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Five Iconic Ganesh Temples to Visit During Ganesh Chaturthi

Five Iconic Ganesh Temples to Visit During Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 5 Iconic Ganesh Temples Across India Every Devotee Should Visit · NDTV

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.

In 2026, the festival is scheduled to run from 14 September to 25 September.

Many people visit temples during this time to pray and celebrate.

The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the busiest and most famous choices.

The Madhur Mahaganapathi Temple in Kerala is known for an unusual idol linked to a temple wall.

The Trinetra Ganesh Temple in Rajasthan has a three-eyed form of Ganesha and shows him with his family.

The Chintamani Temple near Pune is one of Maharashtra’s eight revered Ashtavinayak temples.

The Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple in Andhra Pradesh has an idol believed to have emerged from a well.

Key facts

Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
2026 dates
14 September to 25 September
Featured temples
Siddhivinayak, Madhur Mahaganapathi, Trinetra Ganesh, Chintamani Ganesh, and Kanipakam Vinayaka
Distinctive idol
The Siddhivinayak idol has a trunk turned to the right.
Unique form
Trinetra Ganesh is depicted with three eyes and his family.
Ashtavinayak connection
Chintamani Ganesh Temple is one of Maharashtra’s eight revered Ashtavinayak temples.
Kanipakam belief
Devotees believe the Kanipakam Vinayaka idol emerged from a well and continues to grow.

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