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The Chintaman Ganesh Temple in Ujjain, India is a revered temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It's the
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The Chintaman Ganesh Temple in Ujjain, India is a revered temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It's the largest temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain.
Features
- Ganesha idol: The temple's main attraction is the large statue of Lord Ganesha, who is said to be swayambu (self-manifested)
- Five-faced Hanuman: The temple also has a unique statue of Lord Hanuman with five faces, which symbolize virtues like courage, loyalty, and strength
- Riddhi and Siddhi: The consorts of Ganesha, Ridhhi and Siddhi, flank Chintaman
- Architecture: The temple is built across the Kshipra river on the Fatehabad railway line
Aarti: The temple has chola aarti at 7 AM, bhog aarti at 7:30 PM, and shयन aarti at 9:30 PM
Significance
- The temple is considered a must-visit for devotees of Lord Ganesha
- It's believed that Ganesha removes obstacles in marriage and blesses couples
- The temple is also said to ensure that there are no accidents while riding new vehicles
Other information
- The temple is also known as Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir .
- It's located about 7 km south-westerly to the Ujjain town .