Bade Ganeshjee kaa Mandir

True to its name, the Bade Ganeshjee kaa Mandir houses one of the largest statues of Lord Ganesha in the country. The temple is situated on the opposite side of Mahakaleshwar Dharamshala near the Mahakaleshwar Temple. The idol of Ganesha is painted light pink and is escorted by the idols of Riddhi and Siddhi who are Ganesha’s wives and symbolize prosperity and the power of accomplishment respectively. The temple also has an idol of the Panchmukhi of five-faced Hanuman denoting courage, devotion, strength , loyalty and righteousness. This temple is regularly thronged by pilgrims especially during aarti that takes place every morning and evening.