Indore has important Hindu and Jain places of worship spread across the old city, Khajrana, western Indore and the airport side. This guide covers 12 well-known temples in Indore, including Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Annapurna Temple, Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir, Pitra Parvat, Bada Ganpati, Kanch Mandir, Gomatgiri and others, with practical route and visitor guidance.
This is a discovery guide, not a religious ranking. Opening hours, aarti schedules, festival queues, parking, photography rules and access can change. For a special visit, confirm the current temple notice or management information rather than relying on an old fixed timing.
Famous Temples in Indore at a Glance
| Temple | Tradition / Deity | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khajrana Ganesh Temple | Hindu, Lord Ganesha | Khajrana | Holkar association and major Ganesh worship destination |
| Annapurna Temple | Hindu, Goddess Annapurna | Annapurna Road | Four-elephant gateway and multiple shrines |
| Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir | Hindu, Lord Hanuman | Footi Kothi / Gumasta Nagar | Major Hanuman worship destination in western Indore |
| Bijasan Mata Temple | Hindu, Goddess worship | Airport side | Hilltop setting and Navratri visits |
| Pitra Parvat | Hindu, Lord Hanuman | Bijasan Road / Gomatgiri Marg side | 72-foot Ashtadhatu Hanuman statue |
| Bada Ganpati Temple | Hindu, Lord Ganesha | Malharganj | Approximately 25-foot Ganesha idol |
| Harsiddhi Temple | Hindu, Goddess Harsiddhi | Central Indore | Historic goddess shrine and Navratri worship |
| Devguradia Shiva Temple | Hindu, Lord Shiva | Nemawar Road side | Shiva worship and Mahashivratri visits |
| Kanch Mandir | Digambar Jain | Old city / Itwaria Bazaar | Glass-and-mirror interior and Jain heritage |
| Gopal Mandir | Hindu, Lord Krishna | Rajwada area | Old-city heritage temple |
| Gomatgiri Jain Temple | Digambar Jain | Nainod / airport side | 21-foot Gomateshwar statue and 24 shrines |
| Hinkargiri Jain Temple | Shwetambar Jain | Airport Road side | Jain pilgrimage complex |
1. Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Khajrana Ganesh Temple is one of Indore’s best-known places of worship. District Indore states that the temple was established by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and records a local tradition that the Ganesha idol had been hidden in a well before being recovered in 1735.
The temple complex has expanded substantially over time and contains additional shrines. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of its major festival periods, while Wednesdays and Sundays can also attract heavier devotee traffic.
Best for: A major Ganesh temple with a documented Holkar connection.
2. Annapurna Temple
Annapurna Temple is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna. District Indore also identifies shrines for Shiva, Hanuman and Kalabhairava within the complex. One of the temple’s most recognisable features is the entrance with four life-size elephant statues.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism also highlights the temple’s architecture and the newer Annapurna Lok development near the main shrine.
Best for: Devotion combined with distinctive temple architecture.
3. Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir
Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir is a major Hanuman worship destination on the Footi Kothi and Gumasta Nagar side of Indore. The temple is especially well known among local devotees and becomes busy during important Hanuman-related observances.
Because opening and aarti timings can vary by day and festival, use the dedicated guide and current temple notice for practical timing information.
Best for: Hanuman worship and a western-Indore devotional route.
4. Bijasan Mata Temple
Bijasan Mata Temple is a hilltop place of worship near the airport side of Indore. It is strongly associated with goddess worship and attracts large numbers of devotees during Navratri.
The elevated setting also makes this temple practical to combine with Pitra Parvat, Gomatgiri and other airport-side religious sites.
Best for: Goddess worship and an airport-side temple route.
5. Pitra Parvat and Pitreshwar Hanuman Temple
Pitra Parvat is known for the large Pitreshwar Hanuman statue visible from a distance. District Indore describes the statue as a 72-foot Ashtadhatu representation of Lord Hanuman in a meditative posture.
The hill setting and open surroundings make it different from a dense inner-city temple. Visitors travelling with seniors or people with limited mobility should confirm current parking, walking and access arrangements before visiting.
Best for: Hanuman worship in an open hill setting.
6. Bada Ganpati Temple
Bada Ganpati Temple in Malharganj is known for a Ganesha idol measuring about 25 feet. Madhya Pradesh Tourism describes it as one of the city’s notable Ganesh temples.
Tourism sources also repeat traditional accounts about unusual materials used in the idol, including jaggery, pilgrimage soil and sacred water. These are best understood as religious and local tradition rather than independently verified material analysis.
Best for: A Ganesh-focused old-city temple stop.
7. Harsiddhi Temple
Madhya Pradesh Tourism identifies Harsiddhi Temple in Indore as an eighteenth-century goddess temple and notes Navratri as an important period for devotees.
Do not confuse this shrine with the better-known Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain. When navigating, confirm that the map pin is for the Indore temple.
Best for: Goddess worship and a central-Indore temple visit.
8. Devguradia Shiva Temple
Devguradia Shiva Temple is a Shiva worship site on the Nemawar Road side of Indore and is particularly relevant during Mahashivratri.
The older article included precise ancient-date and water-flow claims that are repeated widely online but are difficult to verify from a strong primary source. They are therefore not presented here as established historical fact.
For a wider Shiva-focused itinerary, see our famous Shiva temples in Indore guide .
9. Kanch Mandir
Kanch Mandir, literally “Glass Temple,” is a famous Digambar Jain temple in Indore’s old city. District Indore states that Sir Seth Hukumchand Jain built the temple and that construction began around 1903.
Its defining feature is the extensive use of multicoloured glass, mosaics and mirrors across the interior. Reflections around Tirthankara images create the visual effect for which the temple is widely known.
Ask before taking photographs, especially inside worship areas.
Best for: Jain heritage, craftsmanship and an old-city route.
10. Gopal Mandir
Gopal Mandir is a historic Krishna temple in the Rajwada area and fits naturally into an old-city heritage itinerary.
The temple complex has undergone conservation and restoration connected with the Indore Smart City programme. Because the appearance and access arrangements may have changed from older photographs and reports, confirm current public access locally.
Combine it with our Rajwada Palace Indore guide.
Best for: Krishna worship and old-city heritage exploration.
11. Gomatgiri Jain Temple
Gomatgiri is a Digambar Jain religious complex on a hill near the Nainod and airport side of Indore. Madhya Pradesh Tourism describes a 21-foot Gomateshwar statue and a cluster of 24 marble temples representing the 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
The hill location gives the site a quieter, more open setting than the old-city temples. Gomatgiri is distinct from Hinkargiri, which follows the Shwetambar Jain tradition.
Best for: Digambar Jain worship and an airport-side spiritual route.
12. Hinkargiri Jain Temple
Shri Hinkargiri Jain Shwetambar Tirth is a Jain pilgrimage complex on the Airport Road side of Indore. It is separate from the Digambar Jain sites of Kanch Mandir and Gomatgiri.
Visitors planning meals, accommodation or group religious visits should confirm current facilities directly with the temple trust rather than relying on old directory listings.
Best for: A Shwetambar Jain religious visit or airport-side route.
Which Temple Should You Visit in Indore?
Three Practical Temple Routes in Indore
Old-City Heritage Route
Bada Ganpati → Kanch Mandir → Gopal Mandir → Rajwada Palace. This route combines Hindu and Jain religious heritage with Indore’s historic centre.
Western and Airport-Side Route
Bijasan Mata → Pitra Parvat → Gomatgiri → Hinkargiri. Confirm current map pins, parking and access, and allow additional time for hill sites.
City Devotional Route
Khajrana Ganesh Temple → Annapurna Temple → Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir. This route covers three major devotional destinations, but travel time can vary significantly with city traffic.
Temple Etiquette for Visitors
- Wear clean, modest clothing appropriate for a place of worship.
- Remove footwear wherever instructed.
- Keep phones silent and conversations quiet.
- Join the proper queue and follow temple-management instructions.
- Ask before photographing shrines, rituals, monks, priests or devotees.
- Do not photograph inside a sanctum when prohibited.
- Do not touch idols, religious objects or offerings unless invited.
- Use designated bins for flowers, food packaging and other waste.
- Ask before bringing tripods or professional camera equipment.
- At Jain temples, follow the site’s specific food, leather-item and worship rules.
Best Time to Visit Temples in Indore
A normal weekday outside major festivals is often more practical if you want a quieter visit. Early morning and evening are popular worship periods at many temples, but there is no single timing that applies to every site.
October to February generally offers more comfortable weather for travelling between locations. Festival periods such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Mahashivratri and major Jain observances can be meaningful for worship, but they also bring longer queues, traffic changes and parking pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most famous temple in Indore?
Khajrana Ganesh Temple is among Indore’s best-known temples. “Most famous” is subjective, and Bada Ganpati, Ranjeet Hanuman, Annapurna, Kanch Mandir, Pitra Parvat and Gomatgiri are prominent for different reasons.
Which Ganesh temples should I visit in Indore?
Khajrana Ganesh Temple and Bada Ganpati are the two main Ganesh temples included in this guide.
Which Hanuman temples are famous in Indore?
Ranjeet Hanuman Mandir and Pitreshwar Hanuman Temple at Pitra Parvat are two prominent Hanuman worship destinations.
Which Jain temples can I visit in Indore?
Kanch Mandir, Gomatgiri and Hinkargiri are three distinct Jain sites. Kanch Mandir and Gomatgiri are Digambar Jain sites, while Hinkargiri is a Shwetambar Jain tirth.
Can I visit all the famous temples in Indore in one day?
Visiting all twelve respectfully in one day is impractical. Choose an area-based route and visit two to four sites depending on traffic, queues and your pace.
What are the temple timings in Indore?
There is no single schedule for all temples. Opening hours, afternoon closures, aarti timings and festival schedules differ and can change. Check the current temple notice before a special visit.
Is photography allowed inside Indore temples?
Photography rules differ by temple and may be stricter near sanctums and Jain worship areas. Ask permission and follow displayed signs.
Sources and Editorial Verification
This guide uses official government and tourism sources for key historical and architectural claims where available. Fixed opening times were removed from the hub article because temple schedules can change, especially on festival days.
- District Indore: Khajrana Temple
- District Indore: Pitra Parvat
- District Indore: Kanch Mandir
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism: Famous Temples in Indore
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism: Ganesh Temples in Indore
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