Lord Ganesha is considered a symbol of obstruction and auspiciousness. At the time of Ganeshotsav, Bappa is worshiped with great pomp across the country. Apart from Maharashtra and South India, there are many ancient and grand Ganesh temples in Uttar Pradesh, which are famous for their special identity and unique traditions.
Somewhere Ganesh ji is seen playing Damru, and somewhere high statues surprise the devotees. Darshan not only fulfills the wishes of the devotees, but it becomes a divine and memorable experience for the whole family.
UP chief Ganesh Temple and their specialty
1. Damru Wale Bappa, Barabanki
The temple of Damru Bappa located in Barabanki district is extremely popular among devotees. Here, he has got a special name due to Damru in the hand of Ganesha. Devotees believe that the echo of Damru removes every crisis from his life. Special puja and bhajan evenings are held here on Ganeshotsav.
2. Vishal Ganesh Statue, Lucknow
The huge idol of Lord Ganesha in Lucknow attracts the attention of devotees. Highly high statues are the attraction here and thousands of people arrive with family to visit every year. There are also cultural programs and processions here during the festival days, which fill the whole atmosphere with devotion.
3. Ancient Ganesh Temple, Varanasi
Varanasi is called Shiva Nagari, but there are also many ancient temples of Lord Ganesha. The history of these temples is said to be hundreds of years old. The devotees who come to Kashi do not forget to see Bappa with the darshan of Baba Vishwanath. It is said that worshiping here brings success in education and business.
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