Siddhatek Explained

Siddhatek[1] 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 and References

  1. Web site: Transport to Siddhatek.
  2. Book: Loving Ganesa: Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-faced God . 279 . Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami . 2 . Himalayan Academy Publications . 2000 . 0-945497-77-6.
  3. https://books.google.com/books?id=JIjmDLardesC&dq=Siddhatek&pg=PA104 Gunaji, 104
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=JIjmDLardesC&dq=Siddhatek&pg=PA105 Gunaji, 105

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