Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur
Ganesha (east-facing, dancing posture) temple · Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Bohra Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Wikipedia places it near Mohanlal Sukhadia University, on Bohra Ganesh Road near the Government Ahar Museum in the Dhoolkot area.
The temple's central image faces east and shows Ganesha in a dancing posture. Wikipedia says the temple earns the same respect in Udaipur as the Moti Dungari Ganesh temple does in Jaipur.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur
An Udaipur Times report on the 2014 Annakoot day notes that, it being a Wednesday, the temple saw a huge crowd.
The temple is best known for two occasions. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Wikipedia says the temple stays open from midnight to early morning and receives about 2 to 2.5 lakh devotees, a figure stated in that article without a detailed source. On Annakoot (Govardhan Puja), the day after Diwali, devotees offer Chappan Bhog, a feast of 56 dishes, to the deity.
Heritage
History of Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur
Wikipedia records a belief that the temple is about 350 years old. It was originally called Borganesh and was built outside Udaipur's then city limits; as the city grew, the area came within the municipal boundary, and the whole locality is now also known as Bohra Ganesh.
The article also gives a local explanation of the name. It says people about 70 to 80 years earlier who needed money, for a wedding or a business, would write the requirement on a slip of paper and leave it before the idol, and that the amount would come to them and be returned with interest. The name is linked in that account to this practice of lending. The article adds that it is equally a common belief that devotees with real trust in Ganesha here see their wishes fulfilled. These are local traditions, and the sources do not date the temple's construction precisely.
Architecture and sacred features
Wikipedia gives no architectural description beyond the central east-facing idol of Ganesha in a dancing posture. Details of the shrine's structure, materials and builders were not available in the sources consulted.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
Expect large crowds on Ganesh Chaturthi and at Annakoot. Follow the priests' guidance for aarti, offerings and prasad.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 1 November 2026.
Location
How to Reach Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur
The temple is on Bohra Ganesh Road, about 2 km from the city centre and 4 km from Udaipur City railway station, according to Wikipedia. Local autos and taxis serve the area; confirm routes locally.
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Nearest railway station: Udaipur City (about 4 km)
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Questions
Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bohra Ganesh Temple?
On Bohra Ganesh Road near Mohanlal Sukhadia University and the Government Ahar Museum in Udaipur.
How old is Bohra Ganesh Temple?
Wikipedia records a belief that it is about 350 years old. No dated record was found in the sources consulted.
What is special about the idol?
The central image faces east and shows Ganesha in a dancing posture, according to Wikipedia.
What happens on Annakoot at the temple?
Devotees offer Chappan Bhog (56 dishes) to Ganesha after an early-morning aangi, followed by the evening Maha Aarti and prasad.
What is the story behind the name Bohra Ganesh?
Wikipedia gives a local account linking the name to a past custom of leaving written money requests before the idol; the temple was earlier called Borganesh.
When is the temple most crowded?
Wikipedia points to Ganesh Chaturthi, and a local report noted a huge crowd on a Wednesday Annakoot.
Sources and attribution
- Wikipedia — Bohra Ganesh Temple
- UdaipurTimes.com (Internet Archive copy, 29 Oct 2014) — Chappan Bhog at Bohra Ganesh Ji
Further reading: Bohra Ganesh Temple, Udaipur on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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