Chauragarh Temple near Pachmarhi

Chauragarh Temple, Pachmarhi – Timings, History, Pooja Timings

At a distance of 9 km from Priyadarshini Point, and 15 km from Pachmarhi Bus Station, Chauragarh Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. Also referred to as Chota Mahadeo, it is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Madhya Pradesh and one of the best destinations in Pachmarhi.

At a height of 1330 meters, the Chauragarh Temple is perched atop Chauragarh Hill, Pachmarhi’s third highest point. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient temple is surrounded by breathtaking hills and lush valleys. The main temple, a Dharamshala, and a natural pond are all part of the temple complex. The temple is well-known for the thousands of tridents that devotees have left there over the years.

To get to this sacred location, devotees must ascend 1,300 steps. As part of religious customs, devotees are observed ascending this steep path while carrying heavy Trishuls during the Nag Panchami and Maha Shivratri holidays. Once the request has been granted, offering a Trishul is regarded as auspicious and is akin to giving thanks. Both the morning view and the neighboring wooded valleys are stunning from this vantage point.

Timings: 6 AM – 6 PM
Entry: Free

Travel Tips: 

For people who are interested in sightseeing around Pachmarhi, the guests are required to take a day visit permit from Bison Lodge Museum. Moreover, the tourists also need to travel by local jeeps as cars brought from outside cannot be used at this place.