Lord Bada Ganpati

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:19:43 +0000

Bada Ganpati in Indore is regarded as the largest Ganpati stature in the world. A sacred site flocked by the devotees in large numbers, the temple was built in the year 1875 under the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar. The mammoth deity measures eight meters in length from head to foot.
According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Ganpati is regarded as the hinderer and protector from all obstacles. The shrine with its rich history and religious fervor is rendered the highest regard by the devotees who make a beeline to the shrine and offer their prayers. The shrine is located at the western end of M G Road in Indore.
The construction methodology used in the temple is rather unique and even weird at times. The complex is built by using limestone mix, jiggery, bricks and mud from elephants and horse stables. Later, the holy soil and water from the major pilgrim places were also brought and used on the temple. The chief image of deity made from precious metals generates a lot of attention from the devotees and overall its appearance is simply amazing. The beautiful frames of the idol are done completely in gold, silver, copper, brass.

Bada Ganpati

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:48:30 +0000

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 idol has a most interesting configuration of ingredients: bricks, lime stone, masala made of gud, methi dana, soil collected from seven moksha puris

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Lord Bada Ganpati

Bada Ganpati