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From the wish of having a child, the desire of wealth, the need of a job to the boon of education and wisdom, the devotees get it by coming to this temple.
Khajrana Ganesh Mandir, MP
New Delhi: The story of the miracle of Khajrana Ganesh Temple located in Indore, is spread far and wide.
This is a holy place of faith of devotees where miracles of God are present at every step. From the wish of having a child, the desire of wealth, the need of a job to the boon of education and wisdom, the devotees get it by coming to this temple.
It is said about this miraculous temple that in this temple, the self-manifested Ganpati fulfills every wish of his devotees. The devotees just have to come here and make an inverted swastika.
These days Ganesh Utsav is being celebrated. Idols of Bappa are installed in every house. Devotees prepare and offer their favourite bhog to please Bappa. They also go to Ganesha temples and offer prayers. There are many temples of Lord Ganesha in India which are special in some way or the other. Talking about Madhya Pradesh, this state is known for its natural beauty and historical temples.
One such temple is located in Khajrana, Indore. The name of this temple is Khajrana Ganesh Mandir. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The wishes of the devotees who come here with a true heart are definitely fulfilled. Our article today is also on this topic. We are going to tell you about the history of this temple. Along with this, we will also tell the specialty of this temple. Let's know-
History of Khajrana Ganesh Temple
People of Indore city and surrounding areas have true faith in Khajrana Ganesh Temple. This temple was built by the brave Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. It is considered a very important religious place for Hindus. This temple is most crowded on Wednesdays and Sundays. It is believed that by worshiping here all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.
This idol was built in 1735
The splendor of Vinayak Chaturthi in the temple is worth seeing. Which is celebrated with great pomp every year in the months of August and September. It is said that to save the idol of Lord Ganesha from Aurangzeb, it was hidden in a well. Later in the year 1735, Ahilyabai Holkar got it out and built a temple here. Initially, this temple was like a small hut, but now it has become a grand temple.
Walls are made of silver
People offer gold, diamonds and precious gems to Lord Ganesha here. The outer walls of the temple and the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are made of silver, on which glimpses of many festivals are seen. The eyes of Lord Ganesha are made of diamonds, which were gifted by a businessman from Indore.
Know the specialty of the temple too
The idol of Lord Ganesha installed in this temple is completely red like Ram Bhakt Hanuman ji. This temple also has a temple of Maa Durga, Shivling, Hanuman ji, Maa Lakshmi. Apart from this, the idol of Maa Ganga is also present. A huge crowd of devotees is seen here. The wishes made here are also definitely fulfilled.
How to reach Khajrana Ganesh Temple?
By air - The nearest airport to reach here is Devi Ahilya International Airport Indore.
By rail- Indore railway station is connected to major cities of the country. The distance of the temple from the railway station is about 5 km.
By road- You will get buses from major cities like Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow. There are two bus stands in the city- Sarvate Bus Stand and Gangwal Bus Stand. To reach Indore, one can easily reach through National Highway NH-3 and NH-59A.
What is the miracle of the inverted Swastik?
In Khajrana temple, people make an inverted Swastik symbol on the wall behind the temple of Lord Ganesha, i.e. on the back of Ganesha and after the wish is fulfilled, they come again and make a straight Swastik. It is said that this practice has been going on here for many years. It is believed that making an inverted Swastik in this temple fulfills every wish. Another belief is that tying a thread while doing three rounds of the temple also fulfills wishes.
