There are ancient temples of Lord Ganesha in India, one of them was established by Ravana’s brother

Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

This famous temple is located in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. It is one of the grand temples of the city. This temple was built in 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. Inside this temple, the idol of Siddhivinayak, a form of Lord Ganesha, is installed in a small pavilion.

The wooden doors of the sanctum sanctorum depict Ashtavinayaka, while the inner ceiling is gilded. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Siddhivinayak temple is decorated in a grand manner. On this special occasion, devotees from every corner of the country reach to have darshan of Lord Ganesha.

Rich Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir, Pune

Rich Dagdusheth Halwai Temple is one of the most popular Ganpati temples in Maharashtra, Pune, which is located in Pune. This temple is also famous for its architecture. Let us tell you, the temple was built in 1893 after the death of the son of Dagdusheth Halwai of Pune due to plague. People from all over the country and abroad come to this temple to see Lord Ganesha.

Uchi Pillayar Koil Temple, Tamil Nadu

Rock Fort is a hilltop in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, where the famous temple of Lord Ganesha named Ucchi Pillayar is situated. This temple is at a height of about 273 feet and one has to climb about 400 stairs to reach the temple. The story of the establishment of this temple is related to Ravana’s brother Vibhishana.

According to mythological beliefs, after the killing of Ravana, Shri Ram gifted the idol of Lord Ranganath to Vibhishan. Shri Ram had told Vibhishan to keep in mind that wherever you place this idol once, it will be established there. Therefore, Vibhishan wanted to take that idol to Lanka. On the way, Vibhishan felt like taking a bath in the Kaveri river.

Ranthambore Ganesh Temple, Rajasthan

There is a Trinetri Ganesh temple here. People from all over the country invite Trinetri Ganesh ji by writing family Ganesh invitation cards during auspicious occasions. If there is a wedding at home, Ganesh invitation is often sent to a famous temple nearby, but the tradition is that people send wedding cards to Ranthambore by post or courier. It is enough to write Shri Ganesh ji Ranthambore on the card or letter sent here.

The cards that reach here are brought in front of the idol of Ganesha and read out in his/her ears. Along with this, the cards are placed at the feet of Ganesha and a wish is made for the completion of the auspicious work. Every year on Ganesh Chaturthi, a Ganesh fair is held near the temple, where lakhs of people come.

Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, Chittoor

This Vinayaka temple is located in Kanipakkam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Kulothunga Chola built this temple. Later, in the early 14th century, the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire expanded this temple. Millions of devotees come to worship Lord Ganesha. Most devotees visit this famous ancient temple on Ganesh Chaturthi during the Brahmotsavam festival.