Khajrana Ganesh Mandir - खजराना गणेश मंदिर

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir is a Hindu Mandir. This Mandir is located in Khajrana area of ​​Indore in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The main idol in this Mandir is of Bhagwan Ganapati, which is made only of vermillion. There is a belief associated with this Ganesh Mandir that every wish of the devotees is fulfilled here. After the completion of the vow, the devotees draw an upside-down Swastika on the back of the idol of Bhagwan Ganesh and offer modak and laddu to Bhagwan Ganesh.

History and Architecture of Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
The Mandir was built in 1735 by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar dynasty, who retrieved the idol of Bhagwan Ganesh from a well where it was hidden for safekeeping from the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. In this Mandir, Ganesh ji, Mata Durga, the underground Shivling of Mahakaleshwar, the statue of Ganga ji flowing with water on the crocodile, the Mandir of Lakshmi ji, as well as the tableau of Hanuman ji are fascinating. Shanidev Mandir and a grand Mandir of Sai Nath are also situated here, it seems as if all the gods and goddesses are present at one place.

Devotees circumambulate the Mandir and tie a thread and pray to Bhagwan Ganesh for the successful completion of their work. It is said that the ancient idol in the Mandir was seen in the dream of a local priest, Pandit Mangal Bhatt. The Mandir is still managed by the Bhatt family. Here, whichever devotee makes an upside down Swastika on the back of Bhagwan Ganesh to fulfill his wish, Bhagwan Ganesh fulfills his wish. When the wish is fulfilled, Swastik is made again.

The Mandir regularly receives donations of money, gold, diamonds and other precious gems. The gate, outer and upper walls of the sanctum sanctorum are made of silver and various moods and festivals are depicted on it. The eyes of the Bhagwan are made of diamonds which were donated by a businessman from Indore. The arrangements of the Mandir here are of very high quality.

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir Darshan Timings
Khajrana Ganesh Mandir opens for the whole week and darshan time is 05:00 AM and Mandir closing time is 12:00 PM. Aarti timings are Morning – 8.00 AM and Evening – 8.00 PM. The timing of Abhishek is from 05:30 am to 6:30 am.

Major festivals of Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
The main festival of Khajrana Ganesh Mandir is Vinayaka Chaturthi and it is organized every year in a grand manner. On the festival of Chaturthi, Bhagwan Ganesh is decorated with jewelery worth two and a half crores. Before adorning the Bhagwan, he is applied a paste of desi ghee. Here special worship of Bhagwan Ganesh is done on Wednesday and Chaturthi, on these days a huge crowd of devotees gather for darshan. During Ganeshotsav, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad come here.

How to reach Khajrana Ganesh Mandir?
Khajrana Ganesh Mandir is located in Khajrana area of ​​Indore. Indore is one of the major cities of Madhya Pradesh state. The city is well connected by road and railways. Indore is well connected to all other cities and towns by rail. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.