| Brief
of the Diety: |
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 Mother
Godess Chamunda in the sanctum Sanctorum, the idol of
Chamunda in black stone is installed. Other idols there
are of Kalika and Bech Rai Ji. Though the Rathore
Rajputs have goddess Nagnechyaji as their Clan goddess
but Chamunda as well rules every Rathor’s heart, Rao
Takhta Singh renovated this temple in the Vikram Samvat
1914.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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Sanatan
sect of Hindus In the south –west quarter of the city
of Jodhpur there is a hill on the top of which stands
this temple. This is made of stone.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
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facing
.A long mouth the idol of Ganesh there are two idols of
Riddhi and Siddhi. Ganesh means the Lord of the Ganas or
troops of inferior deities attending upon Shiva. Lord
Ganesh is the Son of Shiva and Paravti .He is the god of
wisdom and remover of obstacles. Riddhi means prosperity
and Siddhi means accomplishment.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Stone,
Lime-marter etc.
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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People
of all castes and creeds , young and old men and
women visit this temple to have a darshan of Chamunda Mata
. People strongly believe that Chamunda is their guarding
deity. They also make a wish and tie a piece of cloth or
some some sutra to the trident. When the wish is fulfilled
they revisit the shrine to express their obligation .
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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The two
Navaratras (Nine sacred days for ritualistic
performances) are held in Ashwin and Chaitra month. In
addition to them two secret Navaratras (Gupta Navaratras)
are had in Ashdha and Pausha.Every year on the
thirteenth day of the bright half of Bhadra Pad month,
great celebration is held to commemorate the renovation
day of the shrine.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
Morning
5.00A.m |
Evening
Time:
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Evening
10.00p.m |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
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Devotees
of all castes and ethnic groups offer flowers Sweets,
Coconuts, and cash on the shrine to propitiate Their
patron Goddess. In the Navaratras of Chaitra and Ashwin,
Special performances worship readings of sapatashati and
Japa of mystic mantras are held.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum:(Sanctorum) |
One |
| Vandana: |
Usual
prayers as said to Durga Devi. |
| Rasoi: |
1 |
| Others: |
The
prayers do not differ from those of Vaishnava sect.
Therefore, the Ramanandi and the Vaishnava sects are
almost identical, so far as Pooja is concerned.
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| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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Presently
the temple is being maintained under the aegis of
Maharaja Ummaid Singh. Religious trust Jodhpur. This
trust looks after with loving care this holy shrine of
Chamunda Ji.
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