Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
50 people recommend, 12 warn against itvia r/mumbai·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 38 threads.
What people say, in short
This Ganesh temple in Prabhadevi is a famous religious stop that many people recommend visiting, and several devotees describe coming back again and again because they feel their prayers are answered. Commenters say it is nearly always packed, and several advise going early in the morning and avoiding Tuesdays, Sankashti days and weekends. A few warn about touts near the entrance, and some feel the VIP pass system has turned the temple into a business that leaves ordinary devotees waiting in long queues; one local insists you should pay nothing outside and buy the official line only at the counter inside, while another mentions a pricey VIP pass.
Address
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, SK Bole Rd, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Early morning
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Notes the temple is only minutes away from Dadar.
A childhood-dream visit: a crowded Sunday push-and-shove, but the darshan left them speechless.
Suggests visiting Siddhivinayak Temple on day 3.
Visited during heavy rain years ago and it went well; hasn't managed to return despite metro connectivity.
Feels insulting that ordinary devotees queue for hours while VIP pass holders get instant darshan; prefers praying at home.
Calls any temple with VIP treatment a commercial money maker that exploits devotees.
Has visited many times and prays there for the future.
Warns against visiting Siddhivinayak Temple on the weekend when asked about an evening visit.
Had mixed views on it.
Felt called back two months running, believing heartfelt prayers are answered.
Lists Siddhivinayak first among iconic temples for experiencing the city's spiritual side.
Feels it has become a business with severe crowd mismanagement and VIP preference; prefers peaceful local temples.
Says clear signboards and guides direct visitors to the common queue; advises ignoring touts and chappal handlers and buying flowers outside.
Always wants to visit on their birthday and says everything falls into place each time.
Advises avoiding the 5-5:30pm cleaning closure, using mukh darshan or donation entry when crowded, and leaving cameras/laptops behind.
Suggests visiting Siddhivinayak as part of a day itinerary.
Lists the temple among low-cost places to visit.
Finds the temple commercialised, with paid VIP darshan.
Warns nearby shopkeepers force you to remove slippers and charge later; use the designated paid spot inside the compound instead.
Warns it is very crowded on Tuesdays, Sankashti and weekends; says cellphones are allowed inside.
Itinerary starts day 1 at Siddhivinayak Temple.
Suggests visiting if the mother is religious
Says the best time to visit to avoid crowds is between 4AM and 7AM.
Encourages visiting the temple to take Bappa's blessings.
Names it among religious places to explore.
Advises visiting early morning 5:30-7am on days other than Tuesday and Sunday; medical proof allows direct darshan for elderly.
Shares parking and queue tips for the visit.
Suggests stopping there en route to the hotel if you have energy
Going after 8pm is better as it is mostly less crowded then.
Agrees the temple should be on the itinerary, wondering why no one mentioned it.
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Last verified 21/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.