Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Pune

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Shree Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the oldest temples at Pune that is

dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the god of Wisdom. This temple is more than 200

years old. The original temple was build by Shrimant Nanasaheb Peshwa of the

Peshwa Dynasty way back in 1753.

The devotees in and around Pune have a tremendous faith and devotion for this

temple. This Ganapati is known to fulfill all your wishes and known as

`Navasacha Ganapati'. The temple is built on an island in the middle of a small

pond. Therefore this god is popularly known as 'Talyatala Ganapati'.There is a

beautiful garden surrounding the temple.

In the year 1969 it was decided by the trustees to rebuilt the temple. While

doing this care was taken to strictly preserve the religious purity of the

original structure and sanctity of the idol which has not been moved since its

first consecration. The new building, standing on a strong foundation, is

simple yet beautiful. It is made in light pink stone brought from Jaipur and

has marble flooring. There is a big wooden door at the entrance done up in the

Peshwa style. Three marble floor halls adorn the temple. One is on the East and

the other two on each side of the middle sanctum. These halls have been given a

traditional look like those in the Peshwa times. Low, red colored wooden

partings with brass topping decorate these halls. There are 68 bow shaped

arches with cobra sculptured at the base adorning the roof of the hall.

The main sanctum has pink colored marble flooring on which the pious idol is

consecrated. The idol is of White Marble and is decorated with beautiful

ornaments.

There is a serene, pure and pious atmosphere in the temple. One feels relaxed

and totally at peace at the devout feet of the lord. Many students, pensioners,

working people visit the temple regularly. On Tuesdays particularly huge crowds

visit the temple.

The temple is managed by a trust. A wide variety of Poojas are performed at the

temple. There is a library and a museum on the temple on the premises.

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