Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Click Here to Join Ongoing Aarti, Puja at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai (Video)

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi in many parts of India is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. The festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha who is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and marks his birth anniversary. According to the religious text, Lord Ganesha is the god of wisdom, success and good luck. The day is celebrated on the Shukla Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada lunar month that falls between August and September in the modern English calendar.

SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE: WATCH LIVE AARTI AND PUJA HERE

Situated in Prabhadevi, Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the most popular religious sites not only for Mumbaikars, but also for millions of tourists visiting the city from various parts of the country and world. The Ganesha idol in the temple is unique as it was carved out of a single black stone and has Ganesha’s trunk to the right instead of left.