Avari Mata Temple



Avari Mata Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Information of Avari Mata Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan


Avari Mata temple is located in a village named Aasawara, in the tehsil of Bhadesar, in the district of Chittorgrah, in the state of Rajasthan, in Northwestern India. This particular ancient Hindu temple is dedicated to Avari Mata. Within the temple complex, there is a holy pond, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to the religious scholars and experts, this shrine has been largely visited by people who are seeking a traditional cure for polio and paralysis. It is a miracle happening Hindu temple that is most sought after and frequented in Northern India and particularly in the state of Rajasthan.

Avari Mata Temple Religious Significance

Avari Mata temple is a popular healing center for paralysis and polio. It is witnessed that people rush to this shrine when they or any of their family members, relatives and close friends stuck by these said diseases. The patients who with hope arrive with family members or parents stay here for several days till the diseases gets cured or healed to a satisfactory level. Outside the temple premises, there are many shops that sell oil in bottles. People purchase this oil and get it blessed by the God. Then they apply it on the part of the body that is actually affected by the said diseases. It is advised that patients should actively participate in the daily aarti performed in the main sanctum and other religious affairs, functions and activities conducted in the temple premises with great faith and devotion. There are many Dharamshalas in the surrounding of this temple which provide free and subsidized rate staying arrangement with free food and paid food facilities. The religious poojas, rituals, homams, yagnas and other religious affairs are conducted as per the ancient Vedic rules and regulations with a lot of perfection. Most of the traditional and cultural rules and regulations related to Hinduism is strictly followed in this temple without any chance for deviations under any situations and circumstances in this temple. On the other hand, people also strictly obey and adhere to it to a great extent.

Avari Mata Temple Architectural Significance

Avari Mata temple is based on simple local architectural styles and pattern. It is not based on North Indian Hindu temple architectural styles and pattern and Rajasthani architectural features. It is a unique ancient Hindu temple in this particular region and in the state of Rajasthan. The temple premises is really huge when compared to other Hindu temples belong to the ancient or medieval period in Northern India. There are sub-temples located within the temple complex in a unique Hindu pattern. It is a highly fortified Hindu temple with two main gateways with small towers on it. The main sanctum and Hanuman temple is the main attractions in the aspect of architectural and religious significance. It is one of the famous temple in south of the state of Rajasthan. It is very near to Saliyag temple. The walls of the temple have images of Local Gods and Goddesses on it. The idol of the deities are installed on the raised platform in the main sanctums.

Festivals at Avari Mata Temple

Avari Mata temple is known for religious celebrating Hanuman Jayanthi in a grand manner in the temple complex. On the eve of this said festival, large number of adherent devotees, pilgrims and local people participate in the religious affair at this temple. A special pooja for Lord Hanuman is conducted in a religious manner. It is to be remembered that most of the Hindu festivals and auspicious days are celebrated with special Aarti at this particular shrine with a lot of perfection.