2. NAMASTE! 🙏AS WE EMBARK ON THIS VIRTUAL
JOURNEY THROUGH THE TEMPLES OF
MAHARASHTRA, LET’S EXPLORE THE RICH
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SPIRITUAL
SIGNIFICANCE THAT THESE SACRED PLACES
HOLD. MAHARASHTRA, KNOWN FOR ITS
DIVERSE TRADITIONS AND ARCHITECTURAL
MARVELS, IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST
REVERED TEMPLES IN INDIA.
INTRODUCTION
3. WHY MATTERS?
TEMPLES ARE NOT
JUST STONE
STRUCTURES; THEY
ARE FAITH, HISTORY,
AND ART
REPOSITORIES.
EACH TEMPLE HAS
A UNIQUE STORY TO
TELL, WHETHER
IT’S ABOUT GODS,
GODDESSES, OR
HISTORICAL
EVENTS.
THEY CONNECT US
TO OUR ROOTS,
REMINDING US OF
OUR ANCESTORS’
DEVOTION AND
WISDOM.
4. Meet Lord Ganesha,
the remover of obstacles.
SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE, MUMBAI
The Siddhivinayak Temple stands tall in
the bustling Prabhadevi neighborhood of
Mumbai.
As the name say this temple is dedicated
to none other than Lord Ganesha, the
elephant-headed deity who removes
obstacles and showers blessings.
This temple was built way
back in 1801! Yes, it’s been
around for centuries.
5. People from all walks of life visit
Siddhivinayak. Some come daily, while others
make special trips during festivals.
It’s like a cosmic wish-granting station.
People pour their hearts out, seeking success,
health, and happiness.
The temple’s serene ambiance and the
fragrance of incense create a sense of peace.
It’s like a recharge for the soul.
People from all walks of life visit
Siddhivinayak. Some come daily, while others
make special trips during festivals.
It’s like a cosmic wish-granting station.
People pour their hearts out, seeking success,
health, and happiness.
The temple’s serene ambiance and the
fragrance of incense create a sense of peace.
It’s like a recharge for the soul.
WHY VISITS ?
6. If you observe Ganesha idols,
If you observe Ganesha idols,
the trunk usually turns toward his
the trunk usually turns toward his left
left!
!
I
In Siddhivinayak Temple, Ganpati’s
n Siddhivinayak Temple, Ganpati’s
trunk
trunk is toward the
is toward the right side
right side.
.
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT
?
7. In most of lord ganesha’s temple the trunk of Lord
Ganesha idols is tilted towards the left, which represents
Ida Nadi (the cooling energy channel).
Left-trunked Ganesha is associated with happiness and
relaxation.
For households, it’s advisable to keep a
left-trunked Ganesha. The trunk close to
the laddu signifies material gain and
prosperity.
8. In temples like Siddhivinayak, you’ll find
Ganesha statues with the trunk tilted
towards the right.
Why?: - Temple rituals require worshipping
Ganesha with a right-trunked idol. Because it is
believed that if any mistake is made during
ritual. Then it can invoke the deity’s wrath.
Right-trunked Ganesha, known as
Siddhi Vinayaka, is believed to grant
quick results (siddhis) when worshiped
correctly.
