Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Matkhai Hills, Balangir : A peaceful religious tourist point

If you are in Odisha and want to pay bob before Mata Vaishno Devi, then do not forget to visit Balangir to get a glimpse of the goddess.

Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, which has been developed as a tourist attraction, is located on the top of the 'Matkhai" hill at a distance of 7 kms from Balangir.

Akin to the shrine of Mata Vaishno in Jammu, here also you will get a prospect to walk to the top of the hill enjoying the natural picturesque beauty, chanting and singing the name of  God.

One need to walk only 200 meters or so to reach the top of the hill. So, it should not be a big hassle at all. People, who visit the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple on Matkhai Hills, love to chant 'Jai Mata Di' to get rid of the pain.

Shivji on Matkhai Hill

You also have a chance to get a bird's eye view of Balangir city from the temple, which is also a joyful experience indeed. Balangir is well linked through road and train routes. And, the temple is on the way to Titlagarh on the National Highway 201.

In a nutshell, if you are planning to go for a darshan to a spiritual place with an additional benefit of witnessing rich natural scenes, it is the right place. Go and get the blessing from Mata Vaishno Devi.