Bijasan Mata Temple

Bijasan Mata Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bijasan, a form of Durga, located atop Bijasan Hill (Bijasan Tekri) near Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1920 and accessible via a flight of steps, the temple offers panoramic views of Indore city. It is a prominent local pilgrimage site, especially crowded during Navratri, and is known for its hilltop setting and religious fairs.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by climbing approximately 200 steps. The temple houses the idol of Goddess Bijasan Mata in the sanctum, with a small courtyard and shrine structures. The elevated location provides panoramic views of Indore city and the airport area. Surroundings include small shops selling offerings, flowers and snacks at the base and along the climb. The atmosphere is devotional with regular aarti and darshan.

The temple was established in 1920 on Bijasan Hill and has been renovated and maintained over the decades. It has developed as a well-known local shrine dedicated to Bijasan Mata and is associated with long-standing devotional traditions in the Indore region.

Dedicated to Goddess Bijasan, considered a form of Goddess Durga, the temple is an important Shakti worship centre for local devotees. It holds special significance during Navratri when large numbers of devotees visit for darshan, prayers and fairs, reflecting regional devotional practices.