Titwala Ganesh Mandir
The Siddhivinayak Mahaganapati Temple is located at Titwala. The day of 'Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi', a holy day in the Hindu Calendar, attracts large crowds. Titwala attracts visitors from the suburbs of Mumbai.
Believers claim that if Mahaganapati is worshiped regularly, marriages
of those wanting to be united can be arranged and that conflicts between
husband and wife can end and those that desire a son or daughter, will
have one born to them.
Titwala Mandir is an important pilgrim spot in Thane, which is
visited by thousands of devotees every month. People believe that Lord
Ganesh, who is the idol here, can fulfil their wishes on offering
prayers to him. This place is thronged by visitors throughout the year.
Titwala is easily accessible from all parts of the city, the pilgrims
from outside city can reach here through the Titwala Railway Station and
Kalyan Station. Temple region has easy road accessibility from Thane,
Kalyan, and Mumbai. Another temple near by to Titwala Ganesh Mandir is
the Mahaganesha Temple, which is also visited by large numbers of
devotees. The best time to visit the temple and attend the special
poojas are during Ganesh Chaturthis, Maghi Chaturthi, and Sankasthis.
Both Titwala Ganesh Mandir and Mahaganesha
Temple dates back from 11th century, featuring the architectural style
of Hemadpanti. After a darshan at the temple, one can also pay a visit
to the Kalu River, which flows close to the temple. 
Highlights
Address: Titwala, Maharashtra 421605
Phone: 099205 70571
Architectural styles: North Indian Architecture
Date built: original structure: Ancient (unknown); present structure: 1965–66
Creator: Shakuntala on sage Kanva’s directive
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