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.

Gaumukh Temple

Introduction:

The Gaumukh Temples stand to the pride of the Hindus and is regarded by them as one of the most sacred places of worship. A visit to this place at least once in their life is aspired for by many Hindu devotees. After climbing up the 700 steps, you shall finally be able to reach the topmost part of the temple.
It is invariably a great feeling to be there at the top of the temple, where the stone carved cow’s head sends down a torrential flow of water to the tank. From here the name of the place Gaumukh has been derived. Gau means cow and Mukh means mouth. The beautiful tank is something worth seeing. It is considered to be a sacred spot of water reservoir where people come and pay homage to their adored lord.
History:

This temple is a sacred place where Rishi Vashishtha performed the sacred rites. The place where the great Yagna was performed by the rishi, to evoke the gods and goddess, so that they may shower their blessings over this earth, became immortal. People from near and far comes to show their reverence for the great spot where such an auspicious occasion had been held. The mighty serpent called Arbuda stands here. According to Indian Mythology, the serpent is the eternal guard offering protection against the natural calamities. It guards the Lord from all those calamities.
Description:

The Gaumukh Temple is located atop the hill and is one of the most visited Hindu Pilgrim spot. The temple has been cut from a huge rock in the sacred spot where rishi Vashistha performed the great rite and offered sacrifices to Lord Vishnu in order to obtain his blessings. Herein lies the importance of Gaumukh Temple. It is also one of the most important picnic spots in Rajasthan. The statue of Nandi stands in front of the temple and is of prior importance for the Shaivaites. This is because Nandi is the vahana of Lord Shiva. Near the statue of Nandi you can also find the statues of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna.
If you come to Mount Abu during your vacation, make sure to visit this extraordinary temple. It would certainly make you feel delighted.