Gujarat is famous not only for business or tourist places but also for pilgrimage places. Shaktipeeths like Dwarkadhish Temple to Kalika Mata Temple are located here, where thousands and lakhs of devotees reach every year. Thousands of tourists reach Gujarat every year not only from the country but also from abroad. Gujarat is also known for its culture. Especially Navratri is celebrated here with great pomp. This time when Shardiya Navratri has started from October 3. During this time the whole country is seen drenched in colorful decorations and in the color of devotion, but Gujarat is different. If you are also going to Gujarat during Navratri, then we tell you about some such goddess temples located here, where you must visit once.
Unai Mata Temple
Unai Mata Temple located in Navsari district of Gujarat is one of the ancient and famous religious places of Gujarat. Talking about the importance of Unai Mata Temple, there are hot water ponds here, which have religious and medicinal importance. Every year lakhs of devotees reach here. Especially during Navratri, the beauty of this place is worth seeing.
Khodiyar Mata Temple
Khodiyar Mata Temple is located near Bhavnagar in Gujarat, which is quite famous. There is a belief about this temple that every wish is fulfilled by going here. This temple is 200 years old and it is considered to be the center of power in the whole of Gujarat. The atmosphere here is completely different and many cultural programs are organized here during Navratri. It is one of the major temples of Gujarat.
Ashapura Mata Temple
This temple is located in Kutch, Gujarat and is one of the major religious places of this state. The goddess mother located in this temple is considered to be 'fulfilling hope', hence its name is Ashapura Mata Temple. This temple is also famous for its beautiful architecture. If you are going to Gujarat during Navratri, then do not forget to visit this temple.
There are three Shakti Peeths in Gujarat
Gujarat has not 1-2 but three Shakti Peeths. These include Bahuchara Ji, Amba Ji situated near Mount Abu and Kalika Devi seated on top of Pavagadh Mountain.
Bauchara Mata Temple
Bauchara Maa Shakti Peeth is the presiding deity of Mehsana region of Gujarat. Every year many devotees reach Bahuchara Mata Temple with their wishes. Bahuchara Maa is also considered to be the form of Hinglaj Mata of Sindh. It is believed that if a metal square leaf is offered to Bahuchara Devi on which any body part is engraved, then the body part in which is in pain or disease gets relief from it.
Kalika Mata Temple Champaner
Kalika Mata Temple located near Champaner-Pavagadh in Gujarat is one of the most visited temples in Gujarat. One of the 51 Shakti Peeths established in India, this temple is situated on a hill, which is dedicated to Maa Kali. This temple is situated on a hill amidst the forests, so to reach here one has to climb a long flight of stairs. Before entering the temple, one gets the darshan of the three main deities of the temple and Maa Kalika Devi is seated among all those idols.
Ambaji Temple
Ambaji is considered to be the most prominent Shaktipeeth among the 51 Shaktipeeths located in India. It is believed that the heart of Mata Sati fell here and the special thing about this temple is that there is no idol of the Goddess here. A Shri Chakra is installed in this temple, which is worshipped. It is one of the most prominent temples of Gujarat, which is located 45 kilometers away from Mount Abu. It is located on the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Worship is done without an idol in Ambaji temple, a Shri Chakra is installed here, which is worshipped.
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