Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain
| Chintaman Ganesh Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ujjain |
| Deity | Lord Ganesha |
| Location | |
| Location | Fatehabad |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest temple of
The Ganesha idol enshrined in this temple is supposed to be swayamabhu (self manifested). Locally, Ganesha is also referred to as Chintaman. His consorts, Ridhhi and Siddhi, flank Chintaman, the assuager of all worries.[1][2]
Religious significance
The temple deity Lord Ganesha is regarded as the Lord of beginnings as per the Hindu beliefs. In the traditional times, the Lord is known as Chintaharan which literally means remover of all worries and tensions. The temple is thronged by crowds of people that come to do away with all their worries at the shrine of the Lord. The term Chintamani is another name used for Lord
History
The temple dates back to 11th and 12th centuries when the Paramaras ruled over Malwa. It is also believed that the original temple dates back to the Ramayan age and the temple is stablished by Sita.[3]
Architecture
The finely-carved stone pillars in the assembly hall and the white shrine define the age-old sanctity of the temple.[4]
See also
- Ancient monuments in Ujjain
- Ujjain
- Mangalnath Temple
- Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
- World Famous Ganesh Temples
References
- ^ Ancient monuments in Ujjain#Chintaman ganesh temple
- ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.
- ^ a b "गणेश मंदिर: इस मंदिर की दीवार पर उल्टा स्वास्तिक बनाने से होती है हर मन्नत पूरी". Patrika News (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ culturalindia