SIDDHIVINAYAK
'The Right-Trunk Ganesha. The Giver of Siddhi.'
Legacy
Built by
Ahilyabai Holkar
The Divine Power
Vishnu's Victory
Over Demons
Legend says that while fighting the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, Lord Vishnu found he couldn't defeat them. Lord Shiva reminded him to pray to Ganesha first. Vishnu performed penance on this hillock (Siddhatek), and Ganesha granted him the Siddhi (power) to slay the demons. Thus, the idol is known as Siddhivinayak.
Right Trunk
Strict & Powerful
North Facing
Ahilyabai's Design
"The Journey of the Hillock"
Devotees perform a unique Pradakshina (Circumambulation) around the entire hillock where the temple stands. This path is roughly 1 km (earlier around 5 km). It is believed that walking this path barefoot grants the devotee their deepest wishes.
Daily Seva
Darshan Schedule
Temple Opens
Morning Prayers begin
Khichadi Naivedya
Special Offering
Maha Puja
Mid-day Rituals
Shej Aarti
Final Night Prayer
Reaching
Siddhatek
Located in the Ahmednagar district, situated on the banks of the Bhima River.
Train
Nearest Station: Daund (18 km). Best connectivity from Pune/Mumbai.
Road
Direct buses from Daund. Bridge accessible over Bhima river.
Distance
98 km from Pune via Patas - Daund route.