Khajrana Ganesha Temple, Madhya Pradesh

This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. From a small hut to a huge structure, the temple has developed a lot over the years. The temple is equally famous in India abroad. The temple regularly receives money, gold, diamonds and other precious jewels in the form of donation. 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.

Khajrana Ganesha Temple was constructed by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. This temple is one of the famous Hindu temples in India. Mostly Wednesday and Sunday, huge people come to this temple for offering prayers.

Khajrana Ganesha Temple, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Built in the year 1875, during the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, Khajrana is famous for housing the largest Ganapati statue in the world. From crown to foot the deity measures eight meters in length. Made up of a weird mix of limestone, jaggery, bricks, mud from the stables of elephants and horses, besides holy soil and water from the major pilgrim places and the deity’s image generate a significant impact on the devotee. Deity’s frame is made of precious metals, and the deity looks amazingly wonderful. The popular belief is that Bada Ganapati is the hinderer of all obstacles so devotees render the highest regard to this idol.The gigantic statue of Ganapati is a fascinating attraction of this pilgrim center and large folks frequent here to have a darshan of this gorgeous deity.

An important pilgrimage center, Khajrana Ganesh temple in Indore is a devotees delight. This temple, which is built by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar is a crowd puller in the locality. It is believed that all the wishes will be fulfilled after praying here. Large numbers of devotees gather here on Wednesdays and Sundays to offer their reverence and prayers. The temple is taken over by the government. The temple is managed by the Bhatt family. It is believed that in order to safeguard the idol from Aurangzeb, the idol was hidden in a well and in 1735, it was taken out from the well and a temple was established in 1735 by Ahilyabai Holkar belonging to the Holkar dynasty of the Temple.

The temple is open for devotees from 5 AM to 12 PM and from 4 PM to 8 PM.

By Road

Budhaniya is 13 km from Indore. Buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is the Indore Junction at a distance of 3 km from the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport at a distance of 9 km from the temple.