Baldev Ji Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Panna Airport is not operating. The nearest functional airport is Khajuraho, which the district lists 40 km away.

• By train

  Panna has no railway station of its own. According to the district, the nearest is Khajuraho, 40 km away.

• By road

  Panna town lies on National Highway 39, and regular buses run from Panna to Bhopal and Indore.

Why devotees come here

Baldev Ji Temple stands in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. Its image of Shri Baldevji is carved in black shaligrami stone. The district government calls it one of the finest structures in the area.

Baldev Ji Temple is listed among the historic and religious places of Panna district. It is one of the finest structures in the area, and it represents the heights that Panna architecture has reached. The attractive image of Shri Baldevji is constructed in black shaligrami stone. In Hindi the temple is called बलदेव जी मंदिर.

The temple is said to be inspired by Roman architecture, with a Gothic feel. The temple has a large hall called the Maha Mandapa, with massive pillars. The temple is built on a raised platform, so one may take darshan even from outside the main gate. Panna is a city and municipality in Panna district. Panna town lies on National Highway 39, which runs from Jhansi to Ranchi. From Panna, regular buses run to Bhopal and Indore.

Tips for your visit

• Darshan is possible from outside the main gate, since the temple stands on a raised platform.
• Once you are inside, look for the Maha Mandapa, the large hall with massive pillars.

Questions people ask