According to BhaktiBharat, devotees at Chintaman Ganesh draw an upside-down swastika on a pillar to ask for relief from worry, then come back to correct it once the wish is granted. That is a single-source custom, so ask locally whether it is still followed. The chintaman ganesh temple ujjain timings are the other thing to check before you go. The temple is listed as open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, but the aarti times differ from one source to the next. This guide is built around Wednesday, Ganesh's day, and shows the conflicting timings side by side so you can decide how early to go.
Why Wednesday is different
Wednesday is Ganesh's day, and 99pandit notes longer waits then. It also says an early visit, roughly 5:30 to 7 AM, is quieter. The temple's own site lists a Jatra Mahaparv every Wednesday in the month of Chaitra, and BhaktiBharat mentions the Chaitra-Wednesday weekly fairs among the events that draw gatherings, along with Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. The site also lists a Ganpati Mahotsav and a Til Mahotsav in Magh.
Given the longer Wednesday waits reported by 99pandit, go early if you choose that day. Entry is free, according to 99pandit.
Chintaman Ganesh temple Ujjain timings and aarti: what the sources say
The overall range is 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, which the temple site, BhaktiBharat and 99pandit all give. Some other listings show split hours (about 6 to 12, then 5 to 9 or 10:30 PM), so treat closing time as anywhere from 9 PM to 10:30 PM. I found no official trust or tourism-board notice, and the temple site's ownership is unclear.
| Aarti | Temple site (chintamanganesh.com) | BhaktiBharat | 99pandit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Chola Aarti 7:00 AM | 8:00-9:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Midday | Not listed | Bhog 12:00-12:30 PM | Not listed |
| Evening | Bhog Aarti 7:30 PM | Sandhya 7:00-8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Night | Shayan Aarti 9:30 PM | Sayan 9:00 PM | Not listed |
A safe reading: morning aarti roughly 7 to 9 AM, evening roughly 7 to 8 PM, shayan aarti about 9 to 9:30 PM. Confirm locally when you arrive.
The three forms in one shrine
According to Wikipedia, the Ganesha here is swayambhu (self-manifested), with Riddhi and Siddhi flanking the Chintaman form. The temple site and BhaktiBharat say the shrine holds three forms: Chintaman, who frees you from worry, Ichchaman, who fulfils wishes, and Siddhivinayak, associated with success. BhaktiBharat also records a tradition that this is one of six Vinayakas established by Sita during exile. Wikipedia says local tradition credits Sita with the original temple.
The upside-down swastika custom
BhaktiBharat is the only source I found for this custom. Devotees draw an upside-down swastika on the pillars for relief from worry and return to correct it when the wish is fulfilled. It also says farmers offer their first harvest before selling. Ask locally whether it is still followed.
History: two accounts that do not agree
- Wikipedia: the temple dates to the 11th and 12th centuries, when the Paramaras ruled Malwa, and its assembly hall has finely carved stone pillars.
- Temple site: the current structure was built in the Maratha era by Ahilyabai Holkar.
The sources do not reconcile these two accounts, so treat the date as disputed.
How to reach it from Ujjain
The temple is in the Jawasya / Fatehabad area, about 7 km southwest of Ujjain town, across the Kshipra river along the Fatehabad rail line (Wikipedia). From Mahakaleshwar, BhaktiBharat says about 6 km, though online estimates range from 3 to 10 km depending on route, so plan on about 6 to 8 km. An auto from Mahakal takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes, per 99pandit. Ujjain Junction is about 7 to 8 km away. 99pandit also mentions a Chintaman Ganesh railway halt about 1 km from the temple, but this is a single source, so verify it. The pincode is 456006.
Etiquette
According to 99pandit, traditional attire is recommended, photography is fine in outer areas but banned in the inner sanctum (single source, verify on visit), and the best season is October to March.
Other Ganesh temples and trips from Indore
If you are based in Indore, see our guide to the Khajrana Ganesh Temple and the Bada Ganpati Temple. For another trip out of the city, there is the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga guide.
FAQ
What are the Chintaman Ganesh temple Ujjain timings?
Listed as 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily by three sources. Some sites give split hours closing between 9 and 10:30 PM. Verify on the day.
When is the aarti?
Morning roughly 7 to 9 AM, evening roughly 7 to 8 PM, shayan about 9 to 9:30 PM. Sources disagree.
Last verified: 2026-09-26. Prices, timings and customs change, so confirm on visit.
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