Shri Ganesh (Chintaman, Ichhaman and Siddhivinayak forms)
Chintaman Ganesh Temple
An ancient Ganesh temple on the Fatehabad road, outside the old city, where three forms of Lord Ganesh are worshipped together. Devotees come before beginning something new, a wedding card, a new home or a business.
Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Fatehabad Road, Jawasiya, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
History
The temple is regarded as very old, and local tradition links it with the Parmar period of Ujjain’s history. The three Ganesh images are known as Chintaman (who frees from worry), Ichhaman (who fulfils good wishes) and Siddhivinayak.
The temple has been repaired and expanded over time. Exact dates are not well recorded, so please take what you hear about its origin as tradition.
Significance
Ganesh is worshipped first in any Hindu undertaking as the remover of obstacles. According to tradition, Chintaman Ganesh is visited by couples before a wedding and by families before new ventures, to seek blessings for a smooth beginning.
Wednesdays, the day of Ganesh, and Ganesh Chaturthi see many devotees.
Timings
Usually open from the early morning until the evening, with morning and evening aartis. Wednesdays and Ganesh Chaturthi are busier.
Timings change on festivals and in different seasons. Please check the official sources before you travel.
Dress code
Simple, modest clothing. Footwear is left outside.
How to reach
- About 6 to 7 km from Ujjain Junction railway station and a little farther from Mahakaleshwar, on the Fatehabad road.
- Autos and cabs go directly. E-rickshaws may serve part of the route, so check with the driver.
- It is easy to club with a visit to nearby places if you hire an auto for a half day.
Tips for visitors
- Visit on a Wednesday for a special Ganesh darshan, but expect a queue.
- Offer durva grass, modak or laddu as per your devotion; there is no fixed requirement.
- Hire an auto for a half day with agreed rates if you want to see several temples.
- Keep time for a calm visit; it is a peaceful temple outside the busy centre.
Pujans connected with this temple
Pujans performed in Ujjain that you can book in person or by online sankalp.