Lord Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped Hindu deities in India. It is believed that his blessings will destroy any kinds of obstacles that thwart our forward momentum. Furthermore, being the God of wisdom and prosperity, Bhagwan's diving grace can uplift our lives in every way. Indeed, we can pray to the Lord from anywhere in this world. But, there are a handful of deeply auspicious temples, where the spirit of Lord Vighnaharta is truly felt. The benefits of worshipping the Lord in these temples are manifold. Let’s learn about each of these temple individually.



1. Moreshwar Temple in Morgaon





2. The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai


This is one of the most prominent Lord Ganesha temples in India that attracts millions of devotees. It was built in 1801 by Laxman Vithu Patil, a farmer who was an ardent believer of Bhagwan Ganesha. He received tremendous amounts of funding from Deubai Patil, a wealthy woman who didn’t have any children. Today, it is believed that praying to Lord Vighnaharta at this temple will remove all the obstacles related to progeny. Childless parents can visit Siddhivinayak Temple. Pray with sincere devotion and strong faith. You will be able to experience the manifestation of miracles.



3. Karpaka Vinayakar Temple in Tamil Nadu


Karpaka Vinayakar Temple is one of the most ancient pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Ganesha in our country. Bhagwan’s deity in this temple is believed to be 1,600 years old and it is made up of a single stone. The right curved trunk of Vighnaharta in Karpaka temple is a symbol of Bhagwan’s boundless power and kindness towards sincere devotees. Indeed, it is strongly believed that the Lord fulfils the wishes of his true followers like the divine Karpaka Vriksha or wish-fulfilling tree.



4. Siddhivinayak Temple in Siddhatek


This temple has a 3-foot stone idol of Bhagwan Ganesha. Furthermore, like the Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, the trunk of the Lord is turned towards the right side representing immense power. Being one among the sacred Ashtavinayaka temples, the legend goes that, this temple was built by Lord Vishnu. However, over the years it got destroyed till a cowherd received a profound realisation about the ancient temple, resulting in the re-construction of the icon of Siddhivinayakar. It is said that there are no obstacles that cannot be destroyed with the support of the Bhagwan residing in this temple.



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