Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir – Guide
Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir is a Hindu temple located on the summit of Pavagadh hill in Panchmahal district, Gujarat state of India. Kalika Mata Temple is a Hindu goddess temple and pilgrimage centre. The temple is situated on a hill, hence the stairs lead up to the temple. Ropeway has also been constructed due to which it has become easy to reach the temple.
History of this Temple
Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir was established at this place during about 10th or 11th century. This temple is the oldest temple in this area. The name of this temple comes in the Shaktipeeths of Mother or it can be said that this temple is a Shaktipeeth. Three idols are installed in the temple. Kali Mata is on the right and Bahucharmata on the left and the idol of Kalika Mata is installed in the centre.
Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir Timings
Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir opens at 05:00 am in the morning and close at 07:00 pm in the evening. Morning Aarti is performed at 05:00 am in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 06:30 pm in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Monday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Aarti: 05:00 AM & 06:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Champaner
The historic town of Champaner is just 4 km away from Pavagadh. The city was founded by Vanraj Chavda, a famous ruler of the Chavda dynasty. Champaner is home to several mosques with splendid architecture, Hindu temples mainly dedicated to Maa Kali, and Jain temples, which fill the surroundings with a spiritual aura.
Vadodara
Also known as Vadodara, Vadodara is the cultural centre of Gujarat situated on the banks of the beautiful Vishwamitri River. This cosmopolitan city is the third largest city in Gujarat and the grand palaces, interesting museums and art galleries here make the place worth a visit.
Kheda
One of the mythological cities of Gujarat, Kheda was known as “Hidimba Forest” as it is believed that Bhimsen, the famous Mahabharata character killed a demon to marry Hidimba in Kheda. Kheda is dotted with many holy temples and many of them have 150 years old mural paintings on their walls.
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How to reach Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir is Vadodara airport which is at a distance of about 45 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Pavagadh Mahakali Mandir is Vadodara railway station which is at a distance of about 45 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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