Khajrana Ganesh Temple

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Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictIndore
DeityLord Ganesha
Location
LocationIndore
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Khajrana Temple's Building

Khajrana Ganesh Temple is a pilgrimage center in Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh,India, dedicated to Ganesha. Built during the reign of Holkar dynasty.

History[edit]

This temple was built in 1735 by queen Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar dynasty, who retrieved the idol of god Ganesha from a well where it had been hidden, to keep it safe from the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.[1] The devotees circle around the temple and tie a thread to pray to Lord Ganesha for the successful completion of their work. It is said that the ancient idol in the temple was seen in a dream of a local priest, Pandit Mangal Bhatt. The temple is still managed by the Bhatt family.[1]

Development[edit]

From a small hut to a huge structure, the temple has developed a lot over the years.[2] The temple is equally famous in India abroad. The temple regularly receives money, gold, diamonds and other precious jewels in the form of donations.[3] The gate, the outer and upper walls of the Garbhagriha are made of Silver and different moods and festivals are depicted on it. The eyes of the deity are made of diamonds which were donated by a businessman of Indore.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Khajrana Temple". Govt of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. ↑ Grand gate to welcome devotees to Khajrana Temple soon, 17 November 2014, The Times of India.
  3. ↑ Rs 5.75 cr facelift for Khajrana Ganesh temple, 2 September 2013, DNA India.
  4. ↑ जहां बनाया जाता है उल्टा स्वास्तिक, 30 April 2016, Vibrant4travel.

External links[edit]

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