Chamunda Mata Temple

Chamunda Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located atop Tekri Hill in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, a fierce form of Durga, it is one of two major temples on the hill alongside Tulja Bhavani Temple. Reached by a steep flight of stone steps and a ropeway, the temple offers panoramic views of Dewas city. It is especially revered during Navratri and attracts devotees year-round.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex on Dewas Tekri, accessed by climbing approximately 500+ stone steps or using the ropeway. The shrine houses the idol of Goddess Chamunda and features traditional Malwa-style architecture. The hilltop offers panoramic views of Dewas city and surroundings, with small shops and stalls along the ascent selling offerings, snacks and souvenirs. The twin Tulja Bhavani Temple is located nearby on the same hilltop.

The temple is an ancient Shakti shrine on Dewas Tekri, traditionally associated with Devi worship in the Malwa region. The hill has long been a center of Shakti devotion, with the Chamunda Mata and Tulja Bhavani shrines historically linked to the two branches of the former Dewas princely state. The present structures have been renovated over time while retaining traditional Malwa temple architecture.

Dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, a fierce form of Durga, the temple is a major center of Shakti worship in Madhya Pradesh. It draws large congregations during Navratri and other Hindu festivals when special prayers, decorations and fairs are held. The twin temples of Chamunda Mata and Tulja Bhavani on the same hill symbolize the shared religious heritage of Dewas.