10 Most Famous Ganesha Temples Around The World

Waquar Habib

Siddhivinayak Temple, Maharashtra

The Siddhivinayak Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, attracting devotees from far and wide for its spiritual significance and intricate architecture.

Siddhivinayak Temple | Depositphotos

Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Located in the sacred town of Pilayarpatti, the Karpaka Vinayakar Temple is famous for its remarkable rock-cut shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Karpaka Vinayakar Temple | Wikimedia Commons

Ganpatipule Temple, Maharashtra

Located in Ratnagiri, Ganpatipule Temple is situated right on the beach at the base of a hill and devotes and pilgrims walk around the hill (1 km pradakshina) as a mark of respect.

Ganpatipule Temple | Depositphotos

Ganesha Temple Devasathan, Thailand

In Nakhon Nayok, Thailand, you can find a Ganesha temple adorned with several exquisite Ganesha statues crafted from various materials, including granite, sandstone, bronze, and green stone.

Giant Ganesha statue in Thailand | Depositphotos

Uchi Pillayar, Tamil Nadu

The Uchi Pillayar in Trichy is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha and was built in 7th-century. The structure is carved on a hillside and provides stunning panoramic views.

Uchi Pillayar | Imagine Rural/Shutterstock.com

Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple, Seychelles

The Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple is a Ganesha temple located in Seychelles. Travellers will also find icons of Murugan, Durga, and Bhairawa, among other in the inner part of the temple.

Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple | Wikimedia Commons

Suryavinayak Temple, Nepal

Located in the Bhaktapur district, the Suryavinayak Temple is dedicated to god Ganesh. It is also known as the "temple of the rising sun" and is both a cultural and historical place and a tourist site.

Suryavinayak Temple | Wikimedia Commons

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Malaysia

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple was founded in 1873 in the Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur. It features the South Indian architectural style and resembles the Karpaka Vinayakar Temple.

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple | Depositphotos

Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry

The Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a popular pilgrimage and tourist site in Puducherry. The temple is more than 500 years old and is a grand and exquisite structure dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Manakula Vinayagar Temple | Wikimedia Commons

Ganesh Temple, USA

The Ganesh Temple of Flushing, New York, also known as the Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple, is prominent. It is located in the borough of Queens in New York City.

Ganesh Temple | Wikimedia Commons

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