Muṇḍeśvarī Devī

Muṇḍeśvarī (Devī with Śiva) · Kaura, Bhabua, Kaimur · Bihar

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Perhaps the oldest functioning temple in India

⭐ Why it is famous

An octagonal hill temple with an inscription of 636 CE, claimed as India's oldest continuously worshipped shrine.

Nagara-octagonal plan of the late Gupta period; the caturmukha liṅga in the centre changes colour through the day.

Nearest railway station

Bhabua Road (BBU) — 22 km

Nearest bus stand

Kaura, Bhabua bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Varanasi (VNS) — 105 km

By road

From Mohania on NH-19, then hill road/ropeway.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,500	₹3,000	₹7,500

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–March