Kankali Mata Temple

Kankali Mata Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kankali, a form of Durga, located in Antra village in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. Situated in a rural agricultural setting near Sehore town, the temple serves as a local place of worship and pilgrimage. It is notably visited during Navratri and other festivals, attracting devotees from surrounding villages for darshan and prayers in a simple, traditional shrine environment.

Visitors can expect a small traditional Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kankali set in the quiet rural landscape of Antra village surrounded by agricultural fields. The temple comprises a sanctum with the deity idol, a modest prayer hall and an open courtyard. Devotees offer prayers, light lamps and attend aarti. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, with increased activity during Navratri and local festival days.

The temple is a local centre of Shakti worship, dedicated to Goddess Kankali revered as a protective mother goddess. It holds cultural importance for the agrarian community of Antra and nearby villages, with special significance during Navratri and other Hindu festivals when devotees gather for prayers and darshan.