Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations Begin with Festivities in Indore and Ujjain
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations have commenced across Madhya Pradesh, notably in Indore and Ujjain. Indore's Khajrana Ganesh Temple features a 12-day festival inaugurated by Collector Shivam Verma, with the deity adorned in gold ornaments worth around 7 crore and offerings of 1.25 lakh modaks. Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple held a special Bhasma Aarti, adorning Lord Mahakal as Lord Ganesha. Various temples and pandals across cities are hosting devotional activities, cultural programs, and managing large crowds with security and organizational measures.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 14 Sept, 06:55 am. Other outlets followed.