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IN PHOTOS: Siddhivinayak Temple redevelopment project begins

Updated On: 26 May, 2026 11:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Maharashtra government has started the first phase of the Rs 500 crore redevelopment plan for Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai’s most famous and revered temples. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office

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CM Fadnavis performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of works worth Rs 78 crore in Mumbai. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office

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CM Fadnavis performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of works worth Rs 78 crore in Mumbai. Pics/Eknath Shinde's office
The first phase of the redevelopment project includes construction of improved entrance areas, installation of new stonework on the inner and outer temple walls, development of a two-storey parking facility with capacity for 124 vehicles and better crowd management and visitor facilities

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The first phase of the redevelopment project includes construction of improved entrance areas, installation of new stonework on the inner and outer temple walls, development of a two-storey parking facility with capacity for 124 vehicles and better crowd management and visitor facilities

Officials said the project has been designed under expert guidance to preserve the temple’s heritage while improving infrastructure

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Officials said the project has been designed under expert guidance to preserve the temple’s heritage while improving infrastructure

The Siddhivinayak Temple, established in 1801 by Laxman Patil and Dehubai Patil, is considered one of India’s most important Hindu temples

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The Siddhivinayak Temple, established in 1801 by Laxman Patil and Dehubai Patil, is considered one of India’s most important Hindu temples

Millions of devotees from across India and abroad visit the temple every year

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Millions of devotees from across India and abroad visit the temple every year

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Mahayuti government is giving priority to the development of religious and spiritual centres across Maharashtra

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The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Mahayuti government is giving priority to the development of religious and spiritual centres across Maharashtra

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