| Maa Kalidevi
Maa Mahakalika Temple, a famous Hindu and Muslim pilgrim centre, is located at Pavagadh in Panchmahals District. Situated amid dense forest cover on a cliff, the temple is believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peeths.
Legends have it that, the right toe of Goddess Sati, fell here. The holy complex is divided into two parts, on the ground floor the idol of Goddess Kali is seen and the top part houses a Mazar of a Peer, sacred to Muslims.
Kali, or Mahakali, the Dark Mother, is a deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond, in spite of her fearful appearance. She is a fearful and ferocious form of the mother goddess Durga. She is believed to have born from the brow of Goddess Durga during one of her battles with the evil forces.
In the Goddess Kalika temples, Kali has four arms, and carries a sword in one hand and the head of a demon in another. Her other two hands are raised in blessing, as if to say, 'fear not'. In the place of earrings, she has two dead heads. She also has a string of skulls as necklace, and a girdle made of human hands as her clothing. Her tongue protrudes from her mouth, eyes are red, and face and breasts are drenched in blood. She stands with one foot on the thigh, and another on the chest of Shiva, her husband.
This pre-historic goddess is widely worshiped in India, especially inWest Bengal Navratri, or Dussehra, in West Bengal is related to Kali-worship. Saints like Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Swami Vivekananda were renowned Kali devotees.
Champaner,where this temple is located, has a rich, rare and little known history. It goes back to early Stone Age on the basis of pre-historic stone tools recovered from the area. The rocks have the appearance of light yellow with tinge of red like Champaka flower or flame of the fire. Thus the name Champaner has been given to the town and Pavagadh to the hill fort. This town was set up in the 8th century A.D. by the Chauda dynasty, remained the political capital of Gujarat till 1536. The area is dotted with structures of archeological importance.Champaner/Pavagadh can boast of for being the only world heritage site of Gujarat. The entire area is declared as protected area by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Maa Mahakalika Udankhatola
Maa Mahakalika temple, Pavagadh is one of the biggest tourist and pilgrimage centers in the dynamic state of Gujarat which attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims every year and tops the list of educational institutions' excursion programs.
From the city of Vadodara, at a distance of 55 Kms. the old town of Pavagadh is located. The entire area is mainly forest land and very picturesque.
Goddess Mahakalika has been fulfilling wishes of millions of devotees for thousands of years. Maa Mahakalika Udan Khotala is operating since 1986 and takes you quickly and comfortably from Manchi to the hill top near the Maha Kalika Temple in about 6 minutes whereas the steep climb by foot takes over one hour.
Maa Mahakalika temple, Pavagadh is one of the biggest tourist and pilgrimage centers in the dynamic state of Gujarat which attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims every year and tops the list of educational institutions' excursion programs.
From the city of Vadodara, at a distance of 55 Kms. the old town of Pavagadh is located. The entire area is mainly forest land and very picturesque.
Goddess Mahakalika has been fulfilling wishes of millions of devotees for thousands of years.
Maa Mahakalika Udan Khotala is operating since 1986 and takes you quickly and comfortably from Manchi to the hill top near the Maha Kalika Temple in about 6 minutes whereas the steep climb by foot takes over one hour.
Maa Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
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Timings of Udankhatola
April to June and October and November 7.30 AM to 3.45 PM
July to September and December to March 8.00 AM to 3.45 PM
(Timings are subject to change)
AMENITIES
- Landscaped garden
- Sitting & Resting area
- Souvenir Shop
- Puppet Show
- ChildrenPark
- Canteen
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Close Circuit TV
- Devotional Music
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SCHEMES
| Tkt Type |
Fare |
Details |
Normal |
Rs. 98 |
One to & fro journey per person on Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
Students |
Rs.686 |
One to & fro journey for a group of 8 students on Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
Concession |
Rs. 65 |
One to & fro journey for physically and visually handicapped persons and war widows on Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
Package |
Rs. 178 |
One to & fro journey each at Kalidevi and Ambaji |
Annual Pass
12 Trips |
Rs 840 |
For customers using ropeway services frequently i.e on Purnima, Sunday, Ashtmi, weekly: Total 12 to & fro rides on Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
Annual Pass
50 Trips |
Rs. 3250 |
For customers using ropeway services frequently i.e Purnima, Sunday, Ashtmi, weekly: Total 50 to & fro rides on Kalidevi Udan Khotala |
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For more information and advance block bookings of tickets,
Contact:
Resident Manager,
Maa Mahakalika Udan Khotala,
Manchi, Pavagadh, Gujarat.
Phone: 02676-245649/245650
Fax: 02676-245650
Email : rm_kal@ ushabreco.com |
How to reach Pavagadh
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Distances:
From Vadodara – 55 Kms.
From Halol – 8 Kms.
From Ahmedabad – 185 Kms.
From Delhi – 1050 Kms.
From Bombay – 480 Kms.
Nearest Station – Vadodara
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Train No. |
Delhi |
2952, 2954 |
Bombay |
2951, 2953 |
Ahmedabad |
2010 |
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Nearest Airport – Vadodara
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Flight No. |
Delhi |
6E-210, IC-7619, 9w-2601 |
Bombay |
6E-482, 9W2055, 9W2005,
9W-343 |
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Where To Stay
- Hotel Champaner, Manchi, Pavagadh, District Panchmahal.
Phone : 02676-245641, 245667
- Baroda – 09909925050
- Halol - 09909925026
Local Transportation in Pavagadh
- Taxi, Jeeps, Auto – Private and shared from Halol & Pavagadh
- State transport Bus service from Halol Bus Stand and Pavagadh Bus Stand for Manchi
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Important Festivals in 2011
- Makar shankranti : 14 January' 2011
- Republic Day: 26 January' 2011
- Poornima(Poshi): 19 January' 2011
- Poornima(Magh): 18 February' 2011
- Mahashivratri : 2 March' 2011
- Holi (Poornima) : 19 March ’ 2011
- Dhulrti-Holi : 20 March' 2011
- Chaitri Navratri : 04 April’ 2011 to 11 April' 2011
- Poornima : 10 April' 2011
- Ram Navami : 12 April' 2011
- Budh Poornima : 17 May' 2011
- Poornima : 15 June' 2011
- Guru Poornima : 15 July' 2011
- Raksha Bandhan : 13 August' 2011
- Janamasthami : 22 August' 2011
- Bhadarvi Poornima (Ambaji Mela):12 September' 2011
- Navrantri : 28 September' 2011 to 06 October' 2011
- Sharad Poornima : 11 October' 2011
- Diwali Fistival :27 October'2011 to10 November' 2011
- Kartik Poonam : 10 November' 2011
Nearby Cities / Places of Importance
Champaner - 4 Kms.
The ruins of Champaner fort add to the magnificence of Pavagadh hill. In 5th century, Sultan Mehmud Begada built a magnificent Jama Masjid, which ranks amongst the finest architectural edifices in Gujarat.
Vadodara - 55 Kms
The city of Palaces, Gardens & Industrial giants owe its grandeur to Maharaja Sayaji III- founder of modern Vadodara. The major attractions are the Laxmi Niwas Palace (Royal Palace), Sayaji, Garden, Kirti Mandir, M.S. University and excursions to Ajwa (22 Km) & Nimeta (15 Kms).
Ahmedabad - 185 Kms
Ahmedabad, associated with Mahatma Gandhi, is renowned as a great textile and commercial centre. The major attractions are Jama Masjid, Kankaria Lake, the Shaking Minarets, Rani Rupwati Masjid etc.
Anand - 80 Kms
One of the most successful examples of cooperative venture in the country. The place was responsible for white revolution (Milk & dairy products) of the nation.
Tours and Travels
- Usha Indian Destinations
Vadodara/Ahmedabad = 079-26460291, 9909925041
Pavagadh = 02676-245649/245650 , 9909925028
Other Information at Pavagadh
- Airport (Vadodara), Ph:0265-2466635/2466667
- Railway Station(Vadodara), Ph: 0265-2361166,2362300
- Bus Stop (Halol), Phone: 02676-220422, 221097
- Police Station (Pavagadh), Ph: 02676-245633
- Hospital (Halol), Ph :02676-220111
Other Places to visit in Pavagadh
- Pavagadh Fort
- Jumma Masjid
- Dhaba Dungri – Shiv Mandir
- Ancient Digambar Jain Temples
- Swetamber Jain Temple
- Bhadrakali Temple
- Seven Arches
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