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Salkanpur Bijasan Devi Temple
Goddess Bijasan (Vindhyavasini) · Salkanpur, Madhya Pradesh
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The Bijasan Devi Temple at Salkanpur crowns a steep hill in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, one of the most visited goddess shrines of the state. The Mother is worshipped here as Bijasan Devi, a form of Vindhyavasini, and pilgrims climb the long stone stairway — or ride the ropeway — to her hilltop sanctum, especially through the nine nights of Navaratri.
The goddess on the hill
Bijasan Devi is a self-manifested form of the Mother, linked to Vindhyavasini, the goddess of the Vindhya hills. Her image sits in a small sanctum at the summit, drawing a constant stream of devotees who come to ask her grace, fulfil vows and offer the first worship of new ventures.
A thousand steps to the summit
The shrine is reached by a stairway of around a thousand steps up the hillside, a climb undertaken as part of the pilgrimage; for the elderly and the hurried, a ropeway now carries visitors to the top. From the summit the plains of Sehore spread out below, and the ascent itself is part of the offering.
Navaratri at Salkanpur
Navaratri, twice a year, is the temple’s great season, when lakhs of pilgrims throng the hill and a fair fills the slopes. The shrine is among the most important Shakti centres of central India, busy on the days sacred to the goddess and on weekends through the year.
How to reach Salkanpur
- By road: Salkanpur is about 70 km from Bhopal, off the Bhopal–Nasrullaganj road in Sehore district.
- By train: Bhopal and Hoshangabad are the nearest railheads.
- By air: Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj Airport is about 75 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bijasan Devi?
Bijasan Devi is the Mother worshipped at Salkanpur as a form of Vindhyavasini, the goddess of the Vindhya hills, in a self-manifested image on the hilltop.
How do I reach the hilltop shrine?
The sanctum is reached by a stairway of around a thousand steps, or by a ropeway that now carries visitors to the summit.
When is the temple busiest?
Navaratri, observed twice a year, is the great season, when lakhs of pilgrims throng the hill and a fair fills the slopes.
Where is Salkanpur located?
Salkanpur is in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, about 70 km from Bhopal.
How do I reach Salkanpur?
It is about 70 km from Bhopal off the Bhopal–Nasrullaganj road. Bhopal is the nearest railhead and Raja Bhoj Airport about 75 km away.
Is there a ropeway at Salkanpur?
Yes — a ropeway carries pilgrims to the hilltop sanctum, alongside the traditional stairway of about a thousand steps.
॥ जय माता दी ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Deity | Bijasan Devi (a form of Vindhyavasini) |
| Setting | Hilltop, ~1,000 steps or ropeway |
| Region | Sehore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Festival | Navaratri (twice yearly) |
| Nearby | Bhopal (~70 km) |
| Significance | Major Shakti centre of central India |