Bada Ganpati is a temple known for its large Ganesha idol measuring 25 feet in height. Shri Dadhich, an inhabitant of Ujjain saw a dream which led to the construction of the Bada Ganpati temple in 1875.
Built in the year 1875, during the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, Khajrana is famous for housing the largest Ganapati statue in the world. From crown to foot the deity measures eight meters in length.
Made up of a weird mix of limestone, jaggery, bricks, and mud from the stables of elephants and horses, besides holy soil and water from the major pilgrim places and the deity’s image generate a significant impact on the devotee. Deity’s frame is made of precious metals, and the deity looks amazingly wonderful.
The popular belief is that Bada Ganapati is the hinderer of all obstacles so devotees render highest regard to this idol. The gigantic statue of Ganapati is a fascinating attraction of this pilgrim center and large folks frequents here to have a darshan of this gorgeous deity.