Kalika Mata Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore is the nearest airport, 138.9 km away and about 1 hour 30 minutes by road from the temple.

• By train

  Ratlam has its own railhead, which is well connected to Delhi, Bhopal and Indore.

• By road

  Ratlam is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.

Why devotees come here

Kalika Mata Mandir stands in the heart of Ratlam city in Madhya Pradesh and is dedicated to Devi Kalika. Jhali Talab, a pond, lies right beside it. The temple complex is well kept, with gardens and seating areas.

Kalika Mata Mandir stands in the heart of Ratlam city, which is the administrative headquarters of Ratlam district in Madhya Pradesh. The district was created in 1947, after India became independent. Ratlam is 294 km west of Bhopal, the state capital. Its railhead is well connected to Delhi (732 km), Bhopal (280 km) and Indore (120 km). Ratlam Junction is a major junction on the Delhi-Mumbai and Ajmer-Khandwa rail routes. The temple is dedicated to Devi Kalika, and it is named among the tourist places of Ratlam district.

Jhali Talab, a pond, lies right beside the temple and adds to its peaceful ambiance. The complex has well-maintained gardens, seating areas and open spaces, and it serves as a community gathering spot, especially during festivals and in the evenings.

The district tourism page lists the temple as both recreational and religious.

Tips for your visit

• The complex serves as a community gathering spot, especially during festivals and in the evenings.
• Ratlam Junction is a major railway junction on the Delhi-Mumbai and Ajmer-Khandwa rail routes.

Questions people ask