Chintaman Ganesha Temple
This Ganesha stone temple is located in
the middle of the market, and dates back to 11th and 12th
centuries a.d. when the Paramaras ruled over Malwa (Madhya Pradesh).
The finely-carved stone pillars in the assembly hall and the white
shrine define the age-old sanctity of the temple.
The Ganesha idol enshrined in this temple is supposed to be
swayamabhu (born of itself). 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.
His consorts, Ridhhi and Siddhi, flank Chintaman, the assuager of all
worries. Locally, Ganesha is also referred to as Chintaman. |