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[[File:Khajrana Ganesh Mandir.jpg|thumb|Khajrana Temple's Building]]<br />
'''Khajrana Ganesh Temple''' is a pilgrimage center in [[Indore]] in the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]],India, dedicated to [[Ganesha]]. Built during the reign of [[Holkar Dynasty|Holkar dynasty]].<br />
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==History==<br />
This temple was built in 1735 by queen [[Ahilyabai Holkar|Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar]] of the [[Holkar|Holkar dynasty]], who retrieved the idol of god Ganesha from a well where it had been hidden, to keep it safe from the Mughal Emperor [[Aurangzeb]].<ref name="Govt of Madhya Pradesh">{{Cite web|url=https://indore.nic.in/en/tourist-place/khajrana-temple/|title= Khajrana Temple|publisher=Govt of Madhya Pradesh}}</ref> The devotees circle around the temple and tie a thread to pray to Lord Ganesha for the successful completion of their work. It is said that the ancient idol in the temple was seen in a dream of a local priest, Pandit Mangal Bhatt. The temple is still managed by the Bhatt family.<ref name="Govt of Madhya Pradesh"/><br />
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==Development==<br />
From a small hut to a huge structure, the temple has developed a lot over the years.<ref name="toi">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Grand-gate-to-welcome-devotees-to-Khajrana-Temple-soon/articleshow/45175891.cms Grand gate to welcome devotees to Khajrana Temple soon], 17 November 2014, The Times of India.</ref> The temple is equally famous in India abroad. The temple regularly receives money, gold, diamonds and other precious jewels in the form of donations.<ref name="dna">[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-rs-575-cr-facelift-for-khajrana-ganesh-temple-1883226 Rs 5.75 cr facelift for Khajrana Ganesh temple], 2 September 2013, DNA India.</ref> The gate, the outer and upper walls of the [[Garbhagriha]] are made of Silver and different moods and festivals are depicted on it. The eyes of the deity are made of diamonds which were donated by a businessman of Indore.<ref name="vibrant4travel">[http://travel.vibrant4.com/2016/04/khajrana-ganesh-temple-indore.html जहां बनाया जाता है उल्टा स्वास्तिक], 30 April 2016, Vibrant4travel.</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Indore]]<br />
[[Category:Ganesha temples]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150223193543/http://shriganeshkhajrana.com/temple-history/ Website]</div>->Georgethedragonslayer