Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Women have been playing the role of a priest priest for the last 135 years at Dungri Ganesh Temple in Kuchaman, Rajasthan. This temple is an example of women empowerment where women have been worshiping from generation to generation and are the center of local faith.
Ganesh Utsav 2025: Ganesh Utsav is starting from Wednesday 26 August, people on Ganesh Chaturthi will establish Siddhi Vinayak in their homes and will offer prayers for 10 days by law. There will be crowds in all Ganpati temples across the country. On this occasion, we are telling you about a temple of Kuchaman of Didwana-Kuchaman district of Rajasthan which is a witness to a unique tradition. Here is the example of women empowerment. Please tell that this is not only India but the only temple in the world, where only women are playing the responsibility of the Principal Priest.
Women only priests for 135 years in Dungri Ganesh
- In the Dungri Ganesh Ji temple in Kuchaman city, women are being given the responsibility of Principal Priests for the last 135 years. It is claimed that this is the first temple in Rajasthan, where women have been worshiping Lord Ganesha by generation to generation.
- “This responsibility is not just a tradition, but proves that women can lead in every field,” says the inspiration for women, the inspiration for women. This temple is not only the center of religious faith but has also become a symbol of the honor and contribution of women.
How did this tradition start in Dungri Ganesh?
According to the history of the Sindolia family associated with the temple, the then priest of the family died in 1891. When the financial condition of the family was difficult, his wife Dalidevi Sharma sought permission from the then ruler to worship in the temple. At that time, it was unusual for women to become the priest priests in the temple, but the king accepted it. Since then, women in the family carried forward this tradition. Presently Babita Sharma is the priest of this temple.
Dungri Ganesh Temple is 333 years old
Dungri Ganesh Ji Temple, the main center of faith, is about 333 years old. Here Lord Ganesha is seated in Siddhi Vinayak form with Riddhi-Siddhi. Local belief is that devotees come here to visit here before buying a new vehicle, wishing for progress in business or starting any auspicious work.
Historical importance related to royal houses
The importance of the temple is not only in religious terms, but also historically. It is said that before going to war in the era of princely states, King-Maharaja used to come here to visit. The tradition of giving the first invitation of marriage to this temple still continues. Even in the election season, many public representatives and candidates reach here to seek blessings.