16 Famous Temples Of Lord Ganesha In India Where You Must Visit For Travelling And Vacation Enjoyment -
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1. Shri Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple-
Pali, Raigad, Maharastra, India)
Ballaleshwar Vinayak Temple
The famous temple of Lord Ganesha is situated in Pali village of Raigad district of Maharashtra. This is also one of the Ashtavinayak Shaktipeeths. The special thing about this temple is that it is the only temple where Shri Ganesh is enshrined in a dhoti-kurta like an ordinary person. It is said that Vinayaka had appeared here in the form of a Brahmin to one of his great devotees, Ballal, in similar clothes. This temple was named Ballaleshwar Vinayak after the name of the devotee Ballal. This temple is miraculous, here devotees come to fulfill their wishes. #walktoway
2. Shri Siddhi Vinayak Temple-
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Siddhivinayak Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple is a famous Ganesh temple located in Mumbai. ... Ganesha idols whose trunk is bent to the right are attached to the Siddhapeeth and their temples are called Siddhivinayak temples. It is said that the glory of Siddhi Vinayak is immeasurable, he fulfills the wishes of the devotees instantly. Many Tourister came here.
3. Shri Chintamani Ganesh Temple-
(Theur, Maharashtra, India)
Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Theur
The Chintamani Temple of Theur is one of the Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple is situated at a distance of 25 km from Pune. As well as one of the most famous temples in Ashtavinayako of Lord Ganesha, Ashtavinayak of Lord Ganesha is located around the city of Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. Here people come to fulfill their wishes and here tourists also come from far away countries to fulfill their wishes.
4. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple-
( Pune, Maharashtra, India)
Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple of Pune was built by Dagdusheth Halwai. A story related to this temple is very popular among the people. ... He gained a lot of fame as a confectioner and people gave him the nickname 'Halwai' and thus Dagdusheth became famous among Gadwe people as Dagdusheth Halwai. Here people come to fulfill their wishes and here tourists also come from far away countries to fulfill their wishes.
5. Shri Trinetra Ganesh Temple-
(Ranthambore, Rajasthan, India)
Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Trinetra Ganesh ji located in Ranthambore is the only Ganesh in the world who wears the third eye. Vinayaka's third eye is described in Gajavandanam chityam, folk belief that Lord Shiva handed over his third eye to the successor form Saum's son Ganapati and thus all the powers of Mahadev became vested in Gajanan. Here people come to fulfill their wishes and here tourists also come from far away countries to fulfill their wishes.
6. Navshaya Ganpati Temple
( On The Bank Of River Godavari, Nashik, Maharastra, India)
Shri Navasya Ganpati Temple
The famous Shri Navasya Ganpati Mandir is located in Anandavali area of Nashik city. This temple is beautiful on the banks of Godavari river, the atmosphere here is very pure and devotional. The idol is very attractive and the eyes are very lively. This Ganapati receives Navsa, so this Ganapati is called Navasya Ganapati. In this temple, devotees make vows to Lord Ganesha in various ways and tie bells in the temple to fulfill the vows.
7. Shri Varasiddhi Vinayak Temple
( Kanipakam, Andra Pradesh, India)
Varasiddhi vinayak Temple
Kanipakam or varasiddhi vinayak Temple is one of the holy abodes of Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha) – the beloved son of Shiva and Parvati. It is present on the banks of river Baahuda, in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Ganesha is the controller of ‘Ganas’, the remover of obstacles, and the Lord of wisdom. It is usually visited when one is visiting Tirumala Balaji Temple.
8. Shri Bohra Ganpati Temple
( Udaipur, Rajasthan, India)
Bohra Ganesh Temple
Bohra Ganesh Temple is believed to be about 350 years old. Originally named as ‘Borganesh’, the temple was built outside the then city boundary of Udaipur. But since then, due to expansion of city boundaries, this area now falls within the city limits. Now the entire area is also known as Bohra Ganesh. This new name of this temple also has an interesting story behind.
9. Shri Khajrana Ganesh Temple
(Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India)
Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Khajrana Temple is the famous Ganesh temple of Indore. This temple is situated near Khajrana Chowk, some distance from Vijay Nagar. This temple was built by Ahilya Bai Holkar. The main idol of Lord Ganapati in the temple is made only by vermilion. Apart from Ganesh ji in this temple, there is a temple of Mata Durga ji, underground Shivling of Mahakaleshwar, water stream idol of Ganga ji on crocodile, temple of lord Lakshmi , as well as the temple of lord Hanuman.
10. Shri Nandrudayan Vinayaka Temple
( Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India)
Nandrudayan Vinayaka Temple
Nandrudayan Vinayaka Temple is a Hindu temple situated in East Boulevard Road in the neighbourhood of Devathanam in Tiruchirappalli district. The presiding deity is the Hindu god Ganesha. The Nandrudayan Vinayaka Temple is the only temple which contains an idol of Ganesha depicted in human form. This Temple is very unique .
11. Shri Maha Ganpathi Mahammaya Temple
(Karnataka, India)
Maha Ganapathi Mahammaya Temple
It is believed that the foundation of Maha Ganapathi Mahammaya Temple was laid about 400 years ago. The temple was then renovated in the year 1904. The main deity of this shrine is Shri Mahaganapati. He is also known as Lord Ganesha or Vinayaka. The calmness and tranquility of Maha Ganpathi Mahammaya Temple is unique and extraordinary. People gather here and pray to the god for the longevity of their life. The best time to visit this shrine is during the car festival or Rathotsava which is celebrated in the month of November.
12. Shri Swetha Vinayagar Temple
Thiruvalanjuli Thattimal, Tamil Nadu, India
Swetha Vinayagar Temple
The Swetha Vinayagar Temple ( Vellai Vinayakar) is situated in the village of Thiruvalanchuzhi four kilometres from Kumbakonam near Swamimalai. The presiding deity is Kapardiswarar,with ambaal Brihannayaki. Though the moolavar is Kapardiswarar the importance here is for Ganesha, known as Swetha Vinayagar. This temple is very miraculous, all the troubles of the people who go here end.
13. Shri Ganesh Temple
(Boha Pahar. Mayong, Assam, India)
Shri Ganesh Temple, mayong
Mayong is also famous for various temples and ample numbers of ancient shrines. Its local people belief this place as a “Land of Pancha Devata” which refers to five goddess:-Dinesh, Ganesh, Vishnu, Shiva and Parvati. People of Mayong always offer their prayers in the name of those goddess before going to perform any auspicious deeds. It is said that some of those shrines and temples were used as centre for the study of black magic and witchcraft in the past. Some important shrines and temples of this territory are the Kechaikhaiti Than of Burhamayong, Narashimha Ashram of Hiloikhunda, Ganesh Temple of Hatimuria, Shiva Than of Kachashila, Lakhmi Mandir and Bhagavati Than of Hatimuria, Hari Mandir of Rajamayong, Rangadangaria Than of Rajamayong, Ganesh Temple of Hatigarh, Vishnu Temple of Kajolichawki and Ganesh Temple of Boha etc
14. Shri Madhur Maha Ganpathi Temple
(Madhur, Kerala, India)
Madhur Mahaganpati
This temple is one of the ancient temples of Ganpati Bappa. This temple is situated on the banks of the Madhurvahini River in Kerala. This temple is located about 7 km from Kasaragod city of Kerala. Its name is Madhur Sri Madanantswara-Siddhivinayak but it is also called Madhur Mahaganpati. It is said that this temple was built in the 10th century.
Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple
(Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India)
Chintaman Ganesh
Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh, India. This temple is built across the Kshipra river on the Fatehabad railway line, and is located about 7 km far south-westerly to the Ujjain town. The temple is located now in the middle of the town's market Here people come to fulfill their wishes and here tourists also come from far away countries to fulfill their wishes.
Shri Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Moti Dungri Temple
Moti Dungri Temple of Lord Ganesha is famous for its divine power. It is flocked by the visitors and tourists all through the year. The temple is the center of attraction on festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janamasthami, Annakut and Paush Bada. Scholars and architects come here to have flavor of rich cultural heritage of city. Thousands of devotees participate in the preparation of festivities and pay their regards to God Ganesha.
The idol of Lord Ganesha being the prime reason of fascination is center of attraction for the visitors. A fair is organized every Wednesday.
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