Somji-Gomji

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest airports are Jabalpur and Nagpur, and Balaghat is reached by road from there.

• By train

  The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, and local transport to the temple is readily available.

• By road

  The site is near Bharveli village, about 10 km from Balaghat. From Balaghat city, Jwala Devi Temple is reached by taxi, auto-rickshaw or private vehicle, and the final ascent from there is a 15 to 20 minute uphill walk.

Why devotees come here

Somji-Gomji is a sacred hill site in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, on the highest peak above Jwala Devi Temple. Local belief treats it as the spiritual sibling of Jwala Devi, with equal religious importance. The district calls it a sacred and scenic pilgrimage site.

Somji-Gomji sits on the highest peak above the Jwala Devi Temple in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. In local belief it is the spiritual sibling of Jwala Devi, and the site holds as much religious importance as the Jwala Devi Temple itself. It is also called the Highest Peak Point in the area.

The shrine on the peak is a small hut-like structure made of natural materials, mainly wood and grass. It is a humble spiritual shrine set in a place of natural beauty. Visitors are asked to keep the environment clean so that the beauty is protected.

Navratri makes the place especially lively. Thousands of devotees from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and nearby states gather to pray to both Jwala Devi and Somji-Gomji.

Festivals

• NavratriNavratri

  Thousands of devotees from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and nearby states pray to Jwala Devi and Somji-Gomji.

Tips for your visit

• Wear comfortable footwear and carry drinking water for the climb.
• The paths can be slippery in the monsoon, so take extra care.
• Help keep the area clean to protect its natural beauty.

Questions people ask