Siddhivinayak Temple Closed: Important news! Siddhivinayak Temple closed for five days, what's the exact reason? Read in detail
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Thousands of devotees visit the famous Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Mumbai every day. The temple has informed devotees that it will remain closed from January 7 to 11. However, find out why exactly the temple is being closed.
Meanwhile, during this period, the idol will undergo sindoor application and other necessary rituals. The press release issued by the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust states that millions of devotees come from far and wide for darshan. Advance notice has been given considering their convenience. During this period, devotees will not be able to have darshan of the actual idol, but darshan of the replica will be available. The trust's executive officer, Veena Patil, has appealed to devotees to cooperate.
Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Mumbai. This temple was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801. Today, it is one of the wealthiest temples in Mumbai. Every year, the temple is closed for the Sindoor Lepan ceremony, which increases the crowd of devotees.
After the completion of the Sindoor Lepan ceremony, on Monday, January 12, 2026, the Prokshanvidhi, Naivedya, and Aarti will be performed in the morning. Thereafter, as usual, darshan will begin at exactly 1:00 PM from the sanctum. The trust has requested devotees to take note of this change and cooperate.
Siddhivinayak Temple will be closed from January 7 to 11 for the annual Sindoor Lepan ceremony.
During this period, direct viewing of the idol will not be possible, but a replica will be available for viewing.
The temple trust's executive officer Veena Patil has requested the cooperation of devotees.
Regular viewing will resume on January 12 after the Prakshobhan ceremony, Naivedya, and Aarti are completed.