Dhundiraj Ganpati Mandir (aka The Mairal Ganapati Mandir) (Vadodara)

 Ganesha / Ganapati temple, hindu temple

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The Mairal family were the Bankers to the Gaekwad family of Baroda and are reputed to have great wealth. The wealth in the form of jewels and jewellery is supposedly stowed below the Ganapati Idol in the temple.

Dhundiraj Ganpati Mandir, located in Wadi area. This temple is unique as the marble idol of Lord Ganesha is placed with idols of his wives Riddhi and Siddhi and their children Labh and Laksh. The ‘moushaq’ which is generally at the feet of Lord Ganesh is placed in this temple on marble pedestal outside the temple.

The Temple was built by Shri Gopalrao Mairal in Year 1905. The temple is for Hindu and Gaanpatya community. The temple is built of stones, bricks and wood, and the mouse (mushak of God) is built of Aaras.

The temple is 2 storey. The temple also small Park which has small fountain inside.