Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh, Gujarat
Kalika Mata Temple is one among the 52 divine Shakti Peethas in the country. This archeological marvel of a temple in Gujarat is a tourist magnet. Whether it is the prayer or the ropeway ride or the natural exotica, this temple is quite adventurous. Many visitors come here to either enjoy the natural exuberance of this place or to devote themselves to the goddess in reverence. The Kalika Mata Temple is actually a grand pilgrimage center atop a mountain. The temple is a part of the Pavagadh Champaner Archeological Park site. The Pavagadh range is in the Panchmahal district in Gujarat.
According to the legends, a part of Lady Sati fell here after Lord Shiva’s cataclysmic dance and this black relic of the goddess self-appeared here. Another mythological tale tells that a certain king discarded a divine dream and faced with the wrath of Kalika Mata goddess. This tale is the chanting story for the tribal cult here. The tourism attraction of this archeological park is very grand. The water scanty small streams, flowing through a dense arid vegetation with a towering stone hill makes this land a scenic heritage. The Kalika Mata Temple is very invigorating and is a sanctum of communal harmony. The central temple is the home to Kalika Mata but the spiral dome at the adjoining space is a Sufi haven. The way to the Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh is the ropeway system. This is a major tourist attraction.
The Goddess Kalika Mata Mandir is located atop a hill which is an 2000+ step stair travel for the pilgrims from road below.
Timings
Kalika Mata Temple open at 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM - All Days
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti starts at 05:00 AM and Evening Aarti starts at 06:30 PM
Ropeway Tickets
120 INR per person
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padma rajput rajput
30 April 2021Is the temple open for darshan??