Oct 15,2024
The Singhvahini Mata temple in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh is renowned not only for its religious significance but also for the unique story behind its construction. This temple is a symbol of Sagar’s religious and cultural splendour. Situated at the top of a hill approximately 500 feet high, visitors must climb 350 steps to reach there.
The temple was built under the orders of the Maratha Queen Lakshmibai Kher, who had originally intended to install the idols of Ram-Janaki. However, a particular story explains why those idols were never installed, and how it become the Singhvahini Mata Temple.
The area in which the temple is situated was originally knows as Tikhi Toria, which later become Tikitoria, and the temple is now also known as Tikitoria Temple.
The temple dates back to the Maratha period and was constructed between 1732 and 1815. As per the available information, Pandit Gopal Rao, a member of the royal family, laid the foundation of the temple.
The temple was initially intended to house the idols of Ram, Laxman, and Sita. However, historian Dr. Shyam Manhohar Pachauri mentions in his book that Maratha ruler Lakshmibai Kher feared that placing the Ram-Sita idols on such a high hill could symbolise another exile for them. And with this thought in mind, Lakshmibai decided not to install the Ram-Janaki idols on the hill. Instead, a grand temple was constructed for the idols at a place called Rahli, which later became famous as the Jagdish Temple.
Eventually, the idols of Maa Durga and Maa Saraswati were installed at the Tikitoria temple.
The natural beauty and devotional atmosphere of the temple make it an important religious site. During Navratri, thousands of devotees visit to seek the blessings of Maa Durga, and the flow of devotees continues throughout the year. Its historical and religious importance attracts visitors from near and far, making it a prominent landmark in the region.
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