Lord Ganesha, the younger son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, is the elephant-headed deity. He is also called by other names, like Vinayaka, Vrigodhar, Gajanana, Ganpati, and so on. He is known as the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, prosperity & the resurrector of new beginnings.
Lord Ganesha is worshipped before starting off with anything new, and before bowing down to any other deities in a temple. It’s because Ganesha was named ‘Pratham-Pujya’ by the entire Devganas when he was beheaded by his father, Lord Shiva. Know the Ganesha Temples of India to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, ahead…
Siddhivinayak Temple, whose name reflects the significance of Siddhi means fulfilment, and Vinayak, another name of Ganesha. Built in 1801, the temple idol is 2.5 feet tall and made of black stone. The inner decor is lashed with gold and silver jewellery.
Opens: 5:30 am, Closes: 9:50 pm
Constructed in 1761, this religious temple is nestled in the grand Moti Dungri Fort. The name Moti Dungri means Pearl Hill, and the idol of Lord Ganesh is self-manifested in vermillion colour, having three domes. Devotees tie a red thread for their wish fulfilment here.
Opens: 5:00 to 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Built in the 11th century, the idol inside this temple is not curved or sculpted, but is believed to have emerged naturally from the earth. Devotees believe that Lord Ganesh has the power to grant their wishes, resolve financial and personal issues.
Opens: 4:30 am, Closes: 9:30 pm
Ganesha is known as Manakula Vinayagar in this temple built 500 years ago, which holds a unique connection with the French colonial era. The Ganpati idol is bronze in colour decorated with various ornaments. It is believed by devotees that he removes all the obstacles.
Opens: 5:45 am, Closes: 8:00 pm
This Ganpati temple in Gangtok was built b/w 1952 to 1953, known for its high-altitude establishment at 6,500 feet above Gangtok. Lord Ganesha’s bhakta believe that the prayers made here are answered by him.
Opens: 6:00 am, Closes: 7:00 pm
This Lord Ganesh temple from 1893 was built by a confectioner named Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife, Lakshmi Bai, in memory of their son. The temple is known as the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, where Lord Ganesha’s idol is adorned with 40 kilos of gold.
Opens: 6:00 am, Closes: 11:00 pm
Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar got this temple constructed in 1735, and the idol’s eyes here is shaped as a diamond, and devotees believe that all their wishes come true just with a sight. A large number of devotees flock on Wednesdays and Sundays to get the blessings of Ganpati.
Opens: 5:00 am, Closes: 11:00 pm
The 10-day festival is celebrated every year in August or September. The entire country will welcome Lord Ganesha on 27th August, in 2025, on Wednesday, and the sthapana timing is falling between 11:06 am to 1:36 pm.