Ashtbhuja Temple
‘Bhagwati Ashtabhuja’ is the direct incarnation of Mahasaraswati. Her abode is situated on the highest peak of the Vindhya mountains. According to mythological beliefs, when Kansa tried to kill the eighth child of Devaki, the girl slipped from his hands, vanished into the sky, and appeared on this very mountain peak in the form of Ashtabhuja Devi. This is the third and final major stop in the Trikon Parikrama of Vindhyachal (Vindhyavasini, Kali Khoh, and Ashtabhuja). From the Ashtabhuja hill, one can see a breathtaking panoramic view of the holy river Ganga, which fills devotees with spiritual joy. The ‘Paatal Puri’ cave and ‘Sita Kund’ located here hold great religious significance. Worshiping this form of the Mother grants devotees knowledge, wisdom, and salvation.
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest Airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, at Babatpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is approximately 75 Kilometres from Ma Ashtabhuja Temple, Vindhyachal.
By Train
The nearest Railway Station is ‘Vindhyachal’ (Indian Railway code-BDL), approx four Kilometres from Ma Ashtabhuja Temple, Vindhyachal. ‘Vindhyachal’ Railway Station is located on very busy Delhi-Howrah route and Mumbai-Howrah Route. For more options of Trains, choose Railway Station ‘Mirzapur’ (Indian Railway code-MZP), approx eleven Kilometres from Ma Ashtabhuja Temple, Vindhyachal.
By Road
Reaching Ashtabhuja Temple by road is very convenient. The temple is situated on a hilltop, and a well-paved road is available to reach the top. You can reach the temple gate directly via private vehicles, auto-rickshaws, or taxis. For devotees who prefer to walk, a stairway route is also available. The distance between Varanasi and Ma Ashtabhuja Temple is approx. 65 Kilometres, and it takes around two hours of drive. The distance between Ma Kali Khoh Temple and Ashtabhuja Temple is only approx 1-2 Kilometres, which devotees usually cover during the Trikon Yatra. If you want to use Public Transport, a sufficient number of local transport options are available from Mirzapur and Vindhyachal.'