Nestled in Rawai, Phuket, Lord Shrimant
Ganpati Bappa Devalai is more than a place
of worship — it is a spiritual and cultural bridge
between India and Thailand.
Inspired by the 132-year-old Shreemant Dagadusheth
Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune, this temple carries
the legacy of faith, devotion, and community.

A STORY OF FAITH AND DEVOTION

The original temple in Pune was built by Dagadusheth Halwai, a sweet seller and wrestler who, after losing
his sons to a plague epidemic, dedicated his faith
to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
His famous confectionery shop, Dagdusheth Halwai
Sweets, still operates today, standing as a testament
to his enduring legacy.

THE LEGACY OF A GRAND CELEBRATION

It was at this temple that Lokmanya Tilak urged the public to join, leading to a ten-day celebration in 1893 which
now one of India’s most vibrant celebrations,
surpassing even Diwali in grandeur.
Today, this spiritual tradition continues in Phuket, where
the temple offers a sanctuary of blessings, cultural heritage, traditional, spiritual and divine peace.