Ganesh Chaturthi is nearing. If you are someone who loves to visit Ganesha temples all over India, then don’t miss out to check out Siddhivinayaka Mahaganapati Temple which is located in Titwala, which is a small town in the Kalyan taluka of Thane district in Mumbai in Maharashtra. The temple is usually called Titwala Ganpati Temple and is famous for Lord Ganesha’s powers and miracles that the Lord does for His devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is an elephant-headed God. It is said that Titwala got its popularity because of this temple of Lord Ganesha, which is most visited on Tuesdays.
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As per an ancient story, it is believed that Lord Ganesha’s image of this temple is worshipped with utmost devotion and belief can help separated couples reunite again and also the marriage problems can be solved. As per the Wikipedia article, the Titwala Mahaganapati temple has been developed by Shakuntala during the rule of Peshwa Madhavrao I. The image of Lord Ganesha was found by a Peshwa leader and thus, the renovation of the Mahaganapati temple in Titwala took place.
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Earlier, the temple was said to be quite small with just a wooden audience hall. However, renovation work was started again and a new temple was developed at the same location. The present temple has been constructed on 3 to 5 acres of land that has been donated by the Peshwas. Then 12 acres of extra land were donated by the Joshis, the hereditary priests of the Titwala Mahaganapati temple.
When you visit the temple, you will find a shrine having Shiva lingam on the main entrance door’s right side. Also, the lake called Titwala Talav, which is next to the Mahaganapati temple has been de-silted and facilities are available for devotees for boating purposes.
As per popular legendary stories, devotees who worship Titwala Ganesha say that their marriage takes place with the ones they love. Also, the marital problems of any couple visiting Titwala Ganapati temple become happily solved. Lakhs of devotees come to the temple to visit on the auspicious day of Angarika Chaturthi, which is a Tuesday that falls on the fourth day of the lunar bright fortnight.
Ganesha Chaturthi is an auspicious festival that is celebrated with fanfare and enthusiasm in this temple during August or September. Ganesha Jayanti or Maghi Ganeshotsav is the birthday of Lord Ganesha, which appears in February, and is also celebrated in the temple. Since the temple is quite nearby for Mumbai residents via road and train or bus transport, it is most visited by Mumbaikars.
Apart from Titwala Mahaganapati temple, other popular temples nearby include Vithoba temple, Sri Shani Temple in Titwala East, Sri Sai Baba Temple in Titwala East, Sri Hanuman Temple near Titwala station, and Vaishno Devi temple located 22 minutes walking distance from Titwaa station east.
So, if you are in Mumbai or Maharashtra anytime in the near future, you can visit the Titwala Mahaganapati Temple and take blessings from Ganpati Bappa for a blissed life.
