Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Collector Shivam Verma Opens 12-Day Festival At Khajrana Ganesh Temple In Indore

Indore collector and Khajrana Ganesh Temple Management Committee president, Shivam Verma, inaugurated the 12-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival at the city's renowned Khajrana Ganesh Temple on Monday. Verma performed traditional prayers and rituals, officially commencing the festival. Municipal commissioner Kshitij Singhal, along with senior officials and temple management committee members, graced the inauguration.

The administration has organized a series of religious and cultural programs throughout the festival. The temple will be adorned with special decorations, offer daily worship, hold bhajan evenings, and host cultural performances, making it a major draw for devotees during the celebrations. On the inaugural day, a flag worship ceremony took place, followed by the distribution of laddoo prasad among devotees.

The large number of devotees who gathered at the temple on opening day expressed great enthusiasm. The administration is ensuring the smooth conduct of the celebrations, aiming to provide devotees with an organized and spiritually enriching experience. With Collector Verma leading the inauguration, the festival has commenced with a strong administrative focus alongside its religious significance.