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Annapurna Temple Indore is one of
the most popular places to visit in Indore. The most popular and famous
Annapurna Devi Mandir has situated the Varanasi but there are lots of Maa
Annapurna temples found all over India.
Maa Annapurna's another very
popular temple situated in Indore. Annapurna Mandir Indore is one of the most
famous pilgrimage sites in Indore that attracts Maa Annapurna devotees. Every
year thousands of devotees come here to visit Maa Annapurna and get blessed
from Indore and nearby cities.
The temple is recognized for its
elephant gate in Indore city. Not only devotees but also tourists from
other places come to see this remarkable shrine. As you enter inside the temple
there is a temple of Goddess Annapurna and inside the campus has also a Shiv
temple where there is a huge idol of Lord Shiva. Another popular attraction of
the Annapurna temple is about fifteen feet idol of the lord Kashi Vishwanath
sits in the lotus flower.
As per Hindu religious
mythologies, Maa Annapurna is the Goddess of food. It is said that this
miraculous temple of Maa Annapurna never disappoints her devotees. Devotees of
Maa Annapurna who pray with a true heart those houses always filled with food.
History of Annapurna Mandir Indore
Annapurna Temple is the oldest
temple in Indore which was built in the 9th century. The statue of the main
Goddess Maa Annapurna was established on 21 February 1959 in the temple. It was
built in 1959 by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabanandagirimharaj. The main gate of
the temple was constructed in 1975.
Architecture of Annapurna Temple Indore
Maa Annapurna Mandir Indore
architecture looks similar to a very famous Meenakshi Temple of Madurai. If you
see it the first time it looks similar to the style of the south Indian
temples. The Annapurna temple is a beautiful example of the magnificent union
of Aryan and Dravidian architecture. The height of the Annapurna temple is
more than 100 feet. Maa Annapurna Mandir is spread over 2 acres.
Temple's main entrance door is
constructed in accordance with Southern Indian Architecture on the back of four
large elephants. Inside the Annapurna temple, you will see the idol of Maa
Annapoorna is shine with Maa Kali and Maa Saraswati.
The statue of Maa Annapurna is
about three feet tall that is installed in this temple. Inside the campus of
the temple, there are also various gods idols established such as Lord Shiva,
Lord Hanuman, and Kalabhairava. There are four big-sized elephants built on the
main entrance gate of the temple that increases the beauty of the temple.
There is also a big Krishna Mandir
inside the Annapurna temple complex and you can also see the pictorial
illustration of Lord Krishna's life on the temple walls. Temple's outer wall
beautifully decorated with the legendary characters of Hindu mythological
books.
Best Time to Visit Annapurna Mandir
According to my opinion, the best
time to visit Maa Annapurna temple will be during the evening time especially
after 7 pm. The best time to visit Annapurna temple Indore will be during the
festivals and in the evening.
During various Hindu festivals,
it is fully colorful decorated with flowers and lightings, and various functions
organized. That time temple looks so beautiful and attracts more the tourist
and the devotees here.
The best time to visit Annapurna
temple as per season will be winter because during this time weather is good in
the Indore city for the visiting tourist places in Indore. You can plan your
journey here from October to March months.
If you want to visit this temple
peacefully with so crowded then you should avoid festivals such as Navratri.
Annapurna Temple Indore Timings
Annapurna Temple opens daily for
the devotees. Temple opens in the early morning at 05:00 am and closed in the
late evening at 11:00 pm.
So you can go to the temple any
time of the day as per your convenience and get blessed by Maa Annapurna.
Maa Annapurna Mandir Indore Aarti Timings
Every temple has a daily routine
to worship to the temple the main deity. At the Annapurna temple, around 06:00 am
in the morning routine worship is performed by Maa Annapurna and all other
deities.
Maa Annapurna Aarti also performs
in the evening time with beautiful burning lamps. During the evening a huge
crowd of devotees takes part in this panoramic Aartis.
Temple Visiting Time Duration
Annapurna Mandir is quite big and
it will take more than one hour to visit this temple properly and if you
participate in the Aarti then time will be increased.
Facilities at Annapurna Mandir
- Temple has good space is available for more than thousands of people for narratives, discourse & Satsangs to be organized.
- Temple has a permanent Yagynashala.
- Inside the Annapurna temple, you can also see the nice Gaushala.
- Drinking water and the toilet also available here inside the campus.
- There is a lot of parking spaces for the two or four-wheelers.
- Indore city is famous for its variety of food and snack items. Outside the temple, there are a lot of eateries for foodies.
- Temple is situated in the market so outside the temple main gate, there are lots of sweets shops, Prasad shops, and religious items shops available.
How to Reach Annapurna Temple Indore
Annapurna temple is situated in
the Kranti Kriplani Nagar in Indore that is very easily accessible with any
means of transport in Indore city. By railway station, you will get a direct
city bus for it or you can take an Auto, taxi, and e-rickshaw also. Maa
Annapurna Mandir is situated near the market so during the evening temple area is
so crowded.
Annapurna temple is about 5.5 km
far away from the railway station and the Sarvate bus stand. The airport is
about 8 km far away from the temple.
By Road: Indore is the commercial
city of Madhya Pradesh that why it is very well connected with private buses
and government roadways buses. There are many bus stand here such as Sarvate
Bus Stand, Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited, and Chartered Bus
Service. Sarvate Bus Stand is near the city railway station.
By Rail: Indore railway station
is well connected to all major cities of India and a better way to reach the
Indore. Near the railway station, you will get city buses, auto, taxi, and
e-rickshaws very easily for any place in the city.
By Air: Indore has Devi Ahilya
Bai Holkar International Airport that is connects with the major cities of
India. Private and Government both types of Airline Services are available from
Indore to major cities. From the airport, passengers can avail of local taxis,
buses, auto to reach any part of the city.
Shree Annapoorna Mandir Trust Indore
Annapurna temple is nicely built
by the trust and well maintained. There is a dedicated temple for our four
Vedas are not found so easily in any other temples. Trusts run Annapurna
Vidhyalaya and Annapoorna Ved-Vedang Vidhyalaya for students. Trust also
provides support to poor peoples.
Annapurna Temple Indore
23, Annapurna Rd,
Annapurna Mandir,
Kranti Kriplani Nagar,
Sudama Nagar,
Indore 452009,
Madhya Pradesh
TouristBug’s Recommendations
- If you visit Indore for any purpose then you can visit this temple or if you live near Indore city then you can visit one of the best and oldest temples of Indore.
- If you visit the temple you should join the Maa Annapurna Aarti. During Aarti, the scene is very good.
- Photography is allowed outside the temple. I will recommend that you can take amazing pictures with your friends or family at the entrance gate with those marvelous elephants.
Nearby Tourist Places to Visit in Indore
Indore has lots of tourist places
and temples such as Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Rajwada, Kanch temple, Lal Bagh Palace,
etc. Nearby tourist places to visit from Indore city are Ujjain, Omkareshwar,
Khandwa, etc.