The
visit to this Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple, at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, was a
part of “Magnificent Madhya Pradesh Yatra - Bhopal / Indore / Mandu / Maheswar
/ Ujjain”, from Nov 23rd to Nov 29, 2025, organised by Mantra
Yathra. Thanks to Mr Balaji Davey and his team of Mantra
Yatra (website), for the excellent
arrangement and personal care.
Chintaman
Ganesh Temple is on the south side of the Kshipra River. Chintaman means a "wish-fulfilling
jewel" or "philosopher's stone" in English, derived from the
Sanskrit words. Chintaman Ganesh is also known as Chintaharan Ganesh.
Moolavar : Shree Chintaman Ganesh
Consorts : Shree Riddhi and Siddhi
Some
of the special features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east with an entrance on the north side. The entrance is with a
mandapam. The Chintaman Ganesh is swayambhu. The rock surface is covered in
layers of kumkuma or vermilion, creating three forms of images of Sri Ganesh,
the presiding deity. His consorts Riddhi and Siddhi are on both sides. His
vahana, Moonjuru, is in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
Shree
Vignaharan Hanuman Mandir, Vighnaharta Ganesh Mandir, Shree Radhakrishna
Mandir, and Shiva Mandir are outside the temple.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, the maha mandapam / Natya mandapam and an
ardha mandapam. The maha mandapam has a pyramid-shaped vimanam. The temple
was constructed with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The vimanam is of
North India’s Nagara Style with amalaka and a kalasa. The pillars are exquisitely
carved and may belong to the 11th to 12th centuries.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
It
is believed that the Chintaman Ganesh Temple belongs to the middle of the 10th to
the 14th century, Parama Dynasty period. The lion is also sitting on the
top of this temple along with the domes. This temple was built in Vikram
Samvat by Maharaja Vikramaditya according to the Sriyantra. After that, it was
renovated during the Peshwa period. Whereas the present temple was renovated
during the reign of Ahilyabai Holkar, retaining the ancient original pillars.
Ref:
Temple’s
website
LEGENDS
Chintaman
means a "wish-fulfilling jewel" or "philosopher's stone" in
English, derived from the Sanskrit words. Chantami Ganesha, who fulfils the
wishes of his Devotees. Also, Chinta – worry and Mani - Jewell, which means the
Ganesha who removes worries.
Devotees
visit this temple because the God, here is also known as Chintaharan Ganesh,
which means the “Assurer from World’s Anxieties and provides Freedom”.
It
is believed that Shree Ganesh himself came to the earth to build this temple.
This
temple is a wedding destination, and more than 5 weddings are conducted during
our visit, and newlywedded couples offer prayers to Chintaman Ganesha.
It
is also believed that the original temple dates back to the Ramayan age, and the
temple was established by Rama and Sita during their exile.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, aarti and abhishek, special poojas are conducted on Makar
Sankranti, Vinayagar Chaturthi, etc.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open from 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to 21.00
hrs.
Aartis
are performed in the morning at 07.30 hrs and evening Aarti at 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Website:
https://chintamanganesh.com/contact
Mobile
numbers of priests/ Pandits +91 99260 87931
+91
9009004999 may be contacted for poojas and further details.
HOW
TO REACH
The
temple is about 1 km from Chintaman Railway Station, 6.6 km from Ujjain Railway
junction, 6 km from Mahakal Temple, 7 km from Mahakaleshwar Temple, 83 km from
Indore Railway Station and 206 km from Bhopal Railway Station.
The
nearest Railway Station is Chintaman, and the Junction is Ujjain Railway Junction.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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