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Religion
Ancient Maa Singhvahini Temple in Bhatia Village Draws Thousands During Navratri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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The centuries‑old Singhvahini shrine in Bhatia, near Jaitpur, Madhya Pradesh, becomes a major pilgrimage hub each Navratri, attracting thousands from the district and beyond.
The Maa Singhvahini temple, situated in the remote hamlet of Bhatia in the Jaitpur region of Madhya Pradesh, is believed to date back to the Kalachuri era. Its stone carvings and age‑old sanctum make it a distinctive example of early medieval religious architecture in central India.
During the nine‑day Navratri festival, the shrine transforms into a bustling pilgrimage centre. Devotees from across the district and neighboring areas gather to offer prayers, perform traditional aartis and seek the goddess’s blessings for health and prosperity.
The temple lies approximately 70 kilometres from the district headquarters, a distance that has not deterred worshippers despite limited transport options. Local authorities have arranged temporary parking and basic amenities to manage the influx, while village residents set up modest stalls selling prasad and religious items.
The steady flow of visitors underscores the temple’s enduring cultural relevance, reinforcing its status as a focal point of regional devotion during one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals.
During the nine‑day Navratri festival, the shrine transforms into a bustling pilgrimage centre. Devotees from across the district and neighboring areas gather to offer prayers, perform traditional aartis and seek the goddess’s blessings for health and prosperity.
The temple lies approximately 70 kilometres from the district headquarters, a distance that has not deterred worshippers despite limited transport options. Local authorities have arranged temporary parking and basic amenities to manage the influx, while village residents set up modest stalls selling prasad and religious items.
The steady flow of visitors underscores the temple’s enduring cultural relevance, reinforcing its status as a focal point of regional devotion during one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals.