Salkanpur Bijasan Mata Temple

Salkanpur Bijasan Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Bijasan, a form of Durga, atop an 800-foot hill in Salkanpur village, Rehti Tehsil, Sehore District, Madhya Pradesh. Located about 70 km from Bhopal on the Vindhya Range, it is accessed by over 1,000 stone steps and a ropeway. Revered as Vindhyavasini Beejasan Devi, the temple attracts large pilgrim gatherings especially during Navratri and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by climbing approximately 1,000-1,400 stone steps or by ropeway. The temple sits on the Vindhya Range with panoramic views of forests, fields and the Narmada valley. The complex includes the main sanctum with the idol of Goddess Bijasan, smaller shrines, courtyards and viewing platforms. The surroundings are busy with shops selling offerings, food stalls and pilgrim facilities. The climb and darshan are the central experiences.