Śrī Siddhivināyaka
Mumbai's beloved Gaṇapati
From the official temple website
Managed by Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust
Please note
- Darśan appointments and video-call pūjā are handled in the temple's own app.
⭐ Why it is famous
The city's most visited temple, with a right-trunked Gaṇeśa carved from a single black stone under a gold-plated dome.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil; expanded into the present multi-tier structure in the 1990s.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Kākad Ārati 05:30
- Darśan 05:30 – 21:50
- Aṅgārakī Caturthī open all night
🙏 Darśan details
- Free queue and a separate paid/online-pass entry
- Tuesdays and Aṅgārakī Caturthī bring queues of several hours
- Online darśan and pūjā booking on the trust site
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Siddhivināyaka, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, MumbaiDadar (DR) — 2 km
- Government: BEST buses stop at Siddhivinayak; Mumbai Central and Dadar for long-distance MSRTC
- Private buses: Private coaches from Dadar TT and Sion
Mumbai (CSMIA) (BOM) — 15 km
Dadar station then a 10-minute auto; Elphinstone Road on the western line is closest.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| Āvartan pañcāmṛt pūjāFor two people | ₹501 |
| 11 āvartan ṣoḍaśopacār pūjāFor two to four people | ₹1,001 |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Dadar, Lower Parel and Worli
- Budget lodges near Dadar station
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shivaji Park
- Worli Sea Face
- Mahim beach
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
Gaṇeśa Caturthī (Aug–Sep) for the festival, otherwise any weekday