Many famous Ganesh temples are also present abroad.
Many famous Ganesh temples are also present abroad.
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Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped as the destroyer of obstacles and the god of prosperity, holds an important place in Indian culture. Lord Ganesha is worshipped before every auspicious work, new beginning and journey. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with pomp and reverence across the country. On this day, people bring idols of Lord Ganesha to homes, pandals or public places and worship them for 10 days. During this time, various religious and cultural programs are also organized, and various dishes and sweets are offered. On the tenth day, the idol of Ganesha is immersed in a river or pond.

Famous Ganesh Temples in India

There are many famous temples of Lord Ganesha in India, such as Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai, Ashtavinayaka Temple Maharashtra, Madhur Mahaganpati Temple Kerala, Trinetra Ganesha Ranthambore, Ganesh Tok Temple Gangtok, and Ucchi Pillayar Temple Tamil Nadu. But do you know that there are many temples of Ganesha outside India too? Let's know about the famous Ganesha temples abroad.

Suryavinayak Temple, Nepal

Suryavinayaka Temple, located in Bhaktapur district of Nepal, is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple is located in a forest about two kilometers from Kathmandu and can be reached on foot. Suryavinayaka Temple is one of the four major temples of Ganesha in the Kathmandu Valley and is also known as the Temple of the Sun. Another famous Ganesh temple in Nepal is Jalvinayaka Ganesh Temple.

Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple, Malaysia

Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple, also known as PJ Pillaiyar Temple, located in Selangor, Malaysia, is one of the largest and most famous temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple is located near Jalan Selangor in Petaling Jaya and is a major religious site for Ganesha devotees in Malaysia.

Ganesha Temple in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Ganesha is worshipped by the name of Pillayar. There are many famous Ganesha temples located here, including Ariyalai Siddhivinayak Temple and Kataragama Temple. These temples are considered important places for worship and devotion to Ganesha.

Ganesh Temple in Thailand

There are many temples of Ganesha in Thailand too. Huai Khwang Square is one of the temples of Ganesha in Thailand, where daily worship is done. Apart from this, a silver statue of Ganesha is also installed outside the Silver Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which is one of the major attractions here.

Sri Varatharaja Selvavinayagar Temple, Netherlands

Sri Varatharaja Selvavinayagar Temple located in Den Helder, Netherlands is the oldest Ganesha temple in the Netherlands. It was established in 1991 by Tamil people from Sri Lanka. This temple is an important religious place for Ganesh devotees in the Netherlands. The worship of Lord Ganesha and his temples are spread not only in India but also abroad. These temples allow devotees of Ganesha from all over the world to experience his blessings and provide ideal places for religious pilgrimage.

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