Sehore Ganesh Mandir, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Sehore Ganesh Mandir – Guide

Chintaman Ganesh Mandir is located in Sehore. Sehore is 37 km south-west of the state capital Bhopal and on the Bhopal-Indore highway. The temple is of great importance and is said to be 2000 years old. There are four Chintamani Siddha Ganesha temples idols in India, one of which is in Sehore. A lot of devotees come here throughout the year, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi.

History of this Temple

Sehore Ganesh Mandir is about 2000 years old. It dates back to the time of Vikramaditya of Ujjain and was renovated by Bajirao I Maratha Peshwa. Chintamani Ganesha Temple has four idols, one of them is in Rathambore, second in Avantika, third in Siddhpur and fourth in Sehore. It is said that Lord Ganesha likes sweets a lot. And his favorite is Modak, he always liked it. People still bow before him to impress him, give modaks and laddoos as prasad.

Sehore Ganesh Mandir Timings

Sehore Ganesh Mandir opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Human Museum

Location in Bhopal This Human Museum is spread over 200 acres of land, which is one of the attractive tourist places of Bhopal. If you are interested in ancient culture and want to know about human development then you can visit this museum once.

Sanchi Stupa

The Stupa of Sanchi situated in Bhopal is famous all over the country. It was established by the great emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty in the third century BC. It is one of the most remarkable monuments. It was established by Ashoka to spread the reach of Buddhism. The stupa magnificence of Sanchi is unmatched till date.

Bhimbetka Caves

This Bhimbetka cave, related to the character of Bhima of the Mahabharata, is located about 45 kilometers south of Bhopal. The interesting thing related to this cave is that this cave is more than 30000 years old.

Bhojpur Temple

This temple, situated about 30 km from Bhopal, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The world’s largest Shivling is established here, which is 18 feet in length and 7.5 feet in diameter. This temple was built by the ruler Raja Bhoj in the 11th century.

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How to reach Sehore Ganesh Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Sehore Ganesh Mandir is Bhopal airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Sehore Ganesh Mandir is Bhopal railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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