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Religion
Devotees Flood Ujjain's Gajalakshmi Temple on Dhanteras, Deity Adorned with ₹40‑Lakh Notes
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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On Dhanteras 2026, thousands of worshippers gathered at Ujjain's historic Gajalakshmi temple, where the deity was lavishly decorated with ₹40‑lakh worth of currency notes.
Dhanteras, the auspicious day preceding Diwali, fell on 27 November 2026. The Gajalakshmi temple in Ujjain, a major pilgrimage site, witnessed an unprecedented influx of devotees on the holy day.
Crowds numbering in the tens of thousands streamed into the temple complex, chanting hymns and offering prayers to the goddess Gajalakshmi. The temple’s main sanctum was filled with the sound of bells and the aroma of incense, as worshippers sought blessings for wealth and prosperity.
In a striking display of devotion, the deity was adorned with currency notes totaling ₹40 lakh. The notes, carefully arranged in intricate patterns, were draped over the idol’s garments and around its base, symbolising the devotees’ wish for financial abundance.
Temple officials noted that the elaborate decoration was carried out with meticulous care, and they thanked the devotees for their generosity. They also reminded visitors to observe safety protocols amid the large crowds.
Crowds numbering in the tens of thousands streamed into the temple complex, chanting hymns and offering prayers to the goddess Gajalakshmi. The temple’s main sanctum was filled with the sound of bells and the aroma of incense, as worshippers sought blessings for wealth and prosperity.
In a striking display of devotion, the deity was adorned with currency notes totaling ₹40 lakh. The notes, carefully arranged in intricate patterns, were draped over the idol’s garments and around its base, symbolising the devotees’ wish for financial abundance.
Temple officials noted that the elaborate decoration was carried out with meticulous care, and they thanked the devotees for their generosity. They also reminded visitors to observe safety protocols amid the large crowds.