Revered as Ganpati or Vinayaka, Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the start of almost every puja because he clears obstacles and brings good fortune. Do visit him at 7 special temples in his honour.
First established in 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil in Prabhadevi, it is one of the city’s wealthiest shrines, with yearly contributions ranging between ₹100 million and ₹150 million.
Popularly called Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, deity Lord Varasiddhi Vinayaka is a swayambhu (self-manifested). It is believed the Lord Ganesha here has been gradually growing in size over time.
The sacred shrine came into existence in 1761. The Ganesha is believed to be over five centuries old, adding to the temple’s deep historic and spiritual significance.
Pune's most famous shrine houses a magnificent Ganesha figure measuring about 7.5 feet in height and 4 feet in width. The deity is richly adorned with ornaments of gold (40 kg) and precious stones.
Inside the shrine, Lord Ganesha is seated upon a splendid chariot 10 ft tall and 6 ft wide crafted from nearly 7.5 kilos of gold, adding to the temple’s magnificence.
Perched on the towering Rock Fort, 83 m above the ground, in Tamil Nadu, the temple dates back to the 7th century. It is reached by ascending more than 400 stone-carved steps.
Nestled within the historic Ranthambore Fort, the temple holds the distinction of being among Rajasthan’s most ancient shrines. This rare Lord Ganesha is depicted with three eyes, a form that symbolises divine vision and power.