Bada Ganapati Temple is located at Indore, the former Holkar Dynasty ruled over the city for a long time. It had been the most prestigious and worthwhile visiting places of India, since the temple of Sri Ganesh is located there. Ganesh is considered as a God who is benevolent and most exquisite looking with the tusk of an elephant. In South India he is one of the most worshipped Gods.

History of Bada Ganapati:

It was built in the year 1875. According to the mythology, one of the residents of the city of Avantika or Ujjain dreamt of Lord Ganesh in his sleep. So, he rose up on the next day and prepared for the enormous statue of Lord Ganesha, so that the Lord blesses him. Bada in Hindi means large, so the temple is known as Bada Ganapati Temple, since it encloses the large statue of Lord Ganapati Bappa.

Description of Bada Ganapati:

The Bada Ganapati is a worthwhile site at Indore. It consists of a huge statue of Lord Ganesh, perhaps the largest in the world, which is approximately 25 feet tall and the color of the statue is Bright Orange.

According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Ganpati is regarded as the hinderer and protector from all obstacles. The shrine with its rich history and religious fervor is rendered the highest regard by the devotees who make a beeline to the shrine and offer their prayers. The shrine is located at the western end of M G Road in Indore.

The construction methodology used in the temple is rather unique and even weird at times. The complex is built by using limestone mix, jiggery, bricks and mud from elephants and horse stables. Later, the holy soil and water from the major pilgrim places were also brought and used on the temple. The chief image of deity made from precious metals generates a lot of attention from the devotees and overall its appearance is simply amazing. The beautiful frames of the idol are done completely in gold, silver, copper, brass.

Overall, the ingredients that went in to complete the construction makes for a rather interesting insight about the styles and methodology prevalent during those years. An interesting configuration of ingredients such as bricks, lime stone, masala made of Gud, methi dana etc. being case in point. However, some of the ingredients were used solely for the enhancement of purification and sacredness of the temple like the use of soil collected from seven moksha puris, the holy water from all major places of pilgrimage, mud from stables of horse, elephant and cow and the powder of Pancha-ratna (five gemstones).

With its deep religious roots, unique construction methodology and proximity with other famous tourist destinations of Indore, the site is a must visit for anyone visiting the region.