Kankali Devi Temple

About the temple

Kankali Devi Temple, also known as the Tigawa Temple, is a Hindu temple in Tigawa village near Jabalpur, enshrined by Kankali Devi. The shrine has an impressive sanctum sanctorum and a well defined pillared structure, and it also holds idols of Narsimha, Sheshashai Vishnu and Chamunda Devi.

Inside the shrine

The sanctum and pillars

The sanctum sanctorum and the clearly articulated pillared structure are the architectural interest of the site, and they are what distinguish it from an ordinary village shrine.

The subsidiary idols

Besides Kankali Devi, the temple holds idols of Narsimha, Sheshashai Vishnu and Chamunda Devi, which makes it worth more than a quick look at the main deity.

Planning your visit

The temple is in a village, so travel and local directions need more attention than at the city sites.

• Ask for the Tigawa temple as well as Kankali Devi, since both names are in use.
• Arrange transport in advance, as village connections can be thin.
• Follow temple custom on footwear and dress.

Best time to visit

Daylight hours are the practical choice, and the cooler months make the drive out and back easier. Confirm whether the shrine is open before travelling, as village temples do not always keep fixed hours.