Adhar Devi Temple

The Flight Of 365 Steps To Reach The Temple

Introduction:

Rajasthan is one of the best places to study temple architecture. The Rajputs and the rich merchants of yore were enthusiast patronizers of temples and monuments. Mount Abu located in the Aravalli hills houses some of the most exquisite Jain temples. The Jain regards this place as the most sacred pilgrim points. The huge shrine of Adhar Devi Temple in Mount Abu bears a testimony to the rich architectural heritage of Rajasthan. This temple is dedicated to Durga who is regarded as the core source of power and energy in Indian religious concept.
Tourist flock the Temples in Mount Abu at all possible times. Moreover the agreeable climate provides them with a pleasant respite from the sweltering heat of the desert topography.
History:

Adhar Devi Temple also known as the temple of goddess Arbuda has an interesting story behind it. Supposedly the "adhar" of the goddess fell here and hence it has been named so. It is said that the image of the goddess Durga can be found hanging here in mid air. This temple is a favorite spot of Hindu pilgrims and one can see it swarming with devotees especially during the Navratri period.
Description:

Adhar Devi Temple is situated atop a cliff and you have to climb a flight of 365 steep stairs to reach this place. The journey though strenuous is rewarding in ways more than one. You get a bird's eye view of the city from above the temple. It is situated 3 kilometers from the main town of Mount Abu. The inner shrine is reached by crawling a narrow cave. The whole temple is constructed of one huge solid piece of rock and is one of the best specimens of rock cut temples in India. You can see devotees flocking the temple premises during the aarti.