Uchchhishta Ganapathy Temple

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Uchchhishta Ganapathy Temple is a Hindu temple in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Uchchhishta Ganapati (Ganesha) and is said to be the largest Ganesh temple in Asia. The temple sits about 84 meters above sea level on the banks of the Tamirabharani river, near Manimoortheeswaram, around 2 km from Tirunelveli Junction railway station.

Inside the temple complex you’ll find many deities, including Nellaiappar (Shiva) and Gandhimathi Amman (Parvati), Subramanya with his wives Valli and Deivanai, Dakshinamurthy, Chandikeswarar, Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar, Sage Patanjali, Sage Vyagrabathar, and 31 forms of Ganesha. The main deity is Uchchhishta Ganapathy.

Vinayagar Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi) is celebrated here for ten days each year. The temple is about 1,000 years old. In 2023, Vinayagar Chaturthi was celebrated on 18 September with a grand ceremony. The temple is also known as Moorthi Vinayagar temple and is managed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Tamil Nadu government.