Ganesh Chaturthi will begin on August 26th and end with Ganesh Visarjan on September 6. (Image: Canva)
Here are 6 Ganesh temples in India that every devotee must visit at least once. (Image: Canva)
Siddhivinayak Temple (Mumbai, Maharashtra): It is one of the most famous and richest Ganesh temples in India, known for its beautiful architecture and gold-plated dome. (Image: File Pic)
Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple (Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh): Established in 11th century, the idol in this temple is believed to be self-manifested. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple (Thiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu): This is a 7th century temple dedicated to Ganesha. It is located atop a huge rock formation, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Trichy. (Image: Canva)
Ganpatipule Temple (Ratnagiri, Maharashtra): Set along the Arabian Sea, the temple houses a naturally formed idol of Lord Ganesh facing west. (Image: Canva)
Karpaka Vinayakar Temple (Pillayarpatti, Tamil Nadu): This is one of the oldest rock-cut Ganesh temples in India, carved inside a hill. Reportedly, the idol is 6 feet tall and carved from stone with a unique posture – Valampuri Vinayaka. (Image: Canva)
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple (Jaipur, Rajasthan): Situated within the Moti Dungri Fort, the temple blends traditional Hindu temple architecture with elements of Islamic design. (Image: Canva)