Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Ancient Ganesha Temple in Manawar Draws Ganesh Chaturthi Devotees
An old Ganesha temple in Madhya Pradesh is attracting many visitors during Ganesh Chaturthi.
The temple is in Pagara village near Manawar.
People come there to pray, perform rituals and join special aartis.
The main statue shows Ganesha with Riddhi-Siddhi and their sons, Shubh-Labh.
Devotees believe this arrangement is especially lucky.
Local tradition says the temple is mentioned in the Narmada Purana.
People also believe that a snake god sometimes visits the temple’s inner shrine.
They see this as a special blessing.
During the festival, the statue is decorated with ornaments, and families pray for happiness, prosperity and peace.
The ancient Shri Vakratunda Ganesh temple is located in Pagara village, Dharampuri tehsil, Madhya Pradesh.
Devotees are visiting during Ganesh Chaturthi for puja, abhishekam, aarti and Maha Aarti.
The temple’s idol depicts Ganesha with Riddhi-Siddhi and their sons, Shubh-Labh.
Local religious belief holds that the temple is mentioned in the Narmada Purana and that sincere prayers are fulfilled.
Devotees also regard the occasional appearance of a snake god in the sanctum as a blessing.
- Who
- Devotees, temple priest Pandit Tarun and local worshippers are involved.
- What
- The ancient Shri Vakratunda Ganesh temple is hosting special worship and attracting devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi.
- When
- During Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav, with devotees visiting since morning.
- Where
- Pagara village in Dharampuri tehsil, near Manawar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Devotees are seeking blessings, happiness, prosperity and peace, while following local religious traditions.
- Temple
- Shri Vakratunda Ganesh temple
- Location
- Pagara village, Dharampuri tehsil, Madhya Pradesh
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Ganeshotsav
- Distinctive idol
- Ganesha is enshrined with Riddhi-Siddhi and sons Shubh-Labh
- Worship rituals
- Puja, abhishekam, aarti and Maha Aarti
- Religious tradition
- Devotees believe the temple is mentioned in the Narmada Purana
- Snake-god belief
- Devotees regard reported visits to the sanctum as a blessing