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Khajrana Ganesha Temple is well known in Indore and is visited regularly by local residents who have great faith on the revered temple deity. Even visitors to Indore are drawn to this holy site being a historical temple built by Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, on the site of an even earlier Ganesha Temple. |
It is generally believed that wishes of people praying at the temple get fulfilled by God Ganesha’s blessings. The temple complex showcases the idols of several others gods and the festival of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with great pomp and show.
An important pilgrimage center, Khajrana Ganesh temple is a devotee’s delight. It is hugely popular with residents drawing large numbers of devotees especially on Wednesdays and Sundays for offering their reverence and prayers. The premises include many other deities as well. The temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha has a Dargah of Nahar Sayed which is an important pilgrimage place for Maita Muslims.
Vinayaka Chathursi, a major festival of lord Ganapati, is celebrated with much splendor. The devout surroundings coupled with the sacred atmosphere arouse feelings of piety and respect. Khajrana Temple attracts thousands of devotees from dawn to dusk on Til Chaturthi to celebrate the occasion and to receive the blessings from Lord Ganesha.
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