Dadhimati Mata Temple

Temple of Dadhimati Mata in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India

Dadhimati Mata Temple of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.
It is situated in Goth-Manglod Village of Jayal Tehsil. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.

Dadhimathi Mata Temple is a historical palace of Rajasthan. It is one Shaktipith out of 52 shaktipiths. The temple is important to Shaktism-tradition and Purana-related scholarship.[1]

Dadhimati Mata Temple

Dadhimati is said to be the sister of Rishi (sage) Dadhichi, and born on magh (Indian month) shukl 7 (rath saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on magh shukl 8 (jaya ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Laxmi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharashtra.Archelogical Survey of India dates it to 4th Century AD, It was visited none other than Mr. D R Bhandarkar, Indian Archaeologist. It has a depiction of Valimiki ramyana in interiors.

The temple's fame in scholarly work is from its inscription in Sanskrit from chapter 11 of the Devi Mahatmya in the Markandeya Purana, which has helped establish that the text must have been in existence prior to 608 CE.[1]

Transport to Dadhimati Mata Temple

(All distances approximate)

From Jaipur Airport

1) Jaipur (250 Km) Route:- Jaipur Sikar Salasar Ladnun Nimbi Khinayala Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

2) Jaipur (246 Km) Route :- Jaipur Sikar Didwana Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

3) Jaipur (231 Km) Route :- Jaipur – Bagru – Sambhar - Nawa – Kuchaman – Molasar – Didwana – Jayal - Dadhimati Mata Temple

From railway stations

.1.Nagour .2.Didwana .3.Degana .4. Ajmer .5. Jodhpur .6. Jaipur

1) Nagour (38 Km ) Route:- Nagour – Roll - Dadhimati Mata Temple

2) Nagour (56 Km ) Route :- Nagour - Roll – Jayal - Dadhimati Mata Temple

3) Didwana (56 Km ) Route :- Didwana Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

4) Degana (60 Km ) Route :- Degana Tarnau Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

5) Ajmer (192 Km) Route :- Ajmer Puskar Merta Nagour Deh Dadhimati Mata Temple

6) Ajmer (196 Km) Route :- Ajmer Parbatsar Didwana Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

7) Jodhpur (196 Km) Route :- Jodhpur Nagour Deh Dadhimati Mata Temple

8) Jaipur (231 Km) Route :- Jaipur – Bagru – Sambhar - Nawa – Kuchaman – Molasar – Didwana – Jayal - Dadhimati Mata Temple

9) Jaipur (246 Km) Route :- Jaipur Sikar Didwana Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

10) Jaipur (250 Km) Route :- Jaipur Sikar Salasar Ladnun Nimbi Khinayala Jayal Dadhimati Mata Temple

See also

Facilities Near Temple Despite a big temple, facilities are almost nil there. Yes you can find lodging facility with the Dharamshala (owned by Temple Trust) but availability may be a issue. Nearby normal restaurants for fooding can be found at Jayal Bus Stand (12 km) or better restaurants at Didwana (56 km). It is advised to carry snacks, biscuits and drinking water for kids while travelling on this route.

References

  1. 1 2 Rocher, Ludo (1986). The Puranas. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. p. 195. ISBN 978-3447025225.

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