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Adhaar Arbudha Devi Temple
- Mount Abu,Rajasthan
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Overview
The Adhaar Devi temple is located among beautiful caves on the mountains of Aravalli hills. It is located at much height but still is worth visiting. The sight from the temple gives many breathtaking views that will linger in your memory always. The Adhaar Devi temple is also known as Arbudha Devi temple. It is the most popular tourist destination in Mount Abu as it is considered one of the Shaktipeeths but it is not included in the list of 51 Shaktipeeths.
About The Temple
One has to reach the temple by climbing three hundred and sixty five steps. One can see the whole city from its top and have the picturesque view of the forest as well the city together. The entire temple is carved beautifully from rocks and the shrine is said to be residing inside one huge cave carvings. It is one of the most beautiful cave temples in India.
Legend and Stories
History
Adhaar Devi Temple also known as the temple of goddess Arbudha has an interesting story behind it. Supposedly the "Adhaar" of the goddess fell at this place and hence it has been named so. It is said that the image of the goddess Durga can be found hanging here in mid air. This temple is a favourite spot of Hindu pilgrims and one can see it swarming with devotees especially during the Navrathri period.
Legends
Arbudha Devi is the incarnation of Katyayani Devi, the 6th Goddess out of the nine Goddesses. A snake named "Arbud" brought Nandivardhan on its back to this mountain, and he was booned by Muni Vashishtas those 33 crores of gods and goddess will reside upon you, and that’s why it was established here. It is also said that Muni Vashishta worshipped Lord Shiva and in view of the Kashivishvanath. The historians believe that Parmar rulers were originated at Mount Abu from "Agnikund". Thats why this Arbudha Devi is also the Ancestroal Goddess of Parmar Kshatriyas.
Festivals
Navratri
Accessibility
Airport
Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport is nearest.
Railways
Nearest Major Railway Station is Abu Road.
Road
To this temple regular buses and taxis are available from all main cities of Rajasthan.
Temple Address
Adhaar (Arbudha) Devi Temple,
Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Destruction of Evil
- Fertility
- Healthy Progeny
- Good Spouse
Shlokas
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations again and again to the Devi who resides in the name of Vishnu's maya in all beings.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as consciousness in all beings.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as sleep in all beings.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as hunger in all beings.
Timings
The temple is open from 5.00am to 8pm.