Khajarana Temple, Indore

Khajrana Ganesh Temple, which was built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, is one of the major Hindu temples in India. Devotees are attracted to this temple most of the Wednesdays and Sundays and worship here. According to local belief, worshiping at this temple fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. The main festival of this temple is Vinayaka Chaturthi, which is celebrated with great pomp in the months of August and September. This temple, which was earlier maintained by the government, is now managed by the Bhatt family. A historical story tells that the idol was hidden in a well to keep it safe from Aurangzeb. In 1735, it was taken out of the well and installed by Ahilyabai Holkar of the Holkar dynasty of the Maratha Empire. Over the years, this temple has grown, transforming from a small hut to a large temple and the most recognized temple in the city. Regular donations of gold, diamonds and other valuable gems are made to this temple. The gate and outer wall of the sanctum sanctorum are decorated with silver, on which various sentiments and festivals are depicted. The eyes of the idol are made of diamonds, which were donated by a businessman from Indore. The upper wall of the sanctum sanctorum is also decorated with silver.