Khajrana Ganesh Mandir

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir

Indore has a lot of time to visit, “Khajrana Ganesh Mandir” is one of them which attract the devotees and tourist to visit here.

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir is an ancient temple of Indore. This temple was built in the 18th century by the Queen Ahilyabai of Holkar Dynasty. Whatever wish the devotees bring here, it is definitely fulfilled by the Lord “Ganesh”. Mostly Wednesday and Sunday the huge devotees will come to this temple for praying.

The main festival of this temple is “Vinayak Chathurthi” and was held in a grand manner in the month of August or September. And a three days festival of “Till Chaturthi” was held in the month of January.

History of Khajrana Ganesh Mandir

The Khajrana Mandir was built in the 18th Century (1735) by the Queen “Ahilyabai Holkar” of Holkar Dynasty. It is said that the ancient statue of this temple was seen by the local Pandit “Mangal Bhatt” in his dream. After his dream, the Queen “Ahilyabai Holkar” dig and got a statue of Lord “Ganesha”. From where the statue was taken out there is a reservoir, which is in front of the temple.

Architecture of Khajaran Ganesh Mandir

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir has a huge amount of land. On which a Dharmshala, Ganesha Mandir is built. The Khajrana Ganesh mandir has grand entrance gate. The outer and upper walls of the “Garbhagriha” are made of the silver and different moods. And the eye of the statue of Lord “Ganesha” is made up of “Diamonds” which were donated by the businessman of the Indore.

A Dharamshala is also built by the trust of the Khajaran Mandir for staying of devotees.

The managing committee of the temple provides the free cost of food for the devotees at Annakshetra. The food will be provided in the fixed time of 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. And the state of the food is too tasty you must have to try this food. 200 people will be able to dine together in the Annakshetra.

Hitech Kitchen

Khajran Ganesh mandir has a worth of 1.50 crore a Hitech kitchen. It has also installed dough and bread making machine, and grinding spices machines.

Know Facts about the Khajaran Ganesh Mandir

Khajaran Ganesh Mandir is also considered to be one of the Wealthiest Temple of our country. The total movable and immovable property of this temple is unaccountable.

In these premises there are a total of 33 small and big temples here, including Lord Shiva, Maa Durga, Lord Sai, Lord Shani and many.

It is a belief associated with the “Khajrana Ganesh Mandir” is that whatever wishes the devotees brings here, it is definitely fulfilled by the Lord “Ganesha”. After the completion of the wishes, the devotees offer “Laddus” and make a backwards swastika on the back of the statue of Lord “Ganesha”.

In this premises, there is a “Peeple” tree. About whom is said that this is also fulfilled the wishes of people.

As we all know that the Lord “Ganesha” is blessed with a boon that he worshipped first. Any of the auspicious work like marriage, birthday and others, then the devotees come first to this temple to apply tilak and invite the Lord “Ganesha”.

Festivels of Khajaran Ganesh mandir

The main festival of this temple is “Vinayak Chathurthi” and was held in a grand manner in the month of August or September. And a three days festival of “Till Chaturthi” was held in the month of January. On this festival, 3 days of fair are also installed here. A huge amount of devotees are coming and enjoy the festival and taking the blessing of the Bappa.

Best to visit on Wednesday

According to Hindu religion the day Wednesday is dedicated to the Lord “Ganesha”. So that the in Khajaran Ganesh Mandir special worship and aarti is held on Wednesday. A large number of the devotees are attained and visit on this day.

First call to Lord Ganesha

As we all know that the Lord “Ganesha” is blessed with a boon that he worshipped first. Any of the auspicious work like marriage, birthday and others, then the devotees come first to this temple to apply tilak and invite the Lord “Ganesha”. Locals believe that the first invitation to all religious and cultural events to be held in Indore city and surrounding areas should be sent to Khajrana Ganesh, otherwise the events are considered incomplete. And even the purchase of a new car, bike, land, shop and property, the devotees come and perform worship and take the blessing of the Lord “Ganesha”.

Best Time to visit

It is always good to know that when you have to visit the visiting places. The khajrana Ganesh Mandir is open all the week of the days and the timing is morning 5:00 AM To 12:00 PM And Evening 4:00 PM To 8:00 PM.

Address of Khajaran Ganesh Mandir

Ganeshpuri Main Rd, Ganeshpuri, Khajrana, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452016

How to reach the Khajaran Mnadir

The Khajrana Ganesh Mandir is located at the Ring Road, Khajrana Ganeshpuri. You can visit Khajaran Ganesh Mandir by the public and private vehicles. Here a good arrangement of the 2 and 4 wheeler parking.