Khajrana Ganesh Temple
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Khajrana Ganesh Temple is a pilgrimage center in Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, dedicated to Ganesha. Built during reign of Holkar dynasty.
History
This temple was built in 1735 by queen Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar dynasty. The devotees circle around 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. Later, Ahilyabai Holkar excavated the said idol from under the ground and installed it in a temple. From where the idol was removed, there is a well, which is right in front of the temple.[citation needed]
Development
From a small hut to a huge structure, the temple has developed a lot over the years.[1] The temple is equally famous in India abroad. The temple regularly receives money, gold, diamonds and other precious jewels in the form of donation.[2] 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 business man of Indore.[3]
References
- ^ Grand gate to welcome devotees to Khajrana Temple soon, 17 November 2014, The Times of India.
- ^ Rs 5.75 cr facelift for Khajrana Ganesh temple, 2 September 2013, DNA India.
- ^ जहां बनाया जाता है उल्टा स्वास्तिक, 30 April 2016, Vibrant4travel.