats made of silver inside the temple. It is believed that whatever devotees tell their wishes in their ears, the rats convey your message to Lord Ganesha. That's why you can see many devotees in the temple while doing this religious activity.

How was the construction
The Siddhivinayak Temple of Ganapati Bappa was built on 19 November 1801 by a local contractor named Laxman Vithu Patil. Very few people know that the money for the construction of this temple was given by a farming woman, it is said that she had no children, and that woman wanted to help with the construction of Bappa's temple. Had expressed She wanted that after coming to the temple and getting the blessings of God, no woman should remain barren, and everyone should get a child. The specialty of this temple is that the doors of this temple are open for people of all religions, there is no prohibition of any kind here.

Amir Mandir
Siddhivinayak Temple is counted among the richest temples in India. With an annual income of around Rs 50 crore, the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is the second richest temple in Maharashtra. 125 crores of Siddhivinayak temple is deposited in fixed deposit. The temple is also famous for its famous film devotees. The Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust receives around Rs 10-15 crore annually as an offering.

When to visit Siddhivinayak Temple
Although a large number of devotees visit this temple daily, a large number of devotees reach here on Tuesdays. There is so much crowd here on Tuesdays that after standing in line for four-five hours one can have darshan. Every year Ganpati Puja Festival this