Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Ganesh Utsav Pandals Draw Devotees Across Madhya Pradesh
People across parts of Madhya Pradesh are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with large idols and decorated pandals.
In Sendhwa, one group built a copy of Vrindavan’s Prem Mandir.
A large Lord Ganesha idol has been placed inside it.
The pandal also shows stories about Lord Krishna and hosts evening Rasa Leela performances.
In Palsud, groups made copies of famous temples such as Badrinath Dham.
In Pansemal, more than 70 groups and families created colourful festival displays.
Visitors can see religious tableaux, attend prayers and receive food as prasad.
Many devotees also visit the historic Kila Gate Ganesh temple in Sendhwa for blessings.
A replica of Vrindavan’s Prem Mandir is attracting devotees at a Ganesh pandal in Sendhwa.
The Sendhwa pandal measures 60 by 100 feet and is air-conditioned and waterproof.
Palsud groups have created replicas of Badrinath Dham, Trimbakeshwar and Mahakaleshwar temples.
More than 70 committees and families have installed idols and decorated pandals across Pansemal.
The Kila Gate Ganesh temple in Sendhwa remains a major faith centre during the 10-day festival.
- Who
- Ganesh devotees, festival committees, families, artists and local officials in Sendhwa, Palsud and Pansemal.
- What
- Ganesh Utsav celebrations featuring decorated idols, temple replicas, religious tableaux, prayers, performances and prasad distribution.
- When
- During the 10-day Ganesh Utsav; the Sendhwa Rasa Leela is staged daily from 7 pm to 11 pm.
- Where
- Sendhwa, Palsud and Pansemal in Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Organisers are creating religious and cultural attractions to offer devotees a spiritual experience and support festival celebrations.
- Sendhwa replica
- A 60-by-100-foot replica of Vrindavan’s Prem Mandir houses a large Lord Ganesha idol.
- Construction period
- Workers built the Sendhwa structure over nearly three months using iron rods, wood, thermocol sheets and velvet fabric.
- Sendhwa performances
- Artists from Delhi stage Rasa Leela from 7 pm to 11 pm.
- Palsud replicas
- Palsud pandals include replicas of Badrinath Dham, Trimbakeshwar and Mahakaleshwar temples.
- Pansemal participation
- More than 70 committees and families have installed idols and decorated pandals.
- Kila Gate temple
- The Sendhwa temple opens from 4:30 am to noon and again from 5 pm to 10 pm.
- Festival tradition
- The Kila Gate temple conducts special chola decoration, abhishek and Atharvashirsha prayers during Ganesh Utsav.