Sundha Mata Temple — Attraction in Rajasthan

Sundha Mata temple is a nearly 900-year-old temple of Mother goddess Chamunda situated on a hilltop called Sundha, located at longitude 72.367°E and latitude 24.833°N, in Jalore District of Rajasthan, India. It is 64 km (40 mi) from Mount Abu and 20 km (12 mi) from the town of Bhinmal.[1]

Geography At 1,220 m (4,000 ft) height in the Aravalli ranges on Sundha mountain there is a temple of thegoddess Chamunda Devi, worshipped as Sundha Matha by devotees. It is 105 km (65 mi) from district headquarters and 35 km (22 mi) from sub divisional Bhinmal. This place lies in Raniwara tehsil in the mid-east of Malwara to Jaswantpura Road near Dantlawas village.

Many devotees from Gujarat and Rajasthan and the rest of India visit it. The environment here is fresh and attractive. The waterfalls flows year-round at the mountain. Many communities of different castes established community centres for devotees, and there are very good facilities to stay at the hilltop at night and worship Chamunda.

Architecture Sundha Mata temple is made up of white marble, the pillars reminiscent of the art of Abu's Dilwara temples pillars. An idol of goddess Chamunda stands under the huge stone. Here Chamunda's head is worshipped. It is said that the trunk of mother Chamunda are established in Korta and legs in Sundarla Pal (Jalore). In front of mother Chamunda a BhurBhuva Swaweshwar Shivling is established. In the main temple a duo idol of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh's idol are considered very old and extinct.

History In the temple premises there are three historically significant inscriptions that highlight the history of the region. The temple of Sundhamata was constructed by Dewal Pratiharas with the help of Imperial Chauhans of Jalore. The first inscription is from AD 1262, which describes victory of Chauhans and the downfall of Parmaras. The second inscription is from 1326, and the third one is from 1727.

The Sundha inscriptions are of particular importance in historical sense — like the Harishen inscription or Delhi's Mehrauli pillar inscription. Sundha inscriptions throw light on the history of India.

In ancient days worship in this temple was done by Nath Yogis. Emperor of the Sirohi state gave land of the "Sonani", "Dedol" and "Sundha ki dhani" villages to one of the Nath Yogi Rabad Nath Ji, who worshiped in Sundha Mata Temple at that time. After the death of one of the Nath yogi Ajay Nath ji, no one was there to do the worship so Ram Nath ji (Aayas of Mengalwa that time) was taken there to take the responsibility. The land of Mengalwa and Chitrodi villages were given to these Nath Yogis in ancient days by king of Jodhpur Maharaja Jaswant Singh. So Nath yogi of Mengalwa were called as "Aayas". After the death of Ram Nath ji, Badri Nath ji, pupil of Ram nath Ji became Aayas at Sundha Mata temple and took the responsibility of worship. He also looked after land of "Sonani", "Dedol" ,"Mengalwa" and "Chitrodi". As the time passed, no one was there to do all the management, so a trust (Sundha Mata Trust) was created to look after temple and manage tourism.

Shri Nath Ji Soni Sahib of Jaisalmer, the royal jewellers of the Jaisalmer State was also one of the prominent devotee of Sundhamata, another form of Chamunda Mata in Bhinmal, Jalore. Sundha Mata is the Kuldevi of the Shrimali Brahman Sonar of Lahecha Gotra i.e....

Devotees seek Mataji's blessings trhoughout the year. Some 90 kms from abu road via revdar,this place of devotion is situated on a hillock.The route is quite good and takes you through local villages offering you their traditional lifestyles and cultures. Once you reach park your vehicle in paid parking or else leave it outside as many do.Better to park in paid as the cost you minimal and you have peace of mind. As you move towards the entry you are greeted by a nice welcome gate.Just on the right side is the path that leads you to public convenience and rest rooms at very economical rates. From the entry points you can either climb the steps for some 45 to 60 minutes or a ropeway ride to the hill top at a nominal charge.You can also take a ticket for one way trip.Climbing will test you enegy levels and rope way gives you a nice view of from the cabin of surroundings around.Walking is ok in winters and cool days. Offer your prayers and this temple has nice darshan facilities.As you come out take rest at the trees and arrangements provided at the exit. Caution - you can get a full view of the goddess from an particular angle.So take a good position to view the darshan in full.You can make it out yourself.The inner sanctum is very peaceful and energizing. The trust offers very good arrangement for food both in noon and evening at fixed hours.This arrangement on a hillock is praiseworthy.Take prasad here and descend to the base. BEFORE DESCEND do not forget and is a MUST.From the temple there is a small track that leads you to a small pond behind and the sand hill adjacent to it.Local shopkeepers will guide you in case you are not able to locate this place.Here from kids to elderly climb the sand hill to the top.This journey is a bit difficult but the best part is the sliding down the sand.Take photos and you all will enjoy and have fun down the sand slide. You have good arrangements of Dharamshalas and in case you plan to stay a night it is ok.The serene climate and peace will make you relax.Next day you can start for your further journey. Avoid going in summer time and hot days.Rest is fine. Enjoy...

The temple of Goddess Chamunda Devi and is made of white marble. Sundha mata temple is situated at SUNDHA PARVAT in Jalore district of Rajsthan. It surrounded by mountain. This temple establish on a rock. There are walk almost 2000 up stairs to reach the temple here You can go on foot to visit Sundha Mata Temple, otherwise, you can also take the service of the ropeway. This ropeway is 800 meters long and will take you to the temple built on the hill in about 6 minutes, only 4 people can go in a trolley at a time.Sundha Mata temple is about 900 year old temple of Devi Chamunda situated on a hilltop called Sundha.

Here timing of Aarti in morning at 07:00 PM and in evening at 06:00 AM.

Temple Trust serves food for in just Rs. 10 for all the visitors (Devout), it available in 10:00 AM TO 02:00 PM 08:00 PM TO 10:00 PM.

Food in just Rs. 10 is good and ful of hygienic and fully Fresh .

the peace at this place is quite greatful and enjoying with the nature's goodness, here the camel ride and horse ride also available for visitors. Sprights flowed to top to bottom of the stairs and it's very clean and the sound is giving a happiest feeling.

The cable car service (Ropeway) is good, Cost of 1 person is Rs. 135 up and down fare.

For staying here their are lots of different community's Carvanserai (Dharmshala, visitor's residence) it serves a good hospitality for staying. Climbing on the sand Mountain ⛰️ is Amazing experience it giving u a thrill for the Mountain experience, the appearance from the top of the sand Mountain it giving u a great memory.

Near the temple the best hotel for food is Asopalav hotel it serves a good and quality food, It's about all the Chinese, Punjabi, Gujarati food items available here.

Overall the trip to Sundha Mata is a amazing, enjoying memorable moments, good atmosphere and pleasant visit... Great experience superb... Must visit... JAY SUNDHA MATA, JAY...