Chintaman Ganesh Temple

Overview

Ujjain's largest Ganesh temple, across the Shipra river about 7 km from the city, where devotees pray to Ganesha as the remover of worries.

Darshan timings

Opens

5:00 AM

Closes

10:00 PM

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional, modest clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Diwali
• Holi
• Navratri

History

Chintaman Ganesh stands on the Fatehabad railway line, across the Shipra and about 7 km south-west of central Ujjain. The present temple is believed to date from the 11th–12th century, when the Paramara dynasty ruled Malwa, while local tradition traces its origin much further back, to the Ramayana, saying Mata Sita herself established the deity. "Chintaman" means the one who frees his devotees from worry, and families often come here before weddings and new ventures. Ganesh Chaturthi is the biggest celebration, along with Diwali, Holi and Navratri.

Location

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Shankaracharya Math, Ujjain
• Agralok Dham, Ujjain
• Hotel Avantika Palace, Ujjain

More about this temple

How to reach: Ujjain Junction railway station is about 7 km away, and autos and e-rickshaws run from the station to the temple. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, about 55–60 km away by taxi or bus. Ujjain is well linked by highway to Indore, Bhopal and Dewas. From Mahakaleshwar it is about a 20-minute drive. Best time to visit: October to March, when the weather is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing.

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