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Interesting facts about the Suryabinayak Ganesh Temple
- Popular temple from the 17th century
- Eldest among the other three Binayak temples viz. Chandra Binayak, Jal Binayak, and Ashok Binayak
- Located in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley, that may be why it is called Suryavinayak
- Special to visit during the Tuesday’s of Chaturmas
- A big historical bell on the temple premise was hung by late king Surendra Bikram Saha in 1890
- King Mahendra renovated the temple
- It is believed that children when children brought in this temple, they will start speaking and will be able to walk around quickly
- Most devotees come with children
- Children who can’t speak or hear are mostly brought to this temple for blessings
- Ganesh is regarded as the most auspicious god, god of wisdom, literature, worldly achievements
- Surrounded by beautiful Suryabinayak forest and picnic spots
- There are Pujari houses, and two Patis on the temple premise
- Devotees offer mirrors to the Suryabinayak
- The temple spans a large forest and picnic area
