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Religion
51-Foot Rakhi Sent from Abroad to Ujjain’s Grand Ganesh Temple for Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:20 AM
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Sisters from Mumbai to the United States have mailed rakhis, including a 51‑foot offering, to be presented to Lord Ganesh at Ujjain’s main temple on Raksha Bandhan.
Ujjain’s principal Ganesh temple will host a special Raksha Bandhan ceremony, featuring a towering 51‑foot rakhi that devotees have sent from overseas. The temple, a major pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh, is expected to be filled with worshippers who regard Lord Ganesh as a brother figure.
Sisters from across India – including Mumbai and Jaipur – as well as from the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and other diaspora hubs, have mailed rakhis to the shrine. Their offerings reflect a long‑standing tradition of treating the elephant‑headed deity as a sibling and seeking his protection.
The 51‑foot rakhi, crafted especially for this occasion, will be displayed prominently before being tied to the deity’s idol. Temple priests have announced an auspicious muhurat for the ceremony, and rituals will continue throughout the day, drawing large crowds of devotees.
Organisers say the event underscores the pan‑Indian and global nature of Raksha Bandhan, highlighting how cultural bonds extend beyond borders to a shared reverence for Ganesh.
Sisters from across India – including Mumbai and Jaipur – as well as from the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and other diaspora hubs, have mailed rakhis to the shrine. Their offerings reflect a long‑standing tradition of treating the elephant‑headed deity as a sibling and seeking his protection.
The 51‑foot rakhi, crafted especially for this occasion, will be displayed prominently before being tied to the deity’s idol. Temple priests have announced an auspicious muhurat for the ceremony, and rituals will continue throughout the day, drawing large crowds of devotees.
Organisers say the event underscores the pan‑Indian and global nature of Raksha Bandhan, highlighting how cultural bonds extend beyond borders to a shared reverence for Ganesh.