Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi is the best-known Ganesha temple in Mumbai, and among the most visited temples in India. The idol is carved of a single black stone, with the trunk turned to the right, and the temple has a modern, cream-coloured tower with a golden dome. It is not one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples, but people in Mumbai go there before important events, and on Tuesdays, which are special for Ganesha.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Siddhivinayak, Ganesha with the trunk turned to the right
- See the modern temple tower, with its golden dome
- See the offerings of laddus and flowers made by devotees
- Visit on a Tuesday for the special atmosphere, if you can bear the crowds
Ideal for
- Devotees of Ganesha in Mumbai
- Visitors who want to begin or end a Ganesha pilgrimage in Mumbai
- Families, and anyone starting something new
Good to know
- One guide lists about 5:30 am to 9:50 pm, with a different schedule on Tuesdays, but check locally
- Online slot booking is offered through the temple's app, and the process changes, so check the official source
- A 2025 report says visitors in skirts, jeans or revealing clothes are refused entry, so dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered
- Tuesdays and Ganesh Chaturthi are extremely crowded
- Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours, with the queue
Spiritual significance
Siddhivinayak is the Ganesha of Mumbai, trusted by film stars and by ordinary families alike. It is a good last blessing before the Ashtavinayak circuit, or a first one.
Why it matters
- The best-known Ganesha temple of Mumbai: among the most visited in India
- A single-stone idol: with the trunk turned to the right
- A modern, busy temple: easy to reach in the city