Khade Ganesh Ji Temple is an historic temple located in Ganesh Nagar at a distance of 14 kms away from the heart of the city Kota. The Khade Ganesh Ji Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Ganesh who is known to symbolize intelligence, bravery and faith.
This temple is situated on the banks of the river Chambal with a beautiful location around the temple vicinity. It is known that the existence of this idol is as old as 600 years. There is a lake nearby to this temple, which makes it a spot where one can find many peacocks in the mornings. The temple is quite open on all sides except the sanctrum sanctorum. The ceilings of the temple are filled with bless of innumerable sizes that make different sounds on windy days.
The speciality of this temple is however the posture of the 600 year old idol. Usually, in India, the idols of Lord Ganesh are either worshipped in a sitting position or a lying down position. This is the only temple of Lord Ganesh that is in the standing position. This thus explains the word "Khade", which means "standing" in the language of Hindi.
The temple is open on all days of the week during timings 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There are many basic amenities like food stalls and washrooms that are available for all visitors in order to cater to their basic needs. The best time to visit this temple however is during the mornings. A visit to this temple has known to provide prosperity and peace to pilgrims.
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Khade Ganesha Ji Mandir is a prominent attraction in the city of Kota. It is visited by devotees extensively on a daily basis. Since it is a famous Hindu shrine, it can be visited across the year. No entry fee is charged from the visitors. Devotees make donations to the temple and the funds are utilized for the welfare of the temple and the underprivileged.
