6 Unique Facts About The Iconic Siddhivinayak Temple That You Should Know

Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak

Shree Siddhivinayak Temple

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Unique Facts About Temple

[{"selector":"#anim-eb26fab3-535c-40a0-8748-d261bc7ce4e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Here are six unique facts about this legendary temple. Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak

1. Unique Ganpati Statue

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2. Hanuman Statue Discovered

[{"selector":"#anim-969aff77-bc5d-49a9-a7a7-1146aa5deb38 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Hanuman temple was built after a Hanuman statue was discovered in a nearby road construction. Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak

3. Wish-Granting Mushak

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4. Shrine For Women

[{"selector":"#anim-f6c9fcc0-ac6d-4317-ba6e-cf379114573f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It was constructed with the donation of a woman, Dubai Patil who wished for it to be a haven for women. Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak

5. Shares Accepted As Donation

[{"selector":"#anim-8bc72568-b8ee-4248-bd5d-093cb13e6672 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] You can donate shares and stocks as donations to the temple. Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak

6. Temple Complex Lake

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[{"selector":"#anim-bfb72869-0067-4d6a-bb58-a8a2f71ec74c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Have you ever visited this iconic temple? Credits: Shree Siddhivinayak