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Thousands Crowd Mahalakshmi Temple in Indore as Diwali Pilgrims Form Half‑Kilometre Queue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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On Diwali, devotees formed a half‑kilometre line outside the historic Mahalakshmi Temple in Indore’s Rajwada area, arriving before the gates opened.
Indore's historic Mahalakshmi Temple in the Rajwada precinct saw a massive influx of worshippers on Diwali, with a line stretching nearly half a kilometre before the gates were opened. The temple, a prominent shrine dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, attracted thousands of devotees eager to offer prayers on the festival of lights.
According to on‑site observations, the queue began forming early in the morning and continued to grow as the day progressed, with people arriving well before the scheduled opening time. While exact numbers were not released, estimates suggest that several thousand individuals were waiting outside the temple premises.
Local police and municipal officials deployed crowd‑control measures, including barricades and volunteers, to ensure safety and smooth movement. Temple authorities confirmed that the early arrival of devotees reflected the deep reverence for the deity and the significance of Diwali in the region.
According to on‑site observations, the queue began forming early in the morning and continued to grow as the day progressed, with people arriving well before the scheduled opening time. While exact numbers were not released, estimates suggest that several thousand individuals were waiting outside the temple premises.
Local police and municipal officials deployed crowd‑control measures, including barricades and volunteers, to ensure safety and smooth movement. Temple authorities confirmed that the early arrival of devotees reflected the deep reverence for the deity and the significance of Diwali in the region.