Sundha Mata Temple

Sundha Mata Temple
Sundha Mata Temple
Location in Rajasthan
Name
Proper name Sundha Mata temple
Geography
Coordinates 24°49′59″N 72°22′01″E / 24.833°N 72.367°E / 24.833; 72.367Coordinates: 24°49′59″N 72°22′01″E / 24.833°N 72.367°E / 24.833; 72.367
Country India
State Rajasthan
Location Sundha, Bhinmal
Culture
Primary deity Chamunda Devi
History and governance
Date built unknown
Creator unknown
This is snap of the way of Sundha Mata temple. Showing the rope way to reach to the temple as so many stairs are there in between the mountains. The view is totally fabulous and natural. The spirit of people is also awesome. EveryOne should really visit this temple if he/she come to Rajasthan as it is only temple in Rajasthan having rope way.Sundha mata

Sundha Mata temple is about 900 years old temple of Mother goddess situated on a hilltop called 'Sundha', located at Longitude 72.367°E and Latitude 24.833°N, in Jalore District of Rajasthan. It is 64 km from Mount Abu and 20 km from the town of Bhinmal.

Geography

At 1220 m height in the Aravalli ranges there on Sundha mountain is temple of goddesses Chamunda Devi, a very sacred place for devotees. It is 105 km from district headquarters and 35 km. from sub divisional Bhinmal. This place lies in Raniwara Teshil in the mid-east of Malwara to Jaswantpura Road near Dantlawas village.

Many tourists from Gujarat and Rajasthan visit it. The environment here is fresh and attractive. The waterfalls flow whole year and the hotel at the valley made in yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer attracts everyone.

Architecture

Sundha temple is made up of white marble, the pillars reminds the art of Abus’s Dilwara temple pillars. A very beautiful idol of goddess Chamunda is present under the huge stone. Here Chamunda’s head is worshipped. It is said that the trunk of mother Chamunda are established in Korta and legs in Sundarla Pal (Jalore). In front of mother Chamunda a BhurBhuva Swaweshwar Shivling is established. In the main temple duo idol of Shiva and Parvati Ganesh’s idol are considered very old and extinct.

History

In the temple premises there are three historically significant inscriptions that highlight the history of the region. First inscription is from AD 1262, which describes victory of Chauhans and downfall of Parmaras. The second inscription is from 1326, and the third one is from 1727.

The Sundha inscriptions are of peculiar importance in historical sense—like the Harishen inscription or Delhi’s Mehrulli pillar inscription. Sundha inscriptions throw light on the history of India.

In ancient days worship in this temple is done by "Nath Yogi's". Emperor of Sirohi district gave land of the "Sonani" , "Dedol" and "Sundha ki dhani" villages to one of the Nath Yogi Rabad Nath Ji ,who worshiped in Sundha Mata Temple at that time. After the death of one of the Nath yogi Ajay Nath ji, No one was there to do the worship so Ram Nath ji (Aayas of mengalwa that time) was taken there to take the responsibility. land of Mengalwa and Chitrodi villages were given to these Nath Yogi's in ancient days by king of Jodhpur Maharaja Jaswant Singh. So Nath yogi of Mengalwa were called as "Aayas". After the death of Ram Nath ji ,Badri Nath ji ,pupil of Ram nath Ji was become Aayas at Sundha Mata temple and took the responsibility of worship. He also looked after land of "Sonani" , "Dedol" ,"Mengalwa" and "Chitrodi". As the time passed, no one was the there to do all the managements , so trust (Sundha Mata Trust) was created to look after temple and manage tourism.

Wildlife sanctuary

There is a wildlife sanctuary nearby covering an area of 107 square kilometers. Nearest KHODESWAR MHADEV in JAWIYA forest area is aloso wonder wild life & natural spot IN the sanctuary SOLTH BEAR Blue -bull, jungle cat, Desert fox, striped hyena, hanuman langoor, Vulture, owl, Indian porcupine, rock &jungle Bush Quail & Spotted dove and 120 species of birds

Fairs

During Navratri tourists from Gujarat and nearby areas come in a large number. Regular buses are run by Gujarat roadways from Palanpur, Deesa and elsewhere during that time.

Amenities

In the climbing place a big hotel is made by the Trust that is quite a destination for visitors to rest during the night and enjoy the scenery of the mountain.

Recently, Ropeway service has been started to climb Sundha mountain, to make the journey easier for pilgrims, making it a memorable experience. Ropeway (Udan Khatola) to the temple — first in Rajasthan — is ready, Rs 75 for both ways.

References

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