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Jayanti Mata temple, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh

Jayanti Mata temple

‘Jayanti Mata temple’ is located 5 km away from Barwah, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. One of the most sacred temples of the Nimar region, established circa 1303 CE — over 720 years ago — dedicated to Goddess Durga in three divine forms. Situated on the Vindhyachal Hills overlooking the Choral River.

StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictKhargone district
LocationJayanti Mata temple
Area—
Latitude22.2703836
Longitude76.0585889

About this Sacred Grove

Jayanti Mata temple is located 5 km away from Barwah, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. One of the most sacred temples of the Nimar region, established circa 1303 CE — over 720 years ago — dedicated to Goddess Durga in three divine forms. Situated on the Vindhyachal Hills overlooking the Choral River.

where Diospyros melanonoxylon Roxb. (Tendu),Terminalia bellirica(Gaertn.)Roxb.(Baheda) and Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Ness. (Bamboos) are not allowed to collect cut and burn. Tribal people worship these plants.

Location

Coordinates: 22.2703836, 76.0585889

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Plants / Species (1)

East Indian ebony

East Indian ebony

Diospyros melanonoxylon Roxb.
Individual Count
1