Shanichara Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Gwalior airport is the nearest airport, about 30 km from Morena.

• By train

  The nearest railway station is in Gwalior district.

• By road

  The district is well connected by bus. You can drive, or hire a vehicle, as the tourist places are linked by road.

Why devotees come here

Shanichara Temple lies in Morena district, in the Chambal valley of Madhya Pradesh. Devotees come from many states of India to worship here. The complex is being developed as a major religious tourist destination, and the proposals include the hill as well as the temple.

Shanichara Temple is in Morena district, on the north-western border of Madhya Pradesh. The district lies in the Chambal valley.

The Religious Trusts and Endowments Department of the Madhya Pradesh government oversees the temple. The complex is being developed as a major religious tourist destination, and development works over the past few years have expanded its facilities. Thousands of devotees from different states of India visit every Saturday. Devotees also come from Nepal, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

A large fair on Shanichari Amavasya brings lakhs of devotees to the temple. Proposals aim to make Shanichara Hill a green hill with better facilities for pilgrims. They include a large bathing pool, a dharamshala, an auditorium, a market and a ropeway. These proposals are under consideration.

Festivals

• Shanichari AmavasyaShanichari Amavasya

  Devotees gather at the temple for the special fair held on this day.

Tips for your visit

• Thousands of devotees visit every Saturday, so expect large crowds if you plan a visit on that day.
• On Shanichari Amavasya, lakhs of devotees gather at the temple, so expect heavy crowds that day.

Questions people ask