Lord Ganesha or Ganpati Bappa (as he is fondly addressed by his numerous devotees) is one of the generally cherished and most regarded Gods in Mumbai. Today, Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the richest temples in the country with the inner roof of its sanctum being plated with gold. Besides having millions of devotees, the temple has also been a particular favourite among the Bollywood clan who visit it on auspicious occasions in their personal life as well as before the release of their movies. Here are 5 amazing facts about the Siddhivinayak Temple:

Ganesha's Trunk on the Right Side!

Assuming you notice Lord Ganesha icons, the trunk for most idols turns towards his left. In Siddhivinayak Mandir, Ganapati's trunk is towards the right side. It is said that this symbol was cut out of a solitary dark stone.

Initially a shrine for women!

Siddhivinayak Temple was a little holy place with block engineering. A bigger temple was built by a woman named Deubai Patil in 1801. Deubai Patil was childless, so it was her desire that Lord Ganesha favour different ladies with youngsters who implore here. Thus, she constructed this altar.

Most extravagant Temple!!

Its excursion from a little temple to probably the most extravagant place of worship in Mumbai is extraordinary. Presently the internal sanctum has gold plating and colourful carvings. Siddhivinayak Temple additionally gets gifts up to 100 million consistently! Stunning however obvious, Mumbaikars have an extraordinary faith in the Lord.

When a Hanuman Idol was found!

Surprisingly, a Hanuman icon was found close to Siddhivinayak mandir while street enlarging process. The temple Maharaj tracked down this symbol and carried it to the sanctum. Presently this Hanuman icon is displayed as part of the temple premises inside the Ganapati Mandir.

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Donations from devotees!!

Shree Siddhivinayak temple is perhaps the most extravagant temple in Mumbai with colossal measures of gifts, in the scope of Rs 100 million to 150 million every year, pouring in from all edges of the world.