Archive for January 6th, 2010

Annapurna Temple

Annapurna Temple Inspired by the Meenakshi temple of Madurai , four life-size elephants holds an ornately decorative gate in plaster. Inside the complex, apart from the main temple of Annapurna Devi are also temples of Shiva, Kal Bhairav, and Hanuman. There is also a pravachan hall.It is situated near [...]

Khazrana

Khazrana Many citizens of Indore have a great faith in this Ganesh temple made by Ahilya Bai. They believe that praying here fulfils one’s wishes. Nearby is the dargah of Nahar Sayed. It is believed that his headless body is buried here. This is an important pilgrimage place [...]

Bada Ganpati

Bada Ganpati Better known for its size than antiquity, this temple houses perhaps the largest Ganesh idol in the world, measuring 25 ft. from crown to foot. Created as a result of a dream to an Avantika ( Ujjain ) resident Shri Dadhich, it was built in 1875. The [...]