Chotila Chamunda Temple
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Chotila Chamunda Temple |
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The Chotila Chamunda Temple, located atop a hill in the town of Chotila, Gujarat, is a highly revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Chamunda. It attracts thousands of devotees each year who come to seek blessings from the goddess, who is believed to be a form of Shakti. The temple's serene environment and stunning panoramic views make it a popular pilgrimage site.  At the bottom when you come down from chotila hill there are many shops were you can by many religious items such as matajis chundari,kunko(religious powder), cassetts and lots more.thestory is when Demons Chand and Mund came to conquer Devi Mahakali and in the fight that ensues, the Devi cut their heads and presented these to Maa Ambika, who in turn told Mahakali that you will be worshipped as Chamunda Devi. |
Location info: |
| Location: Chotila, Surendranagar district, Gujarat/td> |
| District: Rajkot |
| Nearest City: Rajkot |
| Best time to visit: July to September. |
Climate/Weather: |
| Summer24 °C to 42°C maximum,Winter 10°C to 24° ,Minimum |
History: |
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The Chotila Chamunda Temple has ancient origins and is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India. According to legend, Goddess Chamunda, a fierce form of Goddess Durga, slayed the demon Mahishasura at this location. The temple's hilltop location signifies the goddess's victory over evil, and it has since become an important pilgrimage destination. |
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A temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda is built on a hill called chotila at a height of 1,173 feet. The temple is crowded with tourists and pilgrims all round the year specially during the Navratri Festival. The Chotila village is sited at the foot of the Chotila hill. Many Hindu people go to pilgrimages mostly mataji ones they probally go to these places because to do the darshan,yatra or even to to puja and darshan to the mataji. People also go to that religious place because that is there kuldevi(family goddess). Matajis religious places are scattered all over india , but most in Gujurat. Some of these places have been here for thousands and thousands of years. Mataji comes to protect us from evil and when she does come, Mataji comes in different forms (Avatars) this is why we have some May mataji in the hindu religion. |
Interesting things to Visit: |
| Virji Bhagat: Sayala's Lalji Bhagat, Virpur;s Jalaram Bapa and Chotila's Virji Bhagat have been the renowned and religious souls of Gujarat. Virji Bhagat was born in the Bhalada region in the year 1876. Bhoj Khachar belonging to the Darbar race had great faith in Virji Bhagat's preachings. He had also offered a piece of land to Virji Bhagat where the temple was later built in 1925. Sati Ranik Devi: This is a popular tourist spots in Gujarat with an interesting legend. The story behind the building of this temple is that Ranik Devi was a beautiful girl born in the Junagadh territory, when ... Read full description of Ancient Temple of Sati Ranik Devi Chotila Hill: The famous Chamunda Mataji temple is situated at Chotila, a small town near Rajkot in Gujarat State. Chotila is situated exactly in the middle of Ahmedabad and Rajkot, the two ... Read full description of Chotila Hill Trineteshwar Temple: The famous Trinetreshwar temple is the divine abode of Lord Shiva, also called as Trinetheshwar or the three-eyed one. Thisancient temple is situated at a distance of 9 km from Than and is .Read full description of Trineteshwar Temple Zharia Mahadev: Built in the 15th Century, the Jariya Mahadev temple stands surrounded by scenic beauty. The temple got its name because of the miraculous water which naturally flows from the stone above the shivling of Lord ... Read full description of Zharia Mahadev |
Mobile range info: |
| Mobile network coverage is generally available in Chotila town, but the signal might be weaker as you ascend the hill. |
How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Rajkot railway station |
| Nearest Airport:Rajkot,airport |
| Road Transport:As it is situated on Ahmedabad-Rajkot Main Highway,This place is easily reachable through roadways.Local transport is available from Rajkot. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
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Kaba Gandhi No Delo: Watson museum: Aji Dam Garden: |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| IOC Petrol Pump: Chotial,Gujarat,India |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| Dharmshala:Chotila,Rajkot,Gujrat,India Hotel Samrat Internaitonal:Rajkot, Gujarat,India |
Things to carry: |
| Comfortable footwear for climbing the steps Water bottles and light snacks Camera/smartphone for capturing views Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats (especially in summer) Umbrella or raincoat (during monsoon) Basic first-aid kit |
Tips & Suggestions: |
| Start your climb early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat, especially in summer. Wear comfortable clothing and be respectful of the temple's religious environment. Carry sufficient water as it can be tiring to climb the steps. Be cautious of monkeys near the temple, and avoid carrying food items in the open. Avoid littering and maintain cleanliness in the temple premises. |
Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:100 |
| Nearest Hospital: Civil Hospital:Rajkot, Rajkot, Gujarat,HJ Doshi Hospital:Rajkot, Gujarat |
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