Ganesh Jayanti 2026: Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple to witness massive crowds today
Maharashtra: Mumbai’s famous Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi will witness a massive crowd of devotees on Thursday, as thousands gather to celebrate Lord Ganesha’s birthday, Ganesh Jayanti. From the early morning of January 22, 2026, the area around the temple was transformed into a sea of faith, with long queues stretching down several streets amid tight security. The celebrations began with the traditional Kakad Aarti in the morning, followed by a Ganesh Yagna and other religious rituals inside the temple. A photo shared by the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust on X shows the idol of Ganpati adorned with floral decorations and hundreds of fruits, giving it a captivating look. The occasion is part of the week-long ‘Magh Shri Ganesh Jayanti Mahotsav’ organized by the Shri Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust, which includes devotional programs, bhajans, and cultural events. A major highlight of the day is the grand chariot procession, which begins at 3 p.m. A replica of Lord Ganesha will be taken out in a ceremonial Rath Yatra through key areas of Dadar and Prabhadevi. According to temple officials, the procession will travel via S.K. Bole Marg, Agar Bazaar, Gokhale Road, Portuguese Church, Dadar Police Station Road, Jakhadevi Temple Chowk, Sayani Marg, Shankar Ghanekar Marg, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi Temple, and Veer Savarkar Marg before returning to the Siddhivinayak Temple.
