Chauth Mata Temple, Bundi

Chauth Mata Temple is a Hindu temple located at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Bundi district headquarters in Rajasthan, India. The temple is dedicated to Chauth Mata, a manifestation of Hindu Goddess Parvati.[1][2]

Chauth Mata Temple, Bundi
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBundi
DeityChauth Mata
FestivalKarwa Chauth, Til Chauth
Location
StateRajasthan
CountryIndia India
Chauth Mata Temple, Bundi is located in Rajasthan
Chauth Mata Temple, Bundi
Location in Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates25°27′59″N 75°39′33″E / 25.4664°N 75.6592°E / 25.4664; 75.6592

Geography

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This temple is situated at a hill of Aravalli mountain range named Banganga Hill. A river flows at the foothills of this temple which is known as Banganga river.[1]

History

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It is said that the Hada Chauhan king of Bundi used to visit the Chauth Mata Temple situated in village of Chauth Ka Barwara of Sawai Madhopur, but when the king became old and did not have the courage to reach the temple, then at that time the king brought the replica of Chauth Mata of Chauth Ka Barwara to Bundi and established the temple of Chauth Mata on the Banganga hill in Bundi. Since then, Chauth Mata started being worshiped here and the faith in the Mata remains intact.[1]

Chauth Mata is worshiped as the Kul Devi in the royal family of Bundi.[3]

Architecture

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This temple is built in Hindu temple architectural style. There are two main gates in this temple. To visit the temple, devotees can go by stairs or directly by road on the hill.[1][4]

Events

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Every year a fair is organized here on both the festivals of Karva Chauth and Til Chauth, where a large number of devotees come to have darshan of Chuath Mata.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bharat, E. T. V. (2020-01-13). "स्पेशल रिपोर्ट: बूंदी के बाण गंगा पहाड़ी पर स्थित चौथ माता मंदिर में उमड़ा भक्तों का सैलाब". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. ^ बूंदी, सलीम अली (2022-07-19). "Bundi District: छोटी काशी के नाम से प्रसिद्ध है बूंदी, धार्मिक स्थल पेश करते हैं गंगा-जमुनी तहजीब की मिसाल". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2020-11-04). "स्पेशल: करवा चौथ पर चौथ माता के मंदिर में लगता है सुहागिनों का मेला, दर्शन करके धन्य होते हैं भक्त". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ "बूंदी में चौथमाता के दर्शनों को उमड़ा श्रद्धा का रैला | Bundi News, Bundi Rajasthan News,Chauth Mata in Bundi,Visited,Shrine o". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  5. ^ "माता की एक झलक पाने को बेताब दिखे लोग,लगाई ढोक-video". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-17.