Siddhi-vināyak of Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Siddhi-vināyak of Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Mumbai's beloved Siddhi-vināyak

Location

• Place: Mumbai (Prabhadevi), Mumbai, Maharashtra (19.0176°N, 72.8306°E)

Story & Significance

Śrī Siddhi-vināyak Mandir (1801) in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, is India's most-visited Ganesha shrine — ~2 million monthly pilgrims. Tuesdays see 25,000+ devotees; Ganesh Chaturthi (August–September) sees half a million. The temple is famous for its 10-day darshan queues. The temple has emerged as a cultural icon for Mumbaikars of all faiths. The original deity is a svayam-bhū idol.

Worship & Festival

Daily aarati (dawn + dusk); abhisheka; flower and coconut offerings; evening deepa-dhyana. Annual festival features procession, special darshan, distribution of prasadam, and gathering of community.

Why This Entry Matters

Each district of India has its own gods, stories, and sacred places. Cataloguing them — with real coordinates and authentic local tradition — respects the richness of India's lived religious diversity.