Why people go
Mumbai’s most famous temple, visited by everyone from film stars to office workers. Tuesday is Ganesha’s day and queues can run for hours.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Mumbai (BOM), about 9 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Parel railway station (PR), about 1 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Mumbai guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Go on a weekday that is not a Tuesday.
- Watch live darshan on the Government of India Utsav portal.
- Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Official information: Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust.
Other shrines nearby
- Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra, Bandra, Mumbai (about 3 km)
- Haji Ali Dargah, Worli, Mumbai (about 4 km)
- Trimbakeshwar, Nashik district (about 126 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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