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Siddhatek

Siddhatek 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". 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. The shrine is particularly popular during the festivals of Ganesh Jayanti, Vijayadashami and Somvati Amavasya.

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Siddhatek1 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

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Notes

  1. "Transport to Siddhatek".
  2. 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.
  3. Gunaji, 104.
  4. Gunaji, 105.
Sources

Sources

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