Legend
The temple was built in 1801 by the contractor Laxman Vithu Patil, funded by Deubai Patil, a wealthy woman who had no children of her own. Tradition holds that she built it so that Ganesha would grant children to other childless women who prayed there. The small shrine grew into one of the busiest temples in India.
Why this temple matters
Siddhivinayak in Prabhadevi is Mumbai's most visited temple. The Ganesha image is carved from a single black stone and is unusual in having its trunk turned to the right, a form regarded as especially powerful and demanding of strict ritual. Riddhi and Siddhi, consorts of Ganesha, flank the deity. The temple is a landmark for politicians, film stars and ordinary Mumbaikars alike, who come before new ventures and exams.
What devotees pray for here
Career Growth
As the remover of obstacles, Siddhivinayak is where Mumbai goes before a new job, a business launch or a film release. Devotees offer durva grass and modak and take a sankalpa for the venture.
Wealth & Prosperity
Riddhi and Siddhi beside the deity are prosperity and attainment themselves. Traders and families pray here on Tuesdays for steady income and the clearing of debts.
Education & Exams
Students and parents come before exams and admissions, seeking Ganesha's blessing of buddhi. Many return after results to offer thanks.
Festivals
- Ganesh Chaturthi (August–September): the biggest celebration, with queues stretching for hours
- Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (any month when the Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday): the most crowded day of all
- Maghi Ganeshotsav (January–February): Ganesha's birth tithi by the Magha reckoning
- Tuesdays through the year: the weekly special day
Poojas & rituals
- Abhishek pooja on the deity
- Satyanarayan pooja
- Ganesh Yaag (homam)
- Sahasravartan Atharvashirsha chanting
- Offering of durva, red flowers and modak
Personal predictions for your own birth chart, pooja booking and prasad delivery are in the SantoBaba app.
How to reach
Dadar railway station on the Western and Central lines is about 1.5 km away; Prabhadevi station on the Western line is closest. Mumbai airport is about 10 km. Taxis, autos and BEST buses stop at the temple; there is paid parking nearby.
Timings
Open daily from about 5:30 AM to 9:50 PM with Kakad aarti in the morning and Shej aarti at night. On Tuesdays the temple opens around 3:15 AM and stays open past midnight.
Rules & dress code
Modest dress; mobile phones and cameras are not allowed in the sanctum and must be deposited. Queues are long on Tuesdays and festival days; the trust offers an online darshan booking. Leather items are discouraged.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is best to visit Siddhivinayak?
Tuesdays are the special day, and Angarki Chaturthi, a Tuesday Sankashti, is the most auspicious and the most crowded.
Can I book a pooja at Siddhivinayak without visiting?
Yes. Abhishek and other poojas can be arranged in your name, and SantoBaba sends you the video and prasad.
How long is the queue?
Weekdays 30 to 60 minutes; Tuesdays and festivals several hours. Early morning is quietest.
Why is the trunk to the right special?
Right-trunked Ganesha, Siddhivinayak, is regarded as a powerful form that grants wishes quickly but expects strict observance.
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Other temples for Career Growth: Brihadeeswarar Temple · Chilkur Balaji Temple · Sabarimala Temple · Sri Kanaka Durga Temple · Tirupati Balaji Temple
Other temples for Wealth & Prosperity: Jagannath Temple · Mahalakshmi Temple · Sri Kanaka Durga Temple · Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple · Tirupati Balaji Temple · Vaishno Devi Temple
Other temples for Education & Exams: Akshardham Temple · Chilkur Balaji Temple