Ujjain’s ancient Siddhivinayak Temple located inside the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex is witnessing a huge rush of devotees during the 10-day Ganesh Utsav that started on Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is being adorned with special daily shringaar and offered abhishek-puja and modak bhog.
The tradition of offering 5.51 lakh modaks during the festival has become a major attraction. According to local belief, devotees first have darshan of Lord Ganesha before Mahakal, followed by Sakshi Gopal. Priest Mohit Guru said the black stone idol of Siddhivinayak is believed to be around 2500 years old.Devotees from far and wide are visiting, with many Mahakal pilgrims also stopping at the Siddhivinayak shrine.
