माँ बगलामुखी मंदिर प्रबंधन समिति

History of Maa Baglamukhi Temple

The Maa Baglamukhi Temple is located in Nalkheda, Agar Malwa district, about 100 kilometers from Ujjain. It is situated on the banks of the Lakhundar River and holds great religious and tantric significance. The idol of Maa Baglamukhi in the temple dates back to the Pandava era, as mentioned in the Kalika Purana. The temple features three main deities: Maa Baglamukhi in the center, Goddess Mahalakshmi on the right, and Goddess Saraswati on the left, all in the form of sacred stones (pindis). During their exile in the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna advised the Pandavas to worship Maa Baglamukhi. Maa Baglamukhi is the eighth of the ten Mahavidyas, and her worship is considered infallible. The temple is over 5,000 years old and is a principal Siddha Peeth (sacred site) in India. Several sacred trees, including Bel Patra, Champa, White Ankde, Amla, Neem, and Peepal, are found together here. Behind the temple flows the Lakhundar River (historically called Lakshmana), which has water year-round, adding to the natural beauty of the site. Many tombs of saints are located along the riverbank, indicating the presence of numerous saints in the past. A cremation ground (Muktidham) surrounds the temple from the east, further evidence of its association with spiritual practices and tantra.