Mahaganesh Temple also known as Siddhivinayak Mahaganapati temple, dedicated
to Lord Ganesha is located in Titwala of Thane. The popular belief is
that if anyone worships the Mahaganapati regularly, will get married to
the desired person. Angarika Chaturthi and Ganesh Chaturthi, are the festivals
celebrated here, which were attended by large number of devotees.
Towards the right of the temple, there is a sanctum of Lord Shiva.
Outside the temple premise there is an artificial pond, surrounded by
a beautiful garden. Boating facilities are available in this pond. Titwala
is also known as the birth place of Shakuntala devi who is the daughter
of the famous sage Vishwamitra and Apsara Menaka. Legend has it that King
Dushyant married Shakuntala in the Titwala temple.There is also a Shri
Vithoba temple near to this temple.
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