Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Matkhai Hill, Balangir

If you feel like to visit a peaceful place enriched with divinity around Balangir District of Odisha, Mata Vaishno Devi temple in the outskirt of the city is a very good choice. The place is gifted with greenery and located atop a small hill.

Vaishno Devi Maa Temple atop Matkhai Hill in the outskirt of Balangir

Mata Vaishno Devi temple is situated at a distance of 7 km from Balangir, the nearest city on the way towards Titilagarh in the National High Way No. 201. Balangir is well connected both in road ways and in train route.If you are heading towards the south states, take a break here.

Devotees Worshiping Vaishno Maa, the Deity

The bird's eye view of Balangir city from the temple is of course an eye-catching panorama to treasure. 

Akin to the famous shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu, here also one finds an opportunity to walk up to the top of the hill and the road passes through picturesque greenery. You can measure the short distance chanting name of the God. Nevertheless, don't worry ; it is a small distance of only 200 meters. People love to utter the divine and popular slogan "Jay Mata Di" to get rid of the pain as per belief during the journey.

To sum up, if you are keen to avail the precious 'Darshan' of the Mother Goddess and also want to enjoy the rich natural scenes near Balangir, it is the right place to visit. Go and get blessed from Vaishno Devi Maa.