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Not to be confused with the African-descended Siddi people of India (though sometimes spelt in the same way).
Siddhi is a Hindu term for spiritual power (or psychic ability). These spiritual powers supposedly vary from relatively simple forms of clairvoyance to being able to levitate, be present at various places at once, become as small as an atom, materialize objects, having access to memories from past lives and more. The term became known in the West through the work of H.P. Blavatsky. The plural is Siddhis.
Siddhi also means liberation, or attaining salvation. Used to describe the demise of saints and ascetics, it is a state where the consciousness mingles with the Supreme Being and the bodily remains are cast off.
The Siddhi Vinayak temple at Prabhadevi in Mumbai is a well visited one attracting thousands all through the year.
Siddhi Vinayak: Most icons of Ganapati depict the elephant faced God with his trunk curled towards his left.
Siddhi Vinayak in Mumbai, Siddhi Vinayak at Siddhatek in Maharashtra as well as Karpaka Vinayakar at Pillayarpatti in Tamilnadu are depicted with a trunk pointing to the right (Valampuri).
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