Maa Balakumari Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is about 202 km away.

• By train

  Brahmapur Railway Station is about 37 km away.

• By road

  The temple is accessible by road from Chikiti and Brahmapur, about 9 km from Chikiti.

On the way

• Reach Chikiti or Brahmapur, the towns the hill is reached from by road.
• Climb 1,240 steps to the shrine on Kerandimala hill, or drive up by road.

Book and check

Official pages only. We do not sell darshan passes or tours.

• Maa Balakumari Temple on Odisha Tourismodishatourism.gov.in

Why devotees come here

Maa Balakumari Temple sits on Kerandimala hill in Chikiti, Ganjam district, Odisha. It is a revered Shakti shrine, and visitors reach it by climbing 1,240 steps or by road.

Maa Balakumari Temple is a revered Shakti shrine on Kerandimala hill, near Chikiti in Ganjam district. The temple is dedicated to Balakumari, and it has been a center of faith and pilgrimage for centuries.

It is believed to have been built during the Bhaumakara Dynasty. The shrine is perched atop the hill, and the climb is rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The official page also suggests a scenic picnic on the hill, and it describes the temple as a place for pilgrims and travellers alike.

Visitors climb 1,240 covered steps to reach the shrine. A motorable road also reaches the hill from Chikiti and Brahmapur, so the climb is not the only way up. The hill is about 9 km from Chikiti and 37 km from Brahmapur.

Tips for your visit

• The official page suggests a scenic picnic on the hill.
• Ask at the temple for aarti and puja times before you go.

Questions people ask