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
- ↑ "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
- Gunaji, Milind (2005). Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra: A Travel Guide. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 81-7154-669-2.
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| Districts |
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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) | ||