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Sidhi Vinayak -Mumbai

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Shree Sidhi Vinayak -Mumbai Shree Sidhi Vinayak-(file picture) Lord of the Lords Shee Sidhi Vinayak temple is situated in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, and this is one of the oldest temple of Shri Ganesha , and a favorite among the Mumbaikars. 'Who is Who' of Mumbai are all ardent devotees of this lovable and very powerful Ganesha. Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabhs, Ambanis, Lata Mangeshkar, Thackrey are some of the well known personalities who visit the temple regularly. The idol of Shree Siddhivinayak was carved out of a single black stone and is 2'6" high and 2' wide with the trunk on the right. The upper right and left hands hold a lotus and an axe respectively while the lower right and left hands hold a japamala and bowl full of 'Modakams' . A snake appears on the left shoulder to right side belly as a sacred thread. On the forehead of deity is an eye, which almost looks like the third eye of Lord Shiv