Ashapura Mata Mandir Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Ashapura Mata Mandir – Guide

Ashapura Mata Mandir is dedicated to Ashapura Mata, the chief goddess of the Jadeja Rajputs. The temple was commissioned under the rule of the Jadeja dynasty and was constructed by two Karad vanis Ajo and Anagore. Ashapura Devi Maa, an incarnation of Annapurna Devi is popular among her devotees as she fulfils the wishes and desires of those who pray to her in need. In Gujarat, many other communities worship her as a Kuldevi.

History of this Temple

The origins of the Ashapura Mata Mandir have stepped into antiquity in the 14^th century. References to Ashapura Devi Maa can be found in Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra etc., all of which point to this temple in Kutch. Thus there is no ancient record that gives any indication of the beginning of worship in this temple, but it strongly suggests that the deity was very numerous in the 9^th century AD, when the Rajput Samma clan of the Singh region first entered the north. Did- West Kutch.

Later, more communities followed and eventually established themselves in the region. Over the centuries, the temple has suffered severe damage due to earthquakes, first in 1819 and second in 2001. The present structure of the temples is designed by two Brahmakshatriyas-Sunderji Shivji and Mehta Vallabhaji.

Ashapura Mata Mandir Timings

Ashapura Mata Mandir opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 6:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Dholavira

Dholavira is 7 hours away from Ahmedabad, while it takes 5 hours 20 minutes to reach Dholavira from Bhuj. Dholavira is a place in Khadirbet village in Katuch district of Gujarat. The remains of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and the Harappan culture are found at this place. This place is established from 2650 BCE.

Vijay palace

Vijay palace was built by Rao Vijayrajji in 1929, the palace is an epitome of beautiful sculptures built in the fusion architectural style of local Kutch, Rajasthan and Bengal. The palace is nestled in 450 acres of lush greenery with a 2-acre private beach.

Kala Dungar

Kala Dungar is the highest point of Kutch. Once you are in Rann of Kutch then this place should be on your list. Kala Dungar is about 95 kms from Bhuj. The sunset point here offers a breathtaking view of the Rann.

Mandvi Beach

Mandvi Beach is one of the best deluxe camps located along the 1,666 km long Gujarat coast. Mandvi Beach is a very peaceful place for tourists. It is situated on the banks of the Rukmavati River and 1 km from the Arabian Sea in the Gulf of Kutch.

Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat. Spread over an area of ​​about 7,505 square kilometres, the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary also has rare wild animals, reptiles and avifauna.

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How to reach Ashapura Mata Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Ashapura Mata Mandir is Bhuj airport which is at a distance of 80 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 Ashapura Mata Mandir is Bhuj railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

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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