Kankali Mata Mandir Katni, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Kankali Mata Mandir Katni – Guide

Kankali Mata Mandir is one of the earliest temples of goddess Kali Maa, known as one of the Shaktipeeths among Hindu pilgrims, located in Tigawa town of Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. It is about 20 kms from Bhopal. Being so old is one of the centres of devotion for Hindus. There is a unique thing about Maa Kali idol, during Navratri the neck of Maa Kali idol moves slightly from its original position.

History of this Temple

Alexander Cunningham visited Tigawa in 1873 and reported the town’s antiquities. He points to a rectangular mound 250 feet long and 120 feet wide which was completely covered with large blocks of cut stones. 200 carts were used to bring it to the foot of the hill. Cunningham estimated that the Kankali Mata Mandir of Katni would have been about 19.5 feet square. The temples were of various sizes from 4 feet square to 15 feet square. Temple 10 to 15 feet square Large temples had an additional verandah in front.

An 8^th-century engraving mentions the visit of Umadeva of Kanyakubja, son of the general Bhatta, who came to worship at the temple of Setabhadra. There are also 2 engravings in conch shell script.

Kankali Mata Mandir Katni Timings

Kankali Mata Mandir of Katni opens at 4:00 AM to 12:30 Noon in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Jagruti Park

Jagruti Park You can have a great time by coming to Jagriti Park. Jagriti Park is very beautiful. Jagruti Park is a must visit place in Katni city. There is an entry fee for Jagriti Park. Jagruti Park is located in Madhav Nagar in Katni.

Vijayraghavgarh Fort

This fort is located in Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni city. The Vijayraghavgarh Fort was built in 1826 by Raja Bisan Singh. Vijayraghavgarh Fort is an ancient fort. The shape of Vijayraghavgarh Fort is rectangular. This palace is made of sandstone.

Radha Krishna Temple or Kataye Ghat Temple

Radha Krishna Temple is located near Kataye Ghat in Katni city. The surrounding environment of this temple is very picturesque. A river flows by the side of the temple, which is called Katni river.

Sri Taran Taran Digambar Jain Temple

Tarn Tarn is a Jain temple located at Bilhari in Katni city. This temple is a good place to visit in the city of Katni.

Center Point of India

It is a good place to visit near Katni city. The famous Maharishi Vidya Peeth Institute is established here. Center Point of India is the geographical center point of India. This place is situated close to Paan Umaria of Katni.

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How to reach Kankali Mata Mandir of Katni

By Air- The nearest airport from Kankali Mata Mandir of Katni is Jabalpur airport which is at a distance of about 70 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Kankali Mata Mandir of Katni is Sihore railway station which is at a distance of about 30 kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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