Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is held from September 19 to September 28.
Ganesh Chaturthi is among the most loved Hindu festivals and is celebrated with great pomp across the country. Lord Ganesha, also called Ganapati and Siddhivinayak, is revered for bringing an abundance of happiness and prosperity into one’s life. Every year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, as per the Hindu calendar. This year, the festival is going to be celebrated from September 19 with Ganesh Visarjan on September 28. On this auspicious occasion, let’s take a look at five well-known Ganesh temples located in India.
Siddhi Vinayak Temple
Located in the Prabhadevi area, Mumbai, Siddhi Vinayak Temple is one of the most popular temples in the country. This temple was built in 1801. Every year, devotees from all across the country visit the temple on Ganesh Chaturthi festival to seek his blessings. The temple is revered for attracting tourists and devotees to offer their prayers and devotion.
Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Khajrana Ganesh Temple is situated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The temple attracts devotees from all across the country. It has become a favourite pilgrimage site for the devotees. Established by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar Dynasty, the temple stands out for its exceptional architectural design and ambience.
Chintamani Ganesh Temple
Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest temple of Lord Ganesha. The temple is situated in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh, India. Built across the Kshipra River on the Fatehabad railway line, the temple is situated about 7 km south-westerly to Ujjain town. Presently, this temple is located in the middle of the town’s market. The temple is known for fulfilling the desires of devotees and relieving them of stress and anxiety.
Ranthambore Ganesh Temple
Situated inside the Ranthambore Fort, the Trinetra Ganesh Temple stands as one of Rajasthan’s oldest and most loved temples. The temple features the entire Ganesh family. The temple’s origins trace back to 1299 during the time of battle between King Hameer and Ala-ud-din Khilji within the precincts of Ranthambore Fort.
Ganesh Tok Temple
Ganesh Tok is among the famous Ganesh temples perched about 7 km uphill from Gangtok. Shri Appa B Pant, the former Political Officer of Sikkim founded the temple between 1952 and 1953. Apart from blessing the devotees, the temple is acclaimed for having the most stunning panoramic vistas of Gangtok city.
