Ganesh Chaturthi 2017: Best way to reach Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple

New Delhi: It's that time of the year again when each devotee seeks out Lord Ganesha's blessing and prays for health and happiness. Visiting a Lord Ganesha temple during this time is highly preferred by people and the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is one of the most famous temples people want to visit. 

The temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha is situated in Prabhadevi, near Dadar in Mumbai.

The shrine is visited by thousands of devotees every day, with Tuesday being the most important day. Those who dwell in the city of Mumbai and the suburban towns, pay a visit to this temple often. And many, who arrive as tourists to India’s financial capital, too wish to pay obeisance to the God of wisdom.

If you intend to tour the city of Mumbai and wish to seek Siddhivinayak’s blessings, here’s how you can reach him:

If you are put up in a Mumbai suburb, then you may pre-book a cab or take a regular taxi to reach Prabhadevi. But this may prove to be expensive.

If you are in South Mumbai region, then too you can opt for either cabs or buses.

A number of B.E.S.T buses too are available from the Western and Central Suburbs or Harbour route to reach Dadar/Prabhadevi.

One can also commute by a local train (Central, Western, Harbour) to reach Dadar. If you are lodging in any of Western or the Central suburbs, then you will have to de-train at Dadar. Western Rail ply between Virar and Churchgate, while Central Rail ply between Karjat and CST or Kasara and CST. If you are in the harbour route, then de-board at Kurla (on the Panvel CST route). From Kurla, take a train from the central route to Dadar. From Dadar share cab and regular cab services to Prabhadevi are easily available.