History of Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
The original dome-shaped structure of the temple was built in 1801. It was significantly smaller than the Ganesha idol that stands tall in the temple today. However, the idol is the same monolithic structure carved from black stone. It was funded by a wealthy Agri woman named Deubai Patil and built by the contractor Laxman Vithu Patil. Deubai Patil was childless due to infertility and funded the temple so that Lord Ganesha could grant children to other women.
In 1990, the Government of Maharashtra refurbished the temple to regulate the flow of devotees and worshippers. The refurbishment was completed in 1993.
In 1990, the Government of Maharashtra refurbished the temple to regulate the flow of devotees and worshippers. The refurbishment was completed in 1993.
Architecture of Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
The temple houses a small mandap with a shrine for Siddhi Vinayak. The door of the shrine is carved with images of the eight manifestations of Lord Ganesha in Marathi, also known as Ashtavinayak, and the inner roof is plated with gold, which adds to the attraction of the temple. On the ground level, the temple has three entrances to the inner shrine, where the idol of Lord Ganesha sits on a throne built in gold. On either side of the idol are the idols of Hindu goddesses Siddhi and Riddhi.
The dome of the temple is lit up with multiple colours in the evenings. The idol of Lord Ganesha is kept right under the dome. The complex also houses a Hanuman Temple.
The present-day structure of Siddhivinayak Temple was designed by Sharath Athale. Except for the original idol of the deity, the entire temple has been renovated.
The dome of the temple is lit up with multiple colours in the evenings. The idol of Lord Ganesha is kept right under the dome. The complex also houses a Hanuman Temple.
The present-day structure of Siddhivinayak Temple was designed by Sharath Athale. Except for the original idol of the deity, the entire temple has been renovated.
