Siddhi Vinayak
Ganesha
About
Siddhi Vinayaka. The street above the Manikarnika Ghat contains numerous images of Ganeshas and fragments of old images that can be seen on either side. A little upward in a raised temple is Siddhi Vinayaka (perfect being), the 8th in the first spiral circuit who gives relief from the curse of Yama (God of death). On both side of the image, lying under a silver dais, are her two wives manifesting two types of power, viz. Riddhi (power of action) and Siddhi (power of perfectness). The Kashi Khanda (57.66) says, he is always ready to protect the holy spot, and is a prompt bestower of powers on a devotee.