When we are told about the SiddhiVinayak Temple, it often refreshes everyone’s memory of the temple in Mumbai as it is a very well known temple in the state of Maharashtra. However, here we are not talking about the SiddhiVinayak Temple in Mumbai, we are talking about the temple in Mahemdabad, a place near Ahmedabad. SiddhiVinayak is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the remover of hurdles and the god of wisdom and intelligence. The temple attracts thousands of devotees every year. The temple is built across various mountains and provides many facilities that makes the accessibility to the temple very easy. When you visit this temple in Gujarat, you will be able to experience the peaceful surroundings and the religious significance of the temple.
Past Folklore of SiddhiVinayak Temple in Ahmedabad
A temple that has made its name into the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records on 4th of June, 2023 because of the large impressive size. This is the only temple in Asia that has the large face idol of Ganesh Ji. The construction of the temple had started in 2010 which also added on to the list of divine religious places to visit in the city of Ahmedabad. There are as many as 10,000 worshippers who visit the temple in Gujarat. To keep the tourists engaged at that particular place, there have been openings of many tourist attractions like the food court, amusement parks for children and AC/ NON-AC rooms for the devotees to stay at the temple. There is also a yagna sala which is used for conducting poojas and different yagnas at the temple by the pandits.
Darshan and Aarti Timings at SiddhiVinayak Temple Ahmedabad
Temple Opening and Closing Hours: 6 am to 10 pm
There are different timings for different festivals in a month. They are as follows:
SiddhiVinayak Temple Timings on all days (except Tuesdays):
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 5:30 am – 6 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 6 am- 12: 15 pm | Shri Darshan |
| 12:15 pm- 12: 30 pm | Naivedya |
| 12:30 pm-7:20 pm | Shri Darshan |
| 7:30 pm- 8 pm | Evening Aarti |
| 8 pm – 9: 50 pm | Shri Darshan |
| 9: 50 pm | Shej Aarti |
Timings of SiddhiVinayak Temple only on Tuesdays:
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 3:15 am – 4:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 5 am- 5: 30 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 5: 30 am- 12: 15 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 12:15 pm-12: 30 pm | Naivedya |
| 12:30 pm- 8: 45 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 9:30 pm – 10 pm | Aarti |
| 12: 30 am | Shej Aarti |
Vinayak Chaturthi timings of SiddhiVinayak Temple:
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 5: 30 am – 6 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 6 am- 7:30 am | Shree Darshan |
| 7:30 am- 1 pm | Abhishek, Naivedya and Pooja Aarti |
| 1 pm- 7:20 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 7:30 pm- 8 pm | Evening Aarti |
| 8 pm – 9:50 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 9:50 pm | Shej Aarti |
- Imp note– Devotees are not allowed inside the main temple from 7:30 am to 1 pm during Maha Abhishek Pooja.
Sankasthi Chaturthi timings at SiddhiVinayak Temple:
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 4: 30 am – 4:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 5 am- 5: 30 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 5: 30 am- 90 mins before moonrise | Shree Darshan |
| 90 mins before moonrise | Pooja, Abhishek and Naivedya |
| After Moonrise | Aarti |
| After Aarti | Shree Darshan |
| 90 mins after moonrise | Shej Aarti |
Timings during SiddhiVinayak Maghi Shree Ganesh Aarti:
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 4: 30 am – 4:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 5 am- 5: 30 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 5: 30 am- 10:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 10: 45 am to 1: 30 pm | Pooja, Abhishek and Naivedya |
| 1: 30 pm to 7: 20 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 7:30 pm to 8 pm | Aarti |
| 8 pm till Shej Aarti | Shree darshan |
| After Rathashobha Yatra | Shej Aarti |
Timings on Bhadrapad Shree Ganesh Chaturthi at SiddhiVinayak Temple:
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 4 am – 4:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 5 am- 5: 30 am | Kakad Aarti |
| 5: 30 am- 10:45 am | Shree Darshan |
| 10: 45 am to 1: 30 pm | Pooja, Abhishek and Naivedya |
| 1: 30 pm to 7: 20 pm | Shree Darshan |
| 7:30 pm to 8 pm | Aarti |
| 8 pm to 10 pm | Shree darshan |
| 10 pm | Shej Aarti |
Activities to Do at SiddhiVinayak Temple Ahmedabad
- Seek Blessings of Lord Ganesha: The most basic and primary cause to visit the temple is to seek blessings. Offer flowers, modaks and coconut to Lord Ganesh.
- Participate in the Aarti and Bhajans: Lord Ganesh’s aartis and bhajans are worth attending. So if you get a chance, do attend the aarti.
- Experience the Festive Celebrations: Various festivals related to Lord Ganesh are celebrated at this temple. Do visit the temple during festivals and other monthly festivities.
- Take the children to the amusement park: There is an amusement park at the temple premises. You can take your children to this park and they can have an amazing time there.
- Offer Donations and Annadanam (Food Service): The temple trustees carry out food distribution drives at the temple. So if you get a chance to attend these food service drives, then do take part in these initiatives at the temple.
Nearby Places to Visit at SiddhiVinayak Temple Ahmedabad
- Sabarmati Ashram (7 km): The very famous ashram in Ahmedabad which attracts a lot of tourists all year around.
- Kankaria Lake (10 km): A very happening family friendly place for tourists and locals to enjoy their day. There is a toy train, a zoo and an amusement park by the lake.
- Adalaj Stepwell (18 km): A stepwell that is famous for its delicate carvings and fine examples of ancient Indian architecture.
- Hutheesing Jain Temple (6 km): A temple that is known for its marble work and spiritual significance. The temple is dedicated to the 15th tirthankara of the Jain community.
Ways to Reach SiddhiVinayak Temple Ahmedabad
By Road: Private and Public transport available from all cities.
- Ahmedabad Central Bus Station to Siddhi Vinayak Temple: 8 km
- Gandhinagar to Siddhi Vinayak Temple: 30 km
By Rail: nearest railway station is Ahmedabad Railway Junction.
- Ahmedabad Railway Station to Siddhi Vinayak Temple: 6 km
By Air: The nearest airport is Ahmedabad International Airport (12 kms).
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