Temples In India

Rajasthan Kalika Mata Temple

Location	Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
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Primary deity	Kalika Mata
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The Kalika Mata Temple of Chittorgarh Fort is a well known Hindu Temple which predates Maharana Pratap while is visited by thousands of pilgrims and visitors every year. The Kalika Mata is worshipped at this temple which is an aspect of Goddess Bhadrakali, the goddess of Pawar clan.

Constructed for Sun God “Surya” initially, this temple has an inner sanctum where the walls depict Sun God being circled by angels and spouses. The inner walls of this temple are painted while include the moon god also. The roof top of the temple is carved and narrowed down. The frame of the main entrance door is carved with Surya God as the main theme. This temple has immense Mauryan architectural influence.

History

A shrine dedicated to Goddess Kalika, is a symbol of power and courage which had its birth in the 8th century, while is considered as one of the ancient temples in Chittorgarh region. Though it is considered that this temple was initially constructed to pay homage to Sun god “Surya”, presently it is worshipped for Goddess Kalika Mata. The temple was constructed by King Bappa Rawal of Sisodya Dynasty. After few years of its establishment, Maharana Hamir Singh installed an idol of Kalika Mata for some time in fourteenth century and started worshipping her here. Owing to this fact, this temple got the name of Kalika Mata Temple as the goddess is considered to be one of the loyal patron Goddess of Chittorgarh forts.

Discovery of Temple

This temple was discovered by King Bappa Rawal who belonged to the Sisodiya Dynasty. It dates its origin back to the 14th century when an idol of Kalika Mata was installed here.

How To Reach

By Air

The city Chittorgarh is well connected by air through the Dabok airport which is also called the Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur. This is approximately 90 kms away the Kalika Mata temple.

By Rail

The Chittorgarh Railway Station is very well connected to different cities of India which include – Delhi, Udaipur, Vadodara and Jaipur.

By Road

Frequent state and private buses operate from Chittorgarh or major cities of Rajasthan for this Kalika Mata temple.

Significance Of The Temple

Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan manages to allure large crowd of people owing to numerous reasons of which Kalika Mata Temple is the main. There are many other attractions near the temple which make this temple more prominent. The Kalika Mata Temple is a well known temple in Chittorgarh fort as it is close to the premises of Queen Padmini’s palace. It is a center of pilgrimage and a popular historical center which depicts rich history of the city. This temple has gained immense popularity since the last few years while is considered as an integral part of this city’s tour.

Weather And Time To Visit

Chittorgarh has a dry climate with summer season experiencing hot climate while the monsoon season experiencing intermittent rainfalls which turns the whole environment humid. The winters are perfect for the tourists to visit as they are very pleasant with temperature ranging from 11 to 28 degree Celsius.

The ideal time to visit this temple is between the months of September to March. October to March is perfect for sightseeing, while June to September can be opted for short trips and city travels. Avoid the months of April and May which experience extreme hot season.

Accomodation

Chittorgarh Fort has many accommodation facilities nearby. One can opt for any hotels which are established in the modern township. Accommodation facilities start from Rs 400 to Rs 3600. There are air conditioned and non air conditioned rooms with state of the art services and amenities. The services provided by the hotel include – car rentals, laundry, travel desk, swimming pool, and safe deposit and money exchange services.

One needs to book in advance for the hotel. There are myriad of hotels from which you can opt for the best one.

Tips For Devotees

Chittorgarh is a well known place in Rajasthan which is acknowledged for being a city of courage and romance. The city has exquisite entrance and it is advised to the visitors to carry their cameras so that they can click the pictures of this spectacular architectures. The ideal time to visit the temple is winter season when the climate is pleasant. The other attraction which the tourists can visit is the Queen Padmini Palace.

As there are tourists that visit this city from all corners of the world, it is advised to make advance booking for your stay so that you don’t have to rush here and there looking for a perfect and reasonable accommodation facility. Make sure you know the visiting timings of the temple so that you visit during the correct time.

Rules And Rituals Of The Temple

• It is must for the visitors to avoid bringing cameras in the temple premises.
• Book your hotel in advance to avoid the last minute rush.
• Visit Chittorgarh in winter season as the weather is perfect and pleasant.
• While visiting Chittorgarh, make sure that your tour operator includes visit to this temple.
• The visitor must be ready to walk on foot as there is no conveyance available which will take you around the place. The spectacular archways and doorways can be visited on foot only.

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