Shri Siddhivinayaka - Siddhatek

The only Ashtavinayak temple in Ahmednagar district, it is situated 48 km away from the town of Srigonda, just beside the Bhima Nadi. Siddhatek holds a lot of religious significance because it is believed that Lord Vishnu attained Siddhi here and also vanquished the asuras named Madhu & Kaitabh after getting the blessings of Ganapati. In later times, Saint Morya Gosavi and Shri Narayan Maharaj of Kedgaon are also believed to have received divine enlightenment at this place. The unique feature of this temple is that, the trunk of Lord Ganesha is turned towards his right, on the side where his wife Siddhi resides. Here from originates the name Siddhivinayak. The inner sanctum of the temple was built by Queen of Indore, Ahilyabai Holkar while the main road leading to the temple was built by Peshwa’s General Haripant Phadake. The worship of Siddhivinayak incarnation of Ganesha is very strict and devotees must adhere to the Vedic rules of puja, otherwise the deity is displeased. Even to make one pradakshina of the temple, the devotees have to take a round of the entire hill on which the temple is located. The festivals of Ganesh Jayanti, Vijayadashami & Somvati Amavasya see a lot of footfall at this temple.

Ashtavinayak Temples; Siddhatek Ganpati Mandir,