Korambhi Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur is the nearest, about 77 km away.

• By train

  Warthi railway station is the nearest convenient station, about 17 km away.

• By road

  The road from Nagpur runs via Pardi on NH-6 to Bhandara, and Bhandara city is about 8 km from the temple.

On the way

• Reaching the temple means a trek up the hill.
• Paddle and motor boats are available on the Wainganga river here.

Why devotees come here

Korambhi Temple stands on the hill above Korambhi village in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is a temple to Pingleshwar Devi, a form of Durga, and the village is known for it. The village lies on the bank of the Wainganga river.

Korambhi is a village in Bhandara tahsil, Bhandara district, and it is known for its temple. The temple is a holy place among Hindus. It stands on the hill of Korambhi and is dedicated to a Durga incarnation, known here as Pingleshwar Devi.

The village is situated on the right bank of the Wainganga river, near Nagpur. Paddle and motor boats are available on the water. The temple is on the hill, so reaching it means a trek up the slope. Navratri brings large numbers of devotees, who gather for mass prayers. Through the nine days of the festival the temple is lit with colourful lights, and the lights are a sight to see. The road from Nagpur runs via Pardi on NH-6 to Bhandara.

Festivals

• Nine days of NavratriNavratri

  Large numbers of devotees gather for mass prayers and maha aarti. The temple is lit with coloured lights for the nine days.

Tips for your visit

• The view from the top of the hill is beautiful.
• Expect large crowds during Navratri, since large numbers of devotees gather for mass prayers.

Questions people ask