Baglamukhi Mata Temple

Baglamukhi Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located on the banks of the Lakhundar River in Nalkheda, Agar Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, the eighth of the ten Mahavidya goddesses, it is regarded as one of the three Siddhpeeths of Baglamukhi in India. The temple is renowned for tantric rituals and havans performed for protection and victory, attracting devotees especially during Navratri.

Visitors can expect a compact temple complex with a yellow-painted sanctum reflecting the goddess's association with the colour yellow (Pitambari). The main shrine houses the idol of Goddess Baglamukhi with three eyes. The courtyard is used for havan and anushthan rituals performed by priests. The temple is situated beside the Lakhundar River with ghats nearby, surrounded by prasad and flower shops, and becomes highly crowded during festivals and special puja days.

The temple is considered ancient and is traditionally associated with the Mahabharata period. The present structure was restored and developed in 1815 and later renovated. It has long been a centre for tantric worship of Goddess Baglamukhi.

Dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, the eighth Mahavidya, the temple holds high religious importance for devotees seeking protection, victory over obstacles and success in legal matters. Yellow is considered auspicious here, with devotees and priests often wearing yellow clothes and offering yellow flowers and sweets. It is a major centre for tantra sadhana and Navratri celebrations.