Tulja Bhavani Temple

Tulja Bhavani Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located atop Tekri Hill in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Tulja Bhavani, an incarnation of Durga, it shares the hilltop with the Chamunda Mata Temple. Perched about 300 feet above the city, the temple is reached by stone steps or ropeway and offers panoramic views of Dewas. It is a major pilgrimage centre, especially crowded during Navratri, and holds deep religious importance for devotees across central India.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex atop Dewas Tekri, reached by climbing approximately 500 stone steps or by ropeway. The temple houses the idol of Goddess Tulja Bhavani with traditional shrine architecture, bells and prayer halls. The hilltop offers panoramic views of Dewas city and surroundings. The complex is shared with the nearby Chamunda Mata Temple, with small shops, food stalls and prasad counters along the ascent and at the top. The atmosphere is devotional with regular aarti and darshan queues.

The Tulja Bhavani Temple on Dewas Tekri is a historic Shakti shrine associated with the former princely state of Dewas. The hill hosts two ancient shrines - Tulja Bhavani and Chamunda Mata - traditionally regarded as sister goddesses. The temple is linked to Maratha patronage, as Goddess Tulja Bhavani is the Kuldevi of the Marathas, and was maintained and patronized by the rulers of Dewas State. The Tekri has long been a centre of Shakti worship in the Malwa region.

The temple is a major centre of Shakti worship in Madhya Pradesh and is highly revered by devotees of Goddess Durga. It holds special importance during Navratri when thousands of pilgrims visit for darshan, aarti and festivals. The twin temples of Tulja Bhavani and Chamunda Mata together form the cultural and religious identity of Dewas, often referred to as the city of Tekri.