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Indore's Khajrana Ganesh Temple Secures ₹20 Crore Insurance for Devotee Safety During 10-Day Festival
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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The Khajrana Ganesh Temple committee in Indore has taken a ₹20 crore insurance policy to protect worshippers during the ten‑day Ganesh festival, with round‑the‑clock CCTV and police surveillance.
Indore's historic Khajrana Ganesh Temple announced that it has secured a insurance cover worth ₹20 crore for the safety of devotees attending the ten‑day Ganesh festival. The policy, taken by the temple management committee, is intended to provide financial protection against any mishap that could affect the large crowds expected during the celebrations.
The festival, which began on [date not specified in source], will feature daily rituals, cultural programs and a steady flow of pilgrims. To complement the insurance, the temple has installed 24‑hour closed‑circuit television cameras and coordinated with local law‑enforcement agencies for continuous monitoring.
Collector Shivam Verma and the temple priest Ashok Bhat confirmed that police personnel will be deployed throughout the venue, ensuring rapid response to any emergency. Both officials emphasized that the combined measures aim to create a secure environment while preserving the spiritual atmosphere of the event.
Organisers expect the heightened security to reassure visitors and encourage participation from across the state, reinforcing Khajrana's reputation as a major religious destination during Ganesh Chaturthi.
The festival, which began on [date not specified in source], will feature daily rituals, cultural programs and a steady flow of pilgrims. To complement the insurance, the temple has installed 24‑hour closed‑circuit television cameras and coordinated with local law‑enforcement agencies for continuous monitoring.
Collector Shivam Verma and the temple priest Ashok Bhat confirmed that police personnel will be deployed throughout the venue, ensuring rapid response to any emergency. Both officials emphasized that the combined measures aim to create a secure environment while preserving the spiritual atmosphere of the event.
Organisers expect the heightened security to reassure visitors and encourage participation from across the state, reinforcing Khajrana's reputation as a major religious destination during Ganesh Chaturthi.