The temple sees a footfall of thousands of devotees every day. The temple trust has issued a press release informing visitors in advance for their convenience. Its executive officer, Veena Patil, has requested devotees’ cooperation during this temporary closure
Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. PIC/ X
Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple will remain closed from January 7 to 11 for the annual 'sindoor lepan' ceremony and other religious rituals.
During this period, devotees will not be able to view the main idol, though they will be able to take the 'darshan' of the replica idol.
As thousands of devotees visit the temple every day, the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust has issued a press release informing visitors in advance for their convenience.
The trust’s executive officer, Veena Patil, has requested devotees’ cooperation during this temporary closure.
Originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801, the Siddhivinayak Temple is one of Mumbai’s most visited and wealthiest Hindu pilgrimage sites. The annual sindoor lepan ceremony attracts large crowds, necessitating the temporary closure of the sanctum.
Following the completion of the rituals, on January 12, the temple will perform Prokshanvidhi, Naivedya, and Aarti in the morning. Regular darshan of the main idol will resume at 1 pm from the sanctum. The trust has appealed to devotees to take note of this schedule and cooperate with the temple authorities.
Angarika Chaturthi observed at Siddhivinayak Temple
On Tuesday, devotees observed Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple, observing a strict fast from morning until evening. The fast is traditionally broken at night after darshan of the moon, following prayers and pooja dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
The day, known as Angarika Chaturthi—‘Angarak’ in Sanskrit meaning red like burning embers—is considered highly auspicious. Devotees believe that prayers offered on this day fulfil wishes and help overcome obstacles. The Angarika Sankashti fast, which begins on this day, is associated with deliverance during troubled times, as Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles and the supreme lord of wisdom.
Before moonrise, the Ganapati Atharvashesha is recited to invoke Ganesha’s blessings. The temple also hosted kirtan and bhajan sessions, adding to the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion.
Angarika, the son of the Earth Goddess Prithvi, was a revered rishi and a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha. On Magha Krishna Chaturthi, which fell on a Tuesday, Angarika performed sincere worship seeking Ganesha’s blessings.
Pleased with his devotion, Lord Ganesha appeared before him and offered to grant a wish. Angarika humbly asked to be eternally associated with Ganesha’s name.
The deity granted his wish and declared that anyone who worships Ganesha on this day would have their prayers fulfilled.
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