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Hilltop Durga temple

Shree Bijasan Mata Mandir stands on Bijasan Tekri near Indore Airport and is dedicated to Goddess Bijasan Mata, a form of Durga. The temple is especially busy during Navratri, when devotional activity and festivities increase. Its hilltop position provides an elevated setting and makes the shrine both a religious destination and a brief scenic stop.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (45 min–2 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6–8 AM — quiet morning darshan; 6:30–8:30 PM — evening aarti with city lights below |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot hilltop, little shade |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Apr–Jun |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM–10:30 PM; Sat–Sun: 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Some walking — hilltop shrine reached by steps or access road |
| Good for | Families, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (7,468 reviews) |
Navratri (March-April, September-October) draws very large crowds; summers are hot.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 45 min–2 h depending on pace.
6–8 AM, for quiet morning darshan. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.
Mon–Fri: 5:30 AM–10:30 PM; Sat–Sun: 5:30 AM–11 PM.
Cover shoulders and knees; remove footwear