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Adhar Devi Temple - Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Adhar Devi Temple, Mt Abu, Rajasthan
Temple Location and Architecture
Situated in a cave in the hills of Mount Abu the only Hill Station in Rajasthan, The Adhar Devi Temple is one of the very popular religious themed tourist destinations.
The Adhar Devi temple is situated at a distance of 3 km to the north of the Mount Abu. The temple is chiseled out of a huge rock and can be reached by a flight of 365 steps.
Why it is called Adhar Devi Temple - History about Temple
It is also known as Arbuda Devi Temple. You have to bow in reverence to get through the low entrance of the temple Legend has it that, Arbuda said to be the patron of the town, formed the mountain in order to save the sacred cow, Nandi from drowning in an abyss.
The black painted marble idol riding a tiger is claimed to be about 5,000 years old. It is also belived that the imageĀ of the goddess was originally hanging in mid air, hence it came to be called as Adhar Devi Temple.
Attraction
This temple dedicated to Goddesses Durga is regarded as one of the important pilgrimage sites of Mount Abu. It is also a good site to get a panoramic view of the sylyan vally.
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. The climb up to the Adhar Devi temple can be a difficult one so it is recommended that you wear appropriate clothing and footwear. You should not be turned off by this walk as the scenic views surrounding the temple and the wondrous beauty inside make this climb worth the effort.
