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Bada Ganapati
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 At the western end of MG Rd, the Bada Ganpati Temple
contains an eight meter high bright-orange statue of Ganesh. It is
Better known for its size than antiquity, this temple houses perhaps the largest
Ganesh idol in the worldt. It was Created as
a result of a dream to an Avantika (Ujjain) resident Shri Dadhich, it was built
in 1875. The idol has a most interesting configuration of ingredients: bricks,
lime stone, masala made of Gud, methi dana, soil collected from
seven moksha puris: Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika, and Dwaraka, mud from stables of horse, elephant and cow, the powder of
Pancharatna
: heera, panna, moti, manek and pukhraj (diamond, emerald, pearl,
ruby and topaz) and the holy water from all major places of pilgrimage. The metallic frame is of gold, silver, copper, brass and iron.
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Khajrana :-
Khajrana is another popular Ganesh
Temple. Many
citizens of Indore have a great faith in this Ganesh temple. It was made by Ahilya
Bai.Citizens of Indore believe that praying here fulfils one's wishes. Nearby is the
dargah
of Nahar Sayed. It is believed that his headless body is buried here. This is an
important pilgrimage place of Naita Muslims.
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Indore Museum
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As museum devoted to archeology,
the Indore Museum exhibits antiquities like coins, sculptures, terracotta
excavated from all the significant sites of the region.
The Indore museum houses the finest collection of Parmar
sculptures from Hinglajgarh. The Parmar style originated here and and is
characterized by proportionate figures, carefully and ornately depicted in
stone. The museum is also known for its collection of coins, arms and armors.
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Kamala Nehru Park (Zoo)
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Kamala Nehru Park
is more popularly known as Chidiya Ghar. It is a popular place
among children. it
combines the pleasure of a park and zoo.
Evening attractions include elephant rides, camel rides, pony rides, goat cart
and buggy rides. It also has a restaurant and an ice cream parlour
overlooking the Khan river. There is a children's playground at the far end of
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Geeta Bhawan :-
Geeta Bhawan is also a popular and good place to visit. It is newly built, adorned with many statues of Gods of various
religions. It is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion etc., with
provision for devout to pray separately. Central hall is decorated with wall
paintings from Puranas, Ramayan, Mahabharat, and is used for religious discourses -
Pravachans. Book stores within the premises sell religious
books.
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Mahatma Gandhi Hall
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This is one of the prettiest buildings in Indore. It was built in 1904 and originally
named as King Edward Hall, was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. This
Indo-gothic structure is made in seoni stone and its domes and steeples are a
landmark of Indore city. It has a clock tower in front, due to which it is also
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