Adhar Devi Temple, Mount Abu

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Adhar Devi Temple is located 3 km north of the main town of Mount Abu, Sirohi District, Rajasthan, 307501, India.
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Adhar Devi Temple is also known as Arbuda Devi Temple. Adhar Devi Temple is situated atop of Hill, 365 steep stairs to reach this place. The journey through stairs get the tourists a bird’s eye view of the city from above the temple. The inner shrine is reached by crawling a narrow cave. The whole temple is constructed of one huge solid piece of rock and is one of the best specimens of rock cut temples in India. The Adhar Devi temple contains many beautiful statues, and those that make the effort to climb the stairs are rewarded with many picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Adhar Devi Temple, Mount Abu

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Adhar Devi Temple also known as the temple of Arbuda Devi has an interesting story behind it. Believe the “adhar” of the Goddess fell here 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. Arbuda 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 that 33 crores of gods and Goddess will reside upon you, and thats 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 Arbuda Devi is also the Ancestroal Goddess of Parmar Kshatriyas. This temple is a Popular spot in Hindu pilgrims and many devotees visited this temple especially during the Navratri period.

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5:00 Am – 12:00 Pm
4:00 Pm – 8:00 Pm

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Best Season to go to Mount Abu is February to June and October to December.

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Morning, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

La Vista Restaurant; Cama Rajputana Club Resort, Adhar Devi Road, Mount Abu. ; Ph/M – 02974-238205 ; Food Serve – Multicuisines

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Mount Abu is well connected by road , Nearest National highway no. 14 is just 24 Km from Mount abu. Private Taxies and Cabs are available here from Airport and Railway Station or to raech other sight of Mount abu.

Bus : Many Government and Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses operate from near cites to Mount Abu. Additionally to variety of state transport buses, several non-public buses ply often to the Mount Abu hill station. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and other buses also available from Jaipur and Abu Road to reach the sight.

Train : Abu Road railway station is that the nearest railhead to Mount Abu that lies on the lines between Delhi and Mumbai. This station connects Mount Abu to the main railheads. personal taxi or a shared cab (state transport) are availble to reach this town, that is simply twenty six kilometres from picturesque place Mount abu.

Air : The Nearest Airpoet for Mount abu is Udaipur at a distance of 185 kilometre, however Ahmedabad is another nearest airport and daily flights with alternative elements of the country and is simply 221 kilometre from Mount Abu, from Ahmedabad or Udaipur you’ll book Taxi in Advance to reach Mount abu.

Others : Rented bike : It is a cheap and flexible mode of transport moving and Exploring the town Mount Abu. Rent a bike in mount abu at around Rs 200-300 per day excluding fuel charges. Every destination in Mount abu is easily accessible by the motorbike.