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IN PHOTOS: Devotees throng Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple to seek Bappa's blessings on Angarki Sankashti

Updated On: 29 September, 2026 02:57 PM IST | Samuel Dsouza

Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi witnessed a heavy rush on Tuesday as devotees thronged the shrine to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings on Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, the monthly auspicious observance. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE 

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Devotees flock in large numbers to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings on Sankashti Chaturthi at Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, on Tuesday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
Devotees flock in large numbers to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings on Sankashti Chaturthi at Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, on Tuesday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
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The temple sees huge crowds every Tuesday, but the footfall increases further on Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, prompting agencies to deploy additional security
The temple sees huge crowds every Tuesday, but the footfall increases further on Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, prompting agencies to deploy additional security
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Devotees bring offerings and seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings on the auspicious occasion
Devotees bring offerings and seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings on the auspicious occasion
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A policeman directs crowd flow as devotees are seen praying intently to Lord Ganesha
A policeman directs crowd flow as devotees are seen praying intently to Lord Ganesha
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Police staff have been deployed at various points around the temple and surrounding areas as part of security and crowd-management arrangements
Police staff have been deployed at various points around the temple and surrounding areas as part of security and crowd-management arrangements
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Police manage the crowd flow as devotees make their way to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha
Police manage the crowd flow as devotees make their way to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha
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The Siddhivinayak Temple is expected to witness a significant footfall of devotees throughout the day on Tuesday
The Siddhivinayak Temple is expected to witness a significant footfall of devotees throughout the day on Tuesday
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With a large number of devotees expected to visit the Siddhivinayak Temple, authorities have been preparing the area to ensure smoother movement and minimise inconvenience to visitors
With a large number of devotees expected to visit the Siddhivinayak Temple, authorities have been preparing the area to ensure smoother movement and minimise inconvenience to visitors
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The Mumbai Traffic Police have also imposed temporary restrictions around Siddhivinayak Temple. The restrictions will be in force from 6 am to midnight and may be extended if required for the safety of devotees, the police had said last week.
The Mumbai Traffic Police have also imposed temporary restrictions around Siddhivinayak Temple. The restrictions will be in force from 6 am to midnight and may be extended if required for the safety of devotees, the police had said last week. 

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