Adhar Devi Mandir/ Arbuda Mata Mandir - Hindu temple in Mount Abu - Sirohi, India

Very beautiful temple. Be prepared to climb 365+ steps to this one of a kind temple. This temple is actually situated in the caves so once you go in there is a bit of walking within but to see the actual idols you'll have to bend and go through a tight space where it will lead into another room where the idols are located and same as you exit out.

The Adhar devi temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga. This temple receives most pilgrims during the 9 days of holy navratri season.this temple contains many beautiful statues, and those that make the effort to climb the stairs are rewarded with many picturesque view of the surrounding mountains and forests.

One of the Shaktipeeth where the lips of mata rani fell. Adhar s hindi word for lips So adhar devi and ppl call it Arbuda temple as well

Nice place good people, most memorable moments

Words are not enough to describe beauty of this temple, you will feel an inner peace and calm once in cave and witness mata.

This cave-temple is located inside a rocky cleave and can be reached through a flight of 365 stairs, which has been carved in the hill. The inner shrine is reached by crawling a narrow cave. The temple is visited by people in large number during the nine days of the famous festival 'Navratri. The scenic beauty amidst which the temple stands is quite breathtaking. The entire Mount Abu town is visible from the top. Arbuda Devi is considered as the incarnation of Katyayani Devi. Some historians believe that Parmar rulers were originated at Mount Abu from 'Agnikund', which is why Arbuda Devi is still the Ancestral Goddess of Parmar Kshatriyas. Dhoodh Baori, a sacred well with milk coloured water near the temple is believed to have heavenly powers. The locals consider the well as a form of Kamadhenu (Holy Cow), the well is also the main source of water for the temple. The temple is constructed out of one huge solid piece of rock and the inner sanctum is reaching by crawling a narrow cave. It is one of the best specimens of rock-cut temples in India.

Lots of stairs but one can uplift oneself for stairs walk and its worth the walk. There is a cave upon reaching and scenic beauty too.

Its a peaceful place situated in hill awesome place to go