Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain

Hindu Temple

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 Lord Ganesha in Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh, India. This temple is built across the Kshipra river on the Fatehabad railway line, and is located about 7 km far south-westerly to the Ujjain town. The temple is located now in the middle of the town's market.

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

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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 Vishnu, who is considered as the preserver of the Universe as per Hindu Mythology. Also called Vighneshwara, the moderator of grief, Ganesha is always the first to be worshipped in the Hindu pantheon, lest he decide to sow obstacles in the devotees' path.[3]

## History

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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

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The finely-carved stone pillars in the assembly hall and the white shrine define the age-old sanctity of the temple.[4]

## See also

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* Ancient monuments in Ujjain
* Ujjain
* Mangalnath Temple
* Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain
* Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

## References

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1. ^ Ancient monuments in Ujjain#Chintaman ganesh temple
2. ^ Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 124\. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ culturalindia

## External links

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City of Ujjain

History|

* Avantika
* Avanti kingdom
* Harsha
* Empire of Harsha
* Malava Kingdom
* Malwa Subah
* Ardhanagari
* Malwa Sultanate
* Ashoka
* Chandragupta II
* Maurya Empire
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* Gupta Empire
* Yasodharman
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* Scindia
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* 1996 Ujjain and Haridwar stampedes
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy
* Ujjain Simhastha

Geography|

* Malwa
* Vindhya Range
* Shipra River
* Gambhir River
* Kahn River

Administration|

* Ujjain Municipal Corporation
* Ujjain Development Authority
* Ujjain division
* Ujjain (Lok Sabha constituency)
* Ujjain Dakshin
* Ujjain Uttar
* Ghatiya

Landmarks|

* Ancient monuments in Ujjain
* Chintaman Ganesh
* Durgadas Ki Chhatri
* Harsidhhi Temple
* Jantar Mantar
* Kal Bhairav
* Kalidasa Akademi
* Kaliadeh Palace
* Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
* Mangalnath Temple
* Sandipani Ashram
* Shri Dattatreya Akhara
* Siddha Ashram
* Vikramaditya Statue
* Vikram Udyog Nagari †

Transport|

* Ujjain Junction
* Ujjain Airstrip
* Vikramnagar
* Matana Buzurg
* Pingleshwar
* Chintaman Ganesh
* Nana Kheda Bus Stand
* Dewas Gate Bus Stand
* Ujjain City Transport Corporation Limited
* Rajputana–Malwa Railway

Education|

* Vikram University‎
* Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya
* Avantika University
* Government Girls PG College
* Government Kalidas Girls College
* Government Law College
* Institute of Pharmacy
* Institute of Computer Science
* Lokmany Tilak Education College
* Lokmanya Tilak Science And Commerce College
* Mahakal Institute of Technology
* Mahraja College
* Madhav Arts and Commerce College
* Madhav Science College
* Mahakal Institute of Technology
* Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Business Management
* Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College
* Sandipani Law College
* Ujjain Engineering College
* St Paul's Higher Secondary School
* St. Mary's Convent School
* Ujjain Public School
* Carmel Convent School
* Christ Jyoti Convent School
* Central School, Nagziri
* Kalidas Montessori School

Sports|

* Ujjain Divisional Cricket Association
* Ujjain Divisional cricket team
* Pipe Factory Ground
* Madhav College Ground
* Mahakal Institute of Technology Ground
* Dussehra Maidan
* Mahanada Sports Complex
* Ujjain Cricket Stadium *
* Vikram University Ground

Suburbs|

* Madhav Nagar
* Freeganj
* Sanwarkhedi
* Bhairavgarh
* Vikram Nagar
* Triveni
* Nagziri
* Nana Kheda
* Narsing Ghat

* * Planned
* † Under construction

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