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Shri Mata Vaishnodevi

Shri Mata Vaishnodevi
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Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 16.6 KMs From Ahmedabad
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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Situated near the Vaishnodevi Circle, also famous as the Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, is the stone-built Vaishno Devi Temple—one of the most beautiful temples among the places to visit in Ahmedabad.

The Vaishnodevi Temple in Ahmedabad fulfils devotees' desire to journey to the revered Hindu temple and is a replica of the original Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu Kashmir. It is above a makeshift hill to provide a true sense of the surroundings of the hallowed shrine.

An artificial, circular hill of yellow sandstone is home to numerous exquisite sculptures and carvings of gods and goddesses. To get to the main shrine at the top of the mountain, pilgrims must pass via the artificial hill.

Vaishnodevi Temple

The temple's architecture consists of a 50-foot-deep artificial rock sculpture. The temple states up to 5,000 worshippers can fit in its 1350-square-foot hall.

Goddess Vaishno Devi, a form of Goddess Durga, is the temple's presiding deity. Numerous devotees frequently visit this magnificent temple with a large garden around it. 

Festivals at the temple

Navratri is celebrated in great splendour since the temple is devoted to Goddess Vaishnodevi, a manifestation of Goddess Durga or Shakti. The temple looks beautiful and full of visitors throughout the festival, which lasts for nine days. A temple must be in the Ahmedabad tour package, especially during the festival.

What is the history of Vaishnodevi Temple Ahmedabad?

Dedicated to Goddess Vaishnodevi, an avatar of Goddess Durga, the Vaishnodevi Temple was constructed in Ahmedabad in 2007. The temple fulfils devotees' desire to pilgrimage to the revered Hindu temple. It is a replica of the original Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu Kashmir.

How many steps are there in Vaishno Devi Temple?

A small temple is located directly at the beginning of the Katra gate. From the temple, 740 steps lead to the Vaishno Devi Temple.

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