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[[File:Siddhi Vinayak at Siddhatek.jpg|thumb|Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Siddhatek]] | [[File:Siddhi Vinayak at Siddhatek.jpg|thumb|Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Siddhatek]] | ||
'''Siddhatek'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmednagar.nic.in/tourist-place/siddhtek/ |title=Transport to Siddhatek}}</ref> is a town in the [[Ahmednagar district]] of the western part of [[India]] located on the [[Bhima River]]. The town is known for its [[Hindu temple|temple]] to Sri Siddhi Vināyaka, the right-tusked incarnation of [[Ganesha]] as "Masterful Remover".<ref>{{cite book | url = https://books.google.com/?id=_sV4_JpQvycC&pg=PA279 | '''Siddhatek'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmednagar.nic.in/tourist-place/siddhtek/ |title=Transport to Siddhatek}}</ref> is a town in the [[Ahmednagar district]] of the western part of [[India]] located on the [[Bhima River]]. The town is known for its [[Hindu temple|temple]] to Sri Siddhi Vināyaka, the right-tusked incarnation of [[Ganesha]] as "Masterful Remover".<ref>{{cite book | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=_sV4_JpQvycC&dq=Siddhatek&pg=PA279 | page = 279 | title = Loving Ganesa: Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-faced God | author = Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami | edition = 2 | publisher = Himalayan Academy Publications | year = 2000 | isbn = 0-945497-77-6}}</ref> Legends surrounding the north-facing temple suggest it was built to commemorate the place where [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]] defeated the evil [[Asuras]] [[Madhu-Kaitabh]] with the blessing of Siddhi Vināyaka.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=JIjmDLardesC&dq=Siddhatek&pg=PA104 Gunaji, 104].</ref> The shrine is particularly popular during the festivals of [[Ganesh Jayanti]], [[Vijayadashami]] and Somvati [[Amavasya]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=JIjmDLardesC&dq=Siddhatek&pg=PA105 Gunaji, 105].</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:49, 26 March 2023
Siddhatek[1] is a town in the Ahmednagar district of the western part of India located on the Bhima River. The town is known for its temple to Sri Siddhi Vināyaka, the right-tusked incarnation of Ganesha as "Masterful Remover".[2] Legends surrounding the north-facing temple suggest it was built to commemorate the place where Lord Vishnu defeated the evil Asuras Madhu-Kaitabh with the blessing of Siddhi Vināyaka.[3] The shrine is particularly popular during the festivals of Ganesh Jayanti, Vijayadashami and Somvati Amavasya.[4]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Transport to Siddhatek".
- ↑ Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (2000). Loving Ganesa: Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-faced God (2 ed.). Himalayan Academy Publications. p. 279. ISBN 0-945497-77-6.
- ↑ Gunaji, 104.
- ↑ Gunaji, 105.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Gunaji, Milind (2005). Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra: A Travel Guide. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 81-7154-669-2.
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| Ahmednagar | ||
| Aurangabad |
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| Beed | ||
| Buldhana | ||
| Jalgaon | ||
| Kolhapur | ||
| Latur | ||
| Mumbai City | ||
| Mumbai Suburban | ||
| Nagpur | ||
| Nashik | ||
| Osmanabad | ||
| Palghar | ||
| Parbhani | ||
| Pune | ||
| Raigad | ||
| Ratnagiri | ||
| Sangli | ||
| Satara | ||
| Sindhudurg | ||
| Solapur | ||
| Thane | ||
| See also | ||
| Hindu temples in other states (templates) | ||