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Indore: Goddess Annपूर्na adorned with currency notes during Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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As the five-day Diwali festival begins, Indore will see the sanctum of Goddess Annपूर्na decorated with currency notes and special prayers at the Dhanvantari Temple.
Indore is set to observe the commencement of the five-day Diwali festival with significant religious activities on Friday. The city’s spiritual calendar highlights a unique tradition at the Goddess Annपूर्na Temple, where the sanctum (garbhagriha) will be adorned with currency notes as part of the festive rituals.
In addition to the decoration at the Annपूर्na Temple, devotees are expected to gather at the Dhanvantari Temple for special prayers. These events mark the beginning of the festival season in the city, drawing large crowds of worshippers who seek blessings for prosperity and health.
The administration and temple trusts have prepared for these gatherings, ensuring that the rituals proceed smoothly. The practice of adorning deities with currency notes is a popular custom in many parts of India during Diwali, symbolizing the worship of wealth and abundance.
In addition to the decoration at the Annपूर्na Temple, devotees are expected to gather at the Dhanvantari Temple for special prayers. These events mark the beginning of the festival season in the city, drawing large crowds of worshippers who seek blessings for prosperity and health.
The administration and temple trusts have prepared for these gatherings, ensuring that the rituals proceed smoothly. The practice of adorning deities with currency notes is a popular custom in many parts of India during Diwali, symbolizing the worship of wealth and abundance.