Bijasen Tekri Temple

About Bijasen Tekri Temple Indore


Bijasen Tekri Temple is a Madhya Pradesh temple located in the downtown area of Indore. In the year 1920, a temple devoted to Bijasen Mata was established in this Tekri. It is well-known for its hilltop Maa Durga Temple. It is situated within city borders, around 7 kilometres from the city centre. Shree Bijasen Tekri Mata Mandir, surrounded by flowers and a small lake, is a great picnic location. It provides a wonderful perspective of the city as well as a spectacular sunset. The former royal Holkar’s guest house at the summit of the hill has been transformed into the Border Security Arms Museum. 
During the nine-day Navratri celebration, Bijasen Tekri Temple, Indore also organises a popular fair. Thousands of devotees come to the temple to catch a glimpse of the almighty and offer silent prayers. The temple is located on an 800-foot-high ridge. The Bijasen Tekri temple, perched atop Tekri Hill, offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountain ranges. Thousands of devotees and visitors flock here each year to be a part of the Navratri Mela. The temple's location provides a spectacular view of the city below. The sunrise from the hilltop is also a delightful experience in and of itself. A Holkar’s guest home is located near the shrine. However, it has recently been renamed the Border Security Force Arms Museum. The Bijasen Mata Mandir Pooja Timings are from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm.

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Bijasen Tekri Temple

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Timings :5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Time Required : 1 Hour

Entry Fee : No entry fee is required

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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History


Bijasen Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Durga, which is located in the Indore District of Madhya Pradesh, India. In the year 1920, Shivaji Rao Holkar built this temple. Bijasen Mata, who is said to be an incarnation of Durga, is honoured in this temple. On a hilltop near Indore, Bijasen Tekri is a beautiful temple dedicated to Bijasen Mata.

Architecture


To get to the Bijasen Tekri temple, you'll have to climb more than 300 staircases. The Bijasen Tekri Temple, Indore is located on the summit of an 800-foot-high hill (referred to as Tekri). As a result, tourists may enjoy spectacular views over the city and its surrounding countryside, which includes beautiful gardens and a lake.

Activities


  • Visitors can visit this shrine that holds spiritual beauty and offer prayers here, the Bijasen Tekri temple is one of the temples that possesses extreme spirituality and power. 
  • Visitors can also admire the magnificent scenic views of the city and the surrounding mountain ranges from atop the Tekri hill. 
  • Thousands of worshippers and visitors flock here each year to attend the popular Navratri Mela. If this is something that intrigues you, then Navratri would be an apt time to visit the Bijasen Tekri Temple.
  • One can attend the daily prayer sessions if they wish to see how the ceremony is organised.

Tips for visiting


  • Photography is not permitted within the temple; hence visitors should refrain from taking any pictures with or without flash photography. 
  • Thousands of worshippers and visitors flock here each year to attend the Navratri Mela. 
  • Wear decent clothes and respect the religious beliefs of people around. 
  • Do not discard the prasadam or drop it on the floor. Rather give it to someone in need. 
  • Do not create disturbance during the prayer session.

Best time to visit


Indore is best visited between October and March. Summer is also a preferable season to visit the temple because the weather cools down owing to showers, although rain may disrupt your sightseeing plans. Summers should be avoided because of harsh heat. On a daily timescale, the temple can be visited at any time from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Nearby Atractions


  • Rajwada 
  • Lal Bagh Palace
  • Khajrana Temple 
  • Patalpani Waterfalls
  • Central Museum Indore

Nearby market/ shopping places


  • MT Cloth Market - The Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar Cloth Market, which is part of the larger Shekhawat Market, is one of the city's oldest shopping hubs and is noted for its wholesale cloth market. However, it also has a number of readymade garments shops too. The marketplace was established during the Holkars' rule.
  • Kothari Market - If you're the type of shopper who can't get enough of cloth shopping, then  Kothari market is just the place to go. This location can provide you with a wide range of clothing selections at a reasonable price. You are free to choose and browse through as many clothes as you want. The clothing's various brilliant colours and patterns of design are nothing short of pleasure for consumers. 
  • C21 Mall - This shopping location will make it easy for you to locate all of the latest and stylish items. This retail centre is a popular choice among Indore's younger population who want to look fashionable without spending a lot of money. The C21 Mall is known for its huge variety, ambience and due to the fact that it has some of the most popular brands available.

Nearby Hotels


  • Indore Marriott Hotel 
  • Hotel Somdeep Palace
  • Hotel President 
  • Hotel Paradise 
  • Hotel Infiniti

Interesting Facts About Bijasen Tekri Temple


The Bijasen Tekri temple, perched atop Tekri Hill, offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountain ranges. Mata's powers are so mighty here that it is said to be able to restore the sight of the blind. The Bijasen Tekri temple houses all of Goddess Durga's nine avatars that are represented in this magnificent and spiritually acclaimed temple.

Nearby Restaurants


  • KFC
  • Apple Inn Restaurant 
  • Vaishnavi’s Restaurant 
  • Café Buddha 
  • Monica Galaxy

Bijasen Tekri Temple location Map

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Getting In indore

BY AIR

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is the nearest airport to this temple and is located 3.8 kilometres away from the temple which takes around 9 minutes to reach by cab.

BY ROAD

Gangawal Bus Stand, Indore is the nearest bus station and it takes 14 minutes to reach the temple, the bus station is located 6 kilometres away from the temple.

BY RAIL

The Indore Junction BG Railway station is the closest railway station to the temple, situated just 8.5 kilometres away from the temple, it takes 23 minutes to reach by cab.

BY Car

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  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Bijasen Tekri Temple

The Bijasen Tekri temple is a famous temple of the goddess Durga. This place is also renowned for the maha mela held every year during Navratri.

Shivaji Rao Holkar built this temple in 1920.

All 9 incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped in the Bijasen Tekri temple.

Bijasen Tekri temple is situated on a hilltop in Indore.

Bijasen Tekri Temple was established in 1920.

The hotels in which one can stay while visiting Bijasen Tekri Temple in Indore are:

  • Indore Marriott Hotel 
  • Hotel Somdeep Palace
  • Hotel President 
  • Hotel Paradise 
  • Hotel Infiniti

The restaurants near  Bijasen Tekri Temple are:

  • KFC
  • Apple Inn Restaurant 
  • Vaishnavi’s Restaurant 
  • Café Buddha 
  • Monica Galaxy

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