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= Bijlipur Temple, Balrampur = Bijlipur or Bijleshwari Devi temple is situated in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh (India). The temple was built in 19th century by Maharaja of Balrampur State. The temple is situated at 3 KMs from Balrampur near the banks of river Rapti. This is the temple of godess Durga. It is believed that the Maharaja of Balrampur had a dream about location the temple. A strong lightening struck on a Peepal tree on path to Devi Paatan (Shaktipeeth) in the same night. The Maharaja took it as divine sign. He ordered to build the temple. The temple is made of red stone with exquisite carvings for which stone masons were employed from Rajasthan. There is no idol in the main temple. There is a deep hole in the ground (due to lightening struck on a Peepal tree) which is covered with cloth and prayers to the Devi are performed over it.

How to Reach
The nearest railway station is Balrampur and Jharkhandi. Mail and Express trains ply on this route from Lucknow (state capital of Uttar Pradesh).

Nearest Airport in Amausi Airport at Lucknow.

Local buses going to Tulsipur route can drop near the temple.

Where to Stay
Though some accommodation is available near the temple but staying at Balrampur is a good idea. A range of hotels from five star to budget hotel is available.

Celebrations
Special Archana and rituals are performed during Navratri.

Other Attractions
This temple is on the banks of Rapti River and en route to Devi Patan temple. So Most visitors go to Devi Patan or Pateshvari Devi Mandir also. Shravasti is about 20 KMs from the temple. It is pilgrimage place for Bauddh and Jainis. People generally cover these places also.