Mata Balaji Sundri Temple

Mata Balaji Sundri Temple is a prehistorical place of worship locates atop the Shivalik Hills.

Mata Balaji Sundri Temple, Shivalik Hills-Parole, Kathua, Jammu & KashmirMata Balaji Sundri Temple is locates in Kathua district of J&K. The temple dates back to over 2000 years in its construction, situated 5000 feet above sea level. The temple lies snugly in the middle of a mango grove. Legend has it that once when a Brahmin was cutting grass, his sickle struck a stone that started exuding blood. He thus placed the stone under a banyan tree and started worshipping it. That very stone is enshrined as the key idol inside the Mata Balaji Sundri Temple. A grand fair is held in the Navratri period. The temple is easily approachable by road through regular bus service from Kathua, 13km away. The nearest railhead is Kathua Railway Station.

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