History of the Temple
Chintaman Ganesh Temple is an antediluvian shrine that dates back to 11th -12th centuries. This ancient temple is highly revered and one of the most visited shrines of Ujjaini in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that the temple was built during the reign of Paramaras in Madhya Pradesh (Malwa). Chintamani Ganesha Mandir is wholly made out in stone. The very appearance of the temple suggests that it belongs to prehistoric times. Still, the temple has not lost its charm; in fact, it has become unique with its ancient origin.
About the Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who 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.
Inside the temple, the ‘Garbhgriha’ comprises the image of Lord Ganesha. The main point is that this idol is supposed to be ‘swayambhu’ (self-manifested), unlike other idols. The site is adored by the two wives of Lord Ganesha, Riddhi and Siddhi that are placed on the either side of the Lord. The temple also embraces the idol of Lord Vishnu in its vicinity. Here, Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together with great devotion.
Chintaman Ganesh Temple boasts of its artistically carved pillars that are placed in the assembly hall. The age-old sanctity of the temple is preserved till date. The belief of the devotees for this shrine makes it all the more sanctified. People visit this temple, in large numbers, to get the graceful blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Devotees
Chintamani is a magical stone told in mythology. It fulfills our wishes immediately. As Lord Ganesh in this temple is just like the stone Chintamani, granting their wishes when asked with devotion. Hence devotees call him with the name – Chintamani Ganesh / Chintaman Ganesh. He is also called as Chinta haran Ganesh as he removes all the Chintas (sorrows) of the devotees. People around Ujjaini will give first invitation of their marriage to this Ganesh. It is believed that he will remove all the obstacles in marriage and bless the couple. New vehicles are taken to this temple, so that no accidents will occur while riding on them.
How to reach this place?
One can easily reach Chintamani Temple from anywhere in Madhya Pradesh by hiring private taxis. However, one can take regular buses that are available from Indore and Bhopal. Chintamani Ganesh temple is located on Ujjaini-Fatehbad Railway line. It is in the South-west corner of city Ujjaini.
I think a correction should be made. The place is Ujjain, not Ujjaini.
Ujjain, is as ancient a city as Varanasi. It is a Great pilgrim Centre.
One of the dwaadash Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva , namely, MAHAKALESHWAR is located at UJJAIN.
It is 53 K.M. from Indore, 180 K.M. from Bhopal,and 60 K.M. from Ratlam. These Four places are prominant on the Rail-Route of India.
One can also get m.g. train from KHANDWA to come to Ujjain.
While coming by this m.g. route, one passes through ‘Onkareshwar-Road’ Station, which is just 12 K.M. from another famous Jyotirlinga, Omkareshwara/Mamaleshwara’
There are 2 Shakti-Peeths at Ujjain.
It is a Great Tantrik Place also.
Thanks Nandita, for Giving The information about Chintaman-Ganesh .
Regards.
Very nice and informative…I have visited many times…Thanks
Thank you Vinay,
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hi friends can any one give me Chintaman Ganesh temples phone number.pls
This temple is really very good and i visit every year.
On wednesday you can see long lines of devotees starting from 6am.