An Introduction to
Chintamani Ganesh Mandir and Ashram
Chintamani Ganesh Kashi is located in the Kedar section of the city of Adi Dev Bhole Shankar. Here Prathamesh’s deity is self-manifested. Place of these Chintamani Ganesha in 56 Vinayak. It is believed that Chintamani Ganesh removes the worries of Shri Kashi Vishwanath. In such a situation, a huge crowd of devotees gathers throughout the year. This is the only temple where Lord Ganesha resides with his family.
Mahant Challa Subbarao of the temple says that this is the only temple where Ganesha resides with his family. Upstairs there are auspicious benefits and down below there are Riddhi-siddhis. There is also a deity of Ashtabhuja. Most importantly, this temple and the idol of Ganesha are south facing. In such a situation, the importance of this Ganesha increases much more.
Told that it is believed that when someone is stricken with sorrow, poverty, and worries, then by worshiping this Ganesha continuously for 40 days, all his worries go away. All troubles go away. attainment of fame, fame, money
He told that by worshiping Chintamani Ganesha, he becomes pleased and takes all the worries of the devotee himself and frees him from worries, that is why he was named Chintamani. Ganesha is also worshiped in the form of a gem. Told that Chintamani Ganesh ji’s name in Kashi Khand is Lambodar Vinayak and in Kedar Khand it is Chintamani. He also told that Prathamesh should be worshiped on the Chaturthi of every month. Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi. On this day, by keeping fast from sunrise to sunset, worship the moon at night.
Our Purohits
Challa Subbarao Sastry
(Kul Purohit Vijaynagar Dynasty)
Great Grandfather
Challa Venkata Krishna Sastry
Grandfather
Mahant Pandit Challa Subbarao Sastry
Mahant Pandit Challa Abhiram Sastry
The Legacy of the Chintamani Ganesh Temple in Kashi
In the 1880s, Mr. B. Subba Rao Sastry, the great grandfather, arrived in Kashi. His father hailed from the prestigious Vijaynagar Dynasty, known as “Kul Purohit Vijaynagar Dynasty.” The Vijaynagar Ghat was bestowed upon the family by Kashi Naresh and the Vijaynagar king. Mr. Sastry was adopted and raised as a foster child, leading to the establishment of the “Challa” surname, which later evolved into “Mahant” of the Chintamani Ganesh Temple in Kashi.
Generational Contributions
Challa Venkata Krishna Sastry, the grandfather, served as the temple’s Mahant and was renowned as a great Vedic Astrologer. His unwavering dedication and spiritual guidance significantly impacted the society and the Brahmin community.
Today, the temple is under the leadership and guidance of Mahant Challa Venkata Subba Rao Sastry, the father, who is preparing to pass on the torch of responsibility. The temple eagerly anticipates the ascension of Mahant Challa Abhiram Sastry, with the divine blessings, ensuring a seamless continuation of the temple’s rich legacy of faith and devotion.
This transition from one Mahant to the next promises to carry forward the invaluable contributions of the Sastry family to the Chintamani Ganesh Temple and the community it serves.
