The short answer
Dewas Tekri (Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani Temples): what visitors should know first
A good break on the way between Kheoni and Indore if you want a temple stop, but it involves a long stair climb and crowds on festival days. Visit in the morning and skip it if stairs are a problem.
Useful facts
Dewas Tekri (Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani Temples) facts at a glance
- Location
- Tekri hill, Dewas
- Faith
- Hindu
- Deity/dedication
- Chamunda (Choti Mata) and Tulja Bhavani (Badi Mata)
- Visitor note
- Broad stone staircase to the summit
- Height
- About 300 ft (91 m)
Why it matters
Why Dewas Tekri (Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani Temples) is worth your time
Dewas Tekri is the best-known landmark of Dewas, and the hill temples are a living centre of local devotion to two goddess forms. The hill rises abruptly from the town, which makes it a natural place to take in the city and surrounding Malwa plateau.
For a trip focused on Kheoni, it is a minor but useful way to see how religious life in the region combines with the landscape.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The staircase
A broad stone flight leads to the summit shrines.
- 02
Two goddess temples
Chamunda and Tulja Bhavani stand on the hill.
- 03
City views
Dewas and the plateau lie below.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikipedia describes Dewas Tekri as a hill of about 300 feet with temples to the goddesses Chamunda, called Choti Mata, and Tulja Bhavani, called Badi Mata, reached by a broad flight of stone steps. Arrive early, when the climb is cooler and queues are short, and take your time on the steps.
At the top there are views over the town and surrounding plateau. Other temples can be visited on foot around the hill. Remove footwear at the shrines, keep leather out and carry only essentials; monkeys can snatch bags and food.
As a stop between Kheoni and Indore it fits neatly in the late morning, but keep the climb optional. Older relatives can wait at the base while others go up, and the town below has plenty of places for tea and lunch.
Plan with confidence
Visit as a guest, not a spectator.
- Go in the morning and avoid festival days
- Remove footwear and keep leather out
- Watch for monkeys
- Let anyone who cannot climb wait below
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Dewas town; about 100 km or more from Kheoni, and about 40 km from Indore
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Early morning; avoid festival days
- Walking level
- Demanding
- Senior comfort
- The approach is a broad flight of stone steps up a hill roughly 91 m high, with limited seating; travellers with knee or heart problems should consider skipping it or ask locally about alternate access.
- Tickets and access
- No entry ticket is usually associated with the hill temples; check local rules on footwear, photography and queues, which can be long on festival days.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The approach is a broad flight of stone steps up a hill roughly 91 m high, with limited seating; travellers with knee or heart problems should consider skipping it or ask locally about alternate access.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How long is the climb?
It is a broad stair up a hill of about 91 m; take it slowly and rest as needed.
Is it on the way to Indore?
Yes, Dewas lies northeast of Indore on the Indore-Gwalior line and road.
Is there a fee?
None is confirmed; check locally.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
