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

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