List of Famous Ganesha Temples Outside India

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god, symbolizes protection and the removal of obstacles from one's path. Among all the deities in Hinduism, Ganesha holds a position of immense popularity. Although Ganesha has many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head and four arms. He is highly venerated as the remover of obstacles and is believed to bring fortune. The elephant tusk he carries symbolizes intellectual prowess, adaptability, and effectiveness. Ganesha is regarded as the divine authority over knowledge and education.

Ganesha Temples Outside India

1. Suryavinayak Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Suryavinayak Temple, situated in the Bhaktapur district of Nepal, is a significant Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ganesh. This temple holds great historical and cultural importance and serves as a prominent tourist attraction. Among the various shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh in the Kathmandu Valley, the Suryavinayak Temple stands as one of the four renowned ones.

2. Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple, Victoria, Seychelles
3. Hindu Temple Society of North America Flushing, Queens, United States of America
4. Sri Ganesha Temple Nashville, TN, United States
5. Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
6. Ganesha Temple, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
7. Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah, South Jordan, Utah, United States

Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah

8. Sri Ganesha Tempel, Berlin, Germany
9. Shri Sitthi Vinayagar Temple, Medan, Indonesia
10. Anbu Vinayagar Temple, Christchurch, New Zealand
11. Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
12. Sri Varatharajah Selvavinayagar Temple, Den Helder, Netherlands