-1769067706299_d.png "Siddhivinayak rath yatra scheduled today as Magh Ganpati celebrations peak")
Mumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati
22 January,2026 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran politician Ravi Raja, ex-Congress leader and five-time F-North corporator, joins BJP and files nomination from ward 185, G-North, covering Mahim Koliwada, Dharavi, Shahu Nagar, and the Siddhivinayak Temple precinct, for BMC Election 2026
16 January,2026 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
The temple remained closed to the public from January 7 to January 11 for the traditional sindoor lepan ritual and other religious observances. During this period, devotees were unable to have darshan of the main idol, though they were allowed to offer prayers to a replica idol placed in the temple
13 January,2026 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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
06 January,2026 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
