Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona — Attraction in Maricopa

We thought Vinayaka Chavithi was today when the puja was already done yesterday. Though it was friday, I went to the Annalakshmi hall to check if the food is being served just in case after the darshan. We were so hungry and felt very weak. We simply headed back to the car to go home. While on my way, a person from a shed near the temple came out and told us both to wait for 10 minutes and come to the hall. We waited and once we went inside, he arranged us two boxes with food packed very well and gave us two water bottles. For a second, all this felt like a miracle. This must be a silly story to share but considering how hungry and famished we were, this seemed like god understood us. I really hope this good Samaritan knows how much his act made us believe more in God and humanity. Thank you very much! I feel like I am in India when I visit this temple. We visit this place almost regularly every week and we will...

I paid $20 for achana and the priest from the moment I stepped into the temple judged and was being rude to my face.. The general practice during an Archana is to ask for Gothra, name and then nakshatra. But he was so reckless and unprofessional and did the Archana with little to no interest.. Iike dude do you bloody job, U have no clue who I am and What I wear is none of your bloody business. I saw him being so good to the previous family because they spoke in Tamil. This is a perfect example of "God grants u wishes but pujari doesn't ". It's not about the money it's about the principle of being just and fair. I believed this place would be an ideal place outside the city for devotion and meditation but it turned out to be a place of judgemental, distriminating...

Arizona's Mahaganpati Temple: A radiant haven of divine bliss. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this vibrant temple is always ablaze with colorful, fragrant marigolds and the soothing sounds of devotional songs. The towering, jewel-encrusted Ganesha idol symbolizes generosity, while intricate carvings and festive decorations uplift the soul. After prayers, participate in a lively aarti or enjoy blessed prasad. Annual festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi bring dance, music and communal feasting to the fore. Warm volunteers share stories of faith, encouraging inclusivity. Parking can be tight during festivals, but the temple's infectious positivity and cultural richness enrich the soul and...